Schenctady Police Spotlights

The Schenectady Police Department Detective Division is seeking assistance from the public in locating the below pictured vehicle connected to the shooting homicide Additional Info...

June 15th, 2020 was the Schenectady Police Department’s 150th anniversary. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic we were unable to commemorate this special occasion. Additional Info...

An arrest had been made by Schenectady Police Detectives in connection with the incident that took place yesterday, Monday, May 10th, 2021 at 1571-1573 Becker Street. Additional Info...

On Monday, May 10th, 2021 at approximately 1:04 pm, officers from the Schenectady Police Department received information a person with a gun was on the front porch of 1571-1573 Becker Street. Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the fatal auto-pedestrian hit and run that occurred on May 4, 2021. Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department is currently investigating two shootings that occurred this morning, April 17, 2021. Additional Info...

On Monday, November 23rd, 2020 at approximately 8:02 P.M., officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to the area of Avenue A and Seneca St for a report of shots fired. Additional Info...

On Saturday October 24th, 2020 at approximately 2:59 P.M. officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to Northeastern Fine Jewelry located at 1607 Union Street for a panic alarm. Additional Info...

At approximately 7:02 pm multiple 911 calls were placed stating that there was a male with a gun threatening protesters in the area of 2013 State St – Bumpy’s Polar Freeze. Additional Info...

At approximately 0800 hours on Friday June 5,2020, detectives from the Schenectady Police Department, in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service made an arrest in regards to the Duane Todman homicide. Additional Info...

At approximately 11:10 pm on Tuesday May 19, 2020 officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to the area of Victory Ave for reports of shots fired Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department has arrested Daniel Shockley, 25, of Clifton Park NY, in connection with vandalism in the city. Additional Info...

An investigation was conducted after receiving multiple complaints from citizens in regard to a green and white dirt bike operating recklessly on city streets. Additional Info...

At approximately 8:11 a.m. Officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to 780 Albany St. Additional Info...

At approximately 6:15 p.m. officers from the Schenectady Police Department and medics from the Schenectady Fire Department were dispatched to 635 Crane St. Additional Info...

On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at approximately 0331 hrs, Officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to Vibez Bar and Lounge located at 1490 State Street for a report of shots fired. Additional Info...

At approximately 15:56 p.m. a male who was awaiting arraignment in Schenectady City lock-up escaped. Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department will be holding a press conference (531 Liberty Street Schenectady, NY 12305) on Friday January 10, 2020 at 10am Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department is proud to announce that Lieutenant James Sanders has graduated from the FBI’s National Academy (FBINA) on December 20, 2019 Additional Info...

At approximately 8:04 a.m. on December 25, 2019, a call was placed to the Schenectady County Unified Communication Center in which the caller stated that there was a male down in the area of 760 State St. Additional Info...

At approximately 8:04 a.m. on December 25, 2019, a call was placed to the Schenectady County Unified Communication Center in which the caller stated that there was a male down in the area of 760 State St. Additional Info...

On Friday afternoon December 6th, 2019 members of the Schenectady Arson Task Force made an arrest in the series of fires Additional Info...

A State of Emergency is hereby declared in the City of Schenectady effective at 12 noon on December 22, 2019 Additional Info...

Due to the upcoming winter storm the Schenectady Police Department would like to remind all city residents of parking regulations in regard to snow accumulation. Additional Info...

The 15 year old male who was detained yesterday in regards to the Hulett St incident has been charged with Additional Info...

At approximately 4:14 pm on Friday, November 1, 2019, an officer from the Schenectady Police Department observed a stolen vehicle on Hulett Street between Albany Street and State Street Additional Info...

At approximately 08:26 a.m. officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to the Imperial Motel, located at 927 State Street for a report of an unresponsive female Additional Info...

The male detained earlier today in regard to the 856 Maplewood Ave incident has been identified as Budhnarain Kadar, 41 years old, of Schenectady. Additional Info...

Preliminary autopsy results have been completed and the death at 856 Maplewood Ave has been ruled a homicide. Additional Info...

On Wednesday September 18, 2019 at approximately 10:07 pm officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to 856 Maplewood Ave after receiving a 911 call for an unknown trouble. Additional Info...

On Tuesday evening September 17, 2019 officer from the Schenectady Police Department’s Special Investigative Unit along with members of the Special Operations Squad executed a search warrant at 1203 Second Ave. Additional Info...

On Friday, September 13th, 2019 at approximately 6:23 P.M., officers from the Schenectady Police Department Additional Info...

On Wednesday August 7, 2019 at 6:30pm the Schenectady Police Benevolent Association and the Verteramo Scholarship Committee will be awarding the recipients of the Ptl. Eric J. Verteramo Scholarship Fund. Additional Info...

At approximately 05:20 a.m. officers from the Schenectady Police Department were notified by a third party about a possible assault in the area of 2450 Van Vranken Ave (Yates Village) Additional Info...

At approximately 11:28 p.m. on July 4th, 2019 officers responded to the area of Emmett St and Hamlin St after reports of shots being fired and possible victims in the area. Additional Info...

“Approximately a month ago, the Schenectady Police Department was made aware of an analysis conducted by the NYCLU. Additional Info...

