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Deputies respond to fatal Providence rollover crash

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:52:49 GMT

PROVIDENCE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 17-year-old died in a single-car rollover crash in the Town of Providence Sunday evening, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office. Tyler Scocca, of Galway, reportedly lost control of his car. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputies say Scocca was the only occupant in the car and was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation showed Scocca was heading west on Hans Creek Road, west of Fayville Road when he lost control, left the south side of the roadway, and rolled over into a tree. Law enforcement says speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash. Assisting at the scene were the Providence Fire Department, Edinburg Fire Department, GalwayFire Department and Galway EMS.

Police make notable DWI arrests in the Capital Region

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:52:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police made ten notable DWI arrests from June 15 to 21. Four of the arrests were made following crashes. No injuries were reported. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At around 9:47 p.m. on June 19, State Police responded to a two-car crash on I-787 in Colonie. One driver, Tyler J. Lorette, 26, of Clifton Park, was arrested for DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Lorette recorded a 0.18% BAC and issued tickets returnable to the Colonie Town Court on July 10.At around 10 p.m. that night, State Police responded to a two-car crash on I-787 in Watervliet. One driver, Jonathan W. Martin, 32, of Albany, was arrested for DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Martin recorded a 0.19% BAC and issued tickets returnable to the Watervliet City Court on July 11.On the afternoon of June 21, State Police responded to a car that crashed into a tree on State Route 43 in Stephent...

Johnstown funeral home director faces sentencing

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:52:49 GMT

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Brian Barnett, the Johnstown funeral home director who mishandled human remains will now spend two to seven years in prison. Barnett was the previous owner and director of the Ehle-Barnett Funeral Home. He pleaded guilty, in March, to grand larceny, concealment of a human corpse, improper burial, scheme to defraud and operating a funeral firm without a funeral firm to be registered. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The families, whose loved ones were mistreated by Barnett, spoke directly to him in the courtroom about the pain they've experienced. “Brian Barnett stole the peaceful passing of my wonderful 86-year-old mother from me, I am still horrified that he could treat my mother and myself like this.” Others described the betrayal they felt when Barnett's actions came to light. “When we paid our respects to deceased friends at Brian’s funeral home, my brother was only feet away, in that garage,...

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival returning to Oak Hill

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:52:49 GMT

OAK HILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival will be returning to Oak Hill. The first day of performances is scheduled for July 13. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The festival, which first began in 1984, will feature over 40 musical acts spread across six stages. The event will also hold workshops and demonstrations, including a music academy program for kids. Vendors from throughout the Northeast will offer an assortment of food, beverages, and crafts. Attendees with a full-festival ticket will be able to camp at the event as well. NYS Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Gloversville sets opening date The festival will kick off on July 12 with early camping set up starting at 7 a.m. and an open mic being held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Stage performances begin July 13 and will run through July 16, with the full lineup listed below: 2023 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival LineupJuly 13 - 12 p.m. to after 12 a.m. Host ba...

SPD: Officer impersonation scam in Schenectady

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:52:49 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department has been notified of a recent scam where someone calls and claims to be a member of the Department, using an active officer's name. The scammer is reportedly telling others that they are involved in a "legal matter" in an attempt to get them to talk. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Victims have been given a number to call back, numbers that do not belong to the Schenectady Police Department. Police are currently investigating the origins of these calls, which do not appear to be from the area.If you receive a call like this, you're asked to contact (518) 630-0911.

Man accused of assaulting police officer during domestic disturbance call

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:52:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A University City man is in custody for allegedly attacking a police officer with a pole when the officer intervened in a fight between the man and his son.According to a report filed by the Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department, the incident occurred on June 17 at a residence on Hoyt Drive. The responding officer was notified of an argument and physical altercation involving a father and son.When the officer arrived, police claim he attempted to break up the fight and deployed his Taser on the father twice, but that did not work. The man ran to the side of the home and the officer chased after him. The father had armed himself with a five-foot metal pole and began swinging it at the officer. Crews investigating home explosion in Granite City, Illinois The officer unholstered his gun and ordered the man to drop the metal pole. The man continued swinging the pole but eventually dropped it. The officer tried to apprehend the father, but he went into the r...

