Albany Man Indicted on Kidnapping, Strangulation Charges

Mark Carter accused of abducting and assaulting woman in January incident

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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An Albany County grand jury has indicted Mark Carter on multiple felony charges, including kidnapping and strangulation, according to court documents filed in State Supreme Court. The indictment accuses Carter of abducting a woman on January 18, 2026, and restraining her under circumstances that exposed her to risk of serious physical injury.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like kidnapping and strangulation are serious offenses that can have traumatic impacts on victims. This case highlights the importance of thorough investigations and prosecutions to hold perpetrators accountable and protect public safety.

The details

The indictment charges Carter with Kidnapping in the Second Degree, a Class B violent felony, as well as Unlawful Imprisonment in the First Degree, a Class E felony, for restraining the victim and exposing her to risk of serious physical injury. He is also charged with Strangulation in the Second Degree for allegedly applying pressure to the victim's throat or neck with the intent to impede normal breathing or blood circulation, causing stupor, loss of consciousness, or physical injury or impairment.

  • The alleged incident occurred on January 18, 2026, between approximately 7:00 and 8:00 a.m.

The players

Mark Carter

A local man indicted on multiple felony charges, including kidnapping and strangulation, for an alleged incident in Albany on January 18, 2026.

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What’s next

The case was presented by the Albany County District Attorney's Office and will proceed through the criminal justice system.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for thorough investigations and prosecutions of violent crimes to protect public safety and hold perpetrators accountable, while also respecting the presumption of innocence.