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Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'

Marijuana in New York no longer a crime, but still illegal: What you need to know – syracuse.com

Source: Marijuana in New York no longer a crime, but still illegal: What you need to know – syracuse.com

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Extending the Background Check Waiting Period and Banning Bump Stocks 

Source: Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Extending the Background Check Waiting Period and Banning Bump Stocks | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Cuomo signs marijuana decriminalization bill – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo signs marijuana decriminalization bill – syracuse.com

Advocates and lawmakers want New York child sexual abuse survivors to know one-year window to seek civil action is about to open 

Source: Advocates and lawmakers want New York child sexual abuse survivors to know one-year window to seek civil action is about to open – New York Daily News

208th Session Graduation from the State Police Basic School 

Graduates include Ryan E. Lawrence of Peru Source: Governor Cuomo Announces 208th Session Graduation from the State Police Basic School | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Fishing License Checks Result in Local Arrests Warrants

On July 14, NYS Enfironmental Conservation Officers Jeff Hovey and Brad Buffa were on a boat patrol on Union Falls Pond when they observed three individuals in a canoe, two of whom were fishing. As they approached the canoe, the occupants paddled to shore and exited the canoe. ECO Buffa found a loaded .22 caliber […]

State investigator arrested, charged with falsifying records in North Country prisons | NCPR News

Source: State investigator arrested, charged with falsifying records in North Country prisons | NCPR News

Counties prepare to monitor criminal justice changes – Capitol Confidential

Source: Counties prepare to monitor criminal justice changes – Capitol Confidential

Retired NYS Police Troop B Commander Jack Lawliss Recalls the Robert Garrow Manhunt

A recent Sun Community News story begins: “The locally produced film ‘Garrow’ is continuing to sell out shows across the Adirondacks, and starting Saturday will begin a six-day run at The Strand in Schroon Lake.” Click here for that story. Several weeks ago retired New York State Police Troop B Commander John “Jack” Lawliss submitted his memories […]

Legal sports betting begins in upstate New York 

Source: Legal sports betting begins in upstate New York | Fox News

IG: NYS Deept. of Corrections and Community Supervision Narcotics investigator falsified records 

Source: IG: Narcotics investigator falsified records | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Illegal border crossings from Canada to U.S. rise, Quebec tightens immigration – Times Union

Source: Illegal border crossings from Canada to U.S. rise, Quebec tightens immigration – Times Union

How prisons became the North Country’s normal | NCPR News

Source: How prisons became the North Country’s normal | NCPR News

Plattsburgh City Police to offer “Gun Buy-Back” event 

Source: City Police to offer “Gun Buy-Back” event | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Consumer Protection Close to Home

By John T. Ryan Peru – Anyone who pumps fuel into a car or truck has undoubtedly noticed a yellow or blue Weights and Measures sticker on the pump. Allen Bilow, Clinton County’s Director of Weights of Measures, is the person responsible for applying that sticker in this county. Last Wednesday Bilow chatted as he […]

Plattsburgh motorcyclist killed when pickup runs red light | Local 22/44 News

Source: Plattsburgh motorcyclist killed when pickup runs red light | Local 22/44 News

Democrats in Albany rethink using NY’s prison system as an economic engine | NCPR News

Source: Democrats in Albany rethink using NY’s prison system as an economic engine | NCPR News

Stefanik Votes to Secure Funding for Humanitarian Aid and Border Security

Washington, D.C. –  Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the House passage of the Senate’s bill for emergency supplemental appropriations for humanitarian assistance and security at the Southern Border: “I am thankful to my colleagues for working together in a bipartisan fashion to pass the Senate’s bill for humanitarian assistance and border security […]

Tri-Lakes Takes: County clerks push back against drivers licenses for the undocumented | NCPR News

Source: Tri-Lakes Takes: County clerks push back against drivers licenses for the undocumented | NCPR News

Analysis: Supreme Court gerrymandering decision could devastate NY Republicans 

Source: Analysis: Supreme Court gerrymandering decision could devastate NY Republicans | NCPR News

Local county clerks oppose ‘Green Light’ license law 

Source: Local county clerks oppose ‘Green Light’ license law | Local News | pressrepublican.com

4 Essex County women facing welfare fraud charges 

Source: 4 Essex County women facing welfare fraud charges | Local News | pressrepublican.com

New speeds, new rules for farm tractors and other equipment

Source: New speeds, new rules | Local News | pressrepublican.com

New York lawmakers abandon solitary confinement reforms, scrap automatic voter registration as they barrel to end of legislative session 

Source: New York lawmakers abandon solitary confinement reforms, scrap automatic voter registration as they barrel to end of legislative session – New York Daily News

DEC Announces Closure of Saranac River to Boating Between Lower Locks and Second Pond Boat Launch

River Impassable Due to Low Water Levels – Result of Vandals Opening Sluice Gate on Lower Locks The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that it has closed the Saranac River to boating between the Lower Lock and Second Pond Boat Launch because of extremely low water levels that make this […]