Crime

Indian Lake custodian arrested for allegedly raping student

New York State Police recently arrested an Indian Lake Central School custodian for allegedly raping a student at the school during his evening shift.

Veterans Court now in Essex County

The court, much like a Drug Court, where substance abuse or mental health treatment is offered as an alternative to incarceration. Veteran mentors assist with the programs.

Crown Point man pleads to manslaughter

David Lang reaches plea agreement

David Lang of Crown Point has admitted killing his brother as part of a plea agreement in Essex County Court. Lang pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of his brother, Russell Lang. He had been charged with second-degree murder.

Law Enforcement learn to fight animal abuse

The workshop, titled “Investigating Animal Cruelty” brought in experts to teach law enforcement how to best address the legal and emotional consequences of animal abuse on May 11 at the Sheriff’s Department in Lewis.

Rivers found guilty in Keeseville murder

A jury found Michael D. Rivers guilty of first-degree manslaughter and first degree gang assault on May 30 in relation to the death of Robert M. Rennie.

Essex County Sheriff’s Department: There’s an app for that

Sheriff Richard Cutting and Capt. Thomas Murphy unveiled the new way for people to access the department to members of the Essex County Public Safety Committee May 13.

Sheriff’s report

The following is a summary of the activities of the Essex County Sheriff’s Office for the past month:

New camera system may be coming to county lockup

Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting received preliminary approval to upgrade the system at the jail for $149,985 of budgeted funds.

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.

Sheriff releases monthly report for the month of March

The following is a summary of the activities of the Essex County Sheriff’s Office for the month of March:

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.

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