(Brewerton, NY – Aug. 2011) Boater Ken Golub of Pittsford caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 1 ounce Aug. 20 to win $3,386 plus a $2,000 Ranger Cup bonus and a $1,000 Evinrude bonus in the Walmart BFL Northeast Division tournament on Oneida Lake in Brewerton.  Golub was flipping a half ounce green pumpkin jig around the entire lake.

The remaining top 10 anglers:

2nd:    Ian Renfrew, Phoenix, N.Y., five bass, 16-14, $1,693

3rd:     Jason Putman, Cicero, N.Y., five bass, 15-9, $1,129

4th:     Keith Barlow, Mount Laurel, N.J., five bass, 15-7, $790

5th:     Michael Morrin, Waterloo, N.Y., five bass, 15-6, $677

6th:     Jamie Hartman, Newport, N.Y., five bass, 14-9, $621

7th:     Jason Crawford, Bloomsburg, Pa., five bass, 14-7, $564

8th:     Tom Tarasoff, Kingston, Ontario, five bass, 14-6, $508

9th:     Mike Shumanis, Bethlehem, Pa., five bass, 14-3, $451

10th:   Joe A. Zombek II, Scranton, Pa., five bass, 14-0, $395

Eric Ashley of Utica caught a five-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 7 ounces Aug. 20 to win $1,693 in the Co-angler Division.  Ashley was using crankbaits in water approximately 4 to 6 feet deep.

The remaining top 10 co-anglers:

2nd:    Chris Siclare, Geneva, N.Y., four bass, 12-14, $846

3rd:     Bill Klaips, Shavertown, Pa., four bass, 12-4, $564

4th:     Thomas Monica, Bridgeport, N.Y., five bass, 12-1, $395

5th:     Brian Kelly, Liverpool, N.Y., five bass, 11-1, $324

5th:     Bruce Stovall, Mount Holly, N.J., five bass, 11-1, $324

7th:     Brian Dauberman, Mifflinburg, Pa., five bass, 10-15, $282

8th:     Vince Lawyer, Webster, N.Y., five bass, 10-12, $254

9th:     Alex Antipe, Brooklyn, N.Y., four bass, 9-14, $226

10th:   Rich Harris, Monroe Township, Pa., five bass, 9-7, $188

10th:   Charles Stewart, New Berlin, Pa., five bass, 9-7, $188

The next BFL Northeast Division tournament is scheduled for Sept. 10-11 at 1,000 Islands in Clayton.

After the fifth Northeast Division tournament is complete, the top 40 boaters and 40 co-anglers based on point standings will qualify for the Oct. 13-15 Regional Championship on Smith Mountain Lake in Huddleston, Va. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger 198VX with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard and a Chevy pick-up, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger 198VX.

(Town of Hastings, NY – Aug. 10 2011) The New York Police in Fulton have arrested Kenneth M. Holland Jr., 29, of 9354 River Road, Phoenix for three Felony Counts of third-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon.

Investigation conducted on a traffic stop revealed that in addition to operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, Holland was in possession of three fully loaded 30 round magazines for a Smith and Wesson M&P 15 Rifle.  The magazines are illegal due to being manufactured after September 1994, having too large of a capacity, and being clearly marked “restricted/military/govt use only”

He was arraigned and released to appear Aug. 29 in the Town of Hastings Court.

(Town of Clay, NY – Aug. 8, 2011) Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin E. Walsh reports that deputies are investigating car/motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a Phoenix man.

This morning at approximately 9:16 am, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a car/motorcycle just north of the intersection of Oswego Road and Lauren Lane where a 2007 Honda motorcycle, operated by Dale Osborn, 50, of 218 Oswego River Road in Phoenix, was struck by a 2004 Hyundai operated by Martin Donnelly, 77, of 5504 Grosvenor Road.

Witnesses stated that Osborn was traveling in the northbound lane on Oswego Road when he was struck by Donnelly’s car as he exited the AmericCu Credit Union parking lot, located at 7474 Oswego Road.

Osborn, who was driving in the passing lane, was ejected from his

motorcycle and thrown several feet.

Rescue crews from the Moyers Corners Fired Department responded to the scene and Osborn was transported by NOVA ambulance to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Oswego Road, between Laruen Lane and the Wegmans parking lot, was closed to all traffic for approximately one hour and thirty minutes while deputies and rescue crews cleared the scene.

Tickets are expected to be issued pending the outcome of the investigation.

