17 October 2019
State police seek public assistance with identifying two individuals in surveillance photo
State police in Lowville are investigating larcenies that occurred on two separate dates at the Wal-Mart store on Route 12 in Lowville.
On Sept. 23, members from Wal-Mart Asset Protection observed an unknown male and female in the electronics department selecting a desktop computer valued at $399 and placing it in a shopping cart. The couple then proceeded toward the front of the store and exited the store without making payment for the computer.
On Oct. 10, 2019, video surveillance showed the same unknown male and female subjects select a desktop computer valued at $539 and place it in a shopping cart. The couple then walked toward the front of the store to self-checkout terminal and began to cash out. During the transaction, the male subject scanned a few small items, then failed to scan a KitchenAid Mixer ($39.88), a package of women’s underwear ($9.98) and a Lenovo Desk Top Computer ($539). The unknown male and female then exited the store, passing all points of payment and failed to render payment for the un-scanned merchandise.
The total value of unpaid merchandise on Oct. 10, 2019, was $588.86.
Anyone able to identify the individuals in the security photos provided is asked to contact state police at 315.366.6000.
18 October 2019
Vehicle strikes Amish buggy in the town of Mexico
State police in Pulaski are investigating a motor vehicle-Amish buggy crash that occurred on State Route 3 in the town of Mexico.
On Oct. 17, 2019, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a 2018 Ford
Fusion, operated by William E. Twombly, 40, of Carthage, was northbound on
State Route 3 in Mexico and failed to observe a horse-drawn Amish buggy also northbound
on State Route 3. Twombly struck the buggy from behind, causing its occupants
to be ejected. Twombly’s vehicle struck a large rock retaining wall and a utility
pole before coming to rest.
Anna J. Miller, 44, of Pulaski, sustained a severe head injury and was transported
to SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse where she is listed in critical
condition.
Andy A. Miller, 44, of Pulaski, was transported to SUNY Upstate Medical University with back injuries.
Twombly was transported as a precaution to SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Two horses were also severely injured and euthanized at the owner’s request.
The investigation continues.