Tragic Update: Missing Capital Region Man Found Dead
Nearly a week after a 55-year-old man from the region went missing, the search for him has ended in tragedy.
Rensselaer County resident Michael Hart, of Troy, had last been seen at around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3, on Marvin Avenue in Troy, according to police.
On Friday, June 9, Troy Police announced that search crews found Hart dead in a wooded area in South Troy.
His death is under investigation, but does not appear suspicious, Assistant Police Chief Steven Barker said in a statement.
In their initial alert seeking tips, police stated that Hart was developmentally disabled and may be…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Capital Region Man
Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from the region.
Rensselaer County resident Michael Hart, age 55, of Troy, was last seen at around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3, on Marvin Avenue in Troy, according to police.
Hart is developmentally disabled and may be in need of medical attention.
He is described as a white male, 5-feet-9-inches tall and 220 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes.
He was last seen wearing a green t-shirt, black work boots, a black baseball hat, a gray hand brace, a blue and orange bookbag, and a wallet with a chain.
Police said he also…
Popular New England Coffee Chain Opens First Capital Region Location
Java heads have a new place to get their caffeine fix after a popular New England coffee chain opened its first location in the region.
Aroma Joe’s, located in Troy at 666 Hoosick Road, held its grand opening on Monday, May 8, the company announced on Instagram.
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Founded in East Rochester, New Hampshire in 2000 by four cousins, the company has gone on to open over 70 locations in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Florida, according to its w…
Driver Flees Traffic Stop, Leads Troopers On High-Speed Highway Chase In Capital Region: Police
A 34-year-old man is facing drug charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and leading troopers on a high-speed highway chase in the region.
The incident happened at around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, in Saratoga County, on I-87 in the town of Wilton, according to State Police.
After initially pulling over, Michael Casseus, of Troy, reportedly failed to comply with troopers’ commands and fled the scene, leading to a pursuit.
Speeds at times reached over 100 miles per hour in a work zone, according to police.
Casseus eventually stopped just south of exit 16 in Wilton, where he was a…
