(West Monroe, NY – July 1, 2011) New York State Police in Hastings arrested two individuals after a road rage incident that occurred in the Town of West Monroe.

Darren C. Spalsbury, 19, of 2595 Route 37, Central Square was arrested and charged with first-degree Reckless Endangerment 1st degree (Class D Felony), second-degree Menacing (Class A Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor), and two counts of second-degree Harrasment (Violations).

Spalsbury confronted a motorist on County Route 37 in the Town of West Monroe whom he allegedly had an issue with regarding him following in his vehicle too closely to Spalsbury.  Spalsbury stopped his vehicle abruptly in the middle of the northbound lane of County Route 37, got out of his car brandishing a knife, and threatened to stab the other motorist with it.

Another subject who was in the area attempted to diffuse the situation and convince Spalsbury to remain at the scene while awaiting police arrival.

Spalsbury got back in his car and drove his vehicle towards this subject, nearly striking him on three separate occasions.  Spalsbury again exited his vehicle and began shoving other passing motorists that stopped to help.

Spalsbury was taken into custody upon arrival of Troopers with assistance from Oswego County Sheriff’s Deputies.

A female in Spalsbury’s vehicle, Christina M. Shelter, 19, attempted to prevent the arrest of Spalsbury and was charged with Obstructing Government Administration (Class A Misdemeanor).

Shelter was released with an appearance ticket.

Spalsbury was arraigned in the West Monroe Town Court and remanded to the Oswego County Jail on $6,000 cash bail/$12,000 bail bond.

(Herkimer, NY – June 6, 2011) One-hundred-ninety-four students have been named to the President’s list at Herkimer County Community College for the Spring 2011 semester, and 367 students have been named to the Dean’s List. The distinction recognizes outstanding academic achievement.

The President’s List recognizes students that have earned a minimum 3.8 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the past semester (President’s list students are noted with an *). The Dean’s List recognizes students with an average between 3.25 and 3.8.

OSWEGO COUNTY

Central Square

*Rachel N. May, Criminal Justice: Forensic Investigations

Fulton

*Crystal N. Kimball, Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies

*Jenna D. Neupert, Early Childhood

Brandi A. Ostness, Early Childhood

Andrew M. Williams, Physical Therapist Assistant

Oswego

Jonathan V. Kangah, Criminal Justice: Forensic Investigations

(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.

(Herkimer, NY – May 2011) Herkimer County Community College announces candidates for the College’s 43^rd annual commencement to be held Friday, May 20 at 5 pm in the gymnasium of the Physical Education Building. There are 640 candidates for the associate degree and 46 candidates for certificates. High honors are accorded to 64 seniors who earned a 3.80 average or higher as of the fall 2010 semester (noted with #) and honors accorded to 196 seniors who earned a 3.25 average or higher as of the fall 2010 semester (noted with *).

Candidates for degrees and certificates are:

OSWEGO COUNTY

Central Square

Alysa M. Downs, Travel & Tourism:  Hospitality and Events Management

*Rachel N. May, Criminal Justice:  Forensic Investigations

Cleveland

Ashley M. Potts, Teaching Assistant Certificate

Fulton

Kevin W. Wallis, Business:  Accounting

Oswego

Erin K. Belden, Business:  Marketing

Rheva B. Cliff, Travel & Tourism:  Hospitality and Events Management

Kenneth D. Harrison, Criminal Justice

*Abby L. Howard, Business:  Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Brandon J. Pitcher, Criminal Justice:  Forensic Investigations

West Monroe

Amber G.R. Perkins, Business: Business Administration

(Herkimer, NY – May 2011) Herkimer County Community College announces candidates for the College’s 43^rd annual commencement to be held Friday, May 20 at 5 pm in the gymnasium of the Physical Education Building. There are 640 candidates for the associate degree and 46 candidates for certificates. High honors are accorded to 64 seniors who earned a 3.80 average or higher as of the fall 2010 semester (noted with #) and honors accorded to 196 seniors who earned a 3.25 average or higher as of the fall 2010 semester (noted with *).

Candidates for degrees and certificates are:

OSWEGO COUNTY

Central Square

Alysa M. Downs, Travel & Tourism:  Hospitality and Events Management

*Rachel N. May, Criminal Justice:  Forensic Investigations

Cleveland

Ashley M. Potts, Teaching Assistant Certificate

Fulton

Kevin W. Wallis, Business:  Accounting

Oswego

Erin K. Belden, Business:  Marketing

Rheva B. Cliff, Travel & Tourism:  Hospitality and Events Management

Kenneth D. Harrison, Criminal Justice

*Abby L. Howard, Business:  Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Brandon J. Pitcher, Criminal Justice:  Forensic Investigations

West Monroe

Amber G.R. Perkins, Business: Business Administration

(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.

(Granby, NY) On Jan. 26, 2011 Troopers from Fulton responded to the Granby Wal-Mart for a shoplifting complaint.

Troopers were advised by a Wal-Mart employee that a male and female had been observed secreting merchandise inside the female’s purse. The pair walked past the checkout counters without paying.  When confronted by a Wal-Mart employee, the female ran into a bathroom and attempted to throw away the merchandise. The female then ran out the front door and left in a vehicle.

The vehicle was stopped by Fulton Police.

The male was identified as Christopher A. Hemingway, 20, of 3292 Fulton Street, Central Square. Hemingway was charged with Conspiracy in the 5th degree.

Hemingway was arraigned and is due back in Granby Town court on Jan. 31.

The female was identified as Danielle G. Labosette, 20, of 21 Doris Park Drive Constantia, NY. She provided identification which was later discovered to be false.

Labosette was charged with the initial charges of Petit Larceny and Conspiracy 5^th, both Class A Misdemeanors.

Labosette was additionally charged with False Personation a Class B misdemeanor and Forgery in the second degree a Class D felony.

Labosette was arraigned by Town of Granby Judge Winkworth and remanded to the Oswego County Jail in lieu of $15,000 cash bail/$25,000 bond.

Labosette was scheduled to reappear in the Town of Granby Court on Feb. 3 at 7 p.

(Herkimer, NY

Herkimer, NY