(Fulton NY – May 26, 2011) The New York State Police in Oswego County conducted an underage drinking enforcement detail in the Fulton and Oswego areas on May 26, 2011.  The following establishments were in compliance with applicable laws pertaining to sales of alcoholic beverages:

Pit Stop Store 433 Cty Rt 3 Fulton NY

IGA 409 Fulton St Hannibal NY

KTM Mini Mart  7314 St RT 104 Oswego NY

Nice N Easy Main St Phoenix NY

Fastrac Market 343 St Rt 264 Phoenix NY

Nice N Easy Cty Rt 10 Pennellville NY

Kwik Fill 2718 Rt 3 East Fulton NY

Valero 2640 St Rt 3 Fulton NY

Pit Stop Store 3806 Cty Rt 4 Oswego NY

Charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child for completing the sale of an alcoholic beverage to a minor under the age of 21:

Jessica N Burgess – Age 23 – Oleys Express St Rt 104 Oswego NY

She was issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Oswego Court at a later date.  Businesses are encouraged to be vigilant in their efforts to avoid the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21.

(May 2011) District attorney’s offices in 22 counties across Upstate New York have received $477,836 in grants that they will distribute to police departments and sheriff’s offices in their jurisdictions so those agencies can institute or expand the practice of video recording interviews of suspects in custody.

Awarded by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), the one-time grants will fund equipment purchase and installation; funding is made possible through the federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program.

This the fourth round of grants that DCJS has awarded to support video recording of custodial interrogations, which has been endorsed as a best practice by the New York State District Attorneys’ Association, the New York State Sheriffs’ Association and the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police. In December, those associations, along with the New York City Police Department and New York State Police, adopted statewide protocols designed to ensure the integrity of the practice. The New York State Bar Association also is a staunch advocate of the practice and has provided funding for its implementation in five counties.

All told, DCJS has invested more than $2 million in federal Byrne JAG money to assist local law enforcement with this initiative. Recordings capture critical evidence needed in the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases and preserve information used to resolve a person’s claim of innocence.

“New York State is committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the integrity of the criminal justice system,” DCJS Acting Commissioner Sean M. Byrne said. “Video recording custodial interviews allows local law enforcement to preserve evidence, safeguard the rights of the accused and protect police officers from false claims. I commend police and prosecutors from agencies large and small for embracing this important public safety initiative.”

These grants will allow law enforcement officials in 13 counties – Allegany, Delaware, Essex, Lewis, Montgomery, Oswego, Orleans, Putnam, Schuyler, St. Lawrence, Steuben, Wayne and Yates – to institute the practice while their colleagues in nine others – Cayuga, Chenango, Dutchess, Jefferson, Oneida, Onondaga, Orange, Saratoga and Westchester – will enhance existing programs.

Stephen P. Younger, president of the state Bar Association, said: “Recording an interrogation on videotape can expose a false confession – or remove doubt about the fairness of the interrogation process. In either case, justice is served.”

Added Franklin County District Attorney Derek P. Champagne, who serves as president of the state District Attorneys’ Association: “The District Attorneys Association of the State of New York (DAASNY) embraces the video recording of interrogations. These generous grants from DCJS will go a long way in helping to support law enforcement’s efforts to install and enhance the technology needed to implement the goal of video recording interrogations.”

Rensselaer County Sheriff Jack Mahar, who serves as president of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, said: “Video recording of custodial interviews creates a permanent record of exactly what occurred, and prevents disputes about officers’ conduct, the treatment of suspects and statements they made. Jurors in criminal cases will be able to see and hear a defendant’s words and action for themselves, and will be able to tell when defendants are evasive, have changed their version of the incident, or are simply not forthcoming.”

Added Dryden Police Chief Margaret E. Ryan, who serves as president of the Chiefs’ Association: “Electronic recordings of custodial interrogations enhance the investigative process and assist in the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.  While these funds are a fraction of what is necessary to allow all agencies in the state to fully participate in this program, it greatly expands the number of agencies who are not already utilizing electronic recordings, and assists in the ability to conduct electronic recorded interrogations and allow all facets of law enforcement to work cooperatively throughout the state to enhance this public safety initiative.   The New York State Association of Chiefs of Police commend the state’s continued support of videotaping confessions as it not only promotes safe communities but builds the public’s confidence in the criminal justice system as well.”

With the awarding of these grants, 58 of the state’s 62 counties will have video recording capabilities. The grant awards are as follows:

* Allegany County District Attorney’s Office: $19,519 for the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alfred, Cuba and Wellsville police departments.

