Online Dating Nightmare: Colonie Man Busted In Sex Assault Case, Police Say
A Capital Region man sexually assaulted someone he met through an online dating app, according to state police.
Caleb Tollisen, 27, of Colonie, was cuffed Monday, Nov. 9 following a month-long investigation, New York State Police announced Wednesday, Nov. 11.
State troopers began investigating Tollisen following a sexual assault report on Thursday, Oct. 1, officials said.
Police determined that in September 2026, Tollisen met his victim through an online dating app, then sexually assaulted and forcibly touched their intimate parts without permission while in the town of Sand Lake, accordin…
NJ Bank Robber Who Fled To War-Torn Ukraine Now Charged In Colonie Heist: Authorities
A New Jersey bank robber who fled to Ukraine has now been charged with another robbery in New York, authorities announced Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Edward Deveaux, 31, of Berlin Township, has been tied to the robbery of TD Bank in Colonie on Sept. 14, 2022, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said.
Deveaux was extradited from New Jersey state prison to Albany for his arraignment Tuesday, then held in Albany County jail without bail, according to online records and the DA’s office.
Details of the robbery were not released, but online court records indicated Deveaux displayed a firearm and …
$90K Jewelry Heist By Seven-Time Felon In Colonie Ends With Long Prison Term: DA
A thief with seven prior felony convictions who stole $90,000 worth of valuables from a Capital Region home was sentenced Thursday, Oct. 8, authorities said.
Donald Law, 39, of Cohoes, got 10 years behind bars followed by five years of probation after pleading guilty to second-degree burglary, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said.
Law and Ronald Horton, 46, broke into the home in Colonie on Dec. 30, 2025, and stole Rolex watches, a Cartier bracelet, an engagement ring, purses, and electronics, prosecutors said.
The pair then took a bus to Troy to pawn the stolen property for c…
Driver, 36, Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Colonie
A driver was killed following a single-vehicle crash in the Capital Region.
The Albany County wreck happened in Colonie, on Cohoes Road beneath the Route 7 overpass, at around 8 a.m. Friday, May 16.
Emergency crews responding to reports of a single-vehicle crash found a vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a tree, Colonie Police said.
The 36-year-old driver, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was trapped inside and had to be extricated by firefighters from multiple agencies, including Maplewood, Boght, Latham, and Schuyler Heights.
Colonie EMS transported the driver to Albany Med…
Colonie Pub Closing After 32 Years: 'It's Been A Pleasure And Honor'
After more than three decades of pouring pints and serving up Irish classics, a beloved Albany-area pub is closing its doors.
O’Toole’s Restaurant Pub, located at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, will hold its final dinner service on Tuesday, May 27, after 32 years in business.
Owner Anthony Gizzi — who also runs neighboring What’s Poppin — made the bittersweet announcement in a Facebook post Monday, April 7, thanking staff, customers, and the surrounding community for their support over the years.
“Thirty two years of serving the community, our beloved patrons, and our cherished Village of…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed Crossing Colonie Street
A pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing a Capital Region street.
The incident happened in Colonie, on Loudon Road north of Troy-Schenectady Road, at around 5 a.m. Monday, April 7.
Arriving officers reported finding a car that struck a pedestrian, Colonie Police said.
Bystanders attempted life-saving measures, but the victim, Felipa Martinez-Garcia, 49, of Latham, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, a 45-year-old Albany woman, remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, police said.
Colonie Police asked anyone who witnessed the collision or has video …
Victim ID'd, Driver Nabbed In Deadly Hit-Run Crash In Colonie: Police
A suspected hit-and-run driver was apprehended following a Capital Region crash that killed a pedestrian.
Heath Mabeus, 37, was arrested by Colonie Police at his Clifton Park residence on Saturday, March 15, in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a woman in Colonie the day before.
Mabeus struck 58-year-old Migdalia Aulet as she crossed Wolf Road near Beltrone Drive at around 6:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, Colonie Police said. He allegedly then fled the scene without stopping or offering the woman aid.
Aulet, of Schenectady, was gravely injured and died at the scene, according to …
Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie
Capital Region residents will soon have a new spot to get their burrito fix.
Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its newest location in Colonie on Monday, March 17, bringing its beloved burritos, bowls, and tacos to 1707 Central Avenue, according to a job posting on its corporate website.
The popular restaurant chain is known for its made-to-order Mexican-inspired meals, where diners can customize everything—from protein choices like chicken, steak, carnitas, and barbacoa to free toppings including four types of salsa, fajita veggies, sour cream, cheese, and guac (for an extra charge, of cours…
New Pizzeria Dishing 'Extraordinary Experiences' Earning Rave Reviews In Colonie
A new pizzeria in the Capital Region is earning rave reviews just days into business.
Pizza Zilla–located at 1875 Central Avenue in Colonie–officially opened its doors on Thursday, March 6, serving up a variety of pizzas, calzones, subs, wings, pasta, and more.
Owner Miraj Alakazoi, who has worked in local pizzerias before launching his own spot, said Pizza Zilla is all about bringing bold flavors with a modern twist.
“We’re bringing extraordinary experiences with each bite,” Alakazoi shared on the restaurant’s Facebook page. “From mouthwatering pizzas to our subs and wings, PizzaZilla is …
Armed Robber Of Convenience Store In Colonie Nabbed Thanks To Video, Cops Say
A suspected armed robber accused of targeting a Capital Region convenience store was busted thanks in part to video evidence, police said.
Luke White, 23, of Duanesburg, was arrested on suspicion of robbery and related charges on Monday, Jan. 27, in connection with a hold-up at the Sunoco station on Broadway in Colonie two days earlier.
Donning a mask and brandishing an imitation handgun, White entered the convenience store and demanded cash from the register at around 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, Colonie Police said.
The clerk complied and gave roughly $800 in cash. No customers or emplo…
Serial Car Prowler Busted Thanks To Surveillance Footage From Colonie Victims, Cops Say
An accused serial car prowler in the Capital Region is behind bars thanks to incriminating evidence from the victims.
Albany County resident Christopher White, 36, of Cohoes, was arrested Thursday, Jan. 23, in connection with a string of car break-ins in Colonie dating back to Christmas 2024, Colonie Police said.
While riding his bike through residential neighborhoods near the Colonie Mohawk-Hudson Bike Path, White stole numerous belongings from unlocked vehicles, including cash, gift cards, and personal property, police alleged.
Several break-ins occurred during the overnight hours on Chr…
