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Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'

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 […]

Hikers falsely report fatality while under the influence of hallucinogens

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Online reporting system for harmful algal blooms begins

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

Gov. Hochul signs legislation protecting consumers from unfair business practices by Energy Services Companies (ESCOs)

Legislation S.7230/A.6762 Puts Money Back Into New Yorkers’ Pockets and Protects Consumers From Unfair Business Practices by Energy Services Companies Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to allow energy services company (ESCO) customers to easily claim owed funds and prevent ESCOs from holding onto such money indefinitely. Specifically, this bill prevents any bad actors in […]

Boat Stewards to Conduct Watercraft Inspections Statewide Beginning Memorial Day Weekend

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Retired NYSP Troop B Sgt. mourned following 9/11-related death

Michael E. Snell- devoted father, husband and trooper- passed away May 20 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh city council confirms new police chief amid controversy

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As Dust Begins to Settle on Prison Chaos, Reformers Hold Somber Hearing

NY Focus Reports 

Town of Peru road paving underway, new plow truck purchase approved, town property vandalized

By John T Ryan Summary of Peru Town Board’s May 12, 2025 Meeting  Paving Bruce Drive was scheduled for Wednesday, May 14.  Once that’s complete the highway department plans to pave Telegraph Rood from the road closure point north to the Bear Swamp Road. The board approved financing for a Highway Department 2025 Western Star […]

Trump’s Justice Department opens criminal investigation into Andrew Cuomo (report)

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May 20, 2025 – Early this evening Courtney Tetreault reported more local vandalism

Vandals damage town property 

Peru, NY, May 25, 2025 –  On or about Saturday, May 3, vandals defaced the Sullivan Park entrance sign, damaged a Sullivan Park picnic table and bench, and severely damaged metal signs at Little Ausable River Park. On Monday, May 6, at the Town Board meeting, the Town Supervisor Craig Randall said the repair cost […]

Woman arrested for stabbing 2 NYS Troopers during traffic stop, police say

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May 30 ceremony dedicated to Capt. Christopher Garrow

The Carpenter Flats Bridge on Route 9 will be formally renamed in his honor Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Student thought vape was marijuana, but it was laced with fentanyl. Narcan used to save youth

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Assemblyman Billy Jones: State Budget includes important funding for the North Country, but lacks support for corrections

Assemblyman Jones News Release The State Budget passed last night that included several victories for economic development, older adults, recreation, agriculture, veterans, education, and local governments. This includes $1.7 million increase in library aid, $21.4 million for teacher resource centers, a $1.4 billion increase to foundation aid for local school districts, $2.5 billion in capital […]

Report unveils new details in fatal shooting of Border Patrol agent David ‘Chris’ Maland

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