Town of Inlet Police Department

Inlet Police investigated a motor vehicle accident on Route 28 in the Town of Inlet on Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. A vehicle driven by Monica Maiese, 60, of Souderton, Pa. was headed south when she lost control and went off the right side of the roadway. The vehicle struck a utility pole and overturned. Wires from the pole came to rest on the vehicle and the occupants had to stay in the vehicle until National Grid arrived to shut off the power. They were transported to a Utica hospital by Inlet Ambulance. Inlet, Eagle Bay, and Raquette Lake fire departments responded along with the Town of Webb Police.

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Town of Webb

On Nov. 28, the Town of Webb Police responded to a property-damage motor vehicle accident. Kyle J. Fox, 24, of Thendara was driving eastbound on Spruce Drive in Thendara when he left the road and struck a utility pole and then a home on the street. Fox was arrested by Officer Kevin Birtle for DWI and failure to keep right. Fox is scheduled to appear in Town of Webb Court on Dec. 27.

On Nov. 29, the Tow of Webb Police Department arrested two employees of Genie Cleaning Service, a company based out of Rome, for four counts of petite larceny for removing items from a local business. Arrested were Ricky L. Dosztan and Duaine Sellnow. The pair appeared in Town of Webb Court on Dec. 7 and were arraigned. The will appear in Town of Webb Court at a later date.

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Town of Webb

The Town of Webb Police Department investigated a one car personal injury motor vehicle accident on Dec. 10 at approximately 10:20 a.m. Luigi Cibischino, age 20, of Saddle River, N.J. was operating a 2008 Ford pickup truck southbound on State Route 28, when he failed to negotiate a turn and travelled across the northbound lane striking a tree and utility pole.
The pickup truck then overturned and came to rest on its roof. Cibischino and a passenger, Brian Halpin, age 20, of Saddle River, N.J., were both transported to a Utica hospital for treatment of minor injuries by the Old Forge Ambulance.
Cibischino was ticketed for imprudent speed and failure to wear a seat belt. Halpin was also ticketed for failure to wear a seat belt.
The Town of Webb Police were assisted on the scene by the Old Forge Fire Department and Morin’s Towing.

Town of Webb Police Department

On Dec. 13, Officer Daryl Ortlieb arrested Bruce A. Myers of Thendara and Warren L. Horne of Ohio, N.Y. for unlawful possession of marijuana. The arrest was made following an observation of the pair not wearing seat belts.

On Dec. 18 at traffic stop resulted in a driving while intoxicated arrest. Stephen W. Duesler, age 40, of St. Johnsville, N.Y. was arrested when he failed to use due care when starting into traffic. Officer Daryl Ortlieb made the arrest.

On Dec. 18, Officer Kate Billon investigated a personal injury snowmobile accident that occurred on Trail 5. Adam Csomos, age 34, and his passenger, Urmos Tlona, age 39, both of Selden, N.Y., were operating on Trail 5 when Csomos drove into a ditch causing both occupants to be ejected from the snowmobile. Tlona was rescued by the Old Forge Fire Department and transported to Utica by ambulance where she was treated for a broken leg. Cause of the accident was driver inexperience.

On Dec. 19, Brandon P. Bishko, age 24, of Poughquag, N.Y. was arrested for driving while intoxicated on a snowmobile following a speeding snowmobile complaint from the Thendara area. After patrolling the area for a short time Office Daryl Ortlieb and NYS Trooper David Hudon located the speeding snowmobile and made the arrest.

On Dec. 28, the Town Inlet and the Town of Webb and the NYS police responded to a physical domestic call on State Route 28 in Inlet. As a result of the call John H. Beers, age 47, of N.J., was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and Jacquelin S. Kirdzik, age 38, of N.J., was charged with harassment. Both are scheduled to appear in Town of Inlet court.

On Dec. 29, the Tow of Webb Police responded to a reported burglary that occurred just hours earlier at a residence north of the Tuttle Road on State Route 28 in the Town of Webb. The burglars made away with two replica John Wayne guns, Ski Doo jackets and numerous other items. Any one who may have seen a vehicle in the area is asked to call the Town of Webb Police at (315) 369-3157.

