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An 18-month investigation by the New York State Police Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Utica Police Department, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Dept. of Homeland Security resulted in the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of guns, drugs, cash, and vehicles.

On October 20, 2021, at approximately 12:52 p.m. State Police responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on I-87 in the town of Plattsburgh.

On October 21, 2021, at approximately 10:00 a.m., State Police were dispatched to a serious personal injury crash which occurred on I-90 westbound between exit 24 (Albany) and exit 25 (Schenectady). 

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, the New York State Police, Troop G, SP Latham BCI and the New York State Police SIU - Financial Crimes Unit arrested Aurilla Vandervort, 55, of Schenectady, on charges of Grand Larceny in the 2^nd degree, a class C felony and Falsifying Business records in the 1^st, a class E Felony.

On October 20, 2021, the New York State Police Troop G, SP Latham BCI, along with the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, the New York State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, and Homeland Security Investigations, arrested 36-year-old John H. Ruthosky Jr. of Guilderland on multiple charges including Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child (A-II felony).

UPDATEI: The New York State Police Child Abuse Unit in Orange County arrested a city of Newburgh man for Sexual Abuse 1st degree. Photo provided.

On October 20, 2021 the New York State Police arrested Benjamin F. Jones 32 of Amherst, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd degree (C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd degree (D Felony), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3^rd  (B Felony) 2 counts, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4^th degree (C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Loaded Weapon (C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th degree and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia 2^nd degree (2 counts).

On October 20, 2021 at 5:46 P.M., Troopers out of SP Amity responded to a motorcycle collision on State Route 417 in the town of Wellsville.  Further investigation revealed that the 2012 Harley Davidson operated by Eric E. Trimble, 60 of Wellsville, NY was traveling west bound on State Route 417 and struck a deer in the roadway. 

On October 20, 2021, Troopers out of SP Clarence arrested Angela M. Marillo., 27, of Amherst, NY, for Driving While Intoxicated. 

On October 18, 2021, Melvin Franklin, 54, of Delevan was arrested for making a punishable false written statement, a misdemeanor.