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Lieutenant Jeffrey Kinney retired from the Fulton Police Department on 1/2/2010 after 20 years of service with the City of Fulton Police Department. Kinney began his career at the police academy in Watertown, NY in August of 1989. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2001 and then to Lieutenant in 2005.

Kinney was assigned to the Oswego County Drug Task Force in 1998 where he spent three years under then DA Dennis Hawthorne. In 2000 Kinney was named the City of Fulton’s Police Officer of the year for exemplary police work. He received a Unit Citation in 2001 for his role in investigating the Diana Cooper Homicide, and in 2003 Kinney received an Honorable Service award for his work on an armed robbery at the Sunoco gas station. Throughout his career Kinney received several Drug Buster Awards for outstanding work on narcotics investigations.

In March of 2006 Lieutenant Kinney was tasked to replace retired Lieutenant Russ Johnson as the commander of the Fulton Police Departments Criminal Investigations Division. As the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division Kinney lead several notable investigations including a joint investigation with the Attorney General’s which started in 2007 and finished in 2008 in which 28 people were charged for their part in trafficking crack cocaine into Oswego County from Rochester. Kinney also supervised the investigation which lead to the arrest of Jay Barboni for murder for the death of 15 month old Nicholas Taylor in the summer of 2008.

Chief Orlo Green presents retired Lt. Jeffrey Kinney with an Honorable Discharge medal.

Fulton, NY, January 12, 2010 - The Fulton Police Department is looking for people interested in becoming a crossing guard. There are currently no openings but the department is preparing for possible future openings. The general time frame for the various crossing guard posts could be from 7:50 AM until 8:45 AM for the morning and 3:00 PM until 3:50 PM.

Anyone who is interested is applying please contact Fulton Police Department Traffic & Training Sergeant Joseph Pappalardo at 592-3464.

FULTON, NY, 1/4/10 - 4:00 AM — The travel advisory that was issued during the early morning hours on 1/3/10 urging the limitation of all unnecessary travel has been lifted. Fulton Department of Public Works Crews have been working diligently over the past 24 hours and have been able to get the roadways sufficiently cleared for travel. At the current time it is snowing lightly and most roadways are snow covered so motorists are still asked to drive cautiously.

FULTON, NEW YORK January 3, 2010 - 4:15 AM – The City of Fulton has issued a Travel Advisory and Fulton Police recommend no unnecessary travel in and around the City of Fulton. When travel is necessary extreme caution is urged. During the past day steady snowfall combined with occasional blowing snow has made hazardous travel conditions. City Department of Public Works crews are in the process of clearing streets however the rate of snowfall is making the task difficult and in some areas roadways are slick. Police also remind persons in the City of Fulton that on-street parking is prohibited from 1:30 AM to 5:30 AM. Violators will be ticketed and may be towed to help facilitate snow removal.

OCTOBER 30, 2009 - THE FULTON POLICE DEPARTMENT RECENTLY ACKNOWLEDGED ITS TOP PERFORMING OFFICERS IN THEIR ANNUAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM. AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS, OFFICERS WERE TASKED WITH IDENTIFYING AND ENFORCING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING VIOLATIONS.

AGGRESSIVE DRIVING IS ONE OF THE LEADING CAUSES OF TRAFFIC COLLISIONS - IT INCLUDES SPEEDING, UNSAFE LANE CHANGES, FAILURE TO SIGNAL, TAILGATING, FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY, DISREGARDING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND IMPAIRED DRIVING. CELL PHONE USAGE WHILE DRIVING WAS ALSO TARGETED.

THE TOP THREE FULTON POLICE OFFICERS IN THE PROGRAM WHICH SPANNED OCTOBER 1, 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 WERE:

                OFFICER LUCAS HOLLENBECK
                OFFICER CHRISTOPHER JONES
                OFFICER RYAN BLAKE

ALSO RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FPD TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM WERE:

INVESTIGATOR MICHAEL BATSTONE
OFFICER JEFF MARGREY
OFFICER BRIAN DUMAS
OFFICER RICK HAHN
OFFICER JEREMY ALGARIN
OFFICER CHRISTIAN DEMPSEY
OFFICER BRANDON LANNING
OFFICER GARY PERCIVAL
OFFICER VICTOR KAUFMAN
OFFICER JEREMY HUTCHINSON
OFFICER BRANDON HARRIS

ALSO OFFICER RYAN BLAKE WAS RECOGNIZED WITH THE FPD "TOP GUN" AWARD FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR, AFTER INTERCEPTING THE HIGHEST SPEED IN THE CITY DURING THE PROGRAM PERIOD.

