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Kitten’s Abuse Probe Leads To Rape, Robbery, Other Charges Against Latham Man
What began as an animal cruelty investigation ended with nearly a dozen criminal charges, including seven felonies, against a man from the region.
Albany County resident Preston Wido, age 36, of Latham, was indicted on rape, robbery, and nine other charges in Albany County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Wido was initially arrested by Troy Police in April 2023 after a domestic violence investigation found that he seriously injured a 2-month-old kitten at a home in Lansingburgh, according to police.
The cat’s owner brought the animal to a veterinarian, where it was determined it had suffered a c…
Man Rapes, Murders 3-Year-Old Girl At Rensselaer Home, DA Says
A man from the region is facing murder charges after allegedly raping and killing a 3-year-old girl.
Robert Fisher, age 33, of Rensselaer, was indicted for second-degree murder and first-degree rape by a Rensselaer County grand jury on Friday, July 28.
According to prosecutors, emergency crews were called to a Rensselaer home near Broadway and Tracy Street on Friday, July 7, for a young girl who wasn’t breathing.
Despite the efforts of medics, the girl was pronounced dead at Albany Medical Center.
Fisher was indicted three weeks later following an “extensive” investigation involving multi…