The victim, identified as Quinton E. Bauer, of Watertown, NY, was transported by South Jefferson Rescue, to SMC Hospital in Watertown.  Bauer was treated and released, with non-life threatening injuries.

The subsequent investigation identified the person that shot Bauer as Brandon M, LaDue, age 21, of 18214 ST-177, Apt 5, Adams Center, NY. LaDue was taken into State Police custody at about approximately 11:30 AM on State Route 11, Watertown Center. A shotgun was used to perpetrate this crime, and said weapon was later recovered by Troopers.

LaDue was charged with Assault in the 2nd Degree and Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree. LaDue was arraigned in the Town of Adams Court, and committed to the Jefferson County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail / $100,000 bond.

The motive for this criminal act by LaDue appears related to a dispute between a LaDue family member, and the victim.

Case Agent – Investigator Stephen P Kealy

SP Watertown BCI

(Watertown, NY) This summer there is a new trend on the New York must-have list: a seat at the local demolition derby. A grassroots fixture of fairs and race tracks across the country, demolition derbies crashed into the heart of Americana in the 1950’s and haven’t left since.  Derby enthusiast Chris Marquart believes the misjudged motorsport deserves a place in the hearts of his fellow New Yorkers.

Marquart, who attended his first derby at the age of three, explains the appeal: “It’s mayhem and madness and it’s brilliant when you think about it – it pares down the most exciting and dangerous parts of a typical oval track race.” Marquart was recently named an Ambassador for the DEMOLITION DERBY LEAGUE (DDL), the international organizing body for combative motorsports. He points out that although some derbies have a “hokey redneck stigma,” in reality the sport requires knowledge of physics, driving strategy, and technical expertise – not to mention a flair for drama.

DDL Commissioner Dudley Disastro states: “We’re excited to bring some exposure to New York derbies – there are some amazing shows in the area, with different events, multiple heats and purses up to $10,000.” This summer’s shows vary in levels of expertise and degrees of legal car modification, with plenty of opportunities for first-time derby drivers to participate.

The DDL is pleased to announce the following events in the Summer 2010 NY Demolition Derby season:

The DEMOLITION DERBY LEAGUE is the member-based international organizing body for combative motorsports and is dedicated to providing opportunities for participants of all interest levels to engage in the world of aggressive driving.

The Cornell researchers now suspect that many of the Klebsiella infections originate in a cow’s dry (non-milking) period.

“The findings of our research with four Northern New York dairy herds indicates particularly that the dry period may be a very important time of first infection. Klebsiella bacteria may enter the mammary gland at that time and grow there causing a persistent infection that later appears as clinical mastitis after a cow enters the milk production line,” says Dr. Gary J. Bennett, a veterinarian with Cornell University Quality Milk Promotion Services, Canton, NY.

The NNYADP research project has visually and genetically identified differences among Klebsiella bacteria found in cows with clinical mastitis cases versus the dairy environment. Samples were collected at four farms in the region.

“We observe many different strains of Klebsiella bacteria in a cow’s environment, but only a relatively small number of strains cause mastitis. The Klebsiella bacteria that cause clinical mastitis have vastly different characteristics compared to bacteria cultured from the farm environment. The bacteria that are ‘successful’ in causing intramammary infections form a sub-population of all Klebsiella bacteria,” says Dr. Ynte H. Schukken, a veterinarian, professor of herd health, and director of Cornell’s Quality Milk Production Services.

The Cornell research team is currently trying to identify the genes associated with infection susceptibility with an eye toward developing a vaccine.

In earlier research funded by the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development small grants program, Bennett, Zadoks and Schukken analyzed milk, feed, water, manure and bedding samples from NNY dairy herds to identify and type hundreds of strains of Klebsiella.

That research also showed that stand, alley and barn hygiene is critical for controlling cow exposure to Klebsiella bacteria. Particular attention must be given to alleyway hygiene, an important and often overlooked component of Klebsiella mastitis control.

Dairyman Bernhard Gohlert of Hilltop Farms, Lowville, NY, says, “The number of Klebsiella mastitis cases here dramatically dropped once we applied the best practices suggested by the early research.”

Doug Shelmidine of Sheland Farms in Belleville, NY, says, “Klebsiella has become an issue for more and more Northern New York dairy farms. This regionally-based research has provided outcomes from several herds so each dairy can weigh the factors that influence the rate of infection and make changes for our own operations. The more we can learn about reducing exposure and increasing prevention measures, the better.”

Funding of the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program by the New York State Legislature made this mastitis and other research possible.

More information on the dairy industry in Northern New York is available from Cornell Cooperative Extension in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties and found online at www.nnyagdev.org.

