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05/09/2025

Working RV Fire In North Greenbush

On September 5, 2025 in the early morning hours a large column of black smoke was visible from the city of Troy as the Defreestville Fire Department, Wynantskill Fire Department, Clinton Heights Fire Department, and North Greenbush Ambulance was dispatched to multiple calls for a well involved RV fire next to a home on Sandra Drive. The first arriving chief on scene requested all stations to be dispatched for a working fire. The Police Department was able to make sure everybody was out of the home safely.

Within minutes, the first arriving engine on scene deployed multiple hand lines from the rig and immediately began to knock down the heavy fire condition. The next arriving crew deployed their manpower and they were able to assist in knocking down the remaining portions of the visible fire. At this time no injuries have been reported. The fire was contained to the RV and fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.

04/09/2025

Working Structure Fire City of Cohoes On Amity Street

The city of Cohoes Fire Department with mutual aid from the Green Island Fire Department, Watervliet Fire Department, and the Watervliet Arsenal Fire Department to 84 Amity Street for a reported structure fire called in by an off duty police officer. Firefighters arrived on scene and immediately transmitted the signal 30 for a working structure fire and began to conduct recalls for manpower to their stations. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack even with a significant amount of heat and smoke in the attic area. Firefighters were able to bring the incident under control in a short period of time. No injuries have been reported.

Watervliet Police Arrest Two Men, Recover Unregistered Fi****ms During Traffic StopWatervliet, NY – September 1, 2025On ...
02/09/2025

Watervliet Police Arrest Two Men, Recover Unregistered Fi****ms During Traffic Stop

Watervliet, NY – September 1, 2025

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Watervliet police officers conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing a vehicle in violation of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The stop quickly escalated into a significant weapons investigation, resulting in the recovery of two illegally possessed, unregistered and non-serialized 9mm fi****ms, one of which was equipped with a large-capacity ammunition feeding device.

Following the discovery, police charged the driver, Quadir M. Smith, 20, of Watervliet, with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree (Class C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Firearm (Class E Felony), and multiple traffic law violations.

A passenger in the vehicle, Alejandro R. Reeves, 21, of Albany, was also arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree (Class C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Firearm (Class E Felony), and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree (Class D Felony).

Both Smith and Reeves were arraigned in Watervliet City Court. Despite the serious nature of the charges, the court released both men under the supervision of the Albany County Probation Department with electronic monitoring.

Watervliet Police Chief William M. Rice expressed concern about the court’s decision:

“While I respect the court’s decision, releasing two individuals charged with possessing illegal unregistered fi****ms without bail sends a troubling message about how public safety is prioritized. These non-serialized fi****ms purposely made to evade law enforcement represent a serious threat to our community, and electronic monitoring alone may not provide the level of protection our residents deserve. When officers risk their safety to remove dangerous weapons from our streets, we need a system that recognizes the gravity of these charges.”

Heavily Involved Porch Fire On Broadway Brings In 2nd Alarm Companies Rensselaer, NYThe city of Rensselaer’s Fire Depart...
01/09/2025

Heavily Involved Porch Fire On Broadway Brings In 2nd Alarm Companies
Rensselaer, NY

The city of Rensselaer’s Fire Department with Mohawk Ambulance Service was dispatched to a reported structure fire on August 9, 2025, at 8:19 AM for Six Broadway. The caller stated there is something smoldering behind the cabinet in the residence. As apparatus were calling in route to the scene, ladder one notified the dispatcher that they had a heavy column of black smoke visible from Broadway in the clear morning sky. The Chief notified the dispatcher that he is confirming the heavy smoke condition in the air and requested the re-transmission of the alarm as a working structure fire and to transmit the second alarm bringing the East Greenbush Fire Department, Defreestville Fire Department and Clinton Height Fire Department to the scene with the Wynantskill Fire Department to standby at the North station to cover the city of Rensselaer.

