Feb. 14 4:51 p.m. Civil complaint on First Avenue. Matter resolved. 5:04 p.m. Hit-and-run property damage vehicle accident reported on Saunders Street. Investigation continuing. 7:06 p.m. Mental health call on Elizabeth Street, Matter resolved. Feb. 15 7:54 a.m. Assisted with Department of Transportation check on Poultney Street. Inspected two trucks, took one out of service [...]
Local men arrested in Queensbury break in
Two from Granville in gun break in Three local men have been arrested in connection with a burglary that allegedly took place in Queensbury in July when several guns were taken. New York State Police on Feb. 10 identified the suspects allegedly responsible for the July 27 smash-and-grab burglary at John’s Outdoor Sports just over [...]
Gassing up a poor choice for suspect
Taking time to gas up a stolen car was not necessarily a good idea for a Granville man, who is now facing a felony charge. Jonathan P. Hyatt, 24, was sent Monday morning to the Warren County Jail for lack of bail, charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, police said. New York State Police said Hyatt [...]
Hampton man faces DWI charge on snowmobile after crash
A Hampton man is facing charges, including driving while intoxicated, following a snowmobile crash Sunday night on the Rail Trail adjacent the Station House Bed and Breakfast on Main Street. Police charged Joseph P. Baker, 21, with misdemeanor driving a snowmobile while intoxicated and violations, including leaving the scene of a property damage accident, driving [...]
Man arrested in infant’s injury
Whitehall Police arrested William S. Mitchell, 33, of Whitehall, following an investigation into an injury of an infant that occurred while in his care and charged him with the mesdemeanor crimes of third-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a minor. Police said the incident occurred while the child was in Mitchell’s care in December. Mitchell was [...]
‘Silent Night’ for New Year’s
Although it was the holiday traditionally known for over indulgence with alcohol and the difficulties that come with such activity, New Year’s Eve could not be called a busy night locally, police said. Christmas might be what people think of when they hear the phrase “silent night,” but law enforcement officials across the region report [...]
Snowstorm hits region
Dropping an estimated 8-12 inches of snow locally and whipping the flakes around with gusting winds as high as 30 mph, the blizzard of 2010 caused whiteout conditions for those commuting to work Monday morning before the storm wound down around midday. Initially forecasted to miss the area entirely, the first Nor’easter of the 2010-2011 [...]
Drivers Reminded to use caution as Winter season nears
A look back at the most recent motor vehicle crashes in the area shows one consistent cause: failure to drive in response to the current conditions. When a surprise storm recently delivered freezing precipitation instead of the anticipated rain many area motorists were caught short before putting on snow tires. Several others are now staring [...]
Fugitive caught
Escaped stalker arrested A former Granville resident jailed in Washington state in 2008 for stalking has been sent to jail locally in Washington County after escaping from custody on the West Coast.
Hit-hit-hit-hit-and-run accident
A driver who allegedly refused to stop despite a number of crashes in Hebron on Aug. 25 was later arrested for driving while intoxicated.





