An Albany man has been sentenced to serve 25 years in prison after being found guilty of violent assault and attempted murder charges. Raheem Hines, 46, was handed the sentence by judges Roger McDonough and Andra Ackerman in the Albany County Supreme Court and Albany County Court. The sentence includes 25 years in State Prison followed by 5 years of post-release supervision for his crimes.
Hines was indicted on One Count of Assault in the First Degree on November 2, 2022. This indictment stemmed from an incident on August 23, 2021, when he severely injured a woman by slicing her face at a location on Central Avenue in Albany. Additionally, Hines was charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, Two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree in a separate indictment on July 1, 2022.
The defendant pleaded guilty to Assault in the First Degree for the slashing and to Attempted Murder in the Second Degree for a shooting incident on October 26, 2023. The victim of the shooting shared her harrowing experience, stating that the shooting had a profound impact on her life and resulted in serious physical and emotional trauma.
Albany County’s Homicide and Violent Crimes Bureau Chief, Jessica Blain-Lewis, described the crimes as senseless and cowardly, emphasizing the lasting negative effects they had on the victim and the community. The judges condemned the defendant’s actions as a reflection of the ongoing issue of violent crimes in the city.
In conclusion, Raheem Hines will serve 25 years in prison for assault and attempted murder charges following his guilty plea. The judges and law enforcement officials have expressed the severity of his actions and the impact they have had on the victim and the community.