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PRESS RELEASE Woodbury, NY – On October 23, 2023, at approximately 6:17 a.m., State Police responded to a serious injury crash on I-87 southbound, at mile marker 45.1, just south of exit 16 (Harriman/Rt 17). A preliminary investigation has determined the crash involved a tractor trailer and a passenger vehicle which was stopped on the right shoulder and re-entered the roadway into the path of the tractor trailer. Troopers have confirmed the driver of the passenger vehicle is deceased. All southbound lanes remain closed. Southbound traffic continues to be diverted around the scene through the commercial vehicle inspection area while accident reconstruction is being completed. More information will be released as it becomes available.

PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police in Lowville is requesting assistance from the public with identifying the unknown male in the photos above who entered the Northern Federal Credit Union in the Village of West Carthage and in the Town of LeRay on July 19, 2023. The unknown male provided fraudulent identification allowing him to access funds from a Northern Federal Union account. If anyone recognizes the individual in the photos, they are asked to contact State Police Headquarters in Oneida (315) 366-6000 and reference case number 11526831.

For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the guilty plea today of ATUL BHIWAPURKAR in connection with an insider trading scheme to reap illicit profits from inside information about the results of clinical trials of Paxlovid, a medicine used to treat COVID-19. BHIWAPURKAR was arrested in June 2023 and pled guilty to securities fraud based on insider trading before U.S. Magistrate Judge James L. Cott. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Bhiwapurkar admitted in court that he received sensitive, non-public information about a confidential drug trial from his friend, an employee at Pfizer, so he could profit on that information. The prosecution of those who steal and misuse confidential information to profit at the expense of other market participants continues to be a top priority of our Office, and people who engage in insider trading will be caught and held accountable.” According to the allegations in the Indictment and statements made during court proceedings: In November 2021, BHIWAPURKAR participated in an insider trading scheme to reap illicit profits from options trading based on inside information about the results of clinical trials of Paxlovid, a medicine used to treat COVID-19. BHIWAPURKAR was provided material, non-public information about the Paxlovid trial by an employee of Pfizer who assisted in managing the data analysis in certain clinical drug trials. On November 4, 2021, prior to the public announcement that a Pfizer trial of the drug Paxlovid, a medicine designed to treat mild to severe COVID‑19 infection, had produced positive results, BHIWAPURKAR received a tip from a Pfizer insider with confidential information about the positive results and the timing of the upcoming press release. On that same day, BHIWAPURKAR purchased short-dated, out-of-the-money Pfizer call options that expired days and weeks later. BHIWAPURKAR also tipped another friend (“Individual-1”), who similarly purchased short-dated, out-of-the-money Pfizer call options that expired approximately three weeks later. The following day, on November 5, 2021, and before the market opened, Pfizer publicly released results of its Paxlovid study. That same day, following the publication of the positive results, Pfizer’s stock price increased substantially, opening — and eventually closing — more than 10% higher than the prior day’s closing price. In the following weeks, BHIWAPURKAR and Individual-1 sold their Pfizer call options at significant profits. * * * * * * * * * * * * BHIWAPURKAR, 45, of Milpitas, California, pled guilty to one count of securities fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The maximum potential sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge. BHIWAPURKAR will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mr. Williams also thanked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which has filed a parallel civil action. This case is being handled by the Office’s Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alex Rossmiller and Justin Rodriguez are in charge of the prosecution. https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/friend-pfizer-employee-pleads-guilty-insider-trading-based-non-public-drug-trial Contact: Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated October 19, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a package of legislation that will improve New York's laws related to alcoholic beverages in an effort to expand options for consumers and support New York's small businesses in the alcoholic beverage sector. "Across New York, breweries, distilleries, and other alcoholic beverage businesses are creating jobs and expanding economic opportunity,” Governor Hochul said. “I'm proud to sign this legislation that will modernize the laws governing the sales of alcoholic beverages in New York.” Legislation S.5731/A.6941 allows for the sale of beer, mead, braggot, and cider on any day of the week including Sundays. Legislation S.2854/A.7305 allows liquor and wine stores to expand their Sunday hours so that they may open at 10 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Legislation S.6443/A.6134 extends the length of validity of a brewer’s license from one year to three years. Legislation