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Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'

2 dead in Burlington and South Burlington shootings, police probe possible connection

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Burlington police investigating a fatal shooting on Pine St.

Officials were called to the apartment around 8:15 p.m. Sunday Click here for the NBC 5 News Story 

Multi-agency search for man who fell into the AuSable River

Police say a 68-year-old man is still missing after falling 25 feet into the river Click here for the Sun Community News story 

‘This is an immediate need’: Vermont doesn’t have enough beds for juveniles involved in violence

“It’s not clear exactly whether this phenomenon — which officials said often involves out-of-state individuals linked to the drug trade — has impacted overall crime rates or public safety in Vermont.” Click here for the VTDigger story 

Burlington businesses take safety precautions following 3 violent crimes in the city Wednesday

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DiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer charged with stealing over $70K from the St. Lawrence County village

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New York State Police today announced that Nancy Berger, 55, formerly the Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of Norwood, was arrested for allegedly stealing $73,725 from the Village. “Nancy Berger is accused of stealing funds from the Village of Norwood, a violation […]

Clinton Community College board chair David Favro receives award

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Police investigating gunfire incident in downtown Burlington

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DEC Announces Start of Several Hunting Seasons Across New York State

Youth Big Game Hunt is Oct. 8-10 Weekend New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the beginning of several hunting seasons in New York, including bowhunting for bear and deer in the Northern and Southern zones and the start of small game hunting seasons statewide. “This is an exciting […]

Strong turnout for Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run

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N.Y. cracking down on unemployment insurance fraud

More than $11M in fraudulent payments detected in August Click here for the Sun Community News story 

A kid-saving NY law almost no one enforces: How the flavored vape ban went up in smoke

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Border apprehensions trend upward in the Swanton Sector

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Law enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run coming to town

Annual event coming to Plattsburgh Friday, Sept. 23 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Free Fishing Day this weekend

Saturday, Sept. 24 initiative coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Full body scanner to help stop contraband in county jail

Long-awaited $160K equipment secured through American Rescue Plan funds Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

The fight for more federal prison workers in the Adirondacks gets political

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New York’s attorney general sues former President Trump and 3 of his children for alleged fraud

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NYSP to deploy North Country troopers to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona

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Federal Ray Brook Prison staffing levels at ‘dangerous’ levels according to union president

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DEC announces annual Arbor Day poster contest

Poster will be used to promote the value of trees in our environment and in ourselves Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Comptroller’s Audit finds Dept. of Corrections and Community Supervision lacking transportation controls

“The Department has not established adequate controls to effectively monitor and ensure accountability over transportation expenses. The Department performs limited to no central monitoring of payments made through the Contractor. Further, the Contractor data does not include sufficient detail the Department would need to adequately monitor vehicle repairs and maintenance costs. Also, the Department does […]

Stefanik co-sponsors bill that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks

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PHOTO STORY: Trooper Brian S. Falb Memorial Bridges dedicated

Family and community applaud public tribute for local 9/11 first responder Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Race for Clinton Co. Sheriff heats up; former deputy runs as write-in against incumbent

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