THE EFFORTS OF ALL OF THESE OFFICERS WILL BE FORMERLY RECOGNIZED AT THE CITY OF FULTON ’S ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY TO BE HELD IN APRIL 2010.

FULTON POLICE REMAIN COMMITTED TO TRAFFIC SAFETY IN THEIR COMMUNITY. EARLIER THIS YEAR, FULTON POLICE WERE THE RECIPIENT OF THE FIRST PLACE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR A DEPARTMENT OF ITS SIZE IN THE NEW YORK LAW ENFORCEMENT CHALLENGE PROGRAM. IN FEBRUARY 2009, FULTON POLICE ALSO RECEIVED THE PLATINUM AAA COMMUNITY TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SUCCESS IN LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY ISSUES. THE ANNUAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.

Fulton, NY October 29, 2009

Lisa Marie Senska, age 37, Cicero, New York was arrested by the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department on October 21, 2009 after an arrest warrant was issued by the Town of Clay Court.

The Fulton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division in cooperation with the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement conducted an investigation that resulted in the following charges against Lisa Marie Senska;

Criminal Possession of a controlled substance 3^rd (3 counts)   Class B Felony
Grand Larceny 4^th                                                                             Class E Felony
Welfare Fraud 4^th                                                                              Class E Felony
Unlawful use of a Public Benefit Card                                                  Class A Misd

The defendant is accused of filling three separate prescriptions for controlled substances totaling $2,892.31 on April 28, 2009. The prescriptions were intended for her husband, Robert A. Senska and were paid for by the defendant using a New York State Public Benefit Card in the name of her husband, Robert A. Senska. The defendant filled these prescriptions and paid for them while knowing that her husband had died prior to the defendant filling the prescriptions.

The defendant was arraigned on these charges and it is unknown when the defendant is scheduled to appear next.

The Fulton Police Department continues to pursue those persons selling or possessing illegal substances and anyone with information regarding such activity is urged to call the Fulton Police Department at (315) 598-4504 or the Fulton Police Department TIPS line at 593-TIPS or 593-8477.

FULTON, NY, 10/27/09 — During the evening of 10/27/09 Fulton Police responded to a report of a disturbance at 151 W. Third Street South in Fulton. While there a warrant check was done on a guest at that location, 32 year old Paul A. Janes Jr. of Worth Street Fulton. It was discovered that there was a warrant issued by Volusia County Florida on 10/21/09 for Janes for failing to appear at a pre-trial hearing for “Fleeing / Attempt to Elude”. Contact was made with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and it was indicated that they would extradite. Janes was taken into custody and held pending arraignment on 10/28/09 in Fulton City Court. After arraignment Janes will be held in the Oswego County Jail pending extradition.

Justin M. Smith, age 30, Syracuse, New York was arrested on October 16, 2009. The defendant was observed operating a motor vehicle by Officer Blasczienski of the City of Fulton Police Department, who had information that Justin M. Smith was unlicensed. The defendant was found to possess 14.2 grams of cocaine, some marihuana and hydrocodone tablets. As a result of the traffic stop the defendant was charged with the following;

Criminal Possession of a controlled substance 3^rd                 class B Felony
             Criminal Possession of a controlled substance 4th                 class C Felony
             Criminal Possession of a controlled substance 7^th                 class A Misdemeanor
             Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2^nd                               class B Misdemeanor
             Unlawful Possession of Marihuana                                        Violation
             Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle             Misdemeanor
             Unlicensed Operator                                                             Violation

ARREST MADE AFTER LENGTHY INVESTIGATION

The Fulton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division in cooperation with the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team conducted a half year investigation that resulted in the following charges against Justin M. Smith;

The defendant is accused of selling cocaine, a narcotic drug, to an under cover member of the New York State Police on March 6. March 31 and April 8, 2009.

The Fulton Police Department continues to pursue those persons selling or possessing illegal substances and anyone with information regarding such activity is urged to call the Fulton Police Department at (315) 598-4504 or the Fulton Police Department TIPS line at 593-TIPS or 593-8477.

STREET CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT

Fulton, NY, October 15, 2009 - On Monday 10/19/09, the City of Fulton Sewer Department will be closing W. First Street Between Hart Street and Phillips Street for sewer repair. This section of W. First Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic beginning at 8:30 am and is expected to reopen at 5:00 pm.

