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Man charged under SAFE Act

Gregory Dean

NEW LEBANON – State police have arrested  a man under the new SAFE Act after a routine traffic stop.

State police say that after they pulled over Gregory Dean a handgun was discovered in the front seat of his car that contained nine rounds of ammunition.

Dean, 31, of Hopewell Junction had legally obtained the handgun.

He was also found to be driving on a suspended license. He was issued appearance tickets on the charges of unlicensed operation and unlawful possession of ammunition feeding device. 

Teen admits role in slayings of 2 boys

FONDA, N.Y. (AP) - The second of two teenage boys has admitted killing two other teens in upstate New York.

3 charged in Montgomery County puppy mill

MINDEN – Authorities in Montgomery County tell NewsChannel 13 they have now arrested three people in connection with the seizure of more than 50 dogs earlier this month.

According to police the barn where the animals were discovered was not heated and many had frostbite, open wounds, and worms.

The animals were living in fecal matter and at least one was dead. 

Suspected burglar sends text while running from police

“I am outrunning the police, come get me!” was the text message police say a burglar sent a friend while running from troopers in Cobleskill.

Police received a call for a burglary at 113 Baldwin Rd. in the Town of Summit Friday just after 9 p.m. A witness told police two men fled the scene in a dark green pickup that was later spotted traveling along Rt. 10.

Troopers say the driver parked the truck in the area of the Old Summit Country Store and the two suspects, 36-year-old Wayne Swart of Hobart and 18-year-old Devyn Clum of Bloomville, fled on foot. That’s when police say Clum sent the text message to a friend stating that he was running from the police and needed to be picked up.

Officials say Clum was caught first, while Swart was located some time later with the help of DEC Officer Keith Isles and his K-9. After searching the vehicle, police discovered equipment used to break into buildings.

Homeless man charged after selling guns stolen in burglaries

GLOVERSVILLE - A homeless man is facing charges that he stole rifles, shotguns, and handguns from various homes - and then resold the guns to gun stores and private citizens.

24-year-old Tim Belden also allegedly stole checks, and then cashed them.

Police arrested Belden Monday after he was accused of not paying a cab fare.

The long guns Belden allegedly stole have been recovered, but police are still searching for the missing handguns.

Detectives expect to also arrest several alleged accomplices.

50 pit bulls seized after investigation

MINDEN– The Montgomery County Sheriffs Department, Fort Plain Police and New York State Police have seized more than 50 pit bulls after receiving numerous complaints over the last several days.

During the investigation officials found the animals living in deplorable conditions in a barn on Route 5S.

According to state police the barn was unheated, exposed to the elements and the water was frozen. A deceased animal as well as fecal matter were also present.

All of the dogs removed were examined by a veterinarian. Many of the dogs suffered from frostbite, open sores and worms.

Police are still investigating. No arrests have been made.

Man charged with assaulting state workers



William Nelson

COBLESKILL - Troopers from the New York State Police arrested a man on Monday for allegedly assaulting two state workers who were attempting to assist his girlfriend.

According to police, William Nelson struck the Department of Social Service employees with a crutch, pulled their hair, and pushed them both to the ground.

Police say Nelson, 30, was attempting to prevent the workers from providing a ride for his handicapped girlfriend.

Nelson was charged with two counts of assault, obstructing governmental administration, and harassment.

He was remanded to Schoharie County Jail