On Dec. 30, Daniel J. Wicks, age 24, of Hicksville, N.Y., was arrested by Officer Kevin Birtle for snowmobiling while intoxicated following an accident on Twitchell Road in Big Moose. Wicks was westbound on Twitchell Lake Road when he failed to negotiate a curve and drove his snowmobile into a ditch. Wicks was transported via Big Moose Ambulance to a Utica hospital for treatment of a leg injury.

On Jan. 8, Officer Trevor Tormey investigated a personal injury snowmobile accident on the Stillwater Reservoir. Scott Stryker of Gardiner, N.Y., was operating a snowmobile east bound on the Stillwater Reservoir when he struck an ice heave. Stryker was ejected into a second ice heave and suffered internal injuries and injury to his hip. He was transported by Big Moose Ambulance. Excessive speed was the cause of the accident.

On Jan. 19 an unsafe passing complaint and driving while intoxicated complaint lead to an unlawful possession of marijuana arrest. Jason R. Womack, age 26, of Woodgate was arrested by Officer Kevin Birtle after Womack passed a car in an unsafe manner. Womack will appear in Town of Webb court.

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On Friday, March 18, Town of Webb Police arrested Matthew Widman of Old Forge for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree for cocaine, unlawful possession of marijuana, and unlawful possession of fireworks. The arrest took place at approximately 3 p.m. at apartments at Totes Tea House in Thendara (which was not open at the time of the arrest). The Town of Webb Police made the arrest in conjunction with the Herkimer County Probation Department. Widman was arraigned before Judge Patrick Venetz and released on his own recognizance.

On Friday, March 18, Town of Webb Police arrested Daniel J. Eddy of Clinton, N.Y. on a warrant previously issued by the Town of Webb for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Eddy was remanded to the Town of Webb Court at which time he pled guilty, and paid a fine.

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On April 16, at approximately 2:55 a.m. the Town of Webb Police Department arrested Ronald C. Salm, age 50, of Newport, NY, following a one car property damage accident on Route 28 in the Town of Webb. Salm was charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree (cocaine), and unlawful possession of marijuana. Salm is scheduled to appear in the Town of Webb court at a later date.

On April 30, at approximately 6:50 p.m. the Town of Webb Police Department arrested Troy M. Herbert, age 37, of Cicero, NY, as a result of two separate motorists reporting an erratic driver on Route 28. Herbert was charged with a failure to keep right, driving while ability impaired by drugs, back seat passenger (age 4) not restrained in a seatbelt, unlawful possession of marijuana and endangering the welfare of a child. Herbert is scheduled to appear in the Town of Webb Court at a later date.

On May 1, at approximately 4:35 p.m. the Town of Webb Police Department arrested Thomas L. Deeley, age 48, of Camden, NY, following a traffic stop in the Town of Webb. Deeley was charged with operating a motorcycle at 90 mph in a 55 mph speed zone, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree, operating out of class, unregistered motorcycle, unlawful possession of marijuana and criminal possession of a controlled substance seventh degree (cocaine). Deeley was arraigned in front of Honorable Patrick Venetz and remanded to the Herkimer County Correctional Facility in lieu of cash bail or bond.

On May 20, at approximately 11:15 p.m. the Town of Webb Police Department arrested Jason R. Womack, age 27, of Woodgate NY, following a traffic stop in the Town of Webb. Womack was charged with an inadequate headlight and unlawful possession of marijuana. Womack was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Webb Court at a later date.

On May 27, at approximately 2:50 p.m. the Town of Webb Police Department arrested Zachary Nardozza, age 25, of Boonville, NY, following a traffic stop on Route 28 in the Town of Webb. Nardozza was charged with operating a un-inspected motor vehicle and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree. Nardozza was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Webb Court at a later date.

