Police Press Release - Missing Person *UPDATE*

Update 11/26:

            On November 26, 2023, Richard Ryther was located deceased in a wooded area of 822 River Rd, Glenmont. The death does not appear suspicious and the investigation remain...

Police Press Release - Pursuit

            On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at approximately 6:23 pm, Bethlehem Police Officers were notified by the Albany County Sheriff’s Department of a larceny that had just occur...

Found dog - brindle male pit mix on 10/17 Read & River Rds Glenmont

A skittish adult male, intact (not neutered), caramel/brindle colored with white markings pit mix with no collar or tags was found on Tuesday, October 17 in the vicinity of Read and River Roads in Glenmont. 

If you are the owner, if you know who t...

Found dog - friendly brown female husky on 10/15 Hannaford parking lot, Delmar

This friendly young Female Husky was picked up Sunday night, 10/15, in the Hannaford parking lot in Delmar wearing a light Blue and Red collar.  She was scanned for a chip but no chip was located. 

If you are the owner, if you know who th...

From the BPD - Distraction Burglary Alert

An age old criminal trend has recently resurfaced in the area.  It involves criminals posing as repair service personnel (often for National Grid), contacting the homeowner and stating they are investigating a leak or service outage, complete wit...

Bethlehem Town Hall has 2 collection boxes for this year's Toys for Tots campaign through 12/13

The Town of Bethlehem is joining with the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program in bringing happiness and hope to area children this holiday season.  Your gift of a new, unwrapped toy will help disadvantaged children in the Capital Reg...

Police Press Release - BPD officers now equipped with body worn cameras

On June 19, 2023, the Bethlehem Police Department completed phase one of a large scale project that has equipped officers in the Town of Bethlehem with body-worn cameras.  The body-worn camera project originated as one of Chief Cocchiara&rsqu...

E-Commerce Parking Exchange Zone available at Town Hall

On June 7^th, 2023 the Town of Bethlehem in partnership with the Bethlehem Police Department installed an E-Commerce Parking Exchange Zone.  When meeting others to buy or sell something from an internet post or app, it is important to take necessa...

Use, sale or distribution of any forms of fireworks illegal in Albany County

In 2020, the Albany County legislature voted to ban both the sale and use of any form of fireworks in the county.  In addition to previous restrictions on fireworks, now any person who uses a sparkling device* can be issued a fine and any individ...

Police Press Release - Body found in Delmar in 1981 has been identified

On April 3, 1981, the Bethlehem Police Department responded to a wooded area at the property line between the Vadney Farm and the Elm Avenue Town Park in Delmar after a farmer discovered the decomposed remains of an adult male.

There was no identification ...

Reducing Human-Bear Conflicts

Bear sightings are often reported throughout the town especially in spring.  A reminder from the town's Animal Control Officer: People who think they are doing wildlife a favor by feeding them and getting them used to humans are doing th...

Updates to New York State Child Safety Seat Law

Updates to Child Safety Seat Law

            Effective November 1, 2019, New York State Law has been amended requiring all children under the age of two, be restrained in a rear-facing car seat. &nb...