S.3364A/A.2902 allows for businesses to prepare and keep drinks containing alcohol in pressurized dispensing machines. Legislation S.3567A/A.6050A allows retail stores to sell complementary gifts and promotional items related to wine and spirit sales. Legislation S.6993A/A.7688 adds parcels of land to the list of premises that are exempt from the provisions of law which generally restrict manufacturers/wholesalers and retailers from sharing an interest in a liquor license. This legislation package builds upon Governor Hochul’s efforts to address outdated laws in New York regarding alcohol and its sales throughout the state. As part of the FY 2023 Enacted Budget, alcohol to-go was established as law, allowing take-out drinks. Last year, Governor Hochul also signed legislation to allow catering establishments to apply for off-premises licenses to serve liquor at event locations, supporting caters and small businesses in the hospitality industry. State Liquor Authority Chair Lily M. Fan said, “We applaud the continued efforts by our Governor and the Legislature to help small businesses succeed and protect public safety by addressing antiquated liquor laws. With this legislative package, our licensed businesses will grow economically and faceless governmental burden and legislative restraint.” State Senator Sean Ryan said, “As chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business, I'm always supportive of reforms that make it easier for businesses to operate in New York. I thank Governor Hochul for signing my bill and the rest of these common-sense measures into law. Removing outdated restrictions like these is good for small business owners, good for consumers, and good for the economy." State Senator James Skoufis said, “Prohibition was nearly a century ago. This legislative package breathes some fresh life into our state’s antiquated alcohol laws by permitting wine and liquor stores to open for additional hours on Sundays, allowing for the sale of promotional items, and more. I thank Governor Hochul for signing these bills and I look forward to continuing to partner with her on revamping New York’s outdated alcohol laws.” Assemblymember Harry Bronson said, "Thank you Governor Hochul for signing my bill to expand Sunday hours for liquor stores. Ultimately this is supporting a fair and equitable economic opportunity, and liquor stores are now on an equal playing field with bars and restaurants. And I couldn't be happier that this change to the law comes during Bills season!" Assemblymember Brian A. Cunningham said, “From our local, family-owned restaurants to our corner liquor stores, New York State’s liquor laws should align with modern health and safety standards and residents’ needs. Updating regulations and store hours to reflect new realities is crucial for the well-being of our businesses and the communities they serve. I am proud to sponsor A2902 and A7305, which modernize and upgrade alcohol dispensing machines and support the economic vitality of our local small business owners.” Assemblymember Sarah Clark said, “New York's farm and restaurant brewers have been forced to dedicate time and resources to an annual license renewal process, while producers of other alcoholic beverages are only required to renew every three years. I was proud to carry this bill to help ease the burden on our state's small businesses, and thank Governor Hochul for her support.” New York State Brewers’ Association Executive Director Paul Leone said, “The craft beer industry in New York is the second largest in total number of breweries in the country, this wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for the support we get from Governor Hochul and the entire administration. Extending brewery license renewals from 1 to 3 years eases yet one more administrative burden on breweries, and allows them to continue focusing on the one thing they do best, brewing world-class beer.” Empire State Restaurant & Tavern Association Executive Director Scott Wexler said, "We commend Governor Hochul for signing these bills into law that modernize and update the state's Alcohol Beverage Control law. These measures will fuel economic development and job growth, especially for the small businesses that comprise the overwhelming majority of businesses who will benefit from these changes," said Scott Wexler, Executive Director of the Empire State Restaurant & Tavern Association. New York State Restaurant Association President and CEO Melissa Autilio said, "Technical advancements have improved beverage storage and mixture equipment available to bars and restaurants. This legislation brings New York State's ABC laws in line with modern technology. More bars and restaurants will be able to easily pre-mix drinks in safer apparatuses and better serve customers. I applaud Governor Hochul and the state legislature for adopting these new guidelines." New York Association of Convenience Stores President Ken Sopris said, “The New York Association of Convenience Stores commends Governor Kathy Hochul and the Legislature for their commitment to updating New York’s alcohol control laws to advance consumer friendly but responsible policies. The convenience store industry appreciates sensible updates to the law that provide adult consumers with safe access to products. Our stores and our customers thank the Governor for her commitment to updating antiquated policies to modernize our state’s alcohol laws.” Legislation S.5731/A.6941 Allows for the Retail Sale of Beer on Sundays Legislation S.2854/A.7305 Expands Hours of Operation for Liquor and Wine Stores on Sundays Legislation S.6443/A.6135 Lengthens the Duration of a Brewer’s License Legislation S.3364A/A.2902 Authorizes the Use of a Pressurized Mixing and Dispensing System Legislation S.3567A/A.6050A Permits the Sale or Promotional Gifting of Certain Complementary Products for Wine and Spirits Legislation S.6993A/A.7688 Relates to Licensing Restrictions for On-Premises Alcohol Consumption for Manufacturers and Wholesalers of Alcoholic Beverages at Specific Locations https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-legislation-improving-alcoholic-beverage-laws-consumers-and-small