Contacts:
Cornell University Quality Milk Promotion Services Researchers: Canton: Gary J. Bennett, 315-379-3930; Ithaca: Ynte H. Schukken, 607-255-8202

Farmers: Bernard Gohlert, Hilltop Farms, Lowville, Lewis County, 315-376-7674; Miner Institute Dairy Herd Manager Steve A. Couture, Chazy, Clinton County, 518-846-7121; Doug Shelmidine, Sheland Farms, Belleville, Jefferson County, 315-846-5640

Arrest subsequent to investigation that found that Lavancha stole a 2000 GMC Denali from a residence located on Route 177 in the Town of Adams on June 5, 2010.

The vehicle was recovered in City of Syracuse.

The investigation also found that he entered a second vehicle on Route 177 and stole a IPOD from within.

Lavancha was arraigned and $1,000 bail was put on him. He was remanded back to the Jefferson County Jail where he is lodged on other charges.

Applications can be obtained at the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local Union #2, 7705 Maltlage Drive, Liverpool, NY, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. the first Thursday of each month during the recruitment period (except on holidays, when there will be no recruitment).

The committee requires that applicants:

* Must be at least 18 years old.

* Must at least have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).

* Must be physically able to perform the work required, which includes the ability to lift 50-100 lbs.

* Must have reliable transportation to and from job sites and classes of related instruction.

* Must have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.

* Must be a six month resident of Local #2’s geographic jurisdiction, which includes the counties of: Hamilton, Montgomery, Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Essex, Franklin, Warren, Washington, Clinton, Columbia, Greene, Schoharie, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Lewis, Onondaga, Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and St. Lawrence.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or Local Union # 2 at 315-622-2081.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

Gibbs was employed as a bus driver for the Jefferson Rehabilitation Center and the incidents occurred on the bus in the town of Watertown.

Gibbs was issued an Appearance Ticket to return Town of Watertown Court on 06-10-10 at 9-00 AM.

Creighton is accused of subjecting a 8 year old female to sexual contact. The incident occurred in July 2009 at the Creighton residence.

Creighton was arraigned before Town of Theresa Justice Roger Duvall and remanded to the Jefferson County Public Safety Building with $15,000 cash bail set pending Grand Jury action.

The arrests stem from an investigation of a domestic dispute where Reff physically harassed his girlfriend Bambi Rue and punched a china cabinet causing the glass to break. The couple’s 1 year old child was sitting on the floor when the glass from the cabinet broke and fell all around the child.

Reff was arraigned in the Town of Hounsfield Court and remanded to the Jefferson County Jail in Lieu of $1,000 bail.

(Watertown, NY - May 31, 2010) The New York State Police in Watertown are investigating a two car sideswipe collision that occurred on State Route 3 in the Town of Hounsfield.

The collision which occurred at 1:48 PM, sent five people to the hospital.

The investigation determined that a 1997 Jeep Cherokee operated by Jordan Willette, age 20 of Canton, NY was traveling eastbound on State Route 3 in the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson County. Willette apparently fell asleep while driving and crossed over into the westbound lane, sideswiping a vehicle operated by Heather Peers, age 16, of Syracuse, NY. Willette’s Jeep rolled over, and exited the roadway onto the shoulder.

Peers sustained minor abrasions. A front seat passenger in Peers’ vehicle, Tina M. Peers, age 43, also of Syracuse, complained of back pain, and the rear seat passenger Ryan Peers Syracuse, NY age 18, was admitted to the hospital for possible internal injuries.

Jordan Willette was listed in stable condition with a fractured leg, while his 20 year old front seat passenger Kyle D. Hawley of Norwood, NY is being examined for possible internal injuries.

Jordan Willette was issued tickets for Failure to Keep Right, and no seatbelt, while Hawley was issued a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt.

The injured persons were transported to Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown by Sackets Harbor Ambulance, Henderson Ambulance, Town of Watertown Ambulance, Dexter Ambulance, and Guilfoyle Ambulance. The New York State Police were assisted at the scene by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, as well as Fire Departments from Sackets Harbor, Town of Watertown, and Dexter.

The investigation revealed that on May 8, 2010, Cushman was a client at the Credo Community Center in the Town of Pamelia. Cushman forced entry into the office area and removed keys to a vehicle registered to Credo.  Cushman then took the vehicle and left Credo without permission to operate the vehicle.

The vehicle was recovered near the zoo in the City of Watertown without any damage.

Cushman was subsequently located and arrested for the above charges, arraigned in the Town of Pamelia Court and remanded to the Jefferson County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.