Albany Police Benevolent Association

03/31/2026

Albany police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning on Lark Street.

On Monday, March 30, 2026 around 2:05 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Lark Street near Orange Street for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 15-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his lower leg. The juvenile was treated on scene by the Albany Fire Department and Emergency Medical Personnel and transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital in stable condition.

Further investigation determined that the shooting occurred inside a residence on the 100 block of Lark Street, and that the juvenile’s injury was accidentally self-inflicted.

The 15-year-old whose name will not be released due to his age has been charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd and Reckless Endangerment 1st.

He will be arraigned in Albany County Family Court on a later date.

Additionally, a 16-year-old male who was present during the shooting incident has been charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd.

He will be arraigned this afternoon in Albany County Family Court.

03/05/2026

Juvenile arrested and released for violent felony charges:

On March 4, 2026, at approximately 11:00 A.M., while in the area of Lark Street and Spring Street, two of our Criminal Investigation Unit Detectives witnessed a Property Damage Auto Accident where a male operating an e-bike struck another motorist, causing damage, and then fled the scene. Detectives attempted to stop the male on the e-bike, and after giving chase, ultimately apprehended the suspect in the area of Henry Johnson Blvd., and Orange Street. While being detained, the suspect threw a loaded 9mm handgun with an extended magazine to the ground. The 17-year-old male was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Loaded Firearm in the Second Degree, a Class C Felony, and Criminal Possession of a Loaded Firearm in the Third Degree, a Class D Felony, and was issued several Uniformed Traffic Tickets. The 17-year-old male was arraigned at Albany County Family Court and was subsequently released to the supervision of Albany County Probation with electronic monitoring.

01/16/2026

01/11/2026

Join us on Saturday, January 17th at the Albany Academy Field House for the Jan Mika Memorial Hockey Game. The admission fee is $10.00. All proceeds from the game will go to the family of Officer Jan Mika. There will also be several raffles. Please make all donations to the Albany Police Benevolent Association. This event is open to the public and we hope to see you there!

12/31/2025

Today we celebrate and remember the life of Officer Jan Mika. Officer Mika proudly served over 22 years with the Albany Police Department. Throughout his career he took pride in his work and the community that he served. His presence would light up any room and he was loved by many. This is a devastating loss to our department, but we will remember the exceptional person he was. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends and our brothers and sisters of the Albany Police Department. We will miss him dearly.

12/19/2025

This afternoon, two of our Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Unit were attempting to apprehend a violent felony suspect who was armed with an illegal handgun. The suspect fired his gun at Detectives and they returned fire, ultimately striking the suspect. Both detectives escaped injury and are in good health. We commend these two brave officers for their steadfast courage and commitment to keeping this City safe.

11/01/2025

We want to commend Officer Fitzgerald on his quick and heroic actions on Thursday, October 30th while responding to a call for service.

The Albany Police Department is proud to recognize an officer whose quick response saved the life of a 9-month-old baby who was choking at a residence on Leonard Place.

On Thursday, October 30, 2025 around 7:40 p.m., Officer Fitzgerald responded to a call for reports of a 9-month-old baby choking and had become unresponsive. Upon arrival, Officer Fitzgerald found the baby not breathing and immediately took action. Officer Fitzgerald administered several back blows, successfully dislodging the food and the baby began breathing again.

The Albany Fire Department and emergency medical personnel arrived shortly after and the infant was transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital for further treatment.

We want to commend Officer Fitzgerald for his quick response and his life-saving measures.

10/24/2025

Congratulations to Detective Ryan Romagnano who was honored by the Albany Rotary Club as First Responder of the Year.

10/08/2025

More violent felonies committed by juveniles.

Yesterday, October 6, 2025, during the early morning hours the Albany Police Department received a call for a robbery. Officers responded to the area of Central Av and Ontario St where they located a 40-year-old male who reported that at approximately 0330 hours four juvenile males approached him and demanded his property. When the victim did not comply, one of the suspects then pulled out what appeared to be a handgun and pointed it at the victim. Two of the males punched the victim repeatedly and stole his property.

At approximately 0415 hours Officers responded to the area of North Lake Av and Central Av for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers located a 69-year-old male who stated he was walking to work when he was approached by four Juveniles who forcible stole his property and struck him in the head causing the victim to briefly lose consciousness.

Through investigation and video surveillance, it appears at approximately 0350 hours the same group of individuals robbed another victim. This incident was not reported to the police. The same four suspects forced the victim to take off their clothes while pointing what appeared to be a firearm at the victim. The suspects then fled with the victim’s property.

Through diligent work of our Detective Office, the four juvenile males were identified and taken into custody. A 13-year-old male, 15-year-old male and two 17-year-old males were arrested for the two reported incidents. The 13-year-old male and 15-year-old male were released to a family member with an Appearance Ticket to report to Albany County Probation. The two 17-year-old males were both remanded to juvenile detention centers.

Additionally, while being processed for the above arrests, the same 15-year-old male, one of the 17-year-old males and 19-year-old Joseph Baugh of Albany, were also arrested for a robbery that occurred on September 28, 2025, at approximately 1940 hours in the area of Madison Av and Ontario Street where a juvenile victim was punched multiple times and had their property stolen.

09/12/2025

Today for National Police Women's Day we recognize all the women of the Albany Police Department. We appreciate your service and the sacrifices you make every day. Happy National Police Women's Day!

09/11/2025

Today we remember all the first responders and victims of 9/11. We will never forget the lives lost and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

08/06/2025

On Monday August 4, 2025, Albany Police Department Patrol Officers located and arrested a juvenile with a loaded handgun, in relation to a Person with a Weapon Call. This same juvenile was already on Probation through Albany County for a Robbery.

17-year-old Arrested, Handgun Recovered

A 17-year-old male of Albany has been charged with weapon possession following an incident on Clinton Avenue.

On Monday, August 4, 2025 around 6:05 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Clinton Avenue near Lark Street for reports of a person with a weapon. Upon arrival, they observed the individual described in the call and quickly took him into custody. A loaded handgun was found in his possession.

The 17-year-old whose name will not be released due to his age has been charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd.

He was arraigned last evening and remanded to the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility.