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Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'

Tanker truck crash in the Adirondacks leaks 3,500 gallons of hazardous liquid

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Hochul announces Free Fishing Day this Saturday, September 23

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South Burlington police see a 500% increase in stolen car pursuits

After seeing a 100% increase in reported car thefts Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

See moment Central New York home explodes from gas leak (video)

The house exploded about three hours after a stolen SUV driven by a 17-year-old male smashed into the home. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Visitation suspended at Ray Brook prison

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Ray Brook facility will be closed to visitation until further notice Click here for MYNBC5 story 

Men arrested for death of Keeseville resident indicted on murder, assault charges

Both men have been in jail since their arrest on March 21 in relation to the death of Kenneth Darrah of Keeseville. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Albany man killed in Plattsburgh hit-and-run

Another Albany man charged with murder after fleeing the Exit 36 truck stop incident Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Migrant surge brings federal attention to New York’s north country

More than 6,000 apprehensions in the Swanton sector over the last 11 months surpassing the last 10 years combined Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Sheriff: Deputy shot and killed 2 teens in vehicle that nearly ran him over in DeWitt (Syracuse suburb)

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

GoFundMe looks to help survivors of I-87 wrong-way crash

Police release more details into the crash that claimed the life of a Port Henry woman Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Port Henry woman dies as a result of wrong-way driver crash on Northway near Lewis.

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NYS Police offering its entrance exam

Time is running out! Don’t miss your opportunity to apply to take the NYS Trooper entrance exam. Minimum total compensation for the first year is $98,300. Learn more at http://joinstatepolice.ny.gov.

Wrong-way driver causes fatal crash on Adirondack Northway between exits 32 and 33 near Lewis.

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Another female corrections officer is suing the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office for sexual harassment and discrimination

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State Police search for missing Keeseville man

Stephen J. Houghton was last seen at a gas station in Port Henry Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Maj. Davison to lead Troop B

Mooers Forks native becomes only the second Troop B commander with local roots Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Ashley Walden appointed President and CEO of ORDA

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Batmobile replica at center of lawsuit against Upstate NY town supervisor (reports)

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Hiker falls 40 feet from Trap Dike

Emergency crews rescued a 23-year-old hiker from Canada in the Adirondack high peaks after a 40-foot fall Click here for MYNBC5 story 

Border Patrol breaks ground on new Champlain station

Champlain Station described as the busiest station in the entire northern border Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York State Police identifies fugitive fatally shot by trooper in St. Lawrence County

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Party host charged following wild drunk driving by teen with 10 kids in car, including 2 in trunk

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DMV’s new tool makes non-driver ID a ‘one and done’ visit

Online prescreening prepares customers for DMV visit. “Non-driver IDs are extremely helpful forms of identification for all kinds of people in New York State who do not drive, and now we are making it even easier to get one,” said DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York State Police are Investigating a Trooper-Involved Shooting in St. Lawrence County

10 August 2023 The NY State Police is investigating a Trooper-involved shooting on Donnerville Road in the town of Russell, St. Lawrence County. At approximately 12:50 p.m., State Police and members from the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office were searching a wooded area along Donnerville Road when a State Trooper and his K9 partner were […]

DiNAPOLI: FORMER ASSISTANT CLERK CHARGED WITH STEALING NEARLY $4,000 FROM VILLAGE OF HORSEHEADS

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chemung County District Attorney Weeden Wetmore and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the Chemung County […]