Watertown Police Blotter – July 17, 2025
Eric Matthew Koster, 27, Homeless, Watertown, NY
Charge: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance – 7th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)
Details: Koster was arrested at 7:19 PM at 223 JB Wise Place, Watertown, after officers discovered he was in possession of a small plastic bag containing a white crystalline substance, which later tested positive for methamphetamine.
Arresting Agency: Watertown Police Department
Officer: Connor Pinsonneault
Disposition: Processed and turned over to NYSP without incident. Appearance ticket issued for Watertown City Court.
New York State Police Blotter – Troop D, Zone 3 (July 10–11, 2025)
William H. McNeely, 54, Carthage, NY
Charge: Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child – (PL 130.96 A, Class B Felony)
Details: McNeely was arrested following a sex offense incident reported in Croghan.
Arresting Agency: New York State Police – Lowville
Date/Time of Arrest: July 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Disposition: Held without bail.
Casey L. Ryan, 25, Calcium, NY
Charge: Criminal Contempt 1st – Violation of Order of Protection with Physical Contact (PL 215.51 B, Class E Felony)
Details: Ryan was arrested after violating an order of protection.
Arresting Agency: New York State Police – Philadelphia
Date/Time of Arrest: July 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Disposition: Released on own recognizance.