Facebook Threats, ‘Concerning’ Posts Lead To Duanesburg Man’s Conviction: Authorities
A Capital Region man who posted threatening Facebook videos in violation of a protection order is facing jail time, authorities announced Thursday, Oct. 15.
Jeremy Roberts, 42, of Duanesburg, was convicted of first-degree criminal contempt on Wednesday, Oct. 7 for violating the protection order, the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s office said.
Roberts, who used to live in Troy, was the subject of a protective order when he posted Facebook videos on Sept. 2, 2025, that were “aimed at the protected party,” the DA’s office said.
He was arrested the next day following an investigation fr…
Herndon Mental Health Counselor Who Helped Teens, Families Secretly Exploited Children: Feds
He was supposed to help vulnerable people. Instead, a Virginia mental health counselor was secretly helping exploit children online, including a 10-year-old and a child with learning disabilities.
Herndon resident Christopher Neal Mishik, 36, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on Thursday, Oct. 8, for participating in a child exploitation enterprise that targeted young girls through social media, according to federal prosecutors.
Mishik was a licensed professional counselor who provided telehealth services to adolescents, young adults, and families.
But behind the scenes, he was i…
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
A Pennsylvania man who threatened to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials has now been sentenced, federal authorities announced on Thursday, Sept. 3.
Shawn Monper, 33, of Butler, admitted in federal court to making threats to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement agents, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Monper pleaded guilty to two counts related to threatening officials, and as part of his plea agreement, accepted responsibility for additional charges tied to his online activity on Monday, April 13, authorities said.
The case stems…
Child Rapist Living In Beacon Violated Sex Offender Parole Rules, Locked Up Again: Cops
A convicted New York child rapist was rearrested Tuesday, Aug. 11 for failing to meet the conditions of his parole, police said.
John G. Coler Jr., 46, of Beacon, created several new social media and email accounts without notifying authorities, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office said Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Coler was required to provide notice of all his activities after he was convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl he knew in 2018 in Clifton Park, according to the New York sex offender registry.
But between May 2024 and December 2025, Coler created at least 10 new accounts without letting …
Two Suitland Suspects Busted In $500K Retail Theft Ring That Hit 100-Plus Businesses: Police
More than $500,000 in merchandise. More than 100 businesses. Six suspects in custody. And Maryland investigators say they aren't finished yet.
The sprawling organized retail theft investigation began in Prince George's County in February 2025 before eventually stretching across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington, DC, according to local police.
Six suspects are now in custody, police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11:
Daryl Michael Jackson, 30, of Washington, DC;
Cyan Rocke, 25, of Capitol Heights;
Marco Morgan, 37, of Washington, DC;
Tia Courtney, 31, of Capitol …
