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JEFFERSON COUNTY POLICE BLOTTER – JULY 18–20, 2025
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WATERTOWN POLICE BLOTTER – JULY 18–20, 2025

Tyree Oranton Nickens, 49, of 328 Franklin St., Watertown
Arrested July 20, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

  • Charges:
    • Criminal Mischief 4th Degree (PL 145.00), Class A misdemeanor
    • Harassment 2nd Degree: Physical Contact (PL 240.26), Violation

  • Details: Nickens allegedly threw a glass jar containing flowers at a wall during a domestic incident, causing damage, and dumped a trash can on the victim. He was held pending arraignment in Watertown City Court.

Dallas Donald Bisnett, 28, of 301 Winslow St., Apt. Upper, Watertown
Arrested July 18, 2025 at 5:38 p.m.

  • Charges:
    • Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd (VTL 511.01A), Unclassified misdemeanor
    • Following Too Closely (VTL 1129), Infraction

  • Details: Bisnett was issued traffic tickets and is scheduled to appear in Watertown City Court on August 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Alexandria Courtney Anne Lynch, 28, of Watertown
Arrested July 18, 2025 at unknown time

  • Charges:
    • Driving While Intoxicated – 1st Offense (VTL 1192.03)
    • Operating Motor Vehicle with BAC .08 of 1% or More – 1st Offense (VTL 1192.02)

  • Details: Chemical test showed 0.08% BAC. Lynch was processed and released with traffic tickets returnable Aug. 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Rodney Paul Percy, 63, of 30485 Burnup Rd., Black River
Arrested July 19, 2025 at 10:03 a.m.

  • Charges:
    • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th (PL 220.03), Class A misdemeanor
    • Additional Traffic Violations: Unlicensed operation & insurance violations

  • Details: Percy allegedly possessed two tinfoil packets containing cocaine. He was released with an appearance ticket for Aug. 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Mary Agnes Piche, 64, of 1004 State St., Watertown
Arrested July 19, 2025 at 12:16 p.m.

  • Charge:
    • Theft of Services (PL 165.15), Class A misdemeanor

  • Details: Piche allegedly consumed $76.50 in alcoholic beverages at The Paddock Club without paying. Released with an appearance ticket for Aug. 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

William Francis Murphy Jr., 35, of Watertown
Arrested July 19, 2025 at 8:05 a.m.

  • Charges:
    • Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd (VTL 511.01A), Unclassified misdemeanor
    • Vehicle/Traffic Violations: No inspection certificate, operating unregistered vehicle

  • Details: Murphy was issued three traffic tickets, returnable Aug. 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Michael Wayne Hutt, 60, of 305 Gotham St., Apt. 5, Watertown
Arrested July 19, 2025 at 10:14 a.m.

  • Charge:
    • Disorderly Conduct: Obstructing Traffic (PL 240.20), Violation

  • Details: Hutt allegedly obstructed vehicular traffic on Franklin Street while soliciting money. Released with appearance ticket for July 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Arthur James John, 37, Homeless
Arrested July 18, 2025 at 8:37 p.m.

  • Charge:
    • Resisting Arrest (PL 205.30), Class A misdemeanor

  • Details: John allegedly resisted officers attempting to arrest him on a bench warrant. Released to NYSP with appearance ticket for Aug. 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Jakeem Ty-Shay Lee, 22, of 343 Walker Ave. E., Watertown
Arrested July 19, 2025 at 4:03 p.m.

  • Charges:
    • Criminal Trespass 2nd (PL 140.15), Class A misdemeanor
    • Criminal Mischief 3rd – Property Damage Over $250 (PL 145.05), Class E felony
    • Harassment 2nd: Physical Contact (PL 240.26), Violation

  • Details: Lee allegedly entered a victim’s apartment without permission, spat on the victim during a domestic incident, and slashed two tires with a kitchen knife causing $460 in damages. Held pending arraignment.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE – TROOP D ZONE 3 BLOTTER

July 19, 2025 (7:01 AM) – July 21, 2025 (7:00 AM)

Christopher M. Hemberger, 38, of West Monroe, NY
Arrested July 19, 2025, at 10:05 AM in West Monroe

  • Charges:
    • Strangulation 2nd – Obstruct Breathing, Cause Injury (PL 121.12), Class D felony
    • Act in Manner Injuring Child <17 (PL 260.10), Class A misdemeanor (two counts)
    • Obstruct Governmental Administration 2nd (PL 195.05), Class A misdemeanor

  • Details: Hemberger allegedly strangled a victim during a domestic dispute, endangered a child, and interfered with officers. Taken for central arraignment.

