NY State Police, ATF Offer $25,000 Reward in Search for Missing Keeseville Man

The New York State Police are intensifying their search for Stephen J. Houghton, a Keeseville man who has been missing for more than two years. Authorities are now asking for the public’s help and have announced a $25,000 reward for information leading to his whereabouts.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has joined the investigation, expanding resources and outreach as the case remains unsolved.

According to State Police, the case began on August 18, 2023, when troopers responded to the Villa Motel on State Route 9 in the Town of Ausable for a missing person report. Houghton’s family told investigators they had not seen or heard from him since February 2022. His last confirmed sighting was at Stewart’s gas station in Port Henry, NY, on February 20, 2022.

At the time of his disappearance, Houghton was 35 years old, described as a white male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 225 pounds, with black hair and blue eyes.

Law enforcement agencies at multiple levels have been contacted throughout the investigation, with family and friends continuing to cooperate in hopes of bringing Houghton home.

“The involvement of the ATF shows the seriousness of this case, and the $25,000 reward is meant to encourage anyone with knowledge to come forward,” State Police officials said in a statement.

Anyone with information about Stephen J. Houghton’s whereabouts is urged to call the New York State Police at 518-897-2000.

Get updates and the sources of this press release here- https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-seeking-publics-assistance-ongoing-missing-person-reward-involved