Troy Police Department

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from the Troy Police Department!

06/17/2026

TPD Patrols have responded to a report of shots fired, in an alleyway near 5th Ave/107th St. No injuries have been reported. The involved suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. There will be a police presence at the scene while we continue the investigation.

If you observed any suspicious activity in that area please contact Detectives at (518) 270-4411.

06/16/2026

Update regarding the 6/13 homicide investigation:

Troy PD Detectives have made notification to the victim’s next-of-kin. The victim of Saturday’s homicide is Sammy A. Vielle (Age: 37, Troy).

Detectives continue the follow-up investigation alongside our partners with the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office.

If you have any information about the incident and have not yet been interviewed by Detectives please contact the case detectives at (518) 270-4658.

06/16/2026

***UPDATE***

The owner of the dog has been located. Thank you for sharing the post. 

Do you know this dog?

Located unattended in the area of River Street and Douw Street in the City of Troy. Anyone with information can contact the Troy Police Department’s non emergency line at 518-270-4411. 

06/13/2026

**UPDATE**

The child has been safely located. We would like to thank the community for their assistance with sharing the social media post.

🚨 MISSING CHILD ALERT 🚨

The Troy Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 6-year-old female.

The child was last seen at approximately 2:30 PM in the area of River Street and Adams Street in the City of Troy. At this time, a clothing description is not available.

Anyone who has seen a child matching this description or who has any information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Troy Police Department immediately at (518) 270-4411 or call 911.

Please share this post to help bring this child home safely.

06/13/2026

Troy PD personnel are investigating an early-morning stabbing that resulted in the death of an adult male, all of the involved suspects are in custody.

Around 3:30am Saturday (06/13) morning Troy Police Patrol Officers responded to a reported fight in the area of 5th Ave and Fulton St in Troy. Upon Patrol Officers’ arrival they located two adult males at the scene, both having sustained injuries. Patrol Officers determined two other involved suspects fled prior to police arrival. Both of those involved suspects were located in the surrounding area, one by TPD Patrol Officers and another by our partners with the New York State Police – Troop G. Both were detained without further incident. The two individuals located at the scene with injuries were treated by Troy Fire Department personnel at the scene and both were transported to local area hospitals. One of those individuals has died from their injuries. The second individual is being treated and is expected to be discharged.

Troy PD Detectives and Evidence Technicians responded to the scene and continued our investigation. Preliminarily we believe the deceased victim and the three other individuals (two detained nearby, one detained at the scene and being treated at the hospital) became involved in a verbal argument in the area of 5th Ave and Fulton St. The argument escalated into a physical fight and the deceased victim possessed a knife. During the fight the suspect now detained at the hospital was injured by the knife, and the deceased victim received injuries from being kicked, punched and stabbed.

All three suspects detained are in Troy PD custody and will be criminally charged in relation to the incident. There is no indication at this time any other individuals were involved. Our investigation will continue as we gather & review any additional evidence. We appreciate the assistance we have already received from community members, some of whom witnessed portions of the incident. We are also grateful for the partnership and immediate response of the New York State Police – Troop G as well as the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office, who will oversee prosecution of the case.

The victim is a 37 year old male, from Troy. The three suspects are all adult males (35, 20, 19 years old).

If you have any information about the incident and have not yet been interviewed by a Detective, please contact TPD at (518) 270-4411. The collective effort between the Mayor, administration and Troy Police Department remains strong, and we are all committed to creating a safer, cleaner Troy.


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06/11/2026

Officer Faby officially concludes his exemplary career with the department this month, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the safety and well-being of our community. Over the past two decades, Officer Faby has been a steadfast presence in the department, earning the deep respect of his peers, leadership, and the citizens he protected.

The entire Troy Police Department family extends its heartfelt gratitude to Officer Craig Faby for his 20 years of sacrifice and service. We wish him, his family, and his loved ones the very best as he enters a well-deserved retirement and begins this next exciting chapter of life.

Mayor Mantello and Deputy Mayor Donnelly joined Chief DeWolf and Deputy Chief Barker to congratulate Officer Craig Faby on his retirement and thank him for his 20 years of dedicated law enforcement service.

Officer Faby served the Troy Police Department with distinction as a Patrol Officer, K-9 Handler to both Obie and Agar, and played a vital role in maintaining the Department’s accreditation standards through countless hours of behind-the-scenes work. Throughout his career, he earned numerous commendations and citations while helping keep our community safe.

Thank you, Officer Faby, for your unwavering commitment, professionalism, and service to the City of Troy. We wish you and your family all the best in this next chapter. Congratulations on a well-earned retirement! 🚔🎉

06/10/2026

Monday evening Troy Police Patrol Officers arrested an individual who has been charged with threatening a victim with a handgun, the suspect was ultimately found to possess three illegal handguns.

Monday evening (06/08) around 4:30pm Troy Police Patrol Officers responded to 739 River Street where a victim reported having been involved in an argument with another person, and that the other person displayed a handgun during the argument. Patrols responded and identified the suspect upon their arrival, he was detained without further incident. The victim and suspect are known to each other as they live in the same general area. It was determined the suspect lived at the address, a court-ordered search warrant was conducted at the suspect’s apartment and TPD Evidence Technicians recovered three loaded, illegal handguns as well as high capacity magazines. The suspect was brought to our Central Station for processing and arraigned in Troy City Court. The suspect was remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail. Thankfully, no individuals were injured during the incident. The case will be prosecuted by our partners at the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office.

Troy Police Patrol Officers were again called to a dangerous, dynamic incident involving an illegal firearm and were able to stabilize the incident. The response provides an opportunity for the criminal justice system to hold a defendant responsible for engaging in behaviors that are a danger to our greater community, possessing illegal fi****ms and engaging in threatening behaviors involving those fi****ms. We believe the actions of the victim by reporting the incident and the responding patrol officers both directly impacted the safety of our community by preventing the suspect’s actions from further escalating. Our department members remain committed to removing illegally-possessed fi****ms from our streets, if you have any information that would aid those efforts please consider contacting our tipline at (518) 270-4777 or report online at TroyPD.org. The collective effort between the Mayor, administration and Troy Police Department remains strong, and we are all committed to creating a safer, cleaner Troy.

Arrested/Charges:

Gonzalez, Matthew M.
Age: 25, Troy
Charges:
Menacing – 2nd Degree
Criminal Possession of a Weapon – 2nd Degree
Criminal Possession of a Weapon – 3rd Degree


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06/02/2026

05/29/2026

Today, the Troy Police Department proudly recognizes the retirement of Sergeant David Farley following 29 years of dedicated service to the City of Troy and our community.

We thank Sergeant Farley for his years of dedication, sacrifice, and service to the Troy Police Department and wish him and his family nothing but happiness, health, and success in retirement.

Congratulations, Sgt. Farley, and thank you for your service.