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On July 14, 2023, at 4:13 P.M., Troopers out of SP Niagara responded to a UTV collision in a grass field off Lockport Road in the town of Niagara. The investigation determined that a 2011 Can-Am UTV traveling south on a grassy path struck a small ditch causing the UTV to roll over. The unrestrained passenger, Veron J. Mt. Pleasant, 42 of Lewiston, NY was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene by the Niagara County Coroner. This is still an active investigation. Source: www.nyspnews.com/fatal-utv-collision.html

Arrest Made In Karlianne Short Homicide Investigation. Timeline: July 4th 2023 at 10:04 P.M.: Syracuse Police Officers responded to the 2000 block of E. Fayette Street in regards to a shooting with injuries call. The 911 Center notified responding officers that a female had reportedly been shot. Upon arrival, Officers located a chaotic scene, but were initially unable to locate a victim. That victim, Karlianne Short (10/19/2005) had been picked up from the scene and transported to Crouse Hospital by private vehicle prior to police arrival. At the hospital it became apparent to medical personnel that Short had been shot at least one time in the torso. Despite every life saving effort, Short eventually succumbed to her injury and was pronounced deceased. July 4th 2023 - Present: An investigation was commenced by CID Homicide Unit Detectives, where numerous people were interviewed, and an extensive neighborhood and citywide canvass was conducted. In addition, several search warrants were executed, and evidence recovered was processed and thoroughly analyzed. As a result of the above efforts, a suspect was identified as Malcolm Barner (02/02/1995). July 14th 2023: Barner was taken into custody by SPD Homicide Unit Detectives at 511 S. State Street without incident. He was later lodged at the Onondaga County Justice Center, where he is being held pending his arraignment. In regards to this investigation, Malcolm Barner was charged with the following crimes: One count of Murder in the Second Degree and One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. This investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact CID at (315) 442-5222. Suspect Information 1. Malcolm Barner, 28, E. Syracuse

