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State Police are investigating an attack on author Salman Rushdie prior to a speaking event at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, NY. UPDATE On August 12, 2022, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Hadi Matar, 24 of Fairview, NJ for Attempted Murder 2nd degree (B Felony) and Assault 2nd degree. Matar was processed at SP Jamestown and transported to Chautauqua County Jail. **Matar was arraigned in centralized arraignment on August 13, 2022 and was remanded without bail at Chautauqua County Jail.

Troopers are searching for 14-year-old Cruise T. Desjardins, who was last seen on August 11, 2022, around 8:30 p.m. on McKensy Place in the town of German Flatts, Herkimer County.

CORRECTION On August 12, 2022, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Clarence arrested *Jered C. Menter, 31 of Buffalo, NY for Grand Larceny 3rd degree, Identity Theft 1st degree and Forgery 2nd degree all class D felonies. NYSP believe more victims exist. If you have any information contact the NYSP at 585-344-6200

On August 12, 2022, at approximately 10:43 a.m., Troopers responded to Miner Lake in the town Altona, for a reported drowning.

Troopers arrested 32-year-old Clint M. Smith from Phoenix, NY for Criminal Sex Act 1^st degree, and Course of Sexual Conduct against a Child 1^st degree.

On August 11, 2022, State Police arrested Elhadji Sene, 31, of New York, NY for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Second Degree, a class “C” felony.

A state trooper arrested two men on weapons charges following a traffic stop in the town of Highland

On August 11, 2022, at approximately 1:17p.m., the State Police out of Horseheads responded to Fosters Wine and Spirits in the town of Big Flats for report of a larceny. 

On August 11, 2022, Trooper out of SP Ogdensburg arrested Jason A. Montroy, 45, of Canton, NY, for Criminal Possession Controlled Substance 7^th degree, and multiple vehicle and traffic violations.

On August 11, 2022, Troopers out of SP Amity arrested Shawn I. Deahn, 35 of Allegany County, NY for Attempted Murder 2^nd degree, Assault 1^st degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd degree, Criminal Contempt 1^st degree.