Engine two and Ladder one arrived on scene and notified the dispatches that they had a working porch fire in the rear of the structure. Firefighters immediately deployed a hand line to the rear porch area and began to knock down the heavy fire condition. In the front of the structure firefighters had an impeded walkway into the home which made it difficult for firefighters to enter the home, and their hand line would have potential for getting snagged up on different items. While command conducted their quick walk around of the structure, they had a significant smoke issue pushing from the second floor and attic area of the structure. Firefighters immediately made entry to the structure and completed a quick primary search and notified command that all of the occupants of the structure were accounted for. Additional resources quickly began to arrive on scene and firefighters began to check for extension into the second floor and first floor. Firefighters on the rear porch began to pull apart the roof area of the porch and to overhaul all of the items that were on fire.

Firefighters on the second floor had a significant smoke condition and firefighters began to vent the windows in order to improve visibility conditions and began to search the second floor with a thermal imaging camera to make sure that there was no extension. Firefighters on the first floor overhauled in the area of the main fire inside of the home. Firefighters continued to conduct overhaul on the outside portion of the home as firefighters made their way to the roof to check for extension as they still had a significant smoke condition pushing from the attic area. Command requested the Schodack Valley Fire Department to the scene with their air bank to fill bottles. Firefighters continue to work inside and check for any extension. Firefighters on the roof notified command that there was no extension into the roof and it was just residual smoke. Firefighters used ventilation fans to clear the house of all of the remaining smoke from the fire. National grid secured the power and gas to the home and command requested the code enforcement officer to the scene.

Firefighters continue to work for a significant portion of the morning. No injuries were reported, and the fire remains under investigation at this time. Firefighters went back into service later in the morning. Due to the aggressive response from the city of Rensselaer’s Fire Department they were able to bring this incident under control quickly and efficiently and stop the spread of the fire to any other portion of the home.

01/09/2025

City of Troy Shots Fired On 5th Avenue Leaves One House Damaged.

Troy Police are currently investigating a shots fired incident on 5th Avenue between 102nd Street and 103rd Street. Police currently have multiple shell casings in the roadway along with one house that has been struck by the gun fire that had a window broken out as the resident was sitting nearby. At this time no injuries have been reported. Police are on scene recovering evidence from the shots fired incident. The shooters fled before police arrived if you have any information or video footage regarding the incident you can reach out to the Troy Police Department Detective bureau.

31/08/2025

3rd Alarm Apartment Complex Fire In Clifton Park
Clifton Park, NY

The Clifton Park Fire Department along with mutual aid was dispatched to 600 Loudon Square for a reported porch fire. While units were en route to the scene a significant glow was visible in the air and the chief immediately transmitted the second alarm. Officers from the New York State Police and Saratoga County Sheriffs Office arrived on scene and had a significant fire condition and made entry to the apartment complex and began to evacuate residence . Within minutes the fire chief arrived on scene and transmitted the third alarm bringing a significant amount of manpower to the scene.

Firefighters that arrived on scene had fire hydrants that had been painted shut and fire hydrants where the steamer caps would not come off to make the connection to supply water to the scene. Firefighters on scene utilized a hand line and quickly began to knock down the heavy fire condition, but quickly ran out of water. The heavy fire condition blew through the roof of the structure. As firefighters continued to work they were able to establish a water supply from out on the main roadway into the scene. Firefighters utilized multiple master streams from the truck companies.

Firefighters conducted a primary and secondary search of the apartment and were able to successfully notify command that everybody was accounted for. The fire was brought under control around 12 AM on August 31, 2025. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time. No injuries have been reported and fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.

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31/08/2025

Clifton Park 3rd Alarm Structure Fire 600 Londen Square

30/08/2025

Multiple Calls For A Working Structure Fire On Clinton Avenue

The City of Albany’s Fire Department was dispatched to multiple calls for a reported structure fire at 153 Clinton Avenue. The first arriving engine had heavy fire showing from the rear of the structure and immediately declared the signal 30 for a working structure fire. Firefighters deployed multiple hand lines to the fire floor and the rear of the building. Firefighters utilized aggressive fire tactics and quickly brought the incident under control.

No injuries have been reported. The fire is under investigation at this time. Clinton Avenue remained closed for an extended period of time while crews worked on scene.

