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Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'

Lake Placid veteran nabs carjacking bank robber

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Community mourns the loss of Capt. Christopher Garrow

State Police announced the June 12 passing of dedicated Peru husband and father Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NY, NH, VT Target stores evacuated Saturday night following hoax bomb threat

Police said they didn’t find “any suspicious or harmful items.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story

Assemblyman Billy Jones’ Death Gamble Bill passes State Legislature

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones The New York State Legislature recently passed A5630/S5849, sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Senator Robert Jackson (D-Manhattan), known as the Death Gamble bill. This bill would allow the beneficiary of a member of the state retirement system employed by the Department of Corrections and Community […]

Vermont woman pleads not guilty to DUI charge following fatal crash that killed son

Police said Baustert was driving on Interstate 89 in Sharon a week before Thanksgiving when she crashed her SUV, which at the time was carrying her husband and two children. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Franklin County reaches agreement with New York State regarding Land Claim

After decades-long negotiations, Franklin County has reached an agreement with New York State regarding Land Claim issues and the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe first filed a lawsuit in the 1980s against New York State regarding land purchased from the reservation by the State in the early 19th century. In 2022, […]

Dannemora teen hospitalized after UTV wreck

The 15-year-old driver- identified by loved ones as Saranac Central athlete Donavyn Smith- was critically injured in the May 29 crash. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist his parents who are out of work as they stay at his side. Click here for the Sun Community News story Click here for the […]

Upstate NY Wegmans worker stole more than $500k from grocery store over 9 years, feds say

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department files to dismiss discrimination lawsuit

The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department claims a lawsuit filed by a former corrections officer is “untimely” and “unjustifiable” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Former limo company operator sentenced in crash that killed 20

Nauman Hussain, convicted of manslaughter in connection with the 2018 crash, was sentenced to at least five and a maximum of 15 years. Click here for the NBC News story 

Online reporting system for harmful algal blooms now active

DEC encourages New Yorkers to ‘Know it, Avoid it, Report it” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Local Democrat enters Clinton Co. Family Court Judge race

Click here for the Sun Community News story

Judge issues order saying Salina hotel at center of migrant housing dispute cannot evict guests

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Check out a typical week of the NYS Environmental Conservation Police

Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect the natural […]

After a 16-hour rescue in the Adirondacks, rangers say prepare for the worst

The DEC still has our mud season travel advisory, so we are advising people not to go above 2,500 feet. The conditions up there are very, very wet. Click here for the NCPR story 

Woman dies in UTV crash in North Country; husband charged with manslaughter

Her husband, Steven Dow, 36, of Potsdam, was charged with second-degree vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Two Saratoga County sheriff’s deputies shot, wounded in Clifton Park; Executing search warrant, sheriff says

Click here for The Daily Gazette story 

Clinton Co. Family Court Judge race underway, Republicans announce candidate

“The Republican Committee was the first to announce their official endorsement of a candidate, with Hilary Rogers, who is currently serving as the Chief Assistant Public Defender at the Clinton County Public Defender’s office, being their pick.” Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department facing multiple sexual harassment lawsuits

Another former corrections officer filed a lawsuit on Friday against the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, detailing allegations of sexual harassment and assault Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

NYC to send first bus of migrants to Onondaga County, town official says

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Gov. Hochul considers potentially using SUNY campuses to house asylum seekers

Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest confirmed to NBC5 that members of Hochul’s administration were in the city on Wednesday touring residential halls at SUNY Plattsburgh to potentially house migrants. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Town Clerk’s office offering one-day marriage officiant licenses

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Operator in limo crash that killed 20 convicted of manslaughter

He faces five to 15 years in prison for the charges and is due to receive his sentence on May 31. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru Town Court collects $337,059.00 in fines and fees

Click here for the Syracuse.com story  Town Of Plattsburgh Clinton $797,266.00 47 Town Of Peru Clinton $337,059.00 144 Town Of Champlain Clinton $302,230.06 162 Town Of Ausable Clinton $202,662.00 239 Town Of Chazy Clinton $129,625.00 343 Town Of Ellenburg Clinton $80,539.00 447 Town Of Mooers Clinton $60,770.50 517 Town Of Beekmantown Clinton $53,693.00 555 Town […]

New York State forest rangers rescue angler in Wilmington

An angler in Wilmington pulled himself out of the water after being trapped in rapids off the Flume Trail system Click here for the MYNBC5 story