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy is pleased to announce the hiring of five (5) new Police Recruits. He will introduce them at the swearing-in ceremony on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 12:30 PM at the Schenectady Police Department, Main Entrance. Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department is currently investigating a double shooting which occurred last night, July 4, 2019, at approximately 11:30pm Additional Info...

At approximately 08:41 a.m. a representative from Holmes and Kuglers contacted the Schenectady Police Department in regards to a burglary that occurred during the overnight hours on June 12, 2019. Additional Info...

On Thursday, May 23, 2019 at around 11:17 a.m. the Schenectady Police Department received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Sunmark Federal Credit Union located at 1616 Broadway in the City of Schenectady. Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department would like to invite all members of the media as well as the public to attend this year’s Schenectady Police Department’s Annual Award Ceremony. Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department in collaboration with the Additional Info...

In the early morning hours of April 18, 2019 the Schenectady Police Department was contacted by Utica Police Department Additional Info...

In regards to the shots fired incident that occurred at 931 Emmett St Additional Info...

On the morning of March 8th 2019 the Schenectady Police Department responded to the report of a deceased dog found near the train tracks in the vicinity of the Oak Street Bridge Additional Info...

The New York State Humane Association, headquartered in Kingston, NY is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction Additional Info...

The water level in the Mohawk River has gone down, but the potential for flooding in the Stockade neighborhood still exists. Additional Info...

The City of Schenectady would like to alert the residents in the Stockade neighborhood of possible flooding in the Mohawk River. Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department would like to invite all members of the media to attend a “walk-out” retirement ceremony for Detective Jeremy Pace Additional Info...

A message from the Schenectady Police Department and Mayor McCarthy. Additional Info...

Due to the upcoming winter storm the Schenectady Police Department would like to remind the city residents and visitors of the Priority Streets in the city. Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department’s Youth Aid Bureau is requesting the public’s assistance in regards to a missing juvenile female. Additional Info...

At approximately 12:03 P.M., officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to Schenectady High School for a report of an auto-pedestrian motor vehicle accident. Additional Info...

At approximately 8:57 a.m. on Sunday January 13th, 2019, the Schenectady County Unified Communications Center received a 911 call from inside 427 McClellan St. Additional Info...

Schenectady Police Department’s K9 Ramo & Flynn will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc Additional Info...

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy is pleased to announce the hiring of eight (8) new Police Recruits. He will introduce them at the swearing-in ceremony today, January 11, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Zone 5 Law Enforcement Training Academy...... Additional Info...

On January 10, 2019, at approximately 1:33 p.m, Officers from the Schenectady Police Department responded to the Hampton Inn located at 450 State St for a robbery. Additional Info...

At approximately 2:03 p.m. on December 28, 2018, a call was placed to the Schenectady County Unified Communication Center in which a male stated that there were multiple explosive devices inside 8 N Church St (1st Reformed Church). Additional Info...

On Saturday December 22, 2018 Officers from the Schenectady Police Department, William Rivas, from #SaveOURStreets, and local volunteers will be dropping off Christmas presents to families and children within the city of Schenectady. Additional Info...

Police Chief Eric S. Clifford graduated from the FBI’s National Academy (FBINA) on December 14, 2018 Additional Info...

On Saturday December 22, 2018 William Rivas, from #SaveOURStreets and officers from the Schenectady Police Department will be dropping off Christmas presents to families and children within the city of Schenectady. Additional Info...

On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at approximately 1152 hrs, officers from the Schenectady Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of 1031 Crane St. Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department is informing the public about a consumer scam where aggressive telephone calls are being made by scammers identifying themselves as Schenectady Police Officers. Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department would like to advise motorists of road closures/traffic delays due to the annual Stockade-athon road race Sunday, November 11, 2018. Additional Info...

On Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 detectives from the Schenectady Police Department were in the area of 8th Avenue and observed a male with a handgun in his waistband. Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department is asking residents to ensure their vehicles are locked when parked, especially in the overnight hours. Additional Info...

On Saturday, October 27, 2018 at approximately 0450 hrs, Officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to the area of State Street and Elder Street for a disturbance. Additional Info...

At approximately 0226 hrs, officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to the area of Albany St and Brandywine Ave for a report of an auto pedestrian motor vehicle accident. Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department would like to invite all members of the media to attend a “walk-out” retirement ceremony for Detective Edward Ritz Additional Info...

Today the Attorney General’s Office released the result of the grand jury case Additional Info...

Statement from Chief Eric S. Clifford in regards to the lawsuit and settlement involving Ms. Cottone: Additional Info...

At approximately 12:45 p.m. officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to the area of 201 Nott Terrace for a report of a personal injury auto accident involving a car and an ATV (dirt bike). Additional Info...

The Schenectady Police Department would like to invite all members of the media to attend a “walk-out” retirement ceremony for Detective Lieutenant Edward Barbagelata at 1pm Additional Info...

Schenectady PD is looking for the public's assistance. The Schenectady Police Department’s Detectives division has made an arrest in regards to the Eastern Ave Price Chopper incident involving a Dirt Bike. Additional Info...

On Thursday September 13, 2018 Detectives from the Schenectady Police Department’s Special Investigative Unit (SIU) executed a search warrant at 238 Division St. Additional Info...