On May 27, at approximately 3:25 p.m., the Town of Webb Police Department arrested John E. Baldwin, 35, of New Hartford, NY, following a traffic stop on Route 28 in the Town of Webb. Baldwin was charged with operating an un-inspected motor vehicle while registration suspended, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, third degree (seven suspensions). Baldwin was arraigned in front of Hon. Patrick Venetz and remanded to Herkimer County Correctional facility in lieu of cash bail or bond.

On May 28, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Town of Webb Police Department arrested Michael C. Rossi, 48, of Utica, NY, following a traffic stop in the Town of Webb. Rossi was charged with operating without a seatbelt, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, third degree (three suspensions). Rossi was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Webb Court at a later date.

On May 29, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the Town of Webb Police Department arrested Thomas F. Turturo, 28, of Marcy, NY, following a traffic stop in the Town of Webb. Turturo was charged with operating a motor vehicle while registration suspended, operating without insurance, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, third degree (one suspension). Turturo was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Webb Court at a later date.

On June 1, the Town of Webb Police investigated a three car accident on State Route 28, near Okara Lakes. A vehicle driven by Duston Secrest of Kemper, Texas was driving north when he was reaching for his cell phone that had fallen. This caused the vehicle he was driving to fade into oncoming traffic. Once in the southbound lane, the vehicle he was driving struck the first vehicle, driven by Robert Raymond of Boonville, NY, and then a second vehicle, driven by Mark Boulier of Old Forge. Boulier was treated at the scene by Old Forge ambulance and was released. Secret was ticketed for failure to keep right which is returnable to the Town of Webb Court at a later date.
On June 2, at approximately 3:55 p.m., the Town of Webb Police Department with assistance from the New York State Police executed an arrest warrant for Tyler A. Dinardi, 19, of Lowville, NY, who was charged with felony assault, second degree. The arrest stems from a physical altercation which occurred on May 26, in the parking lot of Kinney Drugs. Dinardi is accused of striking a male victim in the face causing a head laceration, broken nose, dislocated jaw, and a severe concussion. Dinardi was arraigned in front of Honorable James Miller and was remanded to the Herkimer County Correctional Facility in lieu of cash bail or bond. The case will be resolved in the Herkimer County Court at a later date.

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Town of Webb Police are looking for suspects in three area burglaries.
The burglaries have occurred on the West end of Hollywood Hills Road and Lake Trail, off of the South Shore Road.
The suspects entered three different residences, where they have taken numerous flat screen TV’s and other personal items.
Anyone having information regarding these break-ins can contact Chief Russell at the Town of Webb Police Dept. at (315) 369-3157.
All information will be kept confidential.

A two-car personal injury motor vehicle accident occurred Sunday, June 19 at or about 10:30 a.m. in front of Byrne Dairy on State Rte. 28 in the Hamlet of Thendara.
A vehicle, driven by Paul Campbell of Long Lake, made a sudden left hand turn in front of a vehicle driven by Thomas Fulmer of Forestport.
Five people who were the occupants of the two vehicles were taken to Utica area hospitals for treatment.
All injuries were non-life threatening.
Campbell was ticketed for failure to yield to right of way and is scheduled to appear in Town Court at a later date.

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Tickets issued for feeding deer

