Weekly Safety Report: Car Crash, Illegal Firearm Possession, Vandalism, and Hiker Rescue in Clinton County, New York

This week in Clinton County, New York, several incidents occurred that required police and emergency response. These incidents include a car crashing into Clinton Correctional Facility, a man arrested for illegal firearm possession, damage to a motel property leading to an arrest, a fire at a home in Champlain, vandalism at Battlefield Memorial Gateway, and a hiker rescue on South Dix Mountain.

Saranac woman transported after crash into prison

suncommunitynews.com01-04-2024

A Saranac woman failed to execute a turn and crashed into the wall of the maximum-security prison. The vehicle overturned, causing non-life-threatening injuries to the driver. The accident prompted a brief closure of the road.

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• Saranac woman transported after crash into prison

Morrisonville man arrested in Peru for illegal firearm possession

mynbc5.com01-03-2024

A Morrisonville man was arrested after firing multiple shots from a shotgun he was not legally allowed to possess. Police received reports of shots fired and determined that the man, a convicted felon, was in possession of the firearm.

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• Morrisonville man arrested in Peru for illegal firearm possession

Damage to Sundance Motel property ends in arrest

suncommunitynews.com01-02-2024

A Plattsburgh woman was arrested after causing damage to a motel door. Police responded to a call made by the motel and charged the woman with third-degree criminal mischief.

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• Damage to Sundance Motel property ends in arrest

Red Cross aids one after fire at home in Champlain , New York

mynbc5.com01-04-2024

The American Red Cross provided assistance to one adult following a fire at a home in Champlain. The fire occurred in the morning, and no injuries were reported.

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• Red Cross aids one after fire at home in Champlain , New York

Vandalism at Battlefield Memorial Gateway in Plattsburgh

WCAX01-04-2024

The Battlefield Memorial Gateway in Plattsburgh was vandalized, with skid marks left throughout Veterans Park by an unknown vehicle. The extent of the damages is still being assessed, and there are currently no suspects.

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• Vandalism at Battlefield Memorial Gateway in Plattsburgh

NYS Rangers rescue hiker who fell several hundred feet off South Dix Mountain

North Country Public Radio01-03-2024

A hiker fell and sustained injuries on South Dix Mountain. Forest Rangers responded and carried the hiker out using a backpack carrier system. The hiker decided to seek further medical attention on his own.

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• NYS Rangers rescue hiker who fell several hundred feet off South Dix Mountain

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