Posted on: September 14, 2023
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...
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Police Press Releases
Posted on: May 11, 2023
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.
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Police Press Releases
Posted on: June 22, 2023
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...
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Police Press Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2023
On June 7th, 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...
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Police Press Releases
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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...
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Police Press Releases
Posted on: January 13, 2022
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.
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Police Press Releases
Posted on: March 23, 2021
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...
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