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Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'

Police: Defendant changed story many times » Breaking News » Press-Republican

Police: Defendant changed story many times » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Sno Cone Joe to Mr. Ding-a-Ling: ‘I own this town’ – Times Union

Sno Cone Joe to Mr. Ding-a-Ling: ‘I own this town’ – Times Union.

Flag flies upside down again at retired Fort Drum soldier’s home

Watertown Daily Times | Flag flies upside down again at retired Fort Drum soldier’s home.

Jury selection begins for Robert Rennie beating death

Jury selection begins for Keeseville beating death » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Zero tolerance for loose dogs, speeding vehicles and natural gas availability highlight Town Board Meeting

By John T. Ryan Two Peru residents addressed the Peru Town Board at its Monday, April 22, 2013 meeting.  Jane Alexander told the Board that she was upset with a town judge’s decision to require leashing and close supervision of a dog he deemed to be dangerous.  “I think that’s wholly inadequate. We just can’t […]

For UAlbany cheats, the answer is cash

For UAlbany cheats, the answer is cash – Times Union.

Postal worker convicted of unemployment fraud

Postal worker convicted of unemployment fraud » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Welch and Owens tell Homeland Security to abandon cross-border fee proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 25, 2013) – Reps. Peter Welch and Bill Owens are urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to abandon a proposal to study whether fees should be assessed on passengers and pedestrians crossing into the United States at land crossings such as the ones in Vermont and New York. In a letter […]

Peru dog declared dangerous; owner to be cited

Peru dog declared dangerous; owner to be cited » Local News » Press-Republican.

State Police seek help in finding Wal-Mart larceny suspects

State Police seek help in finding Wal-Mart larceny suspects » Local News » Press-Republican.

Adirondack History: Dannemora Prison’s Chicken Thieves

Adirondack History: Dannemora Prison’s Chicken Thieves | The Adirondack Almanack.

Jefferson Community College forum explores gun control’s history

Watertown Daily Times | JCC forum explores gun control’s history.

Essex County supervisors: Nesting study is for the birds

Essex County supervisors: Nesting study is for the birds – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | 

State officials spend a ‘startling’ near-$7 million of campaign cash on legal fees in nine years amid cavalcade of corruption scandals – NY Daily News

State officials spend a ‘startling’ near-$7 million of campaign cash on legal fees in nine years amid cavalcade of corruption scandals – NY Daily News.

Postal workers convicted in UI thefts

Capitol Confidential » Postal workers convicted in UI thefts.

Poodle killed near Fellowship Center by larger dog

Poodle killed by larger dog » Local News » Press-Republican.

Slycord enjoys his Code Enforcement Officer position

By John T. Ryan Two years ago Frank Slycord succeeded Paul Blaine as the Town of Peru’s Code Enforcement Officer. He brought extensive code enforcement training and enforcement experience to his position. Slycord clearly enjoys his job and appreciates its importance to the Peru community. He said, “I work for the people of the Town […]

Senate rejects gun amendment compromise

Senate rejects gun amendment compromise | The Ticket – Yahoo! News.

Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to NYS gun law

The Gazette previously posted a story on this issue. Brian Mann gives a good summary of the arguments. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to NYS gun law « The In Box.

How the North Country experienced the Boston Marathon bombings

How the North Country experienced the Boston Marathon bombings « The In Box.

Rabid fox bites person in Ausable

Rabid fox bites person in Ausable » Local News » Press-Republican.

Cops say man sold assault rifle; Arrest one of first under new gun law

Cops say man sold assault rifle – Times Union.

‘Dubious’ tax refunds denied by New York State Comptroller total $21 million

‘Dubious’ tax refunds denied by New York state Comptroller total $21 million | syracuse.com.

State gun-owners group heads to court today to block Gov. Cuomo’s gun laws

State gun-owners group heads to court today to block Gov. Cuomo’s gun laws – NYPOST.com.

With Police in Schools, More Children in Court – NYTimes.com

With Police in Schools, More Children in Court – NYTimes.com.