CEO And Business Partner Charged With Massive Scheme To Defraud New York City’s Homeless Services Programs Defendants Perpetrated the Scheme Through Children Community Services, a Non-Profit Organization that Had Over $900 Million in Contracts with the City Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Jocelyn E. Strauber, the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”), announced today the indictment of PETER WEISER and THOMAS BRANSKY for conspiring to defraud the City of New York (the “City”) of millions of dollars through a multifaceted scheme to corruptly profit from the provision of temporary housing and homeless services in New York City. BRANSKY was the Chief Executive Officer of Children Community Services, Inc. (“CCS”), a purported not-for-profit homeless services provider formed and initially funded in part by WEISER. BRANSKY, in turn, fraudulently steered lucrative service contracts ultimately paid for by the City to a group of entities owned and controlled by WEISER. WEISER and BRANSKY intentionally concealed WEISER’s involvement in the formation and operation of CCS and his ownership and control of certain entities that contracted with CCS, including by submitting false statements and documents to the City. WEISER and BRANSKY were arrested earlier today and will be presented before U.S. Magistrate Judge Valerie Figueredo in Manhattan federal court later today. The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “As alleged, the defendants engaged in a yearslong scheme to pocket millions in taxpayer dollars through the systematic exploitation of City programs intended to meet the basic needs of some of the most vulnerable New Yorkers – homeless men, women, and children. Worse still, the defendants allegedly perpetrated this massive scheme under the guise of a not-for-profit organization named ‘Childrens Community Services.’ Thanks to the persistent efforts of the New York City Department of Investigation and the Special Agents and career prosecutors of my Office, these two men will face justice for their brazen graft.” DOI Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber said: “These two defendants, as charged, used New York City’s need for providers of homeless services as an opportunity for fraud and personal profit. Through a nonprofit entity, Children Community Services, and related companies, the defendants caused the City to pay over $50 million that the City would not otherwise have paid to these entities, including in inflated prices and unreasonable mark-ups for goods and services, as alleged in the Indictment. As charged, the defendants concealed their scheme by straw ownership of companies, false statements, and fictitious bids. I am grateful for the meticulous, exhaustive work of DOI's investigators and of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, our partners in the fight to protect critical public resources from wrongdoers, and for the cooperation of the City Department of Social Services.” According to allegations in the Indictment filed in Manhattan federal court:[1] From at least in or about 2014 through at least in or about January 2020, THOMAS BRANSKY, who was the Chief Executive Officer of CCS, and his business partner, PETER WEISER, conspired to defraud the City agencies responsible for the administration of homeless services. Between in or about November 2014 and in or about February 2020, CCS was awarded 12 contracts with the City worth approximately $913 million. BRANSKY fraudulently steered lucrative service contracts with CCS — contracts ultimately paid for by the City — to a group of affiliated entities owned and controlled by WEISER (the “Weiser Entities”). To carry out their scheme, WEISER, BRANSKY, and other individuals who worked with them intentionally concealed WEISER’s involvement in the formation and operation of CCS and his ownership and control of certain of the Weiser Entities from the City, including by submitting false statements and documents to the City. WEISER and his associates created the Weiser Entities to profit unlawfully from the City’s provision of homeless services by capturing downstream revenues arising from CCS’s massive contracts with the City. For the most part, the Weiser Entities were created for the sole purpose of providing goods and services to CCS. WEISER and BRANSKY attempted to disguise the Weiser Entities as legitimate providers of, among other things, IT services and hardware, security services, office and living furniture, and food services. In reality, and with few exceptions, the Weiser Entities were fly-by-night companies with no or few employees. In most cases, the Weiser Entities obtained goods and services from legitimate third-party vendors and then re-sold those goods and services to CCS at marked-up and, in some cases, grossly inflated prices. For example: Delta IT Solutions LLC (“Delta”): In or about December 2016, WEISER and his associates created the Weiser Entity Delta to sell IT services and hardware to CCS at inflated prices and in violation of