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Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'

Who is stealing money from these Jefferson County emergency groups?

The Cape Vincent Ambulance Squad and Chaumont Volunteer Fire Department alleges that two people who have worked or volunteered in those organizations have stolen around $500,000. Click here for the NCPR story 

Scammer takes over local historian’s Facebook page – BEWARE

At this time, please DO NOT enter Rod Bigelow’s Facebook page and BE AWARE of scammers. Many people know Rod Bigelow as a Dannemora historian, co-author of the book Dannemora, and President of The Bigelow Society. Unfortunately, a scammer took over his Facebook page, removing important Dannerora history and personal information. The scammer is saying […]

Vermontville man succumbs to injuries in Route 3 crash

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Judge orders woman facing charges related to fatal border patrol shooting held in custody as investigation sprawls

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Man tied to suspect in Vermont border patrol killing could face death penalty in California, prosecutor says

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Recent rash of prison exposures prompt calls for action

NYSCOPBA and northern lawmakers condemn recent incidents at Upstate Correctional and other facilities Click here for the Sun Community College story 

Hawk in the Deli

On Jan. 7, a Sergeant with the Lewis County Sherriff’s Office contacted NYS Environmental Conservation Officer Kraeger to report a hawk trapped in a local grocery store’s deli in Lowville. Officer Kraeger responded to the store and observed employees guarding the entrance to the deli area. The manager advised the bird flew into the grocery […]

Prison in Malone on lockdown after two incidents that hospitalized 25 staff

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Direct File helps New Yorkers file taxes easily

More are eligible for free program this year Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Border agent shooting suspect makes initial appearance in front of Burlington judge

“The guns recovered from the scene of the shooting were purchased from an individual who is allegedly a resident of Orleans, Vermont.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Suspects in killings of Vermont border patrol agent and California man connected by marriage license, extreme ideology

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Chateaugay woman sentenced to prison for local drug crimes

Sarah Beamon was found with 2+ ounces of meth, cocaine and a weapon Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Mom admits assaulting Syracuse teacher, will get prison time

She posed as a student and attacked a teacher in front of students Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Prosecutor says woman charged in fatal border agent shooting had ties to people of interest in other homicides

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Peru man dies in Plattsburgh crash, police say

Geoffrey Spear of Peru was traveling north on State Route 9 when he lost control of his Chevy Silverado due to a medical event. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025 COMMENTARY: The APA ignores the public it serves

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Federal prosecutors file charges in probe of fatal shooting of border patrol agent in Vermont

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Prison staff in Malone treated with Narcan, hospitalized after encounter with substance

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Are we Ten Days from a Trade War?

Statement from Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas: Given that the U.S.-Canadian dynamic in all of its many forms is arguably the single biggest driving force in the North Country economy, we were right to feel relief when the President’s executive orders called for a substantive review of trade relationships versus immediate tariffs. A review […]

Procession for slain border patrol agent to be held in Burlington

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‘It was shocking and horrific and surreal’: Family of Border Patrol Agent killed in Vermont speaks out

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DMV advises getting REAL ID now

As of May 7, anyone passing through airport security or a secure federal building will need REAL ID Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Former C.O. sentenced to prison for providing firearm to felon

Brian Mills resigned from Clinton Correctional following his federal arrest Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Officials identify U.S. Border Patrol agent killed Monday in Coventry, disclose more details of shooting

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DEC Announces 2025 Exam Date for Licensed Guide Program, Falconry, Wildlife Rehabilitator, and Leashed Tracking Dog Licenses

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