Weekly Safety Report: Fatal Fire, Choking Trial, Buggy Crash, and Drug Possession in Saint Lawrence County, New York

This week in Saint Lawrence County, New York, there were several incidents that occurred. These include a fatal house fire in Massena, a trial date set for a former Potsdam police officer accused of choking a suspect, feedback on a fatal buggy crash, and two Indiana men facing drug possession charges in Massena.

One dead in Massena house fire

wwnytv.com12-20-2023

A person died in a house fire on Colgate Drive in Massena. Fire crews responded to the scene and found a working structure fire with a person trapped. The victim, who has not been identified, was confirmed to be a woman.

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• One dead in Massena house fire
• Victim of Massena fire identified

Trial date set for former Potsdam cop accused of choking suspect

wwnytv.com12-18-2023

A trial date has been set for Matthew Seymour, a former Potsdam police officer. Seymour is accused of choking a suspect in custody at the police station. Jury selection will begin on February 20 in Norfolk Town Court.

Related reports:

• Trial date set for former Potsdam cop accused of choking suspect

Your Turn : feedback on fatal buggy crash , more soldiers & hydrant covers

wwnytv.com12-18-2023

A crash between a pickup truck and an Amish buggy resulted in one man's death and another critically injured in the town of Oswegatchie. Suggestions were made to construct buggy lanes with guard rails to separate them from auto traffic. Additionally, nearly 1,500 additional soldiers and personnel are coming to Fort Drum as part of a new task force.

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• Your Turn : feedback on fatal buggy crash , more soldiers & hydrant covers

Two Indiana men face drug possession charges

wwnytv.com12-19-2023

Two Indiana men, Cody Page and David Johnson, were arrested in Massena and charged with drug possession. They were found in possession of a significant amount of methamphetamine and other controlled substances. Page was also charged with criminal possession of a weapon.

Related reports:

• Two Indiana men face drug possession charges

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