Air Quality Index Levels Forecast to Reach 'Unhealthy' Upstate Emergency Cell Phone Alerts Will Warn New Yorkers When Air Quality Index Exceeds 200 Threshold For 'Very Unhealthy' Air Hundreds of Thousands of N95-Style Masks Available to the Public Statewide Hospitals Should Remain on Alert for Influx of Emergency Department Visits from Patients Experiencing Respiratory Issues Transit Authorities Statewide Utilizing Public Address Systems, Bus Headway Signs, Social Media, and Other Electronic Signage to Provide Air-Quality Related Safety Information Directly to Customers Governor Kathy Hochul today announced air quality health advisories are being issued for tomorrow, Monday, July 17 for the entire state as smoke from wildfires in Western Canada continues to negatively affect air quality across the region. The smoke is expected to cause the Air Quality Index to reach levels in Upstate communities that are 'Unhealthy for All' New Yorkers. The forecast for the Lower Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island is expected to reach 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.' "New Yorkers should once again prepare for smoke from the wildfires in Western Canada to impact our state's air quality this week," Governor Hochul said. "To help everyone stay informed and safe, we are activating emergency notifications on our roads and public transit systems and making masks available to counties for distribution. As forecasts continue to evolve, I encourage New Yorkers to stay up to date on the latest information and take the necessary precautions to protect yourselves and your loved ones." Behind today's storm system, winds are expected to turn from the south to the southwest and west, potentially ushering an expansive plume of Western Canada wildfire smoke into New York State overnight Sunday and into Monday. Forecast models currently predict elevated levels of smoke-enhanced fine particulate matter (PM2.5) will spread across Upstate New York. The chemical compounds found in wildfire smoke are also expected to enhance ozone production Downstate. Forecasts for Tuesday show smoke slowly clearing out of the state. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is closely watching forecast models and data to determine if smoke or ozone will rise to levels that would trigger issuing Air Quality Health Advisories on Tuesday. DEC and the State Department of Health (DOH) are issuing Air Quality Health Advisories for fine particulate levels that are unhealthy for any New Yorker due to smoke for the Western New York, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York, Adirondacks, and Upper Hudson Valley regions. Air Quality Health Advisories are also being issued for the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City Metro regions, where smoke is forecast to reach levels that are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups," as smoke moves in later in the day. In addition, an Air Quality Health Advisory for ozone that is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups is forecasted for the Long Island and New York City Metro regions. Emergency cell phone alerts will be used to warn New Yorkers if air quality index exceeds the 200 threshold for 'Very Unhealthy' air and sustained for longer than an hour. The alerts will be transmitted via the Wireless Emergency Alert system, managed by the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. At the Governor's direction, hundreds of thousands of high-quality N95-style masks have been made available to New Yorkers to address air quality impacts and will continue to be made available to counties at State-run stockpiles for further distribution to the public. Transit authorities across the state are utilizing public address systems, bus headway signs, social media, and other electronic signage to provide air-quality related safety information directly to customers, including: Metropolitan Transportation Authority Westchester County Bee-Line Broome County Transit Capital District Transportation Authority Central New York Regional Transportation Authority Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority The Governor encouraged New Yorkers to begin planning now for potential changes to outdoor activity on Monday, July 17, until conditions improve. Summer camp directors should know their local AQI forecast and alert level and follow DOH and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency AQI guidance, available here. DEC and DOH experts continue to monitor air quality, watching smoke and weather patterns closely. Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "With unhealthy air quality affecting most of the state, DEC encourages all New Yorkers to make informed decisions and follow guidance that can prevent health issues related to poor air quality due to smoke and elevated ozone levels. DEC experts and our partners across the state will continue to closely monitor forecasts for air quality and keep the public informed." New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, "New Yorkers who are especially sensitive to elevated levels of air pollutants, including children under 18, adults 65 and older, pregnant people and those with pre-existing conditions such as heart disease or asthma, should avoid spending time outdoors, if possible, in areas where the AQI is over 100. If you must go outdoors in areas that have air that is unhealthy or worse, consider wearing an N95 mask. Those who experience symptoms, or have symptoms that worsen, should consider consulting their health care provider." DEC and DOH issue Air Quality Health Advisories when ozone or fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are expected to exceed an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 100. To subscribe for advisories delivered by email, please click here. The New York State Department of Health is advising precautions as necessary. Steps for individuals to take to reduce risk, include: When AQI is greater than 100 ('Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups'), New Yorkers in vulnerable groups should avoid exertion outdoors and watch for symptoms when exposed to the outdoors. Vulnerable individuals include those with cardiovascular disease (e.g., congestive heart failure, history of prior heart attack) or lung disease (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), as well as children under 18, adults 65 and older, and pregnant people. When AQI is greater than 150 ('Unhealthy'), all New Yorkers should avoid strenuous outdoor activities, and those in vulnerable groups should avoid exposure to the outdoors, especially pregnant individuals who may become short of breath more easily. In addition, some employees who are vulnerable should work indoors and camp directors should know their local AQI forecast and alert level and follow AQI guidance. When AQI is greater than 200 ('Very Unhealthy'), vulnerable groups should avoid all physical activity outdoors, and reschedule or move activities indoors. All others should avoid long or intense outdoor activities. When AQI is greater than 300 ('Hazardous'), all New Yorkers should avoid outdoor physical activities. For people who spend time outdoors, when air quality is unhealthy, wearing a well-fitting face mask is recommended. A N95 or KN95 will work best. More information about New York State Air Quality forecast is available here. To check your location's current air quality, go to www.airnow.gov. Sources:https://www.governor.ny.gov

***Double Shooting- 1600 Block of Elm Street- Utica*** Early Sunday morning at around 12:53 am, Utica Police responded to St. Elizabeth's Hospital for a patient that walked into the emergency room with a gunshot wound to his back. Shortly thereafter a second patient came to the same emergency room with a grazing gunshot wound to his arm. Both teenage victims were uncooperative with police and law enforcement later learned about that the shootings occurred outside a house party at 1656 Elm Street. Several potential witnesses were located- all were also uncooperative and refused to provide any information about the shootings. The 17-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to his back is currently in critical condition. The investigation has been assigned to the Utica Police Department Major Crimes Unit and we are asking that anyone with information can contact them at (315) 223-3556 or you can submit a 100% anonymous tip online through Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers at www.mohawkvalleycrimestoppers.com, by calling 1-866-730-8477 (TIPS), or by using the P3 Tips mobile app. Source: Utica Police

PRESS RELEASE On July 13, 2023, State Police of Granville arrested Ernie C. Dalaba, 36, of Hampton, NY, for Unlawful Imprisonment in the first degree, Criminal Mischief in the third degree, two counts of Menacing in the second degree, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the fourth degree. On July 13, 2023, at about 11:22 a.m. Troopers received a report of a domestic dispute that occurred earlier that morning in a Hampton home. The investigation determined Dalaba and the victim were in a physical altercation. During the incident, Dalaba reportedly brandished a knife and multiple firearms, held the victim against their will, and damaged property. the victim was able to eventually flee to safety after a short period of time, uninjured. Dalaba was arrested at his home and transported to SP Granville for processing. He was then transported to the Washington County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