the City’s conflict-of-interest policies. Internal Delta records reflect significant markups for goods that Delta purchased from vendors (such as Amazon and Staples) and resold to CCS. For example, an internal Delta pricing list from 2019 shows markups of up to 330% for items such as routers, printer cables, and surge protectors. Likewise, Delta charged a 331% markup for telecom services that Delta obtained from a third-party provider. These exorbitant markups were not disclosed to the City. AMX Distributors, LLC (“AMX”): WEISER and one of his associates created the Weiser Entity AMX to source and supply various consumer goods, including furniture, to CCS at inflated prices and in violation of the City’s conflict-of-interest policies. Through AMX, WEISER sold furniture and supplies to CCS, including, among other things, beds, mattresses, sheets, towels, pillows, sofas, cribs, microwaves, refrigerators, chairs, tables, and toiletries. WEISER sold these goods to CCS at unjustified markups of up to 309%. 511 Realty Management, LLC (“511 Realty”): CCS contracted with a Weiser Entity called 511 Realty to lease certain residential and commercial properties. However, 511 Realty provided no legitimate services. Instead, 511 Realty made monthly rent payments to third-party landlords on CCS’s behalf. For this, 511 Realty charged hefty markups to CCS and, as a result, the City. For example, CCS would make monthly payments to 511 Realty of approximately $24,000 for CCS’s office space in the Rockaway Offices. 511 Realty, in turn, would pay the landlord $17,500 monthly, representing a 37% markup, for essentially doing nothing more than writing a check; the markup increased to 46% by in or around 2019. Pronto Cleaning Services, LLC (“Pronto”): A Weiser Entity called Pronto Cleaning contracted with a legitimate janitorial services company to provide cleaning services at CCS offices and facilities. Pronto, which had no employees, resold those cleaning services to CCS at an approximately 56% markup, which was paid for by the City. WEISER and BRANSKY, along with their coconspirators, attempted to conceal the scheme from the various City agencies and components responsible for the administration of homeless services. The defendants and their coconspirators solicited straw owners to appear on paper as the owners of the Weiser Entities when, in reality, WEISER owned, financed, and controlled each Weiser Entity. Moreover, WEISER, BRANSKY, and their coconspirators made and caused to be made false statements to City officials and personnel about, among other things, the ownership of the Weiser Entities, the interconnectedness of the Weiser Entities, the selection process through which CCS awarded contracts to the Weiser Entities, and the ability and experience of the Weiser Entities in providing quality goods and services. Likewise, to evade and bypass the City’s fraud-detection and cost-saving policies and procedures, WEISER and BRANSKY, along with their coconspirators, caused CCS to award contracts to the Weiser Entities without using a competitive bidding process, conducting proper due diligence, completing necessary documentation, or obtaining requisite approvals. When questioned by the City, BRANSKY at times made and caused to be made false statements, including that the required documentation had been misplaced when, in fact, it had never been completed. At other times, WEISER created and/or solicited fictitious competing bids and caused those fictitious bids to be submitted to the City to secure contracts between CCS and the Weiser Entities and to conceal the inflated pricing. WEISER, BRANSKY, and their coconspirators caused CCS — and, as a consequence, the City — to pay the Weiser Entities more than $50 million for goods and services. The City would not have authorized or made these payments had proper and truthful disclosures about the Weiser Entities been made. The fraudulent scheme harmed the City in numerous ways, including: (i) the City paid inflated prices resulting from the unnecessary insertion of middlemen (the Weiser Entities) between legitimate providers of goods and services and CCS; (ii) the City paid objectively unreasonable markups for certain goods and services; and (iii) CCS’s subversion of the mandatory bidding process and concealment of its conflicts of interest exposed the City to the risk — often realized — that the City would not obtain the best value for its money. Through the scheme, WEISER collected more than $7 million in illicit profits, and BRANSKY earned more than $1.2 million in salary as the CEO of CCS. * * * WEISER, 80, of Lawrence, New York, and BRANSKY, 47, of Woodmere, New York, are each charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud, which each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and one count of embezzlement of government funds, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. In addition, WEISER is charged with one count of money laundering, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The maximum potential sentences are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the judge. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of DOI and the Special Agents of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The prosecution of this case is being handled by the Office’s Complex Frauds and Cybercrime Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Nicholas Chiuchiolo, Jilan Kamal, and Sagar K. Ravi are in charge of the prosecution. The charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. [1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the Indictment and the description of the Indictment set forth herein constitute only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation. ContactNicholas Biase (212) 637-2600