*Southbound traffic on W. First Street will be detoured west onto Hart Street, then south onto W. Fourth Street, then east onto Phillips Street returning back to W. First Street Southbound.

*Northbound traffic on W. First Street will be detoured west onto Phillips Street, then north onto W. Fourth Street, then east on Hart Street returning back to W. First Street northbound.

*SPECIAL NOTE*
W. First Street between Gansvoort St. (Oneida Street Bridge) and SR 3 (Broadway Bridge) WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL TRACTOR TRAILER TRAFFIC during the hours of this closure. All tractor trailer traffic will have to utilize SR3 or SR 481 for northbound and southbound travel through the City of Fulton during the above listed date and times.

OVERNIGHT PARKING BAN FAST APPROACHING

Fulton, NY, October 15, 2009 - The Fulton Police Department reminds city residents that the overnight parking ban on all city streets starts on November 1st and continues until April 1st and is enforced between the hours of 1:30 AM and 5:30 AM. Weather permitting, traditionally during the first two weeks the Fulton Police issue courtesy tickets to reacquaint motorists with the ban. After the warning period parking tickets will be issued and if extreme weather deems it necessary, vehicles may be towed to allow for snow removal.

The fine for a violation of the ban is $15 and increases if not paid after 10 days. Anyone who receives a ticket on their vehicle must either appear in person at the Parking Ticket Violation Bureau located at the Fulton Police Department located at 141 South First Street Fulton, or respond to the ticket by mail.

Fulton, NY, July 10, 2009 - The Fulton Police Department is looking for people interested in becoming Crossing Guards. There are currently two posts available; the post at the Fairgrieve School Entrance off of Emery Street and the post at Holly Drive (SR 3) at Emery Street. The Fairgrieve School post times are 8:00 until 8:30 AM and 3:00 until 3:30 PM. The Holly Drive post times are 7:50 until 8:45 AM and 3:20 until 3:50 PM.

Anyone who is interested is applying please contact Fulton Police Department Traffic & Training Sergeant Joseph Pappalardo at 592-3464.

Fulton, New York, July 4, 2009 — Fulton Police, who were involved in a high speed pursuit on 7/2/09 following a reported larceny at the Super Walmart in Granby, charged the driver, Javonnia Rouse, 30, of Rochester with Reckless Driving, Failure to Comply, and other traffic-related offenses. On July 2^nd, the Oswego County Sheriff’s Dept charged Rouse and co-defendant Shytrece Banks with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a class E Felony, related to the larceny in Granby . The Oswego County Sheriffs Dept and Fulton Police Dept are continuing their investigations into the incident. As of this writing, both defendants were still being held at the Oswego County Public Safety Center .

AAA HONORS COMMUNITIES OF FULTON AND OSWEGO

FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY EFFORTS

            SYRACUSE , NY , FEBRUARY 24, 2009 -- AAA Western and Central New York
recognized the City of Fulton , City of Oswego , and their respective police departments for their success in AAA’s Community Traffic Safety Program today at an Oswego County Traffic Safety Board meeting in Oswego .

AAA’s Community Traffic Safety Program is an awards and recognition program for communities of all sizes nationwide that identify and address their local traffic safety issues. The program considers basic crash statistics, presence of a traffic safety leadership group, projects, and their effectiveness. The awards progress from Honorable Mention to Bronze, Silver, Gold, and to the highest level, Platinum.

Top Platinum honors were awarded to the City of Fulton . A Gold Award was presented to the City of Oswego .

Gold Awards are given to communities that implement programs and projects that demonstrate superior effort at addressing local traffic safety issues. Platinum Awards are given to communities that not only demonstrate outstanding success in addressing local traffic safety issues, but show a clear trend of improvement over five years and/or provide data that is substantially better than the statewide data for communities of similar size.

“AAA’s Community Traffic Safety Program recognizes the leadership and rewards the efforts of communities that strive to advance the cause of traffic safety,” said Wally Smith, Vice President of AAA Western and Central New York . “We are delighted to honor these communities for their vital and lifesaving work.”

Fulton is receiving their second Platinum Award, demonstrating success in addressing: aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving; occupant protection and child passenger safety; and bicycle, pedestrian, work zone, school bus and school zone safety. Fulton met the criteria for a Platinum Award with their statistics for vehicle occupant injuries and seat belt usage. Fulton has participated in the program for seven years, previously receiving five Gold Awards in addition to the two Platinum Awards.

Oswego , participating in the program for the first time, was presented with a Gold Award, demonstrating success in addressing speeding, aggressive and impaired driving, occupant protection, and pedestrian safety.

