Israel Torres (Photo: Schenectady Police Dept.)SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - The Schenectady Police Department says after a lengthy investigation, a home on Van Vranken Avenue was raided Tuesday morning for the third time in the last 18 months.
The raid was executed at 1513 Van Vranken Avenue by members
of Schenectady Police Department's Special Investigation Unit and
Special Operations Squad, resulting in the arrest of 47-year-old Israel Torres, of Schenectady.
Police say a rifle, small amount of narcotics, and U.S. currency were seized in the raid.
Police also say a dog was shot and killed during the raid, though there were no injuries to members of the home or law enforcement.
Torres has been charged with two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 3rd-degree.
The investigation remains open and additional charges are possible.
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