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Mother Faces Murder Charge After Baby Found in Pipe Dies
crime2 years ago

Mother Faces Murder Charge After Baby Found in Pipe Dies

24-year-old Persia Nelson is now facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of her 10-month-old baby, Halo R. Branton, who was found in a 10-foot pipe on the GE campus and later died of exposure and hypothermia. Nelson had initially been charged with manslaughter but the charge was upgraded following the autopsy report. The baby was discovered after a trespassing call, and an amber alert was issued with a delay due to a system error. Nelson is currently held on bail and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Thursday.

via 13WHAM-TV|
#arrest#baby#crime
Mother Upgraded to Murder Charge After Baby Found in Pipe
crime2 years ago

Mother Upgraded to Murder Charge After Baby Found in Pipe

Persia Nelson, the mother of baby Halo Branton, has had her charge upgraded to second-degree murder, depraved indifference to human life, after an autopsy revealed that Halo died of exposure and hypothermia. Nelson allegedly dropped the child into a utility tunnel on the GE campus and left her there to die. The search for Halo involved an Amber Alert and extensive efforts by law enforcement. Nelson has been held on $500,000 bail and her next court appearance is scheduled for March 14.

via The Daily Gazette|
#crime#halo-branton#murder
"Mother Arrested and Charged in Tragic Death of New York Infant"
crime2 years ago

"Mother Arrested and Charged in Tragic Death of New York Infant"

Persia Nelson has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in connection with the death of her 10-month-old daughter, Halo, who was reported missing and later found dead in a pipe access area in Schenectady. Nelson allegedly dropped the baby down a ten-foot deep pipe access area, causing her death. She was arraigned in Schenectady City Court and remanded on $500,000 cash bail or $1 million bond.

via WRGB|
#baby-death#court-arraignment#crime
Mother Charged with Manslaughter in Death of Baby Halo Branton
crime2 years ago

Mother Charged with Manslaughter in Death of Baby Halo Branton

Persia Nelson, the mother of 10-month-old Halo Branton, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter for allegedly dropping her child down a 10-foot-deep pipe access area at the GE plant, causing the baby's death. Nelson was arraigned and ordered held on $500,000 bail, with the prosecutor citing her as a flight risk. The investigation is ongoing, and an autopsy will be performed on the deceased infant. Nelson's next court appearance is scheduled for March 14.

via The Daily Gazette|
#baby-death#crime#ge-plant
Tragic Outcome: Abducted 11-Month-Old Found in Schenectady Dies
crime-amber-alert2 years ago

Tragic Outcome: Abducted 11-Month-Old Found in Schenectady Dies

Schenectady Police have reported that the missing 10-month-old infant, Halo R. Branton, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, has been found but has tragically passed away. The case is being investigated as a crime, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The search for the missing infant involved multiple law enforcement agencies and remains ongoing.

via WRGB|
#amber-alert#crime-amber-alert#infant
"10-Month-Old Baby Missing in Schenectady Sparks Amber Alert"
crimeamber-alert2 years ago

"10-Month-Old Baby Missing in Schenectady Sparks Amber Alert"

The Schenectady Police Department has issued a New York State AMBER Alert for the abduction of 10-month-old Halo Branton, a Hispanic female, near Campbell Avenue and 12th Street in Schenectady. She was last seen wearing white sweatpants with brown and tan flowers, a light pink shirt with a butterfly and writing, and white socks. Authorities believe she is in imminent danger and urge anyone with information to contact the Schenectady Police Department at (866) NYS-AMBER or dial 911.

via NEWS10 ABC|
#amber-alert#child-abduction#crimeamber-alert
Multiple Train Derailments Cause Route 5 Closures in Amsterdam and Cranesville
transportation2 years ago

Multiple Train Derailments Cause Route 5 Closures in Amsterdam and Cranesville

A train derailment in Amsterdam has led to the closure of all Amtrak tracks between Amsterdam and Schenectady, as well as the closure of State Route 5 in the area. Trains en route are currently stopped at stations, and there have been no reported injuries or leaks. CSX is investigating the incident, and state personnel are providing assistance to local emergency response officials. The priority is ensuring the safety of railroad workers and motorists while working to restore Amtrak service as quickly as possible.

via WNYT NewsChannel 13|
#amsterdam#amtrak#schenectady
GE Vernova Invests $50 Million in New Wind Turbine Assembly Line, Creating 200 Jobs in New York
energy2 years ago

GE Vernova Invests $50 Million in New Wind Turbine Assembly Line, Creating 200 Jobs in New York

GE Vernova will invest $50 million and hire around 200 new employees to establish a new manufacturing assembly line for its onshore wind business in Schenectady, New York. The site will assemble three key components for GE Vernova’s 6.1 MW turbine. The recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act has played an important role in today’s announcement, revitalizing the market, increasing demand for renewable energy and enabling energy security and competitiveness.

via General Electric|
#energy#ge-vernova#new-york