Pair accused of possessing

two stolen license plates

Two men recently convicted of felonies in Jefferson County Court were arrested early Tuesday by Watertown police for allegedly possessing stolen license plates.

Tye A. Gonzales, 19, of 24480 Route 12, Apt. 107, and Joshua L. Peto, 19, of 870 LeRay St., are cited with fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. They are accused of possessing at 4 a.m. Tuesday at Main Auto Parts, 620 W. Main St., two license plates belonging to Patrick K. Crump, Route 12.

They await prosecution in City Court.

Mr. Gonzales was sentenced in August to 10 years' probation for second-degree rape. Mr. Peto is due for sentencing on Nov. 14 after pleading guilty Sept. 30 to fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, involving the theft of a truck May 29 that also occurred at Main Auto Parts.

Couple's two daughters

removed from their home

SANDY CREEK — A couple's two daughters have been removed from their home because of the "deplorable" living conditions found there a week ago, according to state police.

The parents, Earl L. Russell, 48, and Shirley A. Russell, 52, of 6061 S. Main St., were charged Monday with endangering the welfare of a child. They are ordered to appear in town of Sandy Creek Court.

Also cited are three village code infractions: having defective smoke detectors, having fire hazards and having escape windows blocked.

Their 15- and 10-year-old daughters have been placed temporarily in the custody of relatives.

The child protective services unit of the Oswego County Department of Social Services notified state police of the situation Oct. 8.

Two Massachusetts men

arrested on pot charges

CHATEAUGAY — Two Massachusetts men face drug charges after being stopped by the U.S. Border Patrol, state police said.

Dmitriy Dunchik, 25, of Westfield, Mass., and Kevin W. Conroy, 24, of Holden, Mass., were each charged Monday with second-degree criminal possession of marijuana.

Mr. Dunchik also was charged with criminal impersonation of a police officer after reportedly claiming to be a Massachusetts police officer and showing troopers a police badge.

Both were accused of possessing about two pounds of marijuana that was hidden in the truck of Mr. Dunchik's vehicle.

Both were arraigned in Chateaugay Town Court and sent to Franklin County jail, Malone, Mr. Dunchik is being held on $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond and Mr. Conroy on $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond.

Call to domestic dispute

leads to discovery of pot

HEUVELTON — A domestic fight early Tuesday led state troopers to discover marijuana plants in a man's bedroom here, according to state police.

Jade R. Harper, 32, of 725 East Road, is charged with third-degree criminal possession of marijuana, and is ordered to appear in town of Depeyster Court.

Police said patrols responded to a 911-hangup call at the residence, and insisted on entering the dwelling to check on the welfare of the woman who had placed the call. They determined she had left the house before their arrival.

While looking for the woman, troopers followed Mr. Harper into the bedroom and discovered plants that they said are expected to yield about 8 ounces of marijuana.