Colorado Springs mass shooter pleads guilty; defendant called a 'monster' who hunted LGBTQ+ patrons

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:52:49 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Victims called the Colorado Springs mass shooter a “monster” who hunted down LGBTQ+ patrons in a calculated attack last year that killed five people, as the suspect faced life in prison after pleading guilty Monday to murder and other charges.Anderson Lee Aldrich pleaded guilty to five counts of murder and 46 counts of attempted murder. Aldrich also pleaded no contest to two hate crimes, one a felony and the other a misdemeanor. “This thing sitting in this court room is not a human, it is a monster,” said Jessica Fierro, who’s daughter’s boyfriend was killed that night. “The devil awaits with open arms.”The guilty plea comes just seven months after the shooting and spares victim’s families and survivors a long and potentially painful trial. People in the courtroom wiped away tears as Judge Michael McHenry explained the charges and read out the names of the victims.The father of a Club Q bartender said Daniel Aston had been in the prime of his life when...

Patti LaBelle stumbles during Tina Turner tribute at the BET Awards

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:52:49 GMT

The BET Awards took place on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and one performance, in particular, has everyone talking. Patti LaBelle performed a tribute to the late Tina Turner, but it went awry when she sang Turner's classic "The Best." "I'm trying, y'all," she told the audience as she stumbled over a portion of the hit song. The Hollywood Reporter said the icon tripped over the words because audience members blocked her view of the teleprompter. "Whatever, I can't see the words. I don't know," LaBelle sang as she powered through.It seemed that was the issue, according to one user on Twitter. "Ya'll Patti couldn't see the teleprompter because our section was standing in front of it. OMG," the text on the user's video read. Home viewers of the ceremony took to social media to weigh in on the mishap. "Patty Labelle really just p---ed me -- off .. like y’all couldn’t find anybody who knew the words .. she had plenty of time to practice. Did y’all ask her to do it ...

YouTuber 'MrBeast' says he declined invitation to go on Titan submersible

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:52:49 GMT

YouTuber MrBeast said he declined a spot on the Titan submersible before the tragic trip that killed five people, according to a Sunday tweet.The YouTuber and philanthropist, whose legal name is James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson, revealed he was invited earlier in the month, but he said no.In the tweet, Donaldson posted a text message from an unknown sender saying, "The team would be stoked to have [him] along.""Kind of scary that I could have been on it," Donaldson wrote.US YouTube personality Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, arrives for the 36th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on March 4, 2023. (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)Officials said OceanGate's Titan submersible imploded while visiting the wreckage of the Titanic, resulting in the deaths of OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush and four other people.Donaldson isn't the only one who declined a spot on the submersible. Las Vegas businessman Jay Bloom said h...

Taylor Carter Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Pearblossom Highway [Llano, CA]

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:52:49 GMT

T-Bone Crash near Antelope Highway Leaves Four InjuredLLANO, CA (June 26, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a two-vehicle crash on Pearblossom highway claimed the life of Taylor Carter.The accident happened on May 21st, at around 1:10 a.m. at the intersection of Pearblossom (18) Highway and the Antelope (138) Highway.According to reports, two vehicle collided on the highway. The impact of the collision caused five people, including two juvenile, to be injured.Emergency crews at the site of the collision pronounced 23-year-old Taylor Carter dead at the scene. Meanwhile, paramedics transported the four other injured victims to a local hospital for treatment.Following the crash, crews shut down the area surrounding the incident and diverted traffic. They performed cleanup and preliminary duties before reopening the road.At this time, the conditions of the four other victims is unknown. However, officials will release more information once it becomes available.No additional informatio...