CAPITAL REGION ALMANAC.(CAPITAL REGION)

This almanac of community news provides coverage of local governments, local courts and police calls from selected communities in our region. Government listings focus on communities in Rensselaer and southern Saratoga counties, and police calls are taken from the actual police blotters from larger communities throughout the area. This feature usually appears on this page Mondays through Saturdays.POLICE BLOTTER

ALBANY FRIDAY 12:00 p.m. MENACING. A Third Street woman reported someone threatened her with an eight-inch knife at the corner of Partridge Street and Central Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 18.

12:50 p.m. ROBBERY. A Clinton Avenue woman said someone approached her from behind on Sheridan Avenue, pointed something at her back, told her to turn around then stole her purse containing $200.

1:35 p.m. RECKLESS DRIVER. A man, 41, from Robin Street, allegedly cut off a school bus carrying six children, forcing the bus to swerve into traffic. He was charged with reckless endangerment, endangering the welfare of children and harassment. Officers: Michael Sestak, Donald Kendricks.

2:30 p.m. PETIT LARCENY. The manager of a State Street store reported someone stole four cartons of cigarettes.

2:55 p.m. CRIMINAL CONTEMPT. A man, 34, from Henry Johnson Boulevard, allegedly violated an order of protection when he threatened a complainant while in Family Court. He was charged with criminal contempt and harassment. Officers: Kimberly McCoy, Gordon McLean Jr.

4:35 p.m. ASSAULT. A woman, 18, from the 100 block of Russell Road, allegedly kicked and punched a male in the head and face. Officers: William Dobbs, Peter Noonan.

5:20 p.m. CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON. A Lindbergh Avenue male reported someone with whom he was arguing in front of a Colonie Street address threw a brick through the window of his car and then threatened him with knife. The victim refused to press charges.

5:45 p.m. ASSAULT. A man, 59, from the 200 block of North Pearl Street, allegedly …