Third Successful Ranger Deployment This Summer Governor Kathy Hochul today welcomed home New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers who spent two weeks battling wildfires in Canada. The Rangers were joined by wildland firefighters from Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The Rangers returned on Sunday, July 16, after spending 14 days in Quebec working on multiple fires. "New Yorkers understand all too well the hazardous impact smoke from the Canadian wildfires have on daily life," Governor Hochul said. "We are fortunate to have brave individuals willing to step up to help those in need, and I thank our courageous firefighters whose efforts are critical in containing these wildfires." New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "No matter the crisis, DEC Forest Rangers are always ready to help. In this case, they spent 14 days in the middle of smoke and flames to help our neighbors and also New Yorkers suffering from poor air quality. I thank our experts in wildland firefighting and incident command for their continued dedication and sacrifice." Crew Boss Ranger Gary Miller led seven additional Rangers as part of a 20-person wildland firefighting team assigned to the Micoua Fire Complex, which burned approximately 40,600 acres. The crew included: David Corey - Essex and Franklin counties Lincoln Hanno - Herkimer and Lewis counties Howard Kreft - Ulster County Gary Miller - Hamilton County Joseph Pries - Dutchess and Putnam counties Logan Quinn - Essex County John Scott - Suffolk County Nathan Sprague - Cattaraugus County Throughout Canada, more than 4,000 fires have burned an estimated 23.7 million acres. On June 2, one Forest Ranger was deployed as a Crew Boss to Nova Scotia. On June 8, Governor Hochul announced that a team of seven DEC Forest Rangers was deploying to assist with efforts to help contain the wildfires in Quebec. At the same time, New York State was under an Air Quality Health Advisory due to the smoke from those wildfires that traveled across state borders and created significant air quality issues. The State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) of Health (DOH) issue Air Quality Health Advisories when DEC meteorologists predict levels of pollution, such as ozone or smoke-induced fine particulate matter (PM2.5), are expected to exceed a federal Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 100. The AQI was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale, with a higher AQI value indicating a greater health concern. The latest AQI Forecast can be viewed here. These three missions are the first time New York State Forest Rangers have been deployed to Canada since wildfires in Quebec in 2005. In 1979, New York sent its first firefighting crew to assist western states with large wildfires. On average, one or two crews are sent as needed to assist with wildfires nearly every year. In addition to helping contain wildfires and minimize damage, these crews gain valuable experience that can be utilized fighting wildfires and managing all-risk incidents in New York. Personnel and travel expenses for the New York crews are either paid directly by the U.S. Forest Service or reimbursed to New York State based on a mutual aid agreement between states and federal land agencies. sources: https://www.governor.ny.gov/

On July 12, 2023, at approximately 9:49 a.m., Cape Vincent Fire and Ambulance were dispatched along with mutual aid from Chaumont and Clayton Fire Departments to the area of Ponds Marina, off County Route 6, in the town of Cape Vincent for a report of a boat fire. When the Cape Vincent Fire Department arrived on scene, they discovered a 1979 Regal Marine 20-foot boat fully engulfed in fire; a person later identified as 82-year-old Robert F. Pitcher, of Three Mile Bay, the owner of the boat was found deceased in the water. The boat fire was extinguished by members of the Cape Vincent Fire Department. The cause of the boat fire and the death of Mr. Pitcher are still under investigation by the New York State Police. The New York State Police was assisted at the scene by Cape Vincent Fire and Ambulance, the Jefferson County Fire and Emergency Management Fire Origin and Cause Team, the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office, and staff of Ponds Marina.

Yesterday evening, Mercy Flight made a visit to the Oneida Castle Fire Department in order to participate in some valuable training exercises alongside other fire departments from the surrounding region. The event was met with a great turnout and proved to be an excellent opportunity for all involved to collaborate and share their knowledge and experience. We extend our sincerest gratitude to Mercy Flight for their continued dedication to serving others, as well as to all of the fire departments in the area for their tireless efforts in ensuring the safety and well-being of their communities.

