Troop D – Oneida
Hannibal woman killed
in ultralight aircraft crash
State police in Fulton are investigating a crash of an ultralight aircraft in
the town of Hannibal, Oswego County.
Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 8:10 p.m., Jeanette
M. Reyner, 74, of 582 66 Road, Hannibal, was operating her single-seat 1997
Ultralight Aircraft near her residence. Reyner was flying for
approximately 35 minutes when she began to fly back toward the runway, located
behind her residence, when several witnesses heard the engine cut out as the
plane was approaching the runway.
Witnesses reported they lost sight of the aircraft and heard it crash behind a tree line. A family member rushed to the scene and called 911.
Reyner was pronounced dead at the scene; an autopsy is
scheduled to determine an official cause of death.
The investigation continues.
State police seek public assistance with identifying the driver who fled stolen vehicle in Ilion
State police in Herkimer arrested 25-year-old Trequan M. Spratt of Utica, on charges of fourth-degree criminal mischief, (class A misdemeanor), resisting arrest (class A misdemeanor), and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.
On June 22, 2019, state police attempted to stop a Toyota Camry on Acme Road in Frankfort for a vehicle and traffic violation. The vehicle continued down several streets and eventually turned onto Shull Street in Ilion. The vehicle struck a curb, became airborne and landed in the yard of 16 Shull St., where the driver and passenger both fled on foot from the vehicle.
The passenger, Spratt, was observed breaking through a wooden fence and was subsequently found hiding behind a residence where he was taken into custody. Spratt, who was also wanted by Utica Police Department for kidnapping and gang assault charges, was issued appearance tickets for the charges above and turned over to members of the Utica Police Department.
State police are attempting to identify the driver who fled from the scene. The driver is described as a black male, approximately five-feet-nine-inches to six feet tall, wearing dark clothing, last seen fleeing on foot from 16 Shull St., Ilion.
The Camry was reported stolen from a Henry Street address in Rome the previous day.
Anyone having information regarding the identity of the driver is asked to contact state police in Oneida at 315.366.6000. All calls will be kept confidential.
Carthage couple arrested on fraud charges
State police announce the arrest of Caitlyn R. Lockwood, 29, and Taylor J. Ballou, 28, following a two-month investigation into the fraudulent use of several credit and gift cards totaling more than $3,700.
On April 17, 2019, state police were contacted by the complainant who stated that she accidently left her purse at Wal-Mart April 16 and discovered numerous fraudulent transactions on her credit cards.
On June 20, 2019, investigators charged Lockwood of 24639 County Route 42, Carthage, with the following:
- (3 counts) second-degree identity theft, a class E felony
- (3 counts) fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a class E felony
- (4 counts) petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor
Ballou, of 22639 County Route 42, Carthage, was charged with the following:
- (2 counts) first-degree identity theft, a class D felony
- (1 count) second-degree identity theft, a class E felony
- (2 counts) third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a class D felony
- (3 counts) fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a class E felony
- (2 counts) petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor
Lockwood and Ballou were arraigned in LeRay Town Court and remanded to the Jefferson County Public Safety Building on $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.
Three teens and 20-year-old charged with conspiring to commit a robbery/burglary
State police announce the arrest of four individuals in connection with a felony conspiracy investigation that originated during a traffic stop in Geddes.
On May 31, 2019, troopers assigned to a seatbelt enforcement detail on Bridge Street in Geddes, observed a male operating a vehicle without his seat belt. As the trooper attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver refused to comply and drove off.
After a short traffic pursuit, the vehicle malfunctioned and stopped along Milton Avenue in Solvay. Two occupants fled the vehicle and two were detained by troopers.
During an inventory of the vehicle, troopers discovered ski masks, gloves, a sledge hammer and an imitation Glock handgun.
Investigation revealed the four occupants had been planning to commit a robbery/burglary of a person/house that they believed sold large quantities of mariJuana. On the day of the traffic stop, the four were en route to commit this robbery.
Troopers charged Anthony T. Perkins, 20, of 7591 Fitzpatrick Drive, Liverpool, along with a 17-year-old female* and an 18-year-old male* both from Brewerton, and an 18-year-old male* from Liverpool, with fourth-degree conspiracy, a class E felony.
* The identity of the 17- and 18-year-old arrestees are not being released due to their possible eligibility for youthful offender status.
Troop T – Thruway
Syracuse woman arrested for DWI with a B.A.C. more than four times the legal limit on the Thruway
On June 22, 2019, at approximately 7:52 p.m., state police discovered a disabled vehicle, stopped partially in the right lane, on I-90 in the town of Dewitt. While interviewing the driver, Lisa M. Colmey, 49, of Syracuse, she was found to be intoxicated. Colmey was taken into custody, transported and processed at SP Syracuse, where her blood alcohol content was determined to be .33 percent.
Colmey was charged with aggravated driving while Intoxicated and numerous vehicle and traffic violations. She was released to a sober third party with appearance tickets returnable to DeWitt Town Court at 6 p.m. July 2, 2019.