 On Jan. 15, Will T. Fancher, 18, of 4483 county route 22, Lacona, was operating a 1987 Ford eastbound on Edwards Road in the Town of Sandy Creek at 3:46 p.m. when it collided with a southbound 2008 Toyota suburban driven by Glenda E. Derr, 62, of PO Box 62, Richland. The incident occurred at the intersection of county Route 22 as Fancher was making a left turn onto county Route 22 and reportedly pulled in front of the Toyota. Fancher was issued a ticket for failure to yield right of way left turn. Improper turning appears to have been another contributing factor in the incident. On Jan. 17, Kimberly D. Clary, 47, of 316 Furniss Road, was operating a 2004 Chevrolet suburban eastbound on Furniss Station Road in the Town of Oswego at 5:15 a.m. when her vehicle reportedly slid off the roadway 1/10 of a mile east of Rathburn Road into a tree. Bald tires and slippery pavement appear to have been contributing factors in the incident. The roadway was reportedly covered with snow and ice at the time. Clary was issued a ticket for unsafe tires. On Jan. 18, at 2:45 p.m., Michael W. Fisher Jr., 36, of 2371 county Route 12, Central Square, was arrested for aggravated criminal contempt, a felony, after being accused of placing unwanted telephone calls to a Town of Hastings resident named in an order of protection. Records indicate Fisher had previously been convicted of criminal contempt in the first degree. He was arraigned before Town of Hastings Court and remanded to the Oswego County Correctional Facility in lieu of $500 cash bail. He is scheduled to appear in court March 7. On Jan. 19, at 11:30 p.m., Richard L. Graham, Jr., 30, of 208 Furniss Station Road, was arrested for criminal mischief in the third degree, a felony, and assault in the third degree, a misdemeanor, stemming from the investigation into a dispute that took place outside Graham’s residence on Jan. 18. Reportedly, an argument ensued between Graham and a male victim inside the residence and as the victim and his friend were attempting to enter a car to leave the Graham property, Graham became upset and used the butt end of a gun to break a window in the car. He then allegedly assaulted the male victim, punching him in the face and stomach, resulting in the victim receiving treatment for his injuries. Graham was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled to appear in Oswego Town Court Feb. 6. On Jan. 20, at 3:04 a.m., Joseph A. Sawyer, 28, of 95 Jones Road, Fulton, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, driving with .08 of 1 percent or more of alcohol, refusal to submit to a breath test, and failure to keep right, following the investigation into a motor vehicle accident that occurred on state Route 48 in the Town of Minetto. Sawyer was reportedly operating a 2000 Chrysler southbound on state Route 48 when it crossed the center line a quarter mile north of Gray Road and struck the blade of a NYS Department of Transportation snowplow that was traveling north. Slippery pavement appears to have been another contributing factor in the incident with the road reported to be covered with snow and ice at the time. Sawyer was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled to appear in Minetto Town Court Feb.2. On Jan. 20, at 2:57 p.m., Nicole E. Patterson, 28, of 1542 Rathburn Road, was operating a 2003 Jeep suburban northbound on state Route 48 in the Town of Granby when she collided with a northbound 2011 Subaru suburban. The incident occurred 2/10 of a mile north of Gorman Lane where the other driver was reportedly slowing in traffic to turn west into his driveway when Patterson reportedly attempted to pass him. The impact caused the Subaru to go into the ditch on the west side of the roadway. Patterson was ticketed for unregistered motor vehicle and following too closely. On Jan. 20, at 6:10 p.m., Remon N. Girgis, 30, of 24 Maple Valley Crest, Rochester, was operating a 2002 Mitsubishi westbound on state Route 104 in the Town of Mexico when he rear-ended a westbound 2009 Chrysler. The incident occurred at the intersection of US Route 11 as Girgis approached a traffic light and lost traction. Slippery pavement appears to have been a contributing factor with the roadway reportedly covered with snow and ice. Girgis was issued a ticket for unlicensed operator. On Jan. 22, at 1:58 a.m., Shaun M. Salsbery, 32, of 419 N. Sixth St., Fulton, was arrested based on a parole warrant after turning himself in at the Public Safety Center. Salsbery was processed and turned over to the Oswego County Correctional Facility where he is being held without bail. On Jan. 22, at 8:52 p.m., Melinda L. Grems, 54, of 338 county Route 11, West Monroe, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, driving