Subsequent investigation revealed that Daniel D. Kahnell, 20, was south bound on Route 283, operating a 1993 Dodge pick-up truck. Kahnell, unable to take evasive action, struck pedestrian Ryan J. Converse, 21, of 26273 Route 283, Watertown who was standing in the center of the south bound lane of travel.

Troopers arrived and initiated life saving measures, which were subsequently turned over to EMS from the Black River Ambulance Service. Converse was transported to SMC hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Troopers were assisted on scene by the Calcium and North Pole fire departments, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.

There are no apparent contributing factors on behalf of the motor vehicle operator.

The investigation is continuing.

UPDATE:

http://www.newzjunky.com/obits/0704converseobit.htm

Boykin’s is accused of having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old female while on Fort Drum during the period of January through February 2010.

Boykin’s was issued an appearance ticket to return May 17 at 7 p.m. in the town of Leray Court.

Police said Miles used a stolen credit card to purchase approx. $4,895 in merchandise from the SuperWalmart in the town of LeRay, AAFES Fort Drum, Advance Auto Parts in Watertown and the Exxon Mobil in Watertown.

The card was lost by the Polly Hallett (address withheld per victim’s request). The purchases occurred from April 14 and 19 of this year.

Miles was arraigned before town of Watertown Justice Andrew Capone and remanded to the Jefferson County Public Safety Building with bail set at  $5,000, pending Grand Jury action.

Said defendant did steal a credit card from the Nice and Easy store located on ST-342 Town of Pamelia, Jefferson County, NY and purchased property from the Super Wal-Mart stores located at ST-11 Town of Leray and ST-3 Town of Watertown on 03-07-10.

Defendant was arraigned before Town of Pamelia by town Justice Richard Baker and remanded to the Jefferson County Public Safety Building  in lieu of $10,000 bail pending Grand Jury action.

Arrest subsequent to investigation found that on 12/14/09 Cronce unwantedly touched the left breast of a female, while at Taco Bell in the Town of Leray.

Cronce was issued an appearance ticket returnable in the Town of Leray Court on 03/22/10.

Case Agent Inv. Michael J. Marvin

]]> http://jeffersoncourier.com/copscrimecourts/forcible-touching-arrest-for-gouverneur-man/feed/ 0 http://jeffersoncourier.com/evans-mills/state-police-in-watertown-arrest-man-for-possessing-child-porn/ http://jeffersoncourier.com/evans-mills/state-police-in-watertown-arrest-man-for-possessing-child-porn/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:30:17 +0000 Margo http://jeffersoncourier.com/?p=396 (Watertown, NY - March 12, 2010) The State Police in Watertown, arrested Richard L. Coleman 09-07-87 26988 Eldon Dr. Evans Mills, NY 13637 on 1 count of Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child a Class E Felony.

Numerous images of children less than 16 years old engaging in sexual conduct were secured. The complaint was called in by Xicara and Frederick Hockenberry same address.

Coleman lived with his wife at the Hockenberry residence on Eldon Dr.

Coleman was issued an Appearance Ticket to return 03-22-10 Town of Leray Court at 7-00 PM.

Coleman was turned over to Fort Drum authorities.

The argument escalated and Brown back his vehicle up across the parking lot and intentionally rammed the side of his wife vehicle causing extensive damage.

No injuries were reported as a result of Brown’s actions.

Brown resisted arrest upon the Trooper’s arrival by physically refusing to place his hands behind his back.  Brown is active military.  Brown was charged with 1 count of Criminal Mischief 2nd and resisting arrest.  Brown was arraigned in the Town of Watertown Court and released to the Military Police.

]]> http://jeffersoncourier.com/copscrimecourts/husband-arrested-after-ramming-his-vehicle-into-wifes-vehicle/feed/ 0 http://jeffersoncourier.com/copscrimecourts/state-police-arrest-two-men-for-daytime-burglaries/ http://jeffersoncourier.com/copscrimecourts/state-police-arrest-two-men-for-daytime-burglaries/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:07:21 +0000 Margo http://jeffersoncourier.com/?p=385

Brian Sweet

(Watertown, NY – Feb 22, 2010) The State Police in Watertown arrested Brian K. Sweet, 22, of 950 West St. Carthage, NY 13691 for 3 counts of Burglary 2nd, a Class C Felony, and 1 count of Burglary 3rd, a Class D Felony.

Zachary M. Greenwood, 23, of 4727 Zecher Rd. Carthage, NY 13691 was charged on February 16th for 1 count of Burglary 2nd a Class C Felony.

The charges stem from an ongoing joint investigation with the Jefferson and Lewis County Sheriffs Offices into numerous daytime burglaries in the Towns of Rutland, Rodman, and Watertown, Jefferson County between January 16, 2010 and February 16, 2010.

The defendants entered residences and stole currency and jewelry. Some jewelry and Famous Monsters of Film Land Magazines have been recovered.

Greenwood was arraigned before T/Leray T/J Hon. George Meade and remanded to the Jefferson County PSB in lieu of $5000 bail pending Grand Jury action.

Sweet was arraigned before T/Rodman T/J Hon. R. Tamblin and remanded to the Jefferson County PSB in lieu of $5000 bail pending Grand Jury action.

The investigation is ongoing and arrests by the sheriff’s department are pending.

Arrest was subsequent to an investigation that found that Pierce had stolen approximately $4,539 in computer equipment on six separate occasions from the Super Walmarts and Sams Club in the Towns of Watertown and Leray.

Pierce was arraigned in the Town of Watertown Court and remanded to the Jefferson County PSB on no bail.

The investigation revealed that Bobbie J. Monaghan, 39, of Watertown was traveling west on Route 26, operating a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. Monaghan failed to stop at the red traffic light and proceeded into the intersection striking a northbound 2000 Ford Taurus, operated by Kelly A Peck, 43, of Gouverneur. Monghan struck the passenger side of the Peck vehicle causing fatal injuries to front seat passenger Kathleen H. Deyo, 44, of Gouverneur.

Also in the Peck vehicle were rear seat passengers James Kriegel and Dawna Kriegel, both of Gouverneur. Monaghan was charged with first-degree vehicular manslaughter, driving while intoxicated and failure to stop at a stop light.

Monaghan was arraigned in the town of Leray Court and committed to Jefferson County Public Safety Building with bail set at $50,000, pending court action.

Kelly Peck and James Kriegel were treated and released from SMC Hospital in Watertown.

Dawna Kriegel was transported to University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

State Police were assisted by the Evans Mills Fire Department, Jefferson County District Attorney Office and the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office.