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Suspect in missing 9-year-old case charged with kidnapping

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:47:53 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The man accused of kidnapping Charlotte Sena was arraigned in Milton Town Court on kidnapping charges. Craig Ross Jr., 46, is currently held at the Saratoga County Jail.According to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office, Sena was found in a cabinet inside a trailer on Monday evening. The investigation ramped up after a ransom note was discovered at the Sena family home around 4:20 a.m. A fingerprint on the ransom note matched prints from a DWI in 1999. Police located a house to search in Milton, including a trailer found on the same property. Sena was located covered up in a cabinet inside the trailer.Ross initially resisted arrest and is still being questioned on whether Sena was targeted and if he is known to the family. Sena is currently receiving medical attention and is with her family.Police are still searching the property for more clues. Ross' next court date is set for October 17.

Off the Beaten Path: Middleburgh Mercantile

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:47:53 GMT

MIDDLEBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A new gift shop in Middleburgh is showcasing handmade goods from local artisans in Schoharie County. The Middleburgh Mercantile is a labor of love for the Wissert family. Scarecrow tradition scares up fun in Schoharie County “A little bit of everything for gift giving,” said Joan Wissert, owner and member of the Middleburgh Rotary.The store is located at 310 Main Street in Middleburgh. The Middleburgh Mercantile is currently open Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

5 things to know this Tuesday, October 3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:47:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- "On October 3, he asked me what day it was." It's October 3. Happy Tuesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we're getting the summer weather we were promised months ago now. We could see some record-challenging warmth over the next two days. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! 9-year-old Charlotte Sena was found safely Monday night. In a press conference, Gov. Kathy Hochul said the case began to break at 4:20 a.m. on Monday when a ransom note was found in the Sena family's mailbox, and a fingerprint match came in at 2:30 p.m. The search coming to a close, a stabbing by a patient at Saratoga Hospital, the return of the Albany Firebirds, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning.1. Missing 9-year-old girl found alive, suspect in custodyThe 9-year-old girl who was reported missing from Moreau Lake State Park Saturday evening has been found alive. New York State Police said&...

'National Night Out' events taking place in Missouri and Illinois today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:47:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's the annual community-building effort to promote partnerships among police and the communities.There are fun and interactive opportunities for people to come together, bring their families, and interact with police and fire departments and other community officials on Tuesday. This is the 40th year of the 'National Night Out' initiative. Various groups like the Great Rivers Greenway, the North Newstead Association, the O'Fallon Neighborhood Association, the Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club, the Urban League of St. Louis Save Our Sons, and others will be out for the 'Northside Night Out' event. There will be performances and college-prep student business owners.Community officials also want to share details and get feedback on the future of the brick-line greenway along North Grand. This event goes from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.North Florissant locals can celebrate National Night Out as well. People who live in the city are invited to turn on their porch ligh...

Metro Call-A-Ride only providing trips to pre-arranged appointments today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:47:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Phone and computer scheduling issues are impacting some Metro Call-A-Ride customers on Tuesday.Metro Transit says it can only provide trips to pre-arranged appointments as they work to restore the reservation and phone system. New charges for Missouri inmate who escaped Mercy South Hospital Metro Transit apologizes for the inconvenience and says it will notify customers when the system is restored.

Aldermanic committee hosting vacant property rules meeting today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:47:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Another aldermanic committee considers new rules for large vacant buildings, such as the railway exchange building downtown and the former 'Famous-Barr' store.As shown to you last month, looters and squatters are back. in the area The building's owners in Florida stopped paying for on-site security. Dispute over noose outside St. Charles County home The new rules being considered Tuesday would authorize the building commissioner to use steel barriers to prevent entry. It would also allow the city to hire security services and charge the building owner for the costs.

'Charge!' Career open house happening today in St. Charles County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:47:53 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - St. Charles County is hosting an open house for its youth career program.'Charge' is designed to help young adults overcome social, economic, educational, or health-related barriers to jobs. It's for people ages 16 to 24. New charges for Missouri inmate who escaped Mercy South Hospital The event is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the St. Charles County Department of Workforce and Business Development.

Board of Aldermen meeting on short-term rental regulations today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:47:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis aldermen plan to tackle the short-term rental issue Tuesday. They're considering a bill to require a permit to operate a short term rental.The Transportation and Commerce Committee meets at 9:00 a.m. Another bill would ban one-night rentals and require the owners to be available to renters and police at all times. The group 'Neighborhoods for Neighbors' wants even tougher restrictions. Dispute over noose outside St. Charles County home They're asking for a ban on short-term rentals unless the permit holder actually lives there.   They also want a 10:00 p.m. curfew for gatherings and penalties if things get out of control.There are more than 4,000 short-term rentals in the city of St. Louis.            

Suspect in Hermann police shootings requests new judge, change of venue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:47:53 GMT

GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. - The man accused of shooting two Hermann police officers and killing one of them is back in court on Tuesday.Kenneth Simpson's attorneys filed a request to change the venue and the judge. A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the Gasconade County Courthouse. 35-year-old Simpson is accused of shooting officers Mason Griffith and Adam Sullentrup when they tried to arrest him on outstanding warrants back in March. New charges for Missouri inmate who escaped Mercy South Hospital Griffith died at the scene and Sullentrup is still recovering from his injuries. Simpson faces charges of first-degree murder. Prosecutors have called for the death penalty.

Nuggets superfan “Red Pant Man” wasted bank profits on jets, developer says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:47:53 GMT

A Denver Nuggets superfan known as the “Red Pant Man” has been accused of squandering the profits from his single-branch Lakewood bank on “a veritable fleet of aircraft.”Michael Quagliano, an Illinois native who lives in Florida, is the majority shareholder and chairman at the publicly traded Solera National Bank, which opened in 2006 with a focus on Hispanic customers. Its only location is at 319 S. Sheridan Blvd. in Lakewood.He is also @TheRealRedPantMan on TikTok and a courtside staple at Nuggets games, where he dances around, teases opponents and takes selfies in signature trousers.And those two sides of him are commingling in questionable ways, a local developer said. Rob Salazar, whose family office Central Street Capital has real estate projects in Glendale and Globeville’s Fox Island, sued Solera’s holding company on Sept. 22. Salazar has a background in accounting and is a shareholder in Solera National Bancorp. He wants access to its books so that he can investigate what h...