with .08 of 1 Percent or more of alcohol, and crossing hazardous road markings, stemming from an investigation into a complaint that she had driven off county Route 37, got out of the vehicle, then drove away. A vehicle matching the description given was then observed pulling out of Deer Run Trailer Park and crossed hazardous road markings as it continued southbound on county Route 37. A subsequent traffic stop found Gems to be under the influence of alcohol. Grems was released to a third party and is scheduled to appear in West Monroe Town Court Feb 13. On Jan. 23, at 1:50 a.m., Jeremy F. Symborski, 21, of 819 Middle Road, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree (license suspended on Jan. 21), stemming from an investigation into a property damage accident that occurred in the Town of Scriba. Symborski was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Scriba Town Court Feb. 2. On Jan. 23, at 2:21 p.m., Jose L. Perez Jr., 35, of 400 Seymore St. Apt. 1, Syracuse, was arrested for identity theft in the second degree, a felony, following an investigation into an incident that occurred in the Town of Hannibal when he allegedly utilized the personal information of the victim to obtain Direct TV services over $600. Perez was arraigned in the Town of Volney Court and remanded without bail. Perez is scheduled to appear in Hannibal Town Court Feb. 14. On Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m., Dennis M. Garbers, 24, of 2705 county Route 57, Fulton, was arrested for AUO in the third degree (suspended on Aug. 6 for failure to answer a summons in the Town of Granby) following an investigation into a car/deer motor vehicle accident on Mill Street in the Village of Hannibal. Garbers was released ticket and is scheduled to appear in Hannibal Town Court Feb 6. On Jan. 24, at 3:59 a.m., Shane E. Brock, 34, of 269 US Route 11 Apt. Lot 24, Central Square, was arrested for criminal contempt in the second degree, a misdemeanor, stemming from an incident in the Town of Hastings when he allegedly violated an order of protection by showing up at the victim's residence. Brock was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Hastings Town Court Feb. 8. Add Comment SUNY Oswego Police Blotter: 1/1/12- 1/15/12 01/23/2012
On Jan. 15, 2:35 a.m., Bridget L. Clark was arrested on state Route 104 at the campus parking office for failure to turn as required and unlawful possession of marijuana. Clark, 18, of 13 Sunset Circle, Sandy Creek, was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Oswego Town Court Jan. 30. On Jan. 13, at 9:20 p.m., Melissa J. McCrobie was arrested on Washington Boulevard for suspended registration, a misdemeanor, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle in the third degree, a misdemeanor. McCrobie, 29, of 136 E. Mohawk St., was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Oswego Town Court Jan. 30. On Nov. 30, 2011, at 8:11 p.m., Denvol A. Haye Jr. was arrested at Lot 13 for unlawful possession of marijuana. Haye, 18, of 325 Oneida Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Nov. 30, 2011, at 8:11 p.m., Daniel J. Pineda was arrested at Lot 13 for unlawful possession of marijuana. Pineda, 18, of 351 Oneida Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Nov. 30, 2011, at 8:11 p.m., Scott O. Bova was arrested at Lot 13 for unlawful possession of marijuana and speeding. Bova, 18, of 351 Oneida Hall was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 2, 2011, at 8 p.m., Michael P. Lang was arrested at Lot 11 for unlawful possession of marijuana. Lang, 19, of 33 North Long St., Williamsville, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 2, 2011, at 8:20 p.m., Nathan L. Schwartz was arrested at Lot 11 for unlawful possession of marijuana and speeding. Schwartz, 19, of 53 E. Royal Parkway, Williamsville, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 2 2011, at 10:53 p.m., Michael R. Tombolesi was arrested at 1006 Onondaga Hall for unlawful possession of marijuana. Tombolesi, 19, of 1006 Onondaga Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 3, 2011, at 3:40 a.m., Nicholas J. Bolak was arrested at Lot 12 for unlawful possession of alcohol by a person under 21. Bolak, 20, of 417-S Cayuga Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 3, 2011, at 10:40 p.m., Joshua A. Starr was arrested on state Route 104 for unlawful possession of marijuana and speeding. Starr, 19, of 7 Teaberry Place, Ballston Spa, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 4, 2011, at 1:30 a.m., Julia L. Nuzzo was arrested at 417-S Cayuga Hall for unlawful possession of marijuana. Nuzzo, 19, of 128 Cayuga Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 5, 