* Cayuga County District Attorney’s Office: $4,915 for the Auburn Police Department.

* Chenango County District Attorney’s Office: $29,849 for the Afton, Bainbridge, Greene, New Berlin, Norwich, Oxford and Sherburne police departments and the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office.

* Delaware County District Attorney’s Office: $24,980 for the Colchester, Delhi, Hancock, Sidney and Walton police departments.

* Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office: $5,000 for the Hyde Park Police Department.

* Essex County District Attorney’s Office: $14,809 for the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, and Moriah and Ticonderoga police departments.

* Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office: $15,372 for the Adams, Alexandria Bay, Cape Vincent, Carthage, Clayton, Sackets Harbor and West Carthage police departments.

* Lewis County District Attorney’s Office: $10,000 for the Lowville Police Department and the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.

* Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office: $23,561 for the Amsterdam, Canajoharie, Fort Plains and St. Johnsville police departments.

* Oneida County District Attorney’s Office: $50,000 for the Boonville, Kirkland, New York Mills, Oriskany, Sherrill, Vernon, Whitesboro and Whitestown police departments and Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.

* Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office: $17,016 for the Geddes, East Syracuse, North Syracuse and Skaneateles police departments.

* Oswego County District Attorney’s Office: $23,105 for the Fulton, Oswego, Phoenix and Pulaski police departments and the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office.

* Orange County District Attorney’s Office: $29,200 for the Chester, Cornwall, Crawford, Montgomery, Monroe, Wallkill, Warwick and Woodbury police departments.

* Orleans County District Attorney’s Office: $18,648 for the Albion, Holley and Medina police departments and the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office.

* Putnam County District Attorney’s Office: $15,000 for the Carmel and Kent police departments and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.

* Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office: $25,000 for its office, as well as the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and the Mechanicville, Saratoga Springs and Waterford (town and village) police departments.

* Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office: $9,620 for the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office and Watkins Glen Police Department.

* St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office: $30,000 for the Canton, Gouverneur, Massena, Ogdensburg and Potsdam police departments and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office.

* Steuben County District Attorney’s Office: $39,489 for the Addison, Bath, Canisteo, Corning, Hornell, Painted Post and Wayland police departments and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office.

* Wayne County District Attorney’s Office: $17,972 for the Lyons, Newark and Macedon police departments and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.

* Westchester County District Attorney’s Office: $45,161 for the Bronxville, Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, Harrison, Mamaroneck (town and village), Mount Kisco, North Castle, Sleepy Hollow and Yorktown Heights police departments.

* Yates County District Attorney’s Office: $9,620 for the Penn Yan Police Department and Yates County Sheriff’s Office.

DCJS (www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us) is a multi-function criminal justice support agency with a variety of responsibilities, including collection and analysis of statewide crime data; operation of the DNA databank and criminal fingerprint files; administration of federal and state criminal justice funds; support of criminal justice-related agencies across the state; and administration of the state’s Sex Offender Registry and a toll-free telephone number (1-800-262-3257) that allows anyone to research the status of an offender.

(Utica, NY – Feb. 12, 2011) Laken Cook of Phoenix is shown getting back points against Casey Proper of VVS. This was the 103 lb. title bout in Division Two held during the Section III Wrestling Championships at the Utica Auditorium Saturday.

Cook won the match by a score of 10-0. (Photo by Jim Scheid)

(Phoenix, NY) On February 5, 2011 Troopers from NYSP Fulton responded to a Larceny of a Vehicle complaint.

Tyler J. Scott, 23, of 5 Pine Tree Lane in Phoenix, NY called 911 to report his vehicle was stolen. When Troopers arrived, Scott stated that his car had not been stolen. Scott stated he had been involved in a motor vehicle accident on County Route 10 in Schroeppel.

Further investigation revealed that Scott was intoxicated. He was arrested and released with appearance tickets.

Scott is due in Schroeppel Court on Feb. 23.

(Phoenix, NY) On January 28, 2011 at approximately 11:50 a.m., Troopers from Fulton observed a 1998 Ford operating without a driver’s side view mirror.

Investigation after the traffic stop revealed that the driver, Brian E. Riel Jr., 20, of 48 County Route 26 in West Monroe was operating a vehicle that was unregistered, uninsured and had switched license plates. Further investigation revealed that Riel was also in possession of a small amount of marijuana.

Riel was released with appearance tickets and was due in the Village of Phoenix court on Feb. 23.

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