North Country Briefs
Woman accused of lying
that man stole from her
A Black River woman faces prosecution on allegations that she falsely accused a man of stealing from her, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.
Linda A. Campbell, 63, of 107 W. Remington St., was charged Tuesday with falsely reporting an incident.
Deputies allege that on July 25, and again on Sept. 19, Ms. Campbell gave statements in which she reported that David W. Smith, 45, Carthage, had stolen money from her account. Deputies during their investigation were able to view a security video at Walmart, outer Arsenal Street, in which Ms. Campbell is seen filling out documents to issue a moneygram for $700, plus $45.84 in fees, to Mr. Smith, according to the sheriff's office.
Her accusation against Mr. Smith could have been particularly troublesome for him because he was convicted of petit larceny early in 2008 for using her debit card to steal $2,200. He was sentenced to probation, and was cited in January with violating probation for not complying with a court order.
Three horses hit, killed
by car in Oswegatchie
HEUVELTON — Three horses were killed Monday night when they wandered onto County Route 6 in the town of Oswegatchie and were struck by a car.
Terrance Myers, 61, Gouverneur, told state police he didn't see the horses that were in the road and he was unable to avoid hitting them about 8:30 p.m.
The horses were owned by Harvey C. Swartzentruber, 35, Ogdensburg, who removed them from the road after being notified about the accident, the police report said.
Mr. Myers was not injured and was not ticketed, police said.
Mr. Myers said Tuesday all three horses died instantly, but referred further questions to Kinney Drugs officials. The Gouverneur-based company owned the car.
Woman turns herself in
in hit-and-run accident
NORFOLK — A woman turned herself in at the town police station Monday in connection with a hit-and-run accident Sept. 21 on River Road.
LeAnn Sharp, 42, of 1 Ann St., was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident, fourth-degree criminal mischief, failure to keep right, speeding and failure to use designated lane, town police said.
Ms. Sharp was driving a 2005 tan Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck when she allegedly hit a sign, two mailboxes and a wooden fence on River Road. Police had been searching for a Silverado since finding a rear taillight from that make of truck near where the property was damaged.
Ms. Sharp was issued appearance tickets for Oct. 7 in Town Court.
Watertown teen charged
with vandalizing boots
A 16-year-old girl was being held without bail Tuesday in the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building after being arrested by city police on a charge of fourth-degree criminal mischief.
Chantelle R. Evans, 902 Academy St., was arraigned before Watertown City Judge James C. Harberson on allegations that on the afternoon of Sept. 23, she poured raw egg into $80 boots belonging to Ken W. Lewis, 32, same address, and also urinated in the boots, according to police.
Man accused of running
in effort to avoid arrest
A man allegedly tried running from city police officers Monday afternoon while being arrested on bench warrants.
Sean M. Miles, 32, of 20975 Weaver Road, was apprehended after he ran upstairs at 279 High St., entered a room and closed the door behind him, police said.
He was taken into custody on Village of Adams Court bench warrants charging criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and harassment, and additionally was cited with resisting arrest.
Second brother charged
as result of fight Sunday
The second brother involved in a sibling match of fisticuffs Sunday is now facing the same counts as his older brother.
Louis W. Dunnigan, 46, of 220 Clinton St., who was treated at Samaritan Medical Center for face injuries, was charged by Watertown police Monday with third-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
He and Theodore E. Dunnigan, 48, same address, are accused of punching each other in the face a number of times in the presence of a 14-year-old girl, police said.
Louis owns the house where they live, and was upset that his senior sibling was not doing work, as had been promised, according to police.
Lisbon teenager accused
of theft, pot possession
LISBON — Brandon M. Fallon, 17, Lisbon, was charged Tuesday with petit larceny and possession of marijuana, St. Lawrence County sheriff's deputies said.
He is accused of stealing a Palm Pilot over the summer from Lisbon Central School and also had a small amount of pot in his possession, deputies said.
He was arraigned in Town Court and sent to St. Lawrence County jail, Canton, on $1,000 bail or $2,500 bond.
Arizona woman accused
of shoplifting at Walmart
POTSDAM — Jessica L. Brody, 23, Phoenix, Ariz., was charged Monday with stealing items totaling $17.34 from Walmart on Route 11, state police said.
She reportedly hid the items in her purse. She was issued an appearance ticket for Oct. 8 in Town Court.
Bad-check count lodged
HERMON — Christopher E. Dafoe, 22, of 563 Post Road, Canton, was charged Saturday with issuing a bad check after he reportedly wrote a check for $330 to Woody's store that bounced, St. Lawrence County sheriff's deputies said. He was issued an appearance ticket for Town Court.