Rensselaer Police Arrest Schenectady Man in Funeral Home BurglaryRensselaer Police have arrested a Schenectady man in co...
29/08/2025

Rensselaer Police Arrest Schenectady Man in Funeral Home Burglary

Rensselaer Police have arrested a Schenectady man in connection with a burglary at the Wm. J. Lyons Funeral Home on August 28, 2025. According to police, a male suspect entered the funeral home during the early morning hours and stole a Chevrolet Tahoe from the property. With assistance from the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center, investigators tracked the vehicle to the area of College Avenue and 8th Street in Troy. Officers canvassing the neighborhood soon encountered Brenden A. Coogan, who was wearing the same clothing seen in the funeral home’s surveillance footage. Coogan was taken into custody and transported to the Rensselaer Police Department for processing.

During processing, authorities discovered that Coogan had several outstanding warrants, including a Failure to Appear warrant from New York State Police in Princetown, a Burglary 2nd charge from the Troy Police Department, and additional Failure to Appear warrants in Colonie and Rotterdam. While being processed on the Rensselaer charges, Coogan allegedly attempted to escape custody but was stopped by police security measures.

He was arraigned later that evening at 9 p.m. in Rensselaer City Court before Judge Dukes and remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail without bail. Coogan is scheduled to return to court next week. He faces multiple charges in Rensselaer, including Burglary 2nd degree (Class C felony), Burglary 3rd degree (Class D felony), Grand Larceny 3rd degree (Class D felony), Escape 2nd degree (Class E felony), Criminal Mischief 4th degree (Class A misdemeanor), and Petit Larceny (Class A misdemeanor).

The Rensselaer Police extended their thanks to the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center, Troy Police Department, and the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance in the case.

Brazilian National Arrested in Cohoes on Child R**e Charges, Faces Indictment and Immigration DetainerCohoes, N.Y. — A B...
28/08/2025

Brazilian National Arrested in Cohoes on Child R**e Charges, Faces Indictment and Immigration Detainer

Cohoes, N.Y. — A Brazilian national previously deported from the United States has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a minor in Cohoes, police announced.

On Sunday, August 24, 2025, Cohoes Police took 35-year-old Marcio Martins-Rodrigues into custody following an investigation into the incident. Martins-Rodrigues was charged under New York State Penal Law with:
R**e in the First Degree (B Felony) — Forcible compulsion,
R**e in the Second Degree (D Felony) — Actor 18 years or older, victim under 15.

Martins-Rodrigues was arraigned in Cohoes City Court and remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility.

On Wednesday, August 27, the Albany County District Attorney’s Office presented the case to a grand jury, which returned a two-count indictment on the above charges. Martins-Rodrigues remains in custody.

According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) records, Martins-Rodrigues had previously been deported from the United States and is currently in the country illegally. He is now under removal proceedings, and ICE has placed a detainer with the correctional facility.

The case remains under the jurisdiction of the Albany County DA’s Office.

Dump Truck Through A House on Route 2Brunswick, NYThe Eagle Mills Fire Department along with numerous mutual aid agencie...
28/08/2025

Dump Truck Through A House on Route 2
Brunswick, NY

The Eagle Mills Fire Department along with numerous mutual aid agencies from Rensselaer County are on scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a dump truck that had gone through a residence of 3916 County Route 2. At this time NY Route 2 is completely shut down near Farm To Market Road. Multiple crews are currently on scene working to gain entry to the home and to the driver of the truck.

Update: The driver of the truck has been declared deceased on scene. 1:35PM

Photo From Ron Fonda

27/08/2025

City of Troy Delta Motor Vehicle Accident on Linden Avenue

The city of Troy‘s Fire Department responded to Lillian Lane and Linden Avenue for a Delta traffic accident rollover with possible entrapment with a power pole sheared off at the base. Firefighters arrived on scene and was able to locate the occupants of the vehicle. Troy Police quickly arrived on scene and assisted with traffic control and investigating the traffic accident.

Firefighters from the Troy Fire Department evaluated the occupants of the vehicle. National grid was contacted about the down power pole. The occupants of the vehicle were not transported to the hospital. The roadway remained closed for an extended period of time.

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Sidewinder Photography was started back in 2007 as a way to provide first responders with photos from incidents for training. After that we began to grow and cover police and fire incidents around the capital region. Sidewinder Photography never went to school for journalism or photography and was all self thought. Sidewinder Photography provides breaking news of emergency scene photography and media to the community as street journalist. We receive our information from being on scene, emergency radio communications and interviews from members of the public or officials from the Fire or Police Department.

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