2011, at 8:50 p.m., Nicholas J. Bolak was arrested at 417-S Cayuga Hall for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree (Alprazolam). Bolak, 20, of 417-S Cayuga Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec.7, 2001, at 2:41 a.m., Salvator J. Romeo was arrested at 247 Waterbury Hall for unlawful possession of alcohol by a person under 21. Romeo, 19, of 247 Waterbury Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 7, 2011, at 2:41 a.m., Zachary W. Fleischer was arrested at 247 Waterbury Hall for unlawful possession of alcohol by a person under 21. Fleischer, 19, of Waterbury Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 7, 2011, at 2:41 a.m., Connor J. Nagle was arrested at 247 Waterbury Hall for unlawfully dealing with a child in the first degree: alcohol, a misdemeanor, and possession of a forged instrument in the third degree, a misdemeanor (Fake ID). Nagle, 19, of 247 Waterbury Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 7, 2011, at 9:01 p.m., Cody D. Stryker was arrested at 425 Johnson Hall for unlawful possession of marijuana. Stryker, 18, of 425 Johnson Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 8, 2011, at 4:15 p.m., Jeremy C. Bogan was arrested at 214 W. Bridge St. for suspended registration, a misdemeanor. Bogan, 24, of 290 Duer St., was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 9, 2011, at 2:49 a.m., John R. Papazoglou was arrested at Seneca Hall for possession of a forged instrument in the third degree, a misdemeanor (fake ID). Papzoglou, 18, of 320 Seneca Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 9, 2011, at 8:48 p.m., Hannah M. Cartwright was arrested at Lot 24 Rudolph Road for unlawful possession of marijuana and a one-way violation on a designated road. Cartwright, 18, of 315 Cayuga Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 10, 2011, at 1:46 a.m., Tyrell I. Moore was arrested at Cayuga Hall for unlawful possession of marijuana. Moore, 19, of 327-S Cayuga Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 10, 2011, at 1:46 a.m., Christian F. Milillo was arrested at Cayuga Hall for unlawful possession of marijuana. Milillio, 19, of 325 Cayuga Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 10, 2011, at 3:26 a.m., Colin P. Hines was arrested at 915 Seneca Hall for unlawful possession of marijuana. Hines, 17, of 915 Seneca Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 10, 2011, at 3:29 a.m., Justin M. Soule was arrested at Scales Hall for criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree, a misdemeanor (Scales Hall main entrance sign). He was also arrested for criminal mischief with the intent to damage property (torn sign from ground). Soule, 21, of 255 Scales Hall was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 11, 2011, at 1:18 a.m., Andrew J. Quatrale was arrested at Cayuga Hall for criminal mischief with the intent to damage property in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor. He was also arrested for harassment in the second degree: physical contact (subject punched victim in face damaging glasses). Quatrale, 18, of 320 Cayuga Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 13, 2011, at 3:59 p.m., Alex T. Carawan was arrested at Pathfinder Hall for criminal mischief in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor, for property damage greater than $250 (subject shattered window in Mackin Dining Hall). Carawan, 22, of 307 Lonis Hall, was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Oswego City Court Jan. 26. On Dec. 14, 2011, at 3:41 p.m., Stephanie A. Hotailing was arrested on Sweet Road for suspended registration, a misdemeanor. Hotailing, 18, of 101-S Oneida Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 14, 2011, at 5:42 p.m., Luke D. Happ was arrested at Pathfinder Hall for unlawful possession of marijuana. Happ, 18, of 316 Seneca Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 14, 2011, at 7:32 p.m., Anne M. Hotaling was arrested at Oneida Circle for suspended registration, a misdemeanor. Hotaling, 44, of 611 Oneida St., Fulton, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 15, 2011, at 10:24 p.m., George C. Jackson IV was arrested on Iroquois Trail, east of The Village, for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree, more than three suspensions, a misdemeanor. He was also arrested for no headlights. Jackson, 22, 6 Surrey Lane, Hempstead, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court. On Dec. 16, 2011, at 12:37 a.m., James D. Segars was arrested at 310 Oneida Hall for unlawful possession of marijuana. Segars, 18, of 310 Oneida Hall, was issued an appearance ticket for Oswego Town Court.  