Police Press Release - Telephone scam impersonating Bethlehem Police

            The Bethlehem Police Department would like to alert the public to a scam involving individuals who are calling Bethlehem residents and who identify themselves as a Police Officer w...

Police Press Release - *UPDATE 7/26* Fatal two car crash on 5/11

July 25 UPDATE

On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, the Bethlehem Police arrested Thomas F. McGrath, age 71 of Slingerlands, NY on charges stemming from a vehicle crash that occurred on May 11, 2023, that killed 17 year old Michael J. Kleinke of Colonie, NY.

McGrath ...

Police Press Release - BPD officers now equipped with body worn cameras

On June 19, 2023, the Bethlehem Police Department completed phase one of a large scale project that has equipped officers in the Town of Bethlehem with body-worn cameras.  The body-worn camera project originated as one of Chief Cocchiara&rsqu...

E-Commerce Parking Exchange Zone available at Town Hall

On June 7^th, 2023 the Town of Bethlehem in partnership with the Bethlehem Police Department installed an E-Commerce Parking Exchange Zone.  When meeting others to buy or sell something from an internet post or app, it is important to take necessa...

Use, sale or distribution of any forms of fireworks illegal in Albany County

In 2020, the Albany County legislature voted to ban both the sale and use of any form of fireworks in the county.  In addition to previous restrictions on fireworks, now any person who uses a sparkling device* can be issued a fine and any individ...

Police Press Release - Body found in Delmar in 1981 has been identified

On April 3, 1981, the Bethlehem Police Department responded to a wooded area at the property line between the Vadney Farm and the Elm Avenue Town Park in Delmar after a farmer discovered the decomposed remains of an adult male.

There was no identification ...

Reducing Human-Bear Conflicts

Bear sightings are often reported throughout the town especially in spring.  A reminder from the town's Animal Control Officer: People who think they are doing wildlife a favor by feeding them and getting them used to humans are doing th...

Updates to New York State Child Safety Seat Law

Updates to Child Safety Seat Law

            Effective November 1, 2019, New York State Law has been amended requiring all children under the age of two, be restrained in a rear-facing car seat. &nb...