Despite scrutiny, lawyer says sex offender registry is old, but still serves its purpose
SYRACUSE, NY (CNY Central) — Court documents from 2013 revealed that Ryan Pontello, 33, of Clay, N.Y., was arrested for sex crimes against a 5-year-old girl in Oswego…
Timeline: All the I-Team knows about Ryan Pontello, accused of luring, raping young girl
SYRACUSE, NY (CNY Central) — On Tuesday, June 10, the Onondaga County Sheriff and District Attorney came together to announce the arrest of 33-year-old Ryan Pontello.…
New York lawmakers push for stricter gun laws targeting Glock’s convertible pistols
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Democratic lawmakers are trying to make gun laws even harder in New York, including the sale of Glock brand firearms. Legislation passed a senate…
Ex-boyfriend charged with murder in the death of 14-year-old Samantha Humphrey
SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — It has been two years since the body of 14-year-old Samantha Humphrey was pulled from the Mohawk River after months of searching for the missing…
Frustration mounts over New York work zone speeding cameras
SYRACUSE, NY (CNY Central) — Frustration is growing among Central New Yorkers over the state’s work zone speed enforcement program, which has been in place since 2021.…
Three correction officers connected to Marcy beating reject plea deals
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) — Three of the correction officers connected to the death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility rejected their plea deals in a Utica courtroom…
Judge in Carrie Weiser murder case appears to push against reduced sentence
CATSKILL, NY (Times Union) — The legal team for convicted murderer Carrie Weiser continued to argue for a reduced sentence Thursday under a 2019 state law that gives…
NYS budget proposal: Marijuana odor can trigger probable cause
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) — As part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget, the odor of marijuana could trigger probable cause for a police officer if someone is driving.…
Albany man faces court two years after arrest for assaulting officer
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — An Albany man appeared in Albany County court Tuesday morning over two years after he was arrested. Eric Frazier, 56, was arrested in June 2022 for…
Attorney weighs in on unprecedented delay in Trump trial
NEW YORK, NY (WRGB) — The decision to overturn President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for his hush money trial has been delayed until next week. New York Judge Juan…