During July, seven people were charged in the Old Forge area with violating the statewide ban on feeding deer. In an effort to curb this illegal activity, Environmental Conservation Officer Russell Ritzel has pro-actively patrolled, and at times conducted stationary surveillance of areas in Old Forge where tourists attempt to feed deer by hand.
Feeding deer is not only illegal, but it is a dangerous activity. White-tailed deer are wild animals and should never be enticed to eat out of human hands. This is not natural behavior for deer and can cause them to lose their fear of humans. This behavior endangers both the people and the deer. The hand-feeding of the deer often takes place on or near a public roadway, which can result in the deer becoming a hazard to motorists and pedestrians.
The following subjects were issued tickets for feeding wild deer:
– Erica L. Torchia of Frankfort, was ticketed for feeding deer white bread from her motor vehicle on South Shore Road.
– Barry L. Arnold of Rochester, was ticketed for feeding deer a bag of bread from his motor vehicle on South Shore Road.
– Greg P. Wedyck of Baldwinsville, was ticketed for feeding deer marshmallows on Park Avenue.
– Paul E. Barclay of Victor, was ticketed for feeding deer carrots on Beechwalk Road.
– Ray H. Reynolds of Moravia, was ticketed for feeding deer crackers in a parking area off Route 28 in the Old Forge business area.
– Matthew E. Kalvaitis of Mooers, was ticketed for feeding deer animal crackers in a parking area off Route 28 in the Old Forge business area.
– Nicole Adam of Cortland, was ticketed for feeding deer apples from a motor vehicle on South Shore Road.
The tickets are all returnable to the Town of Webb Justice Court. The deer feeding charge carries a fine with a maximum of $250 dollars and/or a maximum of 15 days in jail, plus a mandatory $75 surcharge.
Information provided by the Department of Environ-mental Conservation.

A Lowville man has been charged with assaulting a woman in his cabin near Beaver River in the Town of Webb.
Jeffrey Jordan, 41, of 109 George Road, Lowville was arrested Saturday, Jan. 13, after the female victim of the alleged assault called 911. Forest Rangers and Town of Webb Police arrived at the cabin by snowmobile and found a 42-year-old female who had apparently been beaten. The victim was transported to Utica to be treated for a broken bone in her face as well as some other minor injuries.
Jordan was taken custody at the scene and was also taken to the hospital in Utica to be treated for minor inures. He was released to the custody of the State Police and was remanded to the Herkimer County Jail on $35,000 cash and $70,000 bail bond. He has been charged with one count of assault.
The investigation is continuing.

On Wednesday, Jan. 18, Webb Police investigated a one snowmobile personal injury accident on Trail 1. Katherine Shoemaker, of Lancaster, Pa., failed to negotiate a curve, left the trail, and struck a tree. She was transported by Old Forge Ambulance to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital for possible arm and rib injuries.
On Friday, Jan. 20, Webb Police investigated a one snowmobile personal injury accident on Trail 5. Scott Burroughs, of Levittown, Pa., was traveling at a high rate of speed when he left the trail, striking a rock and several trees, sustaining multiple internal injuries. He was transported by Old Forge Ambulance to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in critical condition.
On Sunday, Jan. 22, Webb Police investigated a personal injury snowmobile accident on Trail 5. Dale Fortyia, age 16, of Northport, N.Y., went off right side of the trail, where he struck a tree and sustained internal injuries. He was transported by Old Forge Ambulance to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in critical condition.
On Thursday, Jan. 26, Webb Patrolman Anthony Sege stopped a Port Leyden woman on Route 28 in Thendara. Melissa P. Hutchins was initially pulled over for having a un-inspected motor vehicle. Upon further investigation, it was found that Hutchins was also in possession of marijuana. She was charged with operating an un-inspected motor vehicle, possession of marijuana, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Patrolman Sege was assisted at the scene by Patrolman Tormey and K-9 Kimber.
On Sunday, Jan. 29, at approximately 2 a.m., a man was charged with disorderly conduct on Hollywood Road. As Patrolman Tormey was driving through the area, Andrew P. Ward, age 25, of Rochester threw a snowball, striking the patrol car.
On Sunday, Jan. 29, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Webb Police investigated a personal injury accident that occurred on Hollywood Road. A vehicle operated by Russell D. Weibel, age 34, of Saquoit, struck Thomas Marron, of Rochester, who was walking in the road with a group of pedestrians. Weibel left the scene of the accident, however after a short pursuit he was intercepted by Patrolman Tormey. Weibel was charged with driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, and failure to comply with a lawful order of a police officer. He was remanded by Justice Graham to the Herkimer County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail.
On Monday, Jan 30, Webb Police investigated a snowmobile accident on Trail 5. A snowmobile driven by Eric Menz, age 28, of Eagle Bay struck a disabled snowmobile owned by Colin Burton. Menz was ticketed for having an unregistered snowmobile, uninsured snowmobile, and reckless operation.
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Webb Police stopped a Port Leyden man on Route 28 in the McKeever area. James R. Dosztan, 41, was stopped while riding an ATV on Route 28, and was arrested for driving an ATV while intoxicated.
On Wednesday, Feb. 1, Webb Police investigated a snowmobile accident on Big Moose Road. Richard Neenan Jr., age 40, of Fairbush, N.Y., failed to negotiate a curve. After striking some trees, Neenan was transported by Old Forge Ambulance to a Utica hospital where he was treated for his injuries. After further investigation of the accident, Webb Police charged Neenan with driving a snowmobile while intoxicated.
On Saturday, Feb. 4, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Webb Police investigated a snowmobile accident that occurred on Big Moose Lake. Paul R. Hart, 24, was arrested by Patrolman Birtle for snowmobiling while intoxicated. Hart was transported to a Utica hospital where he was treated for a head injury.
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Webb Police