Vitaly Fargesen and Igor Palatnik Misappropriated Approximately $4 Million of Investor Funds Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that VITALY FARGESEN and IGOR PALATNIK each pled guilty to one count of conspiring to commit securities fraud and one count of conspiring to commit wire fraud in connection with their fraudulent scheme to defraud investors in CanaFarma Corp. and later CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp. (together “CanaFarma”) by soliciting funds based upon false and misleading representations, failing to invest investors’ funds as promised, and secretly misappropriating millions of dollars of CanaFarma funds. FARGESEN and PALATNIK pled guilty today before U.S. District Judge Loretta A. Preska. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Vitaly Fargesen and Igor Palatnik orchestrated a sophisticated scheme to obtain millions of dollars from investors with the promise that their money would be spent on building a legitimate company. Instead, they lied about their business, lied to their auditors, and stole millions of dollars of investor funds. Today’s guilty pleas reflect my Office’s commitment to prosecuting those who greedily lie to investors to line their own pockets.” According to the allegations contained in the Indictment and statements made in public filings and in public court proceedings: From in or about March 2019 to in or about March 2020, CanaFarma was a privately held Delaware corporation with offices in New York, New York. Beginning on or about March 19, 2020, CanaFarma was listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange, and beginning on or about March 23, 2020, CanaFarma was listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. CanaFarma marketed itself to the investors as a “fully integrated cannabis company addressing the entire cannabis spectrum from seed to delivery of consumer products.” To the public, FARGESEN was held out as Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning at CanaFarma and PALATNIK was held out as Senior Vice President of Product Acquisition at CanaFarma. In truth, the two men exercised full control of CanaFarma but hid their control from the investing public by, among things, convincing an experienced businessman to falsely present himself to the market as the CEO of the company. Using their control of CanaFarma, FARGESEN and PALATNIK devised and carried out a scheme to defraud CanaFarma’s investors by soliciting approximately $14 million in funds, including investments in private shares of CanaFarma, with false and misleading representations concerning the company’s management, products, and financials; failing to invest investors’ funds as promised; and secretly misappropriating at least $4 million of CanaFarma funds for their own benefit. FARGESEN and PALATNIK effectuated the scheme by, among other things, controlling CanaFarma through a nominal Chief Executive Officer who reported to FARGESEN and PALATNIK, lying to investors regarding CanaFarma’s actual and anticipated operations, attempting to artificially inflate CanaFarma’s reported revenue, making false statements to CanaFarma’s auditors, and misappropriating millions of dollars of investor funds. * * * FARGESEN, 54, of Manalapan, New Jersey, and PALATNIK, 49, of Morganville, New Jersey, each pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which combined carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. The maximum potential sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the judge. FARGESEN is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Preska on January 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., and PALATNIK is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Preska on January 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mr. Williams also thanked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which has filed a parallel civil action. The case is being overseen by the Office’s Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Margaret Graham, Adam Hobson, Sarah Mortazavi, and Andrew Thomas are in charge of the prosecution. https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/two-new-jersey-men-plead-guilty-defrauding-investors-hemp-company ContactNicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated October 10, 2023

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Harry Rodriguez, Jr., age 43, of Utica, New York, was sentenced today to serve 84 months in federal prison for his convictions for two counts of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, announced United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman, Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division and Thomas Fattorusso, Special Agent in Charge of the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), New York Field Office. As part of his previous guilty plea, Rodriguez admitted that on July 21, 2021, he purchased approximately 36 grams of fentanyl for redistribution. He also admitted that on September 14, 2021, he purchased approximately 50 grams of fentanyl for redistribution. United States District Judge David N. Hurd also imposed a 3-year term of post-release supervision and a $200 special assessment. This was investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI), New York State Police, Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Oneida County District Attorney’s Office, Utica Police Department, Syracuse Police Department, Rome Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, New York Army National Guard Counter Drug Program, Yorkville Police Department, Whitesboro Police Department, and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Tamara Thomson. -For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of New York