Photo courtesy of filmofilia.com By Tom Kline Arts and Entertainment Editor Two stars Action movies generally have an unfortunate release schedule. Most of the good films are released between May and early August, when the typical demographic for most films, those between the ages of 18 and 25, are out of school, and when temperatures are high enough to drive potential moviegoers looking to beat the heat into theaters. An unfortunate side-effect of this pattern is that films released outside of that time period are typically mediocre at best. “Contraband” is one such film. With a stale plot, lazy performances and a poor attempt at pacing, the film is without a doubt a black mark on director Baltasar Kormákur’s (“Inhale”) portfolio. A remake of the 2009 Icelandic film “Reykjavík-Rotterdam”, the “Contraband’s”plot revolves around the life of former professional smuggler Chris Farraday (Mark Wahlberg, “The Fighter”), who has moved on from a life of crime and is now installing security systems. When his wife Kate’s (Kate Beckinsale, “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans”) younger brother Andy (Caleb Landry Jones, “X-Men: First Class”) botches a smuggling run of his own and becomes the target of a powerful drug lord (Giovanni Ribisi, “The Rum Diary”), Farraday must once again return to his life of crime for one last job to appease him. He reunites his old smuggling crew, consisting of Sebastian (Ben Foster, “The Mechanic”), Danny (Lukas Haas, “Inception”), and Andy, and plans a money-laundering job in Panama. Farraday quickly realizes the gravity of his situation, as the drug lord has been stalking Kate and their two young children and will kill them if he does not repay the money in time. Along the way, double-crosses, chase scenes, and other associated drama abound, and Farraday must call into question those whom he trusts the most. The film suffers from a terribly boring plot that drags quite a bit in the second act. So much time is spent developing relationships between generally unnecessary characters that the central plot point, the actual smuggling run, is diluted in the process. The cast is filled with phoned-in performances, particularly from Wahlberg, Foster and Beckinsale. But the film’s biggest problem is its inconsistent tone, which switches erratically at some of the most inconvenient points; it is as if the film cannot decide whether it is an action-drama or a heist film. Humor is poorly implemented throughout the film by distracting the audience from the actual plot itself. This creates a great deal of confusion in a plot that is already a chore to follow with any great amount of effort. While perhaps not the most offensively-bad movie released in recent memory, the film is by no means a good one, either. With its snooze-worthy plot, pacing, and performances, as well as bipolar shifts in tone that rival those of typical Michael Bay fare, “Contraband” is a film that moviegoers might want to avoid, as customs will no doubt be confiscating it when it arrives in port. “Contraband” is rated R. At SUNY Oswego, men's hockey is top earner 01/17/2012
 Photo courtesy of SUNY Oswego Sports Information By Ken Sturtz Editor-in-Chief SUNY Oswego raised more than $140,000 in ticket sales from men’s ice hockey games during the 2010-2011 season, athletic revenue records show. Combined ticket sales for all other regular season athletic events where admission was charged totaled around $6,000 during the same period. Gross ticket revenue from SUNY Oswego athletic events in 2010 and 2011 added up to about $150,000. After a ticket fee, the net total was around $135,000. However, it was not immediately apparent for what purpose the money was used. Students are admitted to college athletic events free of charge. Men's and women's basketball and ice hockey are the only programs for which admission is charged. Ticket sales from men’s hockey games dwarf the other 21 athletic teams at SUNY Oswego, but the popularity of the men’s hockey team is well known. The program has earned scores of accolades including a national championship in 2007. It has also remained competitive over the last three decades, while the competitiveness of many of the college’s other athletic programs has ebbed and flowed. The college’s fiercely loyal hockey following is evident from the expansive student section in the Campus Center Ice Arena. The facility can seat 2,500 people, with standing room for 500 more. Before the opening of the Campus Center in 2007 the men’s team played home games at Romney Field House, which seats roughly 2,000 people. Three home men’s hockey games brought in more than $10,000 each in ticket sales. Oswego’s Oct. 16, 2010 game against Bradford at the beginning of the season made $14,036, the most of any single