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State of New York v. Kareem Alston
Date: 12-22-2025
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Judge: Andra Ackerman
Court: Supreme Court, Albany County, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: Albany County, New York, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Albany Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
Description:
Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree.
On June 24, 2020, at approximately 8:12 p.m., Albany Police received reports of a man firing several rounds toward individuals who were standing in the area of Ontario Street and Third Street. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Detectives from APD’s Criminal Investigation Unit investigated the shooting and arrested Alston later that night.
Alston failed to appear for a court appearance and fled the state to avoid prosecution. On Nov. 27, 2023, Alston was found with a handgun and arrested in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, by the U.S. Marshals Task Force.
The Office of U.S. Attorneys prosecuted Alston and he was sentenced to time in federal prison.
On Nov. 14, investigators with the Albany County District Attorney’s Office flew to the Federal Correctional Institution in Hazelton, W.Va., to return Alston and prosecute him in Albany County Court.
He will face seven years in state prison followed by five years of post-release supervision when he is sentenced on Feb. 18, 2026.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Joseph Brucato, Bureau Chief of the Major Crimes Unit.
On June 24, 2020, at approximately 8:12 p.m., Albany Police received reports of a man firing several rounds toward individuals who were standing in the area of Ontario Street and Third Street. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Detectives from APD’s Criminal Investigation Unit investigated the shooting and arrested Alston later that night.
Alston failed to appear for a court appearance and fled the state to avoid prosecution. On Nov. 27, 2023, Alston was found with a handgun and arrested in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, by the U.S. Marshals Task Force.
The Office of U.S. Attorneys prosecuted Alston and he was sentenced to time in federal prison.
On Nov. 14, investigators with the Albany County District Attorney’s Office flew to the Federal Correctional Institution in Hazelton, W.Va., to return Alston and prosecute him in Albany County Court.
He will face seven years in state prison followed by five years of post-release supervision when he is sentenced on Feb. 18, 2026.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Joseph Brucato, Bureau Chief of the Major Crimes Unit.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New York v. Kareem Alston?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilt.
Which court heard State of New York v. Kareem Alston?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, Albany County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Andra Ackerman.
Who were the attorneys in State of New York v. Kareem Alston?
Plaintiff's attorney: Albany County, New York, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Albany Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of New York v. Kareem Alston decided?
This case was decided on December 22, 2025.