Jail honored for partnership with U.S. Marshals
The Essex County Sheriff’s Department was honored for its years of work with the District of Vermont of the U.S. Marshals Service Feb. 25.
Essex County Judge: No changes to pistol permits
Despite concern among local sportsmen to the contrary, the ability to obtain a permit in Essex County to carry a concealed pistol in public has not been taken away.
County, state official debate SAFE Act
During the Feb. 25 Ways and Means Committee meeting, county supervisors talked about pursuing a resolution that would be sent to the state concerning the SAFE Act, which set a band on guns deemed as assault weapons, magazine capacities and extends background checks on weapons and ammunition.
Mineville man arrested after posting message that he would kill officers
An online threat against law enforcement led to the arrest of a 23-year old Mineville resident Feb. 22.
Mineville man arrested after posting message that he would kill officers
An online threat against law enforcement led to the arrest of a 23-year old Mineville resident Feb. 22.
Despite reservations, John King plea deal agreed to
Citing the victim impact statements and those made by the defendant, Essex County Judge Richard Meyer was ready to throw out the plea agreement reached between Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague and John King, who pled guilty to strangling his wife, Meredith, on Sept. 25, 2011.
January Sheriff's report released
A summary of the activities of the Essex County Sheriff's Office for the past month:
Brant Lake man arrested for first-degree sexual abuse
The Warren County Sheriff's Office arrested William J. Morehouse, 50, of Tannery Road, Brant Lake, on two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, a felony.
Jail carpets not being replaced
Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava said he had a solution for the carpet that was in disrepair at the Essex County Jail.
Local sex offender arrested
The Warren County Sheriff's Office officials reported Jan. 29 that they had developed information that a Level 2 sex offender had moved without making the required notification.
Port Henry man arrested following fight
Escape attempted
Edward Koch, age 25, from Port Henry has been arrested for assault, second degree, with intent to cause physical injury to a police officer, a Class D felony; third-degree escape, a Class A misdemeanor; third-degree assault with intent to cause physical injury, a Class A misdemeanor; and resisting arrest, a Class A misdemeanor.
Man who assaulted officers with tractor receives 16 years
The parolee accused of trying ramming a police cruiser with a tractor has been found guilty of assault of a police officer.
Offender sweep nets one arrest, more pending
The Essex County Sheriff’s Department made one arrest during a countywide sweep of sexual offenders Jan. 29.
Essex County drug sweep nabs six suspects
More arrests are pending
A year long narcotics investigation by the Essex County Drug Task Force resulted in the arrest of the five Essex County residents and one Clinton County resident relative to their involvement in the illicit drug trade in Essex County.
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