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Cohoes Today
By the People, for the People
Cohoes Police Respond to Swatting Incident
No victim or crime found after report of shooting at Congress Street address
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Cohoes Police say a call reporting a shooting victim at a Congress Street address on Tuesday, February 10 was actually a swatting incident. Officers responded to the scene but found no victim or crime. The call is believed to have originated from outside the local area and may involve federal law enforcement.
Why it matters
Swatting incidents, where false emergency calls are made to prompt a large police response, are a growing problem that wastes law enforcement resources and can put innocent people at risk. This case highlights the need for better ways to verify emergency calls and prevent these types of hoaxes.
The details
According to Cohoes Police Chief Todd Waldin, the call reported a shooting victim at 132 Congress Street, prompting a large police response. However, when officers arrived, they found no victim or crime had actually occurred. The phone number used to place the call is linked to other swatting incidents.
- The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The players
Cohoes Police
The local law enforcement agency that responded to the false report of a shooting.
Todd Waldin
The Cohoes Police Chief who provided details about the swatting incident.
What they’re saying
“The caller came from outside of both areas the police departments have checked, but that the caller stated they were at locations both in Rensselaer County and Cohoes.”
— Todd Waldin, Cohoes Police Chief (wnyt.com)
What’s next
Police are investigating the origin of the call and whether federal law enforcement will get involved in the case.
The takeaway
This swatting incident highlights the growing problem of false emergency calls that waste law enforcement resources and put innocent people at risk. Improving verification methods for emergency calls could help prevent these types of hoaxes in the future.
