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County DA Czajka rules out another term
HUDSON—A public servant for more than 30 years, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka has decided not to run again this November.
In a letter dated January 18, 2023 sent to both Republican and Conservative party committeemen, Mr. Czajka announced that as his fifth, non-consecutive, term as District Attorney comes to a close, “I inform you that I will not be a candidate for District Attorney in 2023.”
The letter says that the people of Columbia County have “entrusted” him with protecting family, fellow citizens and the entire community by electing him as district attorney, county judge and again as district attorney.
“… You have bestowed upon me the greatest honor of my professional life. I cannot overstate my gratitude,” he said in the letter. (more…)
Police: Burglary suspect sought after gun theft
By Melanie Lekocevic
Capital Region Independent Media
GLENMONT — Police are seeking information on an alleged burglary at the Walmart store on Route 9W in Glenmont.
The Bethlehem Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in progress on May 10 at around 1:16 a.m.
“The suspect in the case forced entry into the store through the Garden Center entrance and used a fire extinguisher to smash open a gun case,” according to a statement from Bethlehem Police. “The suspect then fled the store with five long guns through the Sporting Goods emergency exit.”
The suspect, who has not yet been identified, entered the wooded area near Bender Lane, police said.
Law enforcement from Bethlehem Police, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office and state police searched the wooded area behind the store and recovered all of the guns, as well as property belonging to the suspect, police said.
Police did not identify what type of personal property was retrieved.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Bethlehem Police Department at 518-439-9973.
