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Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'

The Town of Peru shared an email they received regarding nursing home abuse

My name is Jessica Hawthorne and I came across the helpful information you shared on your site at perutown.com, and was wondering if you were still updating that page. I am the Outreach Director for an advocacy center called Nursing Homes Abuse. Our mission is to be a complete resource center on abuse in nursing […]

Better Business Bureau warns of student loan forgiveness scams

“The scam often begins with a call or voicemail from someone claiming to represent a new student loan forgiveness program, BBB said. The scammer then insists that you need to complete an online application to see if you qualify. The form asks for personal information, such as bank account details.” Click here for the Syracuse.com […]

Rangers assist injured 90-Miler paddler, injured hikers in Hamilton, Essex Counties

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Twelve people accused of smuggling drugs into Malone’s prison

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Burlington Police release data on shootings

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New gun laws raise concern for Battle of Plattsburgh reenactments

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2 men arrested after fatal shooting in Burlington’s City Hall Park By Alan J. Keays

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Burlington dispatchers blame ‘defunding’ for slow police response, crime victims say

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Burlington Police Department investigates its own handling of bike path emergency call

“She dialed 911 as quickly as she could and was transferred to Burlington’s dispatch center. According to Keve, the dispatcher told her no police officers were available to respond and said, ‘“Ma’am, there’s nothing we can do since we’ve been defunded.”’ Click here for the VTDIGGER story 

Fatal I-87 crash claimed the life of Las Vegas man

Police asking for information leading up to the Labor Day crash Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Emergency crews respond to fatal crash on the Adirondack Northway

Accident is near Keeseville – Flames, heavy smoke could be seen on I-87 Monday evening Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

A shooting incident believed to be “different” leaves one man dead in Burlington

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Burlington Police investigating third homicide of year

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Judge rejects plea deal; Trial likely in Schoharie limo disaster that killed 20

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Federal judge allows NY gun law to go into effect Thursday, but warns it may be unconstitutional

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Ma’am, do you have anything to declare? $230,000 seized at Champlain

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DEA warns brightly-colored fentanyl in New York targets children for addiction

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Local leaders, COs and families rally outside Clinton Correctional

Union leaders and families stood unified Aug. 31 calling for a repeal of HALT Click here for the Sun Community News story 

ADK elected officials call on Gov. Hochul for clearer gun legislation

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Fmr. Clinton Co. Sheriff’s Deputy calls for change after she said she experienced discrimination

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Ogdensburg mayor arrested

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Franklin County Vt. sheriff fires embattled deputy, will no longer back his election bid

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Spread of fentanyl concerns North Country addiction specialists and law enforcement

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Burlington police investigate overnight car shooting

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Vt. deputy caught on camera kicking person in custody ignores calls to exit Franklin County sheriff’s race

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