The Peru Gazette

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

09 September 2020 NEW YORK STATE POLICE   State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Old Lantern Gun Shop on State Route 9 in the town of Peru. Sometime during the overnight hours between September 8 to September 9, 2020, unknown suspect(s) broke into the business and stole numerous firearms. Anyone with […]

Source: State Police investigating gun-shop burglary | Sun Community News PERU | Authorities are hoping the public will help them solve a recent burglary at a local gun shop.

Source: Peru traffic stop leads to felony arrest | Sun Community News PERU | A New Jersey man was arrested on felony drunk-driving charges following a recent traffic stop on Interstate 87.

David Decker Double Billed Multiple Grants, Pocketed Money Meant for Vendors, and Falsified Tax Returns to Conceal Theft State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Warren County District Attorney Jason Carusone announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren County court to 8-24 years in prison […]

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