On Sunday, Feb. 12, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Webb Police arrested a Delmar man for operating a snowmobile on Route 28, and for operating a snowmobile while intoxicated.
Robert Havill, 49, was pulled over after being seen driving his snowmobile on Route 28 between View and Hollywood Road.
The arrest was made by Officer Dillon. Havill will appear in Town of Webb Court on March 1, before Town Justice Graham.

Webb Police report

On Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 3:15 a.m., Webb Police investigated a snowmobile accident on Trail 5 in Old Forge. Chad Gill, 36, from Randallstown, Md., was traveling west on Trail 5 when he failed to negotiate a curve, going over an embankment and hitting a tree. He was transported from the scene on snowmobile by another member in his party, and was taken to a waiting ambulance at the Water’s Edge Inn. Gill was charged with driving a snowmobile while intoxicated, failure to have a trail permit, failure to have a proper registration date sticker, and reckless operation. He was transported by Old Forge Ambulance to St. Elizabeth’s hospital where he was treated for a fractured lower leg. Gill will appear in Town of Webb Court at a later date.

Town of Webb Police Department

On Feb. 22, Raymond LaComb of Remsen, was arrested on a warrant issued in 2008. The warrant was for second degree aggravated unlicensed operation, speeding, and unsafe passing. LaComb was arraigned before Justice John Graham, where he posted bail and was ordered to return at a later date.

On Feb. 24, the Town of Webb Police and the Old Forge Fire Department responded to a snowmobile fire on Trail 5. A snowmobile operated by Robert Bernard of Willow Grove, Pa., caught on fire while he was operating it on Trail 5. Bernard was not injured, but the snowmobile was consumed by fire.

On Feb. 25, Jared M. Diers of Mount Morris, N.Y., was arrested by the Town of Webb Police for snowmobiling while intoxicated. He was arrested following a traffic stop on Fulton Street for speeding and failure to keep right. Diers was arraigned before Justice John Graham, where he posted bail and was ordered to reappear on March 1.

On Feb. 25, the Town of Webb Police investigated a snowmobile vs. trail groomer accident on Trail 2. Matt Kessel, of Somerville, N.J., struck the front of a Town of Webb trail groomer causing minor damage to the snowmobile. Kessel declined medical treatment and continued snowmobiling.

On Feb. 25, the Town of Webb Police investigated a snowmobile vs. trail groomer accident on Trail 5. A snowmobile operated by Ronald Williams, of Hammondsport, N.Y., came around a curve and struck a trail groomer, which was grooming snow at the east end of Rondaxe Road. Williams was taken by Old Forge Ambulance to a Utica hospital, where he was treated for a possible fractured arm.

On Feb. 26, the Town of Webb Police investigated a car vs. power pole accident on Beech Street in Thendara. Operator Gaby Atik, of Clinton, was ticketed for driving her vehicle at imprudent speeds for the conditions.