Ashley E. Henderson, 41, of Mexico, NY
Arrested July 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Town of Mexico

  • Charges:
    • Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1st (VTL 511.03A1), Class E felony
    • Aggravated DWI – BAC .18% or More with Prior Conviction (VTL 1192.2-AA), Class E felony
    • DWI – 1st Offense (VTL 1192.03), Unclassified misdemeanor

  • Details: Henderson was involved in a two-vehicle property damage accident and charged with felony DWI and aggravated unlicensed operation. Taken for central arraignment.

Christopher M. Hemberger, 38, of West Monroe, NY (Second Arrest)
Arrested July 19, 2025, at 9:19 PM in Oswego

  • Charges:
    • Criminal Possession of Assault Weapon 3rd (PL 265.02), Class D felony
    • Criminal Possession of a Firearm (PL 265.01-B), Class E felony
    • Unlawful Purchase of Body Armor (PL 270.21), Class A misdemeanor

  • Details: Following a separate investigation, Hemberger was arrested on weapons charges and unlawful body armor possession. Taken for central arraignment.

Dimas Trujillomiranda, 22, of Cortland, NY
Arrested July 20, 2025, at 2:30 AM in the Town of Hastings

  • Charges:
    • Driving While Intoxicated – 1st Offense (VTL 1192.03), Unclassified misdemeanor
    • Operating Motor Vehicle with BAC .08% or More – 1st Offense (VTL 1192.02), Unclassified misdemeanor

  • Details: Trujillomiranda was arrested for DWI during a traffic stop. Issued an appearance ticket.

Allison M. Kearney, 37, of Watertown, NY
Arrested July 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM in Town of Pamelia

  • Charge:
    • Petit Larceny (PL 155.25), Class A misdemeanor

  • Details: Kearney was arrested following a larceny from a building. Released on an appearance ticket.

Joseph M. Raymond, 34, of Mexico, NY
Arrested July 21, 2025 at 5:52 AM in Village of Mexico

  • Charges:
    • Criminal Contempt 1st – Violate Order of Protection (PL 215.51[B-V]), Class E felony
    • Criminal Mischief 4th – Intent to Damage Property (PL 145.00[01]), Class A misdemeanor

  • Details: Raymond was taken into custody after a domestic incident. Held for central arraignment. 

William J. Linkovich, 40, of Lowville, NY
Arrested July 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM in Town of Watson

  • Charges:
    • Criminal Trespass 2nd – Unlawful Entry (PL 140.15[01]), Class A misdemeanor
    • Resisting Arrest (PL 205.30), Class A misdemeanor

  • Details: Linkovich was arrested after reportedly entering a dwelling unlawfully and resisting officers. Taken for central arraignment. 

David C. O’Brien, 28, of Sackets Harbor, NY
Arrested July 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM in Village of Sackets Harbor

  • Charge:
    • Criminal Mischief 2nd (PL 145.10[D]), Class D felony

  • Details: Arrested on-site after allegedly damaging property in a motor vehicle incident. Held for arraignment. 

Jonathan A. Lyndaker, 20, of Fort Drum, NY
Arrested July 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM in Sackets Harbor

  • Charge:
    • Assault 3rd – Intent to Cause Physical Injury (PL 120.00[1]), Class A misdemeanor

  • Details: Lyndaker was issued an appearance ticket following an assault incident. 

 

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POLICE BLOTTER – WATERTOWN & NYSP TROOP D

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Multiple Charges – Watertown
On July 11 at 4:37 p.m., troopers arrested Daniel J. Racalto, 54, in the town of Watertown for petit larceny, obstructing governmental administration, and resisting arrest. He was released with an appearance ticket.

 

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