(Syracuse, NY – May 28, 2011) On May 26 Troopers observed a seat belt violation as a vehicle entered the Thruway at the Collamer interchange (exit # 34A); the driver was not wearing his seat belt properly.

Investigation revealed that there was marijuana and alcohol in the vehicle (no occupant was over 21).

The driver of the vehicle was Michael J. Hall, 20, of 480 Little Canada Road, Central Square and the passengers were Nicholas R. Moran, 20, of 27 County Route 37 and Justin T. Pandossi, 19, of 40 County Route 37, both of Central Square.

All subjects were charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana.

The driver was also charged with Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage Under the Age of 21, and not wearing his seat belt properly.

Pandossi was also charged with possessing the license of another person.

Hall was also charged with Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage Under the Age of 21, and consuming an intoxicating beverage in a motor vehicle.

All subjects were released to appear in the Town of DeWitt court on June 1 at 6 p.m.

(March 24, 2011) State Police in North Syracuse arrested 29 year-old Lauren K. Roach of Central Drive for Criminal Possession of Marijuana 5th degree, a class ‘B’ misdemeanor.

On March 24 at 3:43 PM, a motorist on Interstate 81 in the Town of Cicero reported to 911 that he had observed a silver Audi tailgating another vehicle. When the caller went to pass the Audi, he stated he observed the operator smoking a “bong.”

A state trooper was able to locate the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Investigation revealed the woman possessed marijuana.

Roach was issued an appearance ticket and released to a family member.

(Town of Onondaga, NY– March 2, 2011) Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin E. Walsh reports that a bus driver, employed by the Onondaga Central School District, has been charged with having a sexual relationship with a student.

Shaun A. Rogers (24), of 1177 County Route 4, Central Square, was charged yesterday afternoon with criminal sex act in the 1st degree, sexual abuse in the 2nd degree and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with allegations that he engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with a student.

Detectives assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Abused Persons Unit began investigating Rogers after school officials received information that Rogers was acting inappropriately with a student. Working with the School Resource Officer and School Administrators, detectives were able to conduct a complete investigation.

As a result of the investigation, detectives allege that Rogers engaged in sexual activity with a student who was under the age of 17 during school hours in January of this year.

Rogers was arraigned in the Town of Onondaga Court where he was released to the Pre-Trial Release Program and is scheduled to return to court on April 6. Rogers was also suspended by the Onondaga Central School District.

Criminal sexual act in the 1st degree is a class B felony, sexual abuse in the 2nd degree and endangering the welfare of a child are class A misdemeanors.

Detectives are continuing their investigation and ask anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Abused Persons Unit by calling 435-3092.