Four protesters were arrested, including a family member of one of the 1983 murder victims, at the July 27th protest concerning Janice Russell’s upcoming release. Colonel Sam DeWilde, Deputy Superintendent of the New York State Police said the protesters, ranging in age from 33 to 74, were released on their own recognizance with an appearance ticket. Each faces … [Read more...] about 4 Arrested in Albion During Russell Parole Hearing
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Security Ramped Up at County Supreme Courthouse for Russell Hearing
In a statement issued by the New York State Supreme Court, Alden County, and the Albion Sheriff’s Department, a contingent of state troopers will assist with crowd control when one of the state’s most infamous inmates, #83X-3106, makes her first court appearance in nearly three years, as state prosecutors try to convince Judge Howard Lowery to delay Russell’s planned release … [Read more...] about Security Ramped Up at County Supreme Courthouse for Russell Hearing
Squatters Removed From Cabin Owned By Far Hollow Locals
2 Men Believed To Be Suspects In Additional Crimes Sheriff Walt Emming says that two men removed from a hunting cabin at the North end of Old Mill Road may be tied to other crimes in the area. Comparisons of fingerprints and other evidence was still being processed at press time. “What we know so far is that these two individuals were not only trespassing, but they had … [Read more...] about Squatters Removed From Cabin Owned By Far Hollow Locals
Suspect Arrested in Cemetery Vandalism
Sheriff Says Other Arrests Possible Thursday evening, Sheriff Walt Emming announced that an arrest had been made in a recent spate of vandalism at Blessed Sacrament and Grace Methodist Church. While Emming didn’t provide many details, the Gazette obtained the arrest information and mug shot. Victor Sabban, 46, was taken into custody at 2:32 am Thursday morning and booked … [Read more...] about Suspect Arrested in Cemetery Vandalism
Halloween Offenders Sentenced
Last Thursday, Richard Lance Pike, 17, Charles Towson, 16, and Frank Ratcliffe, 16, appeared beforeJudge Edwin Randolph on charges of possession of alcohol by minors and underage drinking. Pike, thedriver of the vehicle witnessed by residents speeding on Halloween night, was also charged withreckless driving, speeding in excess of 100 miles per hour over the posted limit, DUI, … [Read more...] about Halloween Offenders Sentenced