Man Charged Following Striking Victim with Plow Truck - Oswegatchie, NY

Press Release

On January 12, 2026, members of the New York State Police charged William L. Morley, age 67, of Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, with Reckless Endangerment in the second degree.

The charge stems from an incident that occurred on January 7, 2026, at approximately 5:06 p.m., when troopers responded to Morley Park Drive in the town of Oswegatchie for a report of a person possibly struck by a plow attached to a truck.

An investigation determined Morley was operating a 2020 Chevrolet pickup truck equipped with a plow and was snowplowing the roadway of the trailer park while the victim was shoveling snow. Morley and the victim became involved in a verbal argument, which resulted in Morley driving away and striking the victim with the plow. The victim did not sustain serious injuries.

The victim was transported to Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, where they were treated and released.

During the investigation, the victim provided State Police with security camera footage of the incident, which led to Morley’s arrest.

Morley was transported to SP Ogdensburg for processing and was later released on an appearance ticket, returnable to the Town of Oswegatchie Court at a later date in February.