Day: August 3, 2026

Plattsburgh Woman Charged in $2,300 Walmart Theft

47 year old Taya M. Levene of Plattsburgh faces a felony grand larceny charge after an alleged theft from Walmart. State Police say Levene filled two shopping carts with more than $2,300 in merchandise and left without paying July 26. She was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and released on an appearance ticket for Town […]

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Lake Champlain Basin Program Director Steps Down

Eric Howe is leaving his post as director of the Lake Champlain Basin Program after 10 years. During his tenure, the program’s budget grew from 5.6 million dollars to 35.7 million, while staffing increased from 11 to 25. Jim Brangan is serving as interim director until a permanent replacement is hired. Howe is joining the […]

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Adirondack Land Trust Welcomes Environmental Education Intern

The Adirondack Land Trust has named Theadora “Thea” Duane its 2026 Intern for the Future of the Adirondacks. Duane will develop environmental education materials and lesson plans connecting conservation work with community interests. The Dickinson College graduate has experience creating nature programs for children and college students. She has already added seasonal bird bingo cards […]

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Five Arrested in Separate Plattsburgh Incidents

Plattsburgh police made multiple arrests from Friday night through Saturday. Sierra Gonyo was charged with disorderly conduct. Jennifer Ashton faces drug possession and criminal impersonation charges. Edward Jarvis was cited for drinking alcohol in public. Alan Smith and Evan Durfee were each charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. All were released on […]

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Alexis Patterson Charged With Disorderly Conduct

Alexis J. Patterson was arrested shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday on Durkee Street in Plattsburgh. Police charged Patterson with disorderly conduct involving fighting or violent behavior. Patterson was released on an appearance ticket.

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Plattsburgh Man Held on Stalking and Trespassing Charges

Samuel Donaldson of Plattsburgh was arrested Sunday morning following a complaint on Maryland Road. Police charged Donaldson with second-degree menacing, fourth-degree stalking, possession of burglar tools and third-degree criminal trespass. He also faces multiple counts of trespassing and was locked up behind bars.

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San Francisco Man Arrested on Essex County Bench Warrant

61 year old Kevin B. Moore of San Francisco was arrested Sunday night on an active Essex County Court bench warrant. Police say Moore was taken into custody at about 8:55 p.m. and turned over to the Essex County Sheriff’s Office. He was remanded to the Essex County Jail.

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