submitted by Yvonne Keefe
On January 16, at approximately 2:34 am, the Rensselaer County Bureau of Emergency Services received a 911 call from the Town of Brunswick. The homeowner reported that subjects were on his property and attempting to gain entry to his residence. Rensselaer County Deputy Sheriffs arrived on the scene within minutes and two suspects were taken into custody hiding in nearby bushes on the property.
An additional two suspects fled the scene on foot. Later in time one of the subjects reported his vehicle stolen but later admitted to officers he was a participant at the scene and was taken into custody.
The homeowner later found a “self defense” pistol in the bushes behind his residence where two of the suspects had been standing. The pistol fires less lethal pellets but has the appearance of a semi-automatic Glock pistol.
Arrested for Attempted Burglary 2nd, a felony, and Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, a misdemeanor was Keith A. Hughes Jr., 18, of Hoosick Falls, and the two other teenagers.
Investigators are still trying to locate a fourth suspect – Luis Rosa, 17 years old, of Troy. If anyone has any information regarding Rosa’s whereabouts, they are urged to contact investigators at 518-266-1983 or the Tip line at 518-270-0128.