Crime

Sheriff honored for work with military employees, veterans

Murphy, who works with employers and soldiers to educate them on their responsibilities that go with deployment and getting back into the workforce after employment, was there to present the Patriot Award to the sheriff, a surprise honoring that only he, Undersheriff Michael Badger and Deputy Mark Bruce, who also serves in the Navy Reserve, knew about.

Golf carts taken from Cobble Hill Golf Course

For the second time in several months, a golf cart has been stolen from the Cobble Hill Golf Course.

Denno trial: Medical examiner says death caused by severe trauma

Autopsy results concluded the death of Robert Rennie was caused by severe blunt force trauma that caused extreme internal bleeding.

Keeseville Murder suspect conflicting stories revealed in court testimony

Investigating officers who questioned Scott E. Denno revealed during the second day of trial that he changed his story many times over the course of the investigation of his involvement in the death of Robert Rennie.

Emergency personnel receive protective training about meth labs

As the number of arrests for meth possession, usage, and manufacturing continue to rise in communities across the North Country, the emergency personnel trained to keep area residents safe must prepare themselves to be ready to respond should a meth related emergency arise.

Local officers get active shooter training in Lake Placid

The sequence of events was part of two days of intensive training March 20-21 at a former office complex in Lake Placid held for local New York State Police, Sheriff’s departments, municipal police and DEC law enforcement, among others.

Essex County set to hire new probation director

Juliann Beatty was introduced as the new Essex County Probation Department director March 25, although her appointment must still go before the entire board of supervisors.

Sheriff's Department welcomes new vehicle

Through the auspices of the 1033 Excess Military Program, the Essex County Sheriff’s Office was able to obtain a used military Humvee vehicle which was recently put into service.

Mineville woman pleads guilty to grand larceny

Police Report

Ticonderoga police chief to attend chamber forum

Mark Johns to speak April 24

Ticonderoga Police Chief Mark Johns will make a presentation at the next Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce business roundtable.

Essex County may turn back the clock on alcohol sale hours

Members of the county's Public Safety Committee tabled a potential resolution to curtail the hours of alcohol sales in Essex County form 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Locals react to high-speed chase through Schroon, North Hudson

Tom Tyler was watching an episode of “Cops” in his home along State Route 9 in the town of North Hudson around 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 5.

Troopers identified in North Hudson shooting

Troop B Troopers Leston W. Sheeley and Marcia L. Pooler were identified by officials as the two officers who followed Howard J. “Joey” Aubin into the woods in North Hudson after his black 2005 Chevrolet Colorado truck was stopped with the use of spike strips at the end of a high-speed chase.

Au Sable Forks man killed after struggle with Troopers

Two New York State Police officers were involved in a high speed chase that ended with the suspect being shot and killed Tuesday, March 5.

Sheriff’s Association membership drive

The New York State Sheriffs’ Association Institute will begin its annual Honorary Membership drive in Essex County within the next week according to Sheriff Richard Cutting.

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