On Feb. 26, the Town of Webb Police responded to a personal injury snowmobile accident on Trail 5 near Wooodcraft Camps. Naomi Gluck of Rochester, N.Y., lost control of her snowmobile while negotiating a curve and struck a tree. She was rescued by the Old Forge Fire Department and later transported to a Utica hospital for treatment.

On Feb. 26, the Town of Webb Police and the Old Forge Fire Department responded to a snowmobile fire on Trail 5. The snowmobile, operated by Raymond Radcliff, of Conn., caught fire while operating on Trail 5. Radcliff was uninjured, but the snowmobile was consumed by fire.

On Feb. 26, the Town of Webb Police investigated a minor personal injury accident that occurred on Trail 10. Operator C.T. Weckesser of Spencerport, N.Y., stated he lost control of his snowmobile while rounding a curve, at which point he jumped from his snowmobile and onto a snowmobile operating in the opposite direction, striking the operator. Jenn Frey, of Denver, Pa., who was operating the other snowmobile, was knocked off her snowmobile and was later treated and released by Big Moose Ambulance.

Town of Webb Police Dept.

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, at approximately 10:30 a.m. Town of Webb police responded to a personal injury snowmobile accident on the pipeline trail (Trail 1) in Old Forge. Michael Caram, of Castle Creek N.Y., was heading north when he struck an hole in the trail. He lost control of his snowmobile and was ejected from the sled. Caram was airlifted to a Utica Hospital where he was treated for internal injuries.
On Saturday, March 3, at approximately 2 p.m., Town of Webb Police investigated a personal injury snowmobile accident on Indian Point Road. Benjamin Ryberg, of New York City, was operating a snowmobile when he failed to negotiate a curve, struck an embankment, and became airborne. Ryberg was transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital where he was treated for a broken back.
On Saturday, March 3, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Town of Webb Police investigated a personal injury snowmobile accident that occurred on Third Lake, near Silver Bay Rd. A snowmobile, operated by Paul Amarosa, of Mount Sinai, N.Y., struck an embankment. Amarosa was ejected from the snowmobile. He was transported to a Utica hospital for a fractured leg.
On Sunday, March 4, Town of Webb Police arrested a Lowville woman on an outstanding warrant. Katie Bohn had a warrant out for her arrest stemming from Petit Larceny charges in the Town of Webb four years ago. She appeared in Town of Webb Court on March 5, where she pled guilty and paid her fines.
On Monday, March 5, Town of Webb Police investigated a personal injury snowmobile accident that occurred on Lakeview Avenue. A snowmobile driven by Dennis Keefe, of Tequesta, Fla., struck a snowbank, causing the snowmobile to flip over on top of Keefe. He was transported to a Utica hospital where he was treated for a broken shoulder.
On Tuesday, March 6, Michael Giovinco was arraigned before Justice James Miller on charges of third degree aggravated unlicensed operation, and possession of marijuana. Giovinco was remanded to Herkimer County Correctional facility in lieu of bail.

Town of Webb

On May 5, a traffic stop resulted in an unlawful possession of marijuana arrest. Luke J. Jenicki, age 19, of Green River, Wy., was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. He will appear in the Town of Webb Court at a later date.

On May 14, Kristie Green, age 61, of Queensbury, NY was arrested by the Town of Webb Police for issuing a bad check to a local business. The arrest was made as a part of a two year investigation into her whereabouts.

On May 20, Joel Mated, age 27, of Utica, was arrested following a traffic stop for unlawful possession of marijuana. He will appear in the Town of Webb Court at a later date.

On May 20, Lauren E. Endy, age 21, of Manlius, NY was arrested for unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop. She will appear at a later date in the Town of Webb Court.

On May 20, Carl W. Agnier, age 47, of Deanboro, NY was arrested following a traffic stop for driving while intoxicated.

On May 20, a one-car accident at the intersection of Route 28 and Tuttle Road sent one person to a Utica hospital. Mary Lennon of Blue Mountain Lake was northbound on Route 28 when she lost control of her car which struck a power pole and struck a rock before coming to rest. She was then transported to a Utica hospital by the Old Forge Ambulance. Cause of the accident is still under investigation.

