Good morning, Schenectady.

A Schenectady man, Hunain Qamar, 25, was arrested on Tuesday in Mechanicville and is accused of trading cigarettes and vape products for sexual contact with victims (12 and 13 years old) via social media.

State troopers pulled over a 2025 BMW on Interstate 87 on July 21 when a K-9 alerted them to 765 grams of cocaine, and the driver, Jason Thomas—a Schenectady resident—was arrested with multiple felony charges; he is scheduled to appear in court on August 25 at 9:00 a.m.

Heavy police presence was reported on Front Street and North College after officers responded to a menacing call about a possible handgun at a nearby house—authorities have surrounded the home and will update the public as they contact residents.

A Clifton Park man, 37-year-old Heath Mabeus, was indicted for Criminally Negligent Homicide and Leaving the Scene of an Incident after a hit-and-run crash on Wolf Road on March 14 that killed 58-year-old Schenectady resident Migdalia Aulet — he pleaded not guilty and was released under probation with driving restrictions.

Psycho Mutton Chops Concert

8:30-11:30 p.m. — Centre Street Pub — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of eclectic rockabilly and surf rock from Psycho Mutton Chops.