Two Men Plead Guilty to Albany Robbery and Beating

Amazjee Glass and Nahshon Joseph face prison time for August 2025 incident.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Two men, Amazjee Glass and Nahshon Joseph, have pleaded guilty to charges related to a robbery and beating that occurred in Albany, New York in August 2025. Glass pleaded guilty to Robbery in the Second Degree and will face a five-year prison sentence, while Joseph pleaded guilty to multiple charges including Robbery in the Second Degree and will face seven to 12 years in state prison.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of violent crime and robbery in Albany, as well as the ability of law enforcement to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute suspects involved in such incidents through cooperation between the police and the district attorney's office.

The details

On August 12, 2025, Albany Police responded to a report of a robbery on Clinton Avenue, where they found a 68-year-old man who said he had been robbed and beaten. Glass and Joseph allegedly approached the man, with Joseph throwing him to the ground and punching him, before the two stole the man's gold jewelry. They later sold the stolen jewelry at a 'cash for gold' business at Crossgates Mall, which was captured on video. The victim suffered injuries to his hand, head, and neck and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

  • On August 12, 2025, the robbery and assault occurred around 1:45 p.m. on Clinton Avenue.
  • On August 13, 2025, Albany Police pulled over a vehicle occupied by Glass, a suspect in the robbery, and arrested him.
  • On August 14, 2025, around 1:30 p.m., Albany Police executed a search warrant at a home on Sheridan Avenue and found Joseph with two loaded 9mm handguns, one of which had the serial number defaced.
  • On March 2, 2026, Glass and Joseph pleaded guilty to charges related to the robbery and assault.
  • In April 2026, Joseph will be sentenced and is expected to face seven to 12 years in state prison.

The players

Amazjee Glass

A 20-year-old man who pleaded guilty to Robbery in the Second Degree and will face a five-year prison sentence.

Nahshon Joseph

A 32-year-old man who pleaded guilty to two counts of Robbery in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. He will face seven to 12 years in state prison.

The 68-year-old victim

The man who was robbed and beaten during the incident on Clinton Avenue, suffering injuries to his hand, head, and neck.

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What’s next

In April 2026, Nahshon Joseph will be sentenced and is expected to face seven to 12 years in state prison.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing violent crime and robbery in Albany, and the importance of effective law enforcement and prosecution to hold perpetrators accountable and protect vulnerable members of the community.