regular season athletic event. The team’s Nov. 11, 2010 game against SUNY Plattsburgh raised $11,483 and the Feb. 19, 2011 game against SUNY Geneseo near the season’s end took in $11,088. The men’s team won each of the three home games that made more than $10,000. The Campus Center Ice Arena was sold out for each game. The women’s hockey team, a relatively new program at SUNY Oswego, also plays in the ice arena, but draws much smaller crowds. Ticket sales to women’s hockey games during the 2010-2011 season amounted to about $2,000. The men’s and women’s basketball teams play home games in Max Ziel Gymnasium at Laker Hall. The teams play all home games in the form of double headers. Tickets allow entrance to both games. The gymnasium’s bleacher seating holds 3,500 people, however, it rarely experiences the influx of fans the men’s hockey team does. Athletic Ticket Revenue Documents  Club Crystal auction empties nightclub 01/16/2012
 Photo courtesy of brzostek.com By Ken Sturtz Editor-in-Chief The last remnants of Club Crystal, the notorious nightclub that polarized a community, were carted away Monday afternoon. Dozens of buyers packed the first floor of the three-story bar, which had a troubled history of liquor violations, for an auction. Crystal DiGregorio looked on as Brzostek’s Auction Service sold off the contents of her bar. The bidding shifted back and forth between bar and restaurant owners battling for big ticket items, and bargain hunters vying for smaller deals. From a neon ‘Open’ sign hanging in the window ($60) and rotating Disco balls ($17.50 each), to electronic cash register systems ($2,500) and a deep fryer unit ($1,250), virtually everything, including several sinks was sold in less than two hours. The auction easily netted thousands of dollars for DiGregorio, who seemed more an unwilling bystander than a departing club owner. The bar’s 17-camera closed-circuit security system ($1,000) and ID scanner ($70) sold quickly. DiGregorio, 28, touted the scanner and security system as a way to bar underage drinkers and keep order. The technology, however, proved unsuccessful in preventing a steady flow of liquor violations and visits by police. Club Crystal shuttered its doors in September 2011 after the state’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control revoked the establishment’s liquor license and issued multiple fines. The club had been dealing with around 17 liquor violations stretching back to as early as 2007 and had already had its license suspended in January 2011. Liquor Authority officials at the time described Club Crystal’s record of liquor violations as atrocious. DiGregorio would not have been allowed to hold a liquor license for two years. The dance club was originally modeled after the “Coyote Ugly” theme and sported bar top dancers. The “Club Crystal Girls” were meant to give the club a New York City feel. There was even talk of a Club Crystal reality television show based on DiGregorio’s life. A rough cut of a pilot appeared online, but the project never came to fruition. With cobwebs forming on the stage lighting and the 2,000-square foot dance floor empty, DiGregorio now plans to sell the property. The nightclub, which employed 25 people, occupied the old Ferris Wheel Tavern across from Old City Hall. The property is assessed at $140,000 and its prominent location near other bars on Water Street means it will likely continue to be used as a bar of some sort in the future. DiGregorio has talked about moving back to California. The Oswego High School alumna originally gained prominence as a model and adult film star while living in the Golden State. According to property records, DiGregorio and ex-husband Jon Hoffman still own a 3,400-square foot home at 6 Elizabeth Street, Oswego, assessed at $255,000. Property records also indicate Gregorio owns a 1,400-square foot home in Palmdale, CA. Club Crystal AuctionBelow is a small, unofficial sampling of the contents and what they sold for: -Neon ‘Open’ sign- $70 -‘ATM/Cash’ sign- $22.50 -Metal box fan- $1 -Red Bull cooler- $70 -Electronic cash register systems-$2,500 -Sliding door beer coolers- $600 each -Leather sofas- $500 each -Champagne buckets- $22.50, $10 -Various speakers- $750 -15 pink bar stools- $280 -ID camera- $70 -Deep fryer unit- $1,250 -17-camera security system- $1,000 -Stainless steel preparation table- $275 -Large jugs of hot sauce- $5 -Speakers- $625 -Hanging speakers- $650 -Stage lighting- $300 -Rotating Disco balls- $17.50 each -Glass door cooler- $375 | Under ConstructionPlease excuse us while we work to get things up and running. Check back later for more content. ArchivesCategoriesAll |
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