Troy

Shots Fired in Troy: Police Launch Investigation Following Disturbing Incident

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TROY, N.Y. — Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting incident that occurred late Wednesday in a neighborhood in Troy, raising concerns among residents regarding safety in the area. Authorities received multiple reports of gunfire around 10 p.m. near the intersection of Eighth Street and Campbell Avenue. Officers responded promptly and found evidence consistent with a shooting, including shell casings scattered on the ground. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of injuries as a result of the incident. Local detectives have launched a thorough investigation, canvassing the area for witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage to … Read more

Driver Claims Unjust Arrest After Honking at Troy Officer During Green Light Delay

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TROY, N.Y. — A lawsuit filed against a Troy police officer alleges that a driver was wrongfully arrested for honking their horn at a green light. The incident, which took place earlier this year, has raised questions about the conduct of law enforcement officers and the thresholds for making arrests. According to the complaint, the driver was simply alerting traffic when they honked their horn in hopes of prompting a vehicle in front of them to move. Instead of responding to what the plaintiff claims was a harmless act, the police officer reportedly approached the … Read more

Jury Deliberation Set to Start in Troy Bungee Cord Murder Trial

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Troy, Ill. — The fate of Neil Howard, a 46-year-old man accused of a grim family-related homicide, is poised to be determined as closing arguments are scheduled Monday morning. Howard faces allegations of strangling his mother, Norma Caraker, using a bungee cord in September 2023, an incident that has since roiled the small community of Troy. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s office has charged Howard with two counts of first-degree murder following the investigation into Caraker’s untimely death. The trial, which has captured local attention due to the brutal nature of the crime and the … Read more