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WCDO News — Thursday 6-6-24
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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-6-24
The American Association of State Troopers is nationally recognizing New York State Trooper Richard Albert as its 2024 Trooper of the Year. Trooper Albert. On June 16, 2023, as Trooper Albert was making a driver-side approach on a traffic stop of a recklessly speeding vehicle at 112 miles per hour on I-88 near Duanesburg, as he was approaching, he immediately came under fire and was struck in the left shoulder, he retreated for cover while returning fire, he called for back up. The suspect & the driver attempted to flee the scene but a passing tractor-trailer driver turned his vehicle into the path of the fleeing suspect vehicle, they then attempted to carjack a disabled pick-up truck at gunpoint, Trooper Albert continued his pursuit, the suspect fled into the woods, the driver was taken into custody, and Trooper Albert was transported to the hospital. the shooter was located deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot.
The American Association of State Troopers is nationally recognizing New York State Trooper Richard Albert as its 2024 Trooper of the Year. Trooper Albert. On June 16, 2023, as Trooper Albert was making a driver-side approach on a traffic stop of a recklessly speeding vehicle at 112 miles per hour on I-88 near Duanesburg, as he was approaching, he immediately came under fire and was struck in the left shoulder, he retreated for cover while returning fire, he called for back up. The suspect & the driver attempted to flee the scene but a passing tractor-trailer driver turned his vehicle into the path of the fleeing suspect vehicle, they then attempted to carjack a disabled pick-up truck at gunpoint, Trooper Albert continued his pursuit, the suspect fled into the woods, the driver was taken into custody, and Trooper Albert was transported to the hospital. the shooter was located deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot.
State Police “Speed Week” enforcement crackdown continues through Sunday, State Police will deploy additional patrols, as Speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one third of all fatal crashes in New York State. Troopers will be using both marked & unmarked vehicles last year, State Troopers issued 20,952 total traffic tickets, about half were for speeding.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have their next regular meeting tomorrow. The meeting begins at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-19-23
State Trooper Richard Albert has been released from Ellis Hospital after being shot last week after stopping a vehicle speeding on I-88 in the town of Duanesburg. Trooper Albert approached the vehicle, and a passenger reached out the driver-side window and opened fire on Trooper Albert, striking him in his left upper arm. Trooper Albert returned fire. The shooter and the driver exited the vehicle, and the shooter fled on foot. The driver was taken into custody uninjured at the scene. The shooter has been identified as 32 year old Nelson Troche of Schenectady and he was located approximately 90 minutes later in Duanesburg, suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, he was taken to Albany Medical Center where was pronounced deceased.
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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-19-23
State Trooper Richard Albert has been released from Ellis Hospital after being shot last week after stopping a vehicle speeding on I-88 in the town of Duanesburg. Trooper Albert approached the vehicle, and a passenger reached out the driver-side window and opened fire on Trooper Albert, striking him in his left upper arm. Trooper Albert returned fire. The shooter and the driver exited the vehicle, and the shooter fled on foot. The driver was taken into custody uninjured at the scene. The shooter has been identified as 32 year old Nelson Troche of Schenectady and he was located approximately 90 minutes later in Duanesburg, suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, he was taken to Albany Medical Center where was pronounced deceased.