Only nine communities in New York State received Platinum honors. In addition to Fulton , Platinum Awards were presented to Baldwinsville, Camillus, Dobbs Ferry, East Syracuse, Garden City, Irvington , Manlius, and Port Washington , NY .

Participation in AAA’s Community Traffic Safety Program is open to communities of all sizes nationwide.

As Upstate New York’s largest member services organization, AAA provides nearly 880,000 members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive related services. Since its founding in 1900, AAA has been a leading advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Visit AAA at www.AAA.com.

Fulton Man charged with Rape

On February 6, 2009, the Fulton Police arrested Sean A. Generous, age 44 of Fulton, after an investigation by the Fulton Police Department and the Oswego County Department of Social Services Child Protective Division. Generous was charged with the following:

Rape 2nd                                           Class D Felony
Sexual Abuse 2nd (2 cts)                    Class A Misdemeanor
Endangering the Welfare of a Child     Class A Misdemeanor

Generous is accused of engaging in sexual intercourse and sexual contact with a person under the age of fourteen between December 25, 2008 and January 1, 2009 while at his residence in the City of Fulton.
Generous was arraigned in the City of Fulton Court by the Hon. Spencer J. Ludington and remanded to the Oswego County Public Safety Center in lieu of $10,000 cash or $20,000 secure bail bond.
He is scheduled to return to Fulton City Court on February 11, 2009 at 9:00am.

Fulton Police Become First Agency Certified Under
New Program

Keeping Communities Safe Using Best Practices in Sex Offender Management

NYSACP PRESS RELEASE HERE.

SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK – The Fulton Police Department became the first agency to become certified by the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police (Association) in a new sex offender management program. The certification recognizes that Fulton Police are employing recognized practices in managing sex offenders in their community. The presentation was made at an 11:00 AM ceremony on Friday, January 30, at the Municipal Building in Fulton, New York. The "Certified Best Practices" program was launched earlier this month to recognize police agencies that employ certain strategies to monitor sex offenders, provide community notification and conduct enforcement. Association Executive Director John P. Grebert said, "For more than a decade, managing sex offenders has become an important function of law enforcement. Police are on the front lines in ensuring that offenders comply with the law and that citizens are informed about certain offenders living in their communities." Fulton Police Chief Orlo Green commented, "We are honored by the recognition bestowed upon us by the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police. It is important for law enforcement agencies everywhere to have a comprehensive sex offender management program that works to ensure the safety of its citizens and community ".

Last year, the Association participated in a statewide training initiative led by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) in bringing sex offender management training to police. The Association and DCJS continue to work together in bringing the latest information in sex offender management to law enforcement. The policies and operations of the Fulton Police Department were assessed and found to be in compliance with the elements of the new Best Practices program. In addition to having a written policy pertaining to sex offender management, they were also required to provide proof of monitoring of offenders, community notification, cooperation with other agencies, and enforcement. At Friday’s presentation, Fulton Police Chief Orlo Green received the certification from the Association’s Director of Research, Development and Training, Mark Spawn. Spawn is the former Chief of Police of the Fulton Police Department. "I am especially pleased that Fulton PD is the first agency to be certified under this new program." Spawn also noted that the Best Practices program takes several factors into consideration. "New York State’s sex offender laws have changed every year since its inception in 1996. For some departments, it has been difficult to follow and adapt to all of the changes." He added, "This program identifies the most important aspects of sex offender registration and gives agencies the ability to have an external validation of their processes." Spawn also said that for agencies that do not yet have a policy in place, the Association has resources to assist departments in developing a plan to meet their individual needs.

Syracuse Man Arrested For Burglary

Fulton , NY , 01/06/09 — New Years Eve night Fulton Police investigated a report of a trespass in progress. During the investigation it was found that Gregory Hinkle, 34 years of Syracuse , was accused of forcing entry into a residence causing damage to a door. While inside the residence it is alleged that Hinkle did threaten the resident with a knife. Hinkle was arrested and during the booking process he refused to be fingerprinted. Hinkle was placed into a holding cell pending arraignment and while inside the cell did urinate on the floor of the cell block area. Hinkle was arrested for the following charges:

Burglary in the First Degree, B Felony
Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, D Felony
Menacing in the Second Degree, A Misdemeanor
Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, A Misdemeanor
Obstructing Governmental Administration, A Misdemeanor
Criminal Tampering in the Third Degree, B Misdemeanor

Hinkle was arraigned the next day and remanded to the Oswego County Jail on 25,000 cash bail.