On October 12, 2023, at 5:17 p.m., State Police in Remsen responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Route 12 and Hinman Road in the town of Trenton. A 2013 Subaru Crosstrek, operated by Roberta J. Shields, age 61 from Remsen, NY was turning left onto Hinman Road from State Route 12 when she failed to observe a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle, which was traveling southbound on State Route 12. The impact of the crash caused the Subaru to spin and strike a 2018 Chevrolet pickup truck, which was stopped at the intersection. Shields and two female passengers were all transported to St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center for minor injuries. The operator of the motorcycle, 21-year-old Jaylen J. Charron, from Herkimer, NY was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the pickup truck, Joshua A. Buck, age 35 from Remsen, and a 32-year-old passenger were not injured in the crash. State Police were assisted at the scene by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and Barneveld Fire Department. The investigation is continuing. https://www.nyspnews.com/fatal-motorcycle-crash-in-town-trenton.htm

Press Release: “Drugs Seized From Local ‘Smoke’ Shop” On Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, the Oneida City Police Department executed a search warrant at the ‘Delta Deli and Smoke Shop’ at 120 Madison Street, in the City of Oneida. This investigation stemmed from numerous reports, tips, and complaints from parents and citizens regarding items being sold unlawfully from the store. Based on these tips and complaints, the Criminal Investigations Division conducted a lengthy and thorough investigation into these accusations, which led to the issuance and execution of the search warrant. During the execution of the search warrant the Oneida City Police seized: • More than 450 products containing THC, concentrated cannabis, and/or synthetics; • Products containing psilocybin (a hallucinogen and controlled substance); • Approximately 25+ ounces of marijuana, with packaging materials and digital scales; • Nearly $5,000 currency. While this investigation continues, we will continue to work with the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, the NYS Office of Cannabis Management, the NYS Dept of Taxation and Finance, Madison County Health Department, and other agencies who may have appropriate jurisdiction related to this investigation. We anticipate that criminal charges will be levied when the investigation is complete. If you have any information relating to this investigation, &/or any illegal activity in the City of Oneida, please feel free to contact us at (315)363-2323, or via email at oneidacitypolice@oneidacity.com.

PRESS RELEASE On October 4, 2023, State Police of Cobleskill arrested Dennis C. Taylor, 37, of Cobleskill, NY, for Burglary in the first degree and Assault in the second degree. On October 4, 2023, at about 11:02 a.m. Troopers responded to a home on Spring Street in Cobleskill, NY, for the report of a physical dispute with a weapon. The investigation determined that Taylor reportedly entered an apartment at the location without permission, and a verbal altercation ensued. During the argument, Taylor struck the victim with a hammer, causing injuries. The victim was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Taylor was arrested at SP Cobleskill and processed. He was then transported to the Schoharie County Correctional Facility to await arraignment. sources: https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-arrest-cobleskill-man-following-armed-burglary.htm

PRESS RELEASE On October 9, 2023, at 10:13 A.M., Troopers out of SP Jamestown responded to a two-vehicle collision on State Route 60 in the town of Pomfret. The investigation determined that a 2017 GMC was traveling southbound on State Route 60 and crossed into the northbound lane and struck a 2023 Mack head-on. The operator of the GMC, Samuel D. Lobley, 41 of Dunkirk, NY was pronounced deceased at the scene. Due to a diesel fuel leak, the NYS DEC responded to the scene. Lobley was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. The NYSP Collision Reconstruction Unit, Commercial Enforcement Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and Fredonia Fire Company assisted in this investigation. sources: https://nyspnews.com/fatal-head-on-collision-1-2.htm

PRESS RELEASE On October 1, 2023, State Police of Sand Lake arrested William Cornell, 71, of Stephentown, NY, for Assault in the second degree, Menacing a Police Officer or Peace Officer, and Criminal Mischief in the third degree. On October 1, 2023, at about 7:09 p.m., Troopers responded to a Stephentown home for the report of a physical dispute. On arrival, Cornell came to the door armed with a long gun. The gun was seized, and Cornell was detained. Further investigation determined Cornell reportedly was in a verbal dispute when he threw an item that struck and injured the victim. Other property was also damaged. The victim escaped the situation and called for law enforcement and medical assistance. Cornell was transported to SP Sand Lake for processing. He was arraigned at the Grafton Town Court, where he was remanded to the Rensselaer County Correctional Facility without bail.