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Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'

DMV drops ‘under the hood’ requirement on CDL road test

State hopes to put more school bus drivers behind the wheel Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Governor’s executive budget includes proposed closure of 5 state prisons

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Fire on Greyhound bus shuts down I-87 northbound between Exits 35 and 36

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State expands pre-release photo ID service to all correctional facilities

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Plattsburgh parolee linked to Warren Co. burglary

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Former Albany County Sheriff’s Office budget analyst pleads guilty to federal charges

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New York State Police identify victim of fatal bus crash on Adirondack Northway

Another passenger, who was airlifted to Albany Medical Center is still in critical condition, according to police CLICK HERE FOR THE MYNBC5 STORY 

Suspect vandalizes Champlain Islands farm, steals pride flag and leaves homophobic letter

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Updated: One dead after I-87 tour bus crash

Area between Exits 22 and 23 remains closed Friday evening as the investigation continues Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DINAPOLI: FORMER MORLEY FIRE COMPANY TREASURER ORDERED TO PAY $50,000 FOR THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree […]

Woman survives dangerous fall on South Dix

Rangers rescued hiker after hours in frigid, wet conditions Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Morrisonville man arrested in Peru for illegal firearm possession

State Police also detained and later arrested a Plattsburgh man on an active arrest warrant thanks to the investigation Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

3 dead in fiery crash at Rochester concert; Syracuse man suspected of possible terror attack

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Plattsburgh woman hospitalized after trooper-involved shooting

Jessica A. Chase reportedly drove at troopers responding to a welfare check Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NY Attorney general probing Clinton County jail death

Dustin Provost died Dec. 17 after suffering a ruptured bowel that became infected while he was incarcerated at the Clinton County jail. The state attorney general’s office is examining the case but has not launched a formal investigation. Click here for the Times-Union story 

City approves police chief appointment, 2024 Budget

Okays eight bass fishing tournaments June to August, 2024 Click here for the Sun Commnity News story 

New law ends certain hunting contests

Gov. Hochul has signed legislation ending rabbit and coyote derbies among other contests Click here for the Sun Community New story 

NYS Police Academy gradutes 232 new troopers!

NewYorkStatePolice @nyspolice · On December 21, 2023, 232 new Troopers were honored for their perseverance and dedication in completing the 213th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy during a graduation ceremony at the Empire Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York.

Plattsburgh Mayor plans to appoint Peter Mitchell as chief of police

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IRS waiving $1 billion in penalties for nearly 5 million taxpayers: Are you eligible?

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Body recovered from submerged car in Greene County

Driver ignored closed road sign  Click here for the news10.com story 

UPS driver honored for life-saving action

Corey Howe commended for his quick action during Sept. 25 tanker crash in Keene Click her for the Sun Community News story 

Authorities recover body of missing woman in Champlain, NY

Border Patrol and local police and rescue crews searched for more than 24 hours for a person believed to have crossed the US-Canadian border illegally Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Governor Hochul Launches Effort to Ensure That New Yorkers Receive Increased Minimum Wage Starting January 1

Beginning on January 1, New York’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16-Per-Hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island and $15-Per-Hour for the Rest of the State Governor Secured Historic Agreement to Increase New York’s Minimum Wage Through 2026 and Index to Inflation Beginning in 2027 As Part of FY 2024 Budget New […]

Jason Eaton, accused of shooting 3 students in Burlington, behaved erratically in Syracuse

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