On May 23, a Boonville man was arrested following a traffic stop. Duane L. Woodworth, age 54, was arrested by the Town of Webb Police.

On May 23, an off-duty police officer called in an erratic driver. As a result, the operator was arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation. Luke A. Schrider, 29, of Holland Patent was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, arraigned before Webb Justice John Graham. He posted bail and will appear at a late date in the Town of Webb Court.

On May 27, the Town of Webb Police began investigating a rash of stolen camp signs along the upper end of South Shore Road. As of June 8, only three signs have been recovered. The signs are all different shapes and sizes. The signs are valued at $500 or more. Anyone with information regarding the signs is asked to call the Town of Webb Police at (315) 369-3157.

On June 2, two Conesus, NY men were checked for fishing licenses, at which time officers observed marijuana in their tackle box. As a result David Lang, age 25, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, and Robert Spears, age 26, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) fifth degree, a class D felony, and was charged with fishing without a license. Lang was issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Webb Court at a later date. Spears was arraigned before the Town of Ohio Justice and was remanded to Herkimer County Correctional facility in lieu of bail.

On June 3, Ryan Queen, age 18, was arrested for harassment, second degree, by the Town of Webb Police after harassing an officer of the Town of Webb, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Queen was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Webb Court at a later date.

On June 4, at about 11 p.m., Town of Webb Police were called to 149 McKeever Road to a burglary in progress call, for a man trying to break into a home. As the first patrol arrived, Brian Nagy of Port Leyden ran off. Members of the New York State Police, Chief Russell of the Town of Webb and Chief Kalil of the Town of Inlet with K9 Oden responded to conduct a search. After approximately one hour, Nagy was taken into custody by the NYS Police. He was taken to the Town of Webb Police department where he was charged with multiple counts of felony criminal mischief and attempted burglary, second degree, all of which are felonies. He was arraigned by Webb Justice James Miller and remanded to Herkimer County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail.

On June 7, at approximately 6:20 p.m., the Town of Webb Police investigated a motorcycle vs. truck accident at the intersection of McLymond Street and Route 28 in Old Forge. The motorcycle was operated by Walter Scott of Thendara, and rider Diedre Scott of Thendara. The two received injuries as the result of a truck failing to yield the right of way. Mr Scott, in an attempt to avoid a collision with the truck, locked his brakes up and lost control of the motorcycle. Both he and his passenger were ejected. They were transported by the Old Forge Ambulance to a Utica Hospital for treatment. The truck operator, Chaodong Li, of Flushing, NY was ticketed for inadequate brakes and failure to yield right of way.

Town of Webb Police Department

On June 11, Town of Webb Police Officer A.J. Silverman pulled over Christopher R. Bartelotte, age 26, of Boonville on State Route 28 for uninspected motor vehicle, which resulted in additional charges. A check of Bartelotte driver’s license revealed he was driving with a suspended license, and he was in possession of marihuana. Bartelotte was issued an appearance ticket returnable before Town Justice James Miller at a later date.

On June 12, Town of Webb Police Officer Anthony Sege received a radio call that youths were trespassing within the closed Town of Webb Municipal Beach. All were detained and given a verbal warning. The Town of Webb Police would like to remind everyone once the beach is closed, no one can enter within the fenced area or property associated with the Town of Webb Beach (such as the diving board area). Anyone who does is committing the crime of criminal trespass, a Class B misdemeanor.

On June 18, C.J. Phelps, age 27, was arrested and charged with criminal contempt, after failing to obey an order of the court. Phelps was taken into custody and arraigned before Town Justice J.W. Graham and was committed to the Herkimer County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail. This arrest stems from an incident that occurred two weeks prior and was under investigation by Town of Webb Police Officer Anthony Sege.

