Tag Archives: State Prison

Local murderer dies in prison

A local man who was serving a life sentence in a state prison for the murder of his 2-year-old son died on Sunday. David J. Pope Sr. 67, was pronounced dead at Westchester County Medical Center at on Oct. 7. A spokesperson with the New York State Department of Corrections said Pope was transported to [...]

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Elmy receives 2.5 year prison sentence

A former marina owner who was found guilty of felony assault last month for keeping his wife in an alcohol-induced stupor received a state prison sentence last Friday. Robert A. Elmy, 63, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in a state prison. He was charged with assaulting his wife, Patricia Elmy, in their apartment at Champlain [...]

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Local man receives jail sentence for gun theft

A local man who burglarized a sporting goods store in Queensbury and stole several guns will spend 20 months in a federal prison. Gary N. Moore, 23, of Whitehall received the sentence last Wednesday in U.S. District court. He will also spend three years on parole after he is released. Moore also pleaded guilty to [...]

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Women pleads guilty to drug sale

AWhitehallwoman was sentenced to a two year prison term after pleading guilty earlier this month to selling prescription drugs. Stacey Ross, 43, was arrested in June for selling the prescription painkiller hydrocodone. Earlier this month she pleaded guilty to selling the drug with the understanding that she would serve two years in a state prison, [...]

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Arrests in run-away case

By Derek Liebig The 15-year-old girl who ran away from home last Monday, triggering an extensive all-day search, was apparently aided by a convicted level 2 sex offender and his girlfriend. Joshua E. Kearsley, 25, and Cristy Woodard, 20, both of Schroon, were charged with a misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child [...]

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Local heroin dealer gets four years in plea

A man arrested in North Granville last month in connection with heroin possession pleaded guilty to a felony charge Friday sending him to prison for up to four years, officials said. Vincent Garulli, 21, pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, Washington County District Attorney Kevin Kortright said Monday. The grand jury [...]

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Jillson:”I’m sorry”

No jail time. That was the decision made by Judge John S. Hall Jr. as he sentenced former Whitehall Town Clerk Janet Jillson on Friday, June 26, giving her five years probation for stealing funds from the town.    

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Social host law seeks to battle underage drinking

County sets hearing for public input on underage measure The Washington County Board of Supervisors agreed to hear input from the public on a proposed social host law, setting an April 17 date for residents to offer comment.  

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Rec. Center offering summer programs for children

Tomorrow marks the official start of summer vacation for Whitehall-area youth, and kids looking for a way to fill their [...]

Board of Ed. recognizes top students

The Whitehall Board of Education took a few moments to honor the district’s top students during Monday’s monthly meeting. Board [...]

Two arrested in local shooting

Two New York City men were arrested Friday in connection with an April 11 armed robbery at the Hampton Hotel [...]

Town to charge businesses, out-of-towners for use of park

Businesses and out-of-towners will be charged a nominal fee to host events at the Skenesborough Waterfront Community Park. The town [...]

59 to graduate from WHS

For a few dozen young adults, Friday evening will serve as a rite of passage, one they’ve worked 12 years [...]

Students conduct own verison of Mythbusters

If you eat a piece of food that’s been on the floor less than five seconds, can you avoid ingesting [...]

Longtime teachers recognized

The Board of Education bid a fond farewell Monday night to a half dozen longtime teachers. Daniel Mulholland, Karen Devendorf, [...]

Vegas Gold trumps Gold

By Jaime Thomas Just when everyone in Granville thought the debate about school colors was over and done with, it [...]

Crews respond to electrical fire at The Orchard

By Jaime Thomas Area firefighters responded to an early morning fire at The Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre Tuesday morning. [...]

Granville to graduate 111

By Jaime Thomas It’s the moment Granville seniors have been getting ready for 12 years—graduation is now around the corner. [...]

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Hicks appoints new historian

By Jaime Thomas An opening for a town historian in Granville came at a perfect time for Lee Tugas. Tugas, [...]

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