The Peru Gazette

Investigation Results in Jail Time, Fines, and Revocation of Hunting Privileges The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the sentencing of a Saranac man for illegally poaching a moose in October 2019. On Sept. 3, 2020, DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement investigation into the moose poaching concluded when Zachary Vaughan, 26, […]

Source: Protesters Round Up Copies of Seven Days for Evening Demonstration | Off Message

Youth Big Game Hunt Scheduled for Columbus Day Weekend New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that bowhunting seasons for deer and bear begin in the Northern Zone on Sept. 27, and in the Southern Zone on Oct. 1. Hunters are also reminded to apply for Deer Management Permits […]

Tags Awarded by Lottery System beginning this Fall The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced new opportunities to take antlerless deer on Valcour Island with antlerless deer tags issued through the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP). Deer hunting is allowed on Valcour Island, in the towns of Peru and Plattsburgh, Clinton […]

Source: New York’s Plastic Bag Ban to return Oct. 19 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: With buyout set for one officer, Burlington protesters say two others need to go too – VTDigger

Source: Family pleads for information in suspicious fatal Black Brook fire | Sun Community News BLACK BROOK | As Marion Collins’ loved ones continue to mourn her death, they are joining State Police in asking the public for any information about the early morning

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. Town of Piercefield St. Lawrence County Wilderness Rescue: […]

Source: Woman dead, Syracuse officer in critical condition after possible CO poisoning on boat – syracuse.com

Source: Burlington police officer agrees to separation deal with the city

Source: Attempted city robbery ends in quick arrest | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A swift response by Plattsburgh City Police led to the quick arrest of a Plattsburgh man who allegedly attempted to rob a local convenience store.

Source: AP sources: Woman accused of sending ricin letter arrested

Source: County begins police oversight panel | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Sheriff David Favro explains the role of the police oversight panel for Clinton County.

Source: Plattsburgh man allegedly violated felony probation in meth-making case | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A Plattsburgh man was arrested on a felony probation-violation warrant after he allegedly violated the terms of his methamphetamine conviction.

Source: Vermont boarding school surrenders license following investigation of abuse allegations

Source: Hunting, trapping license sales break records – – The Adirondack Almanack

Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring three pieces of legislation to support our law enforcement community, strengthen penalties for assaulting officers and rioting, and reaffirm the federal government’s duty to restore law and order. The Patrick Underwood Law Enforcement Protection Act increases penalties for assault on a federal officer in US code by […]

Source: Church Street businesses ask for help with downtown misconduct

Please read this important message from Laurie Parsons, Elmore SPCA Board President   Recently Elmore SPCA has been called upon to address instances of local hoarding. In just two recent cases, the animal removal count is up to 76, thus far. Working closely with law enforcement, Elmore has been able to gain access to trap […]

Source: Chazy man charged after alleged life-insurance scam | Sun Community News CHAZY | A local man is facing felony charges after he allegedly tried to steal nearly $11,000 from someone’s life-insurance policy.

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peter Keenan is undoubtedly one of Peru’s best-known residents. Born in March 1930, Keenan has met many people over the past 90 years. To describe Keenan as active is an understatement. He was first known as a sports star at Peru High School, then as a player-manager for Adirondack […]

Firefighters return home: Saratoga – On Friday, Sept. 11, a team of 10 DEC Forest Rangers, staff, and volunteers returned to New York after helping to battle and contain wildland fires raging in western states for two weeks. These trained, expert wildland firefighters helped battle high priority fires in Nebraska and South Dakota. A second […]

Source: Burlington City Councilors Admit to Violating Open Meeting Law | Off Message

Low Salmon River Water Levels Prompt Actions; New Great Lakes Regulations and Recommendations in Effect DEC Encourages Anglers to Fish ‘SMART’ to Protect Resources and Other Anglers The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced actions underway to mitigate the impacts of low water flows along the Salmon River during the upcoming […]

Source: Feds arrest 2 Buffalo brothers in $7 million Covid-19 relief scam – syracuse.com