State Police, Troop B would like to inform stores and the public about people making purchases with fake money. Several stores have accepted counterfeit bills, varying in denomination, as their sale of purchase. Some of the bills will have “For motion picture purposes” printed on the top right corner. Double-check the US currency you are accepting and make sure it is real money. If you are unsure, use a counterfeit-detecting pen. All reactions: 113113

The award-winning ESPN “My Wish” series returns for its 16th season on Sunday, July 16 and will feature stars from the NFL, MLB and the UFC. Since its beginning in 2006, the series has worked with Make-A-Wish® to fulfill 79 sports-themed wishes for children with critical illnesses. This year’s series of wishes will feature Mike Trout of MLB’s Los Angeles Angels; Ja’Marr Chase of the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals; UFC fighter Dustin Poirier and Josh Allen of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. Working together with Make-A-Wish, ESPN produces feature segments on the wishes to air on SportsCenter, with the first feature of this year’s series debuting in the 8 a.m. ET hour on Sunday, July 16. A new feature will debut in the 6 p.m. edition of SportsCenter on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 17-18-19. All features will re-air multiple times in various editions of SportsCenter and will be available on a special landing page on ESPN.com. Chris Connelly has hosted the ESPN “My Wish” series since the series began and returns again this season to tell these stories. The 2023 ESPN “My Wish” on SportsCenter segments include: Sunday, July 16 – Mike Trout/Los Angeles Angels: Within minutes of meeting him, it’s clear how much baseball means to seven-year-old Eli Velasquez, who was born with a heart condition that required multiple surgeries. For his wish, the Corsicana, Tex., resident gets to play catch and receive 1-on-1 coaching from his favorite player, Angels superstar Mike Trout. The piece also is the weekend’s SC Featured In addition, a Spanish-language version of the feature will appear on ESPNDeportes.com. Monday, July 17 – Ja’Marr Chase/Cincinnati Bengals: The orange and black of the Cincinnati Bengals adorned Brixton Wood’s room while he was going through cancer treatments last winter. Now that he’s in remission, the six-year-old from Georgetown, Tex., gets to spend a day with his favorite team and do “The Griddy” with star wide receiver, Ja’Marr Chase. Tuesday, July 18 – Dustin Poirier/UFC: The toughness of MMA fighters has inspired 17-year-old Alden Cary of Davidson, N.C., to show the same kind of grit during his bout with cancer. To see how those gladiators foster that kind of strength, he joins Dustin Poirier as the lightweight contender trains for UFC 291. Wednesday, July 19 – Josh Allen/Buffalo Bills: Engaged in a three-year battle with brain cancer that requires him to undergo chemotherapy treatments regularly, Caleb Foarde of Winter Garden, Fla., regularly mentored other kids going through similar cancer treatments. For his wish, he wanted to spend the day as an official member of the Buffalo Bills. Versions of the wish videos also will be shared on ESPN social media platforms. About The Walt Disney Company and Make-A-Wish The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, including ESPN, is committed to delivering joy and comfort to children facing serious illness and to the people who care for them. This includes Disney’s efforts with Make-A-Wish and nearly 100 other wish-granting organizations around the world. Through this collaboration with Make-A-Wish, Disney has helped grant more than 150,000 life-changing wishes since the first wish was granted more than 40 years ago at Disneyland Resort. Wishes range from theme park visits to movie premieres, character meet-and-greets to sports events. All with the goal of helping kids feel like kids, while creating special memories with their families. To learn more about Disney and ESPN’s efforts to deliver joy when its needed most, visit wish.org/MyWish. About Make-A-Wish Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the #1 most trusted nonprofit operating locally in all 50 states throughout the U.S. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 24,000 volunteers across the country, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 550,000 wishes in 50 countries worldwide; more than 360,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org. Media contacts: andy.hall@espn.com and beatrix.panitz@espn.com Writer: Andy Hall

On Monday, July 10, 2023, at approximately 8:48 pm Rome Police Department responded to 112 River Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival officers located one male victim with a non-life-threatening injury. A single male suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5’10”, weighing approximately 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored COVID-style mask, a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, and dark-colored jeans. This male left River Street towards Black River Boulevard. This appears to be a targeted attack, there is no danger to the public. We would like to ask residents in the area to check their personal surveillance cameras for anything suspicious and contact the Rome Police Department using the information below. If you should have any information about this case please contact the Rome Police Department TIP line at (315) 339-7744, or Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers at 1(866)730-8477 or www.p3tips.com. To Protect & Serve

Troopers in Troop C remembered Trooper Richard L. Hedges who paid the ultimate sacrifice on July 11, 1942. He was killed in a traffic accident while following a speeding car on Route 17 west of the hamlet of Chemung. The speeding car passed a dump truck and as Trooper Hedges attempted to pass the same truck, it suddenly turned left in front of his cycle. Trooper Hedges was struck and killed instantly. https://www.facebook.com/nyspolice/posts/pfbid02WrASdhaUT7UqCDJf25whb3s4wVgUL9S1w4zhQqDKdYSdZZsi7J6pFrXW4FJ46KiNl