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Colonie Police Department The Colonie Police Department is a New York State accredited, full-service police agency.

The Colonie Police Department is a New York State accredited, full-service police agency serving the Town of Colonie, New York. The mission of the Colonie Police Department is to protect and serve the residents, visitors, and businesses of the Town of Colonie.

We might be getting the Paw Patrol together tonight. This pup was found in the area of Swatling Rd. If you know the pu...
10/15/2026

We might be getting the Paw Patrol together tonight. This pup was found in the area of Swatling Rd. If you know the pup or its owner please call Colonie Animal Control at 518-783-2711.

This pup was found in the area of Johnson Rd. If you know who their owner is contact Colonie Animal Control at 518-783-...
10/15/2026

This pup was found in the area of Johnson Rd. If you know who their owner is contact Colonie Animal Control at 518-783-2711.

10/15/2026

Halloween Safety Tips from the Colonie Police Department! 👻🎃

10/14/2026

In our "Did You Know" Colonie series – we’re highlighting our community naloxone kits. Colonie’s EMS Department is a registered Opioid Overdose Prevention Program through NYS Department of Health distributing these kits in order to reduce the chance of a fatal overdose and connect people with resources to live in recovery. Over 4,000 kits have been distributed since 2022 and overdose deaths have also declined.

We encourage the community to be prepared by stocking naloxone in your first aid kit. You can visit your local pharmacy to buy naloxone, or one of our public distribution points to obtain a kit and complete the training online.

Visit: http://colonieems.org/overdose for address locations and information.
If you know someone who is struggling with addiction of any kind, please reach out to:

Project COAST: A 24/7 Support Line for Individuals Seeking MAT & Families Struggling with Addiction call 866-518-4991

St. Peter’s Addiction Recover Center (SPARC) 833-688-3480
NYS OASAS 877-846-7369, text 467369

The Colonie Police Department is actively trying to locate Vincent Mastrianni, who has an outstanding warrant and is cur...
10/13/2026

The Colonie Police Department is actively trying to locate Vincent Mastrianni, who has an outstanding warrant and is currently evading capture. If you have any information about this person's whereabouts, please contact our Warrant Squad.

NEWS RELEASEBarricaded Domestic Incident ArrestIncident SynopsisOn October 7, 2026, at approximately 4:22 a.m., members ...
10/07/2026

NEWS RELEASE

Barricaded Domestic Incident Arrest

Incident Synopsis

On October 7, 2026, at approximately 4:22 a.m., members of the Colonie Police Department responded to 6 Tattersall Lane in the Village of Colonie following reports that a male suspect, identified as Scott Tomback, was armed with a knife and attempting to commit su***de. It was also reported to officers that Mr. Tomback had access to a fi***rm inside the residence. Recently, Mr. Tomback had been the subject of domestic-related calls at that address, and officers were aware of an existing court order of protection.

Responding officers arrived and found Mr. Tomback alone inside the residence. He refused to exit the house and made statements about wanting to "commit su***de by cop." During the standoff, he exited the home several times and was observed with an unknown type of fi***rm in his waistband. Additionally, he threatened to burn the home down and was observed starting a small fire in the rear yard.

Given the circumstances and the fact that Mr. Tomback was alone in the residence, officers took a measured and methodical approach to resolving the situation. They maintained tactical discipline throughout this highly volatile and dangerous encounter. Mr. Tomback was in frequent contact with our negotiators and was eventually taken into custody by the Colonie Police Department at 9:51 a.m. (see charges below). Following his arrest, officers recovered a pellet pistol, which investigators believe was the weapon observed in Mr. Tomback's waistband during the incident.

While this incident resulted in a large police presence and road closures, the area has since been reopened. Investigators are currently completing a search warrant, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Multiple agencies responded to the scene throughout this incident. We want to thank the Troy Police Department's Emergency Response Team, the New York State Police K-9 Unit, Colonie Emergency Medical Services, the Village of Colonie Fire Company, and Dr. Warren Hayashi. Their assistance played an integral role in ensuring that this potentially deadly situation was resolved safely and successfully.

Defendant (see attached mugshot)

Scott D. Tomback, 49 years old, from Colonie, NY

Charges:

PL 215.51: Criminal Contempt 1st Degree – Felony
PL 145.05: Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree – Felony
PL 215.50: Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree – Misdemeanor
PL 150.01: Arson 5th Degree – Misdemeanor
PL 220.03: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree - Misdemeanor

Status:

Mr. Tomback was arraigned in Colonie Town Court on the above charges and was remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility.

The suspect from today's incident on Tattersall Lane is now in custody, and the situation was resolved peacefully. Some...
10/07/2026

The suspect from today's incident on Tattersall Lane is now in custody, and the situation was resolved peacefully. Some police personnel will remain in the area as the investigation continues, but many of the resources will be dispersing. A formal news release will be posted later this afternoon with more details regarding this incident and any criminal charges the suspect may be facing. Thank you for your cooperation as our agency handled this situation.

The Colonie Police Department is currently at the scene of a domestic incident on Tattersall Lane in the Village of Colo...
10/07/2026

The Colonie Police Department is currently at the scene of a domestic incident on Tattersall Lane in the Village of Colonie, and there is currently a large police presence in the area. Please avoid the areas of Tattersall Lane, Stirrup Drive, and surrounding areas until the incident is resolved. Thank you.

Colonie Animal Control Officer Jim Ainscoe was recognized at the 2026 ACO NY Conference in September for his career of d...
10/06/2026

Colonie Animal Control Officer Jim Ainscoe was recognized at the 2026 ACO NY Conference in September for his career of dedication to animal welfare. Congratulations Jim on this great recognition!

Organized Retail Theft Investigation Incident SynopsisOn October 5, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the Co...
10/05/2026

Organized Retail Theft Investigation

Incident Synopsis

On October 5, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the Colonie Police Department’s Retail Theft Unit executed a search warrant at Sky Blue Deli & Grocery, located at 294 Sand Creek Road in the Town of Colonie.

The Colonie Police Department routinely debriefs individuals arrested for minor offenses to gather information and leads on other criminal activities in the community. Several weeks prior, information surfaced indicating that Sky Blue Deli was purchasing stolen merchandise from individuals to resell in their store. Specifically, individuals were shoplifting items from other retail establishments and attempting to sell these stolen goods to the deli for resale. The stolen items included energy drinks, beauty products, and cleaning supplies.

The Retail Theft Unit of the Colonie Police Department immediately launched a thorough investigation and confirmed the credibility of the information. This investigation led to the application for and ex*****on of a search warrant at Sky Blue Deli earlier this morning. During the warrant ex*****on, investigators seized evidence corroborating the illegal activity from the store, and they took one individual, Bashar M. Mohsen, to the police station for questioning. Investigators subsequently arrested and processed him (see below). We have since completed our operations in the area, and the business was returned to management.

The Colonie Police Department is committed to combating organized retail theft. We urge caution to any business owner involved in such criminal behavior; our Retail Theft Unit is dedicated to pursuing leads and will take enforcement action against any business known to engage in illegal conduct.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case or any other businesses involved in similar activities is encouraged to contact the Colonie Police Department at 518-783-2754. To report a tip anonymously, please visit capitalregioncrimestoppers.com.

Defendant

Bashar M. Mohsen, 26 years old, from Colonie, NY

Charges:

PL 110.00/PL 165.40: Attempted Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th Degree - Misdemeanor

Status:

Mr. Mohsen was processed on the above charges and released with an appearance ticket to return to Colonie Town Court.

Address

312 Wolf Road
Latham, NY
12110

Telephone

+15187832744

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