Multiple Arrests After Knife Incident on Emmett Street in Schenectady

Juvenile charged with reckless endangerment and criminal mischief, two others arrested for confronting officers

Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:41am

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An extreme close-up of a large knife blade against a dark background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic through the use of harsh flash lighting.A recent wave of knife-related incidents in Schenectady neighborhoods has raised public safety concerns and prompted a heightened law enforcement response.Schenectady Today

A midday disturbance on a residential Schenectady block escalated into a multi-agency response, leaving one person injured and several others in custody after reports of a knife being used during a large fight. A 14-year-old juvenile was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment and criminal mischief, while two other adults were also taken into custody for confronting officers at the scene.

Why it matters

Violent incidents involving weapons in residential neighborhoods raise public safety concerns and often require a significant law enforcement response to stabilize the situation and prevent further escalation of violence.

The details

Officers were called to the 900 block of Emmett Street at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Thursday after reports of a large fight involving a weapon. Police found a female victim with a minor laceration to her shoulder, who was treated at the scene. Detectives later arrested a 14-year-old juvenile who allegedly brandished and swung a large knife, striking the victim, and also broke two windows at a nearby residence. Two other adults, Taevon D. Wallace and Kenneth L. Pendiver, were also arrested for confronting officers at the scene, with Wallace charged with menacing a police officer and Pendiver charged with harassment.

  • The incident occurred around 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2026.
  • The juvenile was arrested by detectives from the Youth Aid Bureau following the incident.

The players

14-year-old juvenile

A 14-year-old arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, menacing, and criminal mischief in connection with the knife incident and property damage.

Taevon D. Wallace

A 26-year-old from Albany who was arrested and charged with menacing a police officer after allegedly displaying a small knife while engaging with officers at the scene.

Kenneth L. Pendiver

A 21-year-old from Schenectady who was arrested and charged with harassment in the second degree for allegedly striking an officer in the face while police were trying to keep bystanders away from the scene.

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What’s next

Officials said the investigation remains ongoing as they continue to review the events surrounding the fight and the actions of those involved.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for continued community-based efforts to address youth violence and the importance of de-escalation tactics by law enforcement when responding to volatile situations in residential neighborhoods.