On June 19, a traffic stop for no seat belts resuled in two arrests for unlawful possession of marihuana. Town of Webb Police Officer Trevor Tormey arrested Jennifer Miller, age 20, of Ilion and Joseph Lukaczyk, age 20, of North Syracuse, for unlawful possession of marihuana after the passenger was observed not wearing her seat belt. A search with K-9 Kimber resulted positive, and the two individuals were issued appearance tickets to return to the Town of Webb Court at a later date.

On June 20, a road check with the New York State Police resulted in the arrest of Janae Sylvester, age 21, of New Hartford for unlawful possession of marihuana. He will reappear before Town Justice J.W. Graham at a later date.

On June 23, during a vehicle stop for talking on a cell phone, Kyle T. Eaton, age 22, of Sherrill was arrested for five counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of hypodermic instrument, unlawful possession of marihuana and numerous vehicle and traffic charges. He was arraigned before Town Justice J.W. Graham and remanded to the Herkimer County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail. The arrest was made by Town of Webb Police Officer Trevor Tormey.

The State Police are reporting that at 12:51 a.m. Saturday the Town of Webb Police received a call from a vacationing police officer form Perry, N.Y., that he had shot what he believed was an intruder.
Investigators say that Michael Leach, 59, accidentally shot and killed his son 37-year-old Matthew Leach, when the younger man returned to their motel room at Clark’s Beach Motel.
Michael Leach’s service weapon was used in the shooting, police said.
The investigation is ongoing; an autopsy was scheduled Sunday. Its results were not available as of press time.
Additional information was not available as the Express went to press Monday.
– M. Lisa Monroe

Town of Webb

From June 27 – July 31, the Town of Webb Police handled the following calls:
Motor vehicle accidents, 20; calls in reference to bears, 42; domestic issues, 9; harassment calls, 4; welfare checks, 2; civil issues, 9; disorderly persons, 8; disabled vehicles, 5; reports of larceny, 14; assists to other agencies, 15; missing persons, 1; criminal mischief, 2; suspicious persons, 4; calls in reference to dogs, 13; deer feeding complaints, 4; burglary alarms, 4; investigations into illegal conduct, 22; fireworks, 9; altercations, 7.
The 911 center handled 522 calls from the Town of Webb.

– A formal complaint has been filed with Town of Webb Police by Beaver River property owner Thomas Calhoun, regarding illegal operation of scenic buses in the Beaver River area by operators of the Norridgewock Hotel. As a result, Russell Thompson was issued a ticket by Webb Police Chief John Russell for unregistered motor vehicle. The ticket is returnable to the Town of Webb Court on Thursday, Oct. 18.
According to Chief Russell, he knows there are more unregistered vehicles in Beaver River and he will be looking into the issue. “We’re going to be going into the Beaver River area to conduct some patrols and surveillance for other illegally operated vehicles,” said Russell. “The fact of the matter is Mr. Calhoun made this complaint. I can’t be doing law enforcement by appointment. I’ve got to be fair to the Thompsons, quite honestly. I can’t be just singling them out.”
– The Town of Webb Police Department received a report of a burglary on the evening of Monday, Sept. 10. The report came in at about 10 p.m. of a burglary at 592 Martin Road in Big Moose. The property owner had left the house around 5 p.m. for dinner, and when she returned around 9:30, she discovered the burglary had taken place. Missing from the residence were 16 weapons, personal jewelry and cash.
According to Russell, this follows a burglary that took place a couple weeks ago in the Twitchell Lake area in which a generator was stolen. That burglary is still under investigation.
The Town of Webb Police urge anyone with any information to call them at (315) 369-3157.

Town of Webb

The Town of Webb Police were called shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 15 after a Town of Webb groomer operator located what appeared to be a snowmobile accident on Trail 4.
Town of Webb Police Officer Kevin Birtle along with members of the Old Forge Fire Department responded to the location. It was determined that Carl Barcomb, age 52 of Route 28, had failed to negotiate a right hand curve and collided with a tree.
Barcombs’ body was taken to Little Falls Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation.