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Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'

State Police investigate fatal motorcycle accident in Lewis

Early morning crash claims the life of Westport man Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The 2015 Dannemora prison escape revealed security cracks. What’s changed?

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Gov. Hochul signs signs legislation to strengthen cybersecurity across all municipalities

S.7672A/A.6769A Will Improve State’s Ability To Respond to Threats, Safeguard Critical Infrastructure and Reduce Statewide Cybersecurity Risks Gov. Hochul News Release of June 27, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed into law S.7672A/A.6769A, a pivotal measure aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity and resilience of state and local government networks across New York. First announced […]

The moment that ended the Dannemora manhunt

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Lawsuits filed against city of Plattsburgh over police chief appointment and investigative report

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From summer camps to car searches, how the North Country experienced the Dannemora prison escape

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Fenton Thompson Obituary

“Fenton proudly served in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1957, working in aviation aboard the USS Hornet. After his military service, he continued his aviation career with Grumman in Long Island before taking the New York State Police exam. He was sworn in as a Trooper in the early 1960s and dedicated 35 […]

Lake Placid man charged in major cross-country drug bust 1

8-month investigation culminated in 13 arrests and significant drug seizures Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DEC Proposes Changes to Deer Hunting Regulations

Proposed Regulation Changes to Modernize Reporting and Expand Youth Hunting Opportunities Public Comments Accepted until Aug. 18, 2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced several proposed regulation changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags and provide new deer hunting opportunities. Hunting is important in New York State for […]

Community rallies in St. Albans to support Vermont farmworker facing deportation

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Chazy High School student athlete killed after tree fell on car, officials confirm

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13 National Guard troops hospitalized after bus crash in Malone Friday morning

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Stefanik asks for review of Medicaid eligibility

Says Medicaid must be safeguarded from waste, fraud and abuse Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Thousands of New Yorkers are having their food benefits stolen while state sits on simple solution

Click here for the Syracuse.com and NY Focus story 

Stefanik Revives Bill to Fairly Compensate Federal Correctional Officers

Elise Stefanik News Release  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) in reintroducing the Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act. The purpose of the legislation would allow BOP facilities otherwise classified as “Rest of the U.S.” jurisdictions to be included in a higher locality pay area as […]

Stec Constitutional Amendment facilitating Camp Gabriel’s sale passes state senate

State Senator Dan Stec News Release of 6/5/25 – A constitutional amendment sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) to facilitate the sale of Camp Gabriels in the Town of Brighton in Franklin County passed the state Senate today. Senate bill S548 enables the property to be sold or leased and ensures that the funds from […]

10 years later: Albany hosts special presentation to commemorate prison break in Dannemora

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CBP officers intercept Canadian driving stolen $55K Porshe

Canadian citizen turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Click here for the Sun Community News story

Updated: Six transported from Clinton Correctional after unknown exposure

Facility to receive a legal mail scanner the week of June 23 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Turkey hunters ticketed after ECO observes loaded gun in vehicle’s front seat

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Body Cam video shows Upstate NY man point gun at troopers before being shot dead (Video)

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Video: May 30 Dedication Ceremony at Heyworth Mason Park renaming the Carpenter’s Flat Bridge as the Captain Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge. 

Your reporter did not record the first few minutes because of a inattention issue. Town Supervisor Craig Randall welcomed everyone and introduced Heather Bezio, a close friend of the Garrow family. The video begins midway through her heartfelt remarks, followed by remarks by NYS Police Troop B Commander Brent Davison, Assemblyman Billy Jones, and Senator […]

NYSDOT supervisor, who was also a local fire chief, dies after work zone accident

Yesterday, NYS Police Troop B Commander Brent Davison mentioned this accident in his remarks at the Captain Christopher Garrow Bridge Ceremony. He said a DOT representative planned to attend the ceremony, but he couldn’t because this worker had died.  Click here for the News 10 story 

Carpenter’s Flat Bridge is officially Captain Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge

Peru, NY, May 30, 2025, Dedication ceremonies for the Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge were held at Heyworth Mason Park this morning, followed by the unveiling of one of two signs at the Route 9 bridge. Captain Garrow was a dedicated member of the New York State Police for 23 years. He passed away on […]

DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town

May 28, 2025 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Elizabeth Crawford and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the […]