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03/25/2025

03/25/2025

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03/25/2025

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03/24/2025

TROOPERS: NORTHVILLE MAN FACES SEVERAL CHARGES AFTER STANDOFF WITH POLICE

FULTON COUNTY, NY -- State Police in Mayfield arrested a 34 year old man following a domestic incident that led to a standoff at a home on Saturday night in Northville.

The incident was listed as first reported at 8:17 pm Saturday with the arrest listed as 10:24 pm according to a report

Keegan M. Kolbe of Northville is listed as arraigned in connection with the following charges:

• Felony Criminal Possession Weapon-3rd: Previous Conviction

• Felony Unlawful Imprisonment-1st Degree

• Misdemeanor Menacing-2nd: Weapon

• Misdemeanor Criminal Obstruc on Of Breathing Or Blood Circula on -Apply Pressure

• Misdemeanor Assault 3rd Degree: With Intent To Cause Physical Injury

Kolbe was ultimately transported from the scene.

Responding to the incident initially were Troopers with the New York State Police followed by Deputies with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office and Patrol Officers with the Northville Police Department.

Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino and Northville Police Chief Rick Richardson were also at the scene.

The incident at a 5th Street home reportedly involved a threat with a shotgun according to a 911 record.

03/24/2025

NORTHVILLE COACH ARRESTED AFTER FORCIBLY GRABBING STUDENT

Related coverage remains published on our page.

03/24/2025

GLOVERSVILLE POLICE: 325 CALLS LAST WEEK, MULTIPLE ARRESTS

The Gloversville Police Department made the following arrests from March 17th, 2025, through March 23rd, 2025.

- George Lucas, a 56-year-old male from Gloversville, Criminal Possession of a Narcotic Drug with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the Second Degree, Resisting Arrest, Parole Warrant.

- Elijah Dodge-Denier, a 21-year-old male from Gloversville, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Robbery in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree.

- Merill F. Lalonde, a 44-year-old male from Gloversville, Bench Warrant.

- Nathaniel G. Stowell, a 20-year-old male from Gloversville, Unlawful Imprisonment in the Second Degree, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, R**e in the First Degree.

- Nicholas A. VanWormer, a 64-year-old male from Gloversville, Petit Larceny.

There were a total of 325 calls for service in the past week. 14 of these were Domestic Violence complaints. 22 were Disorderly Conduct complaints. There was one reported Overdose.

While there is probable cause for the issuance of these arrests, all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

03/24/2025

SHERIFF: 553 CALLS OVER 14 DAYS, 27 ARRESTS

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Arrests
February 28 - March 14, 2025

William D. Hayes, a 39-year-old male from Hagaman, was charged in the Town of Perth with Operating a Motor vehicle While Registration suspended

Margaret E. Mulligan, a 32-year-old female from Caroga, was arrested for a warrant issued by City of Amsterdam Court

Joseph W. Fischett Jr., a 23-year-old male from Palatine, was charged in the Town of Johnstown with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Second Degree

Jenna M. Palmer, a 20-year-old female from Perth, was charged in the Town of Perth with Harassment in the Second Degree

Robert N. Aguilera, a 56-year-old male from Johnstown, was charge in the Town of Johnstown with Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, an A Misdemeanor

Shae L. Shattuck, a 43-year-old female from Ballston Spa, was charged in the Town of Mayfield with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Third Degree

Peter R. Anadio Jr., a 46-year-old male from Gloversville, was charged in the Town of Johnstown with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Third Degree
Was charged in the Town of Johnstown with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Third Degree

Bernadette Masten, a 60-year-old female from Mayfield, was charged in the Town of Mayfield with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Second Degree

Brittany G. Cloutier, a 35-year-old female from Gloversville, was charged in the Town of Johnstown with Petit Larceny, an A Misdemeanor

Joel T. Chenaille Jr., a 33-year-old male from Broadalbin, was charged in the Town of Perth with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Third Degree

Philip N. Hollister Jr., a 22-year-old male from Johnstown, was charged in the City of Johnstown with Unlawful Possession of Cannabis, a Violation, and Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree, an A Misdemeanor

Kathryn E. Aguilera, a 40-year-old female from Johnstown, was charged in the City of Johnstown with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Registration Suspended

James T. Whitehead Jr., a 31-year-old male from Amsterdam, was charged in the Town of Perth with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Second Degree

Kyle J. Lynch, a 33-year-old male from Dolgeville, was charged in the Town of Oppenheim with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Third Degree

Edwin C. Quesada, a 57-year-old male from Gloversville, was charged in the Town of Mayfield with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle First Degree, an E Felony

Robert E. Wilmot Jr., a 29-year-old male from Fonda, was charged in the Town of Mayfield with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Third Degree

Tiffany A. Goodrich, a 42-year-old female from Gloversville, was charged in the City of Johnstown with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, an E Felony, Welfare Fraud in the Fourth Degree, an E Felony, and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, an E Felony

Kaili M. Mitchell, a 21-year-old female from Johnstown, was charged in the Town of Johnstown with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, an A Misdemeanor

Feb. 28th – Mar. 13th, 2025

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office handled 553 incidents during the time frame:

12 Animal Complaints, 1 Assault, 3 Criminal Contempts, 3 Criminal Mischief Complaints, 4 Disorderly Conducts, 17 Domestic Violence Complaints, 3 Frauds, 1 Larceny, 7 Mental Health Complaints, 29 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 219 Traffic Stops, 1 Trespass, 6 Welfare Checks, 27 Arrests Made

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

03/24/2025

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03/23/2025

NORTHVILLE COACH RELEASES STATEMENT AFTER GRABBING FEMALE PLAYER BY THE HAIR

“I deeply regret my behavior following the loss to La Fargeville Friday night in the Class D state championship game. I want to offer my sincerest apologies to Hailey and her family, our team, the good folks at Northville Central Schools and our community. As a coach, under no circumstance is it acceptable to put my hands on a player, and I am truly sorry. I wish I could have those moments back. I am grateful for the opportunity to have coached girls basketball at Northville the past two years, especially last season, which was a difficult time for our family. I am super proud of every one of these young women and what they accomplished. I know each of them will go on to do great things and I wish them well.”

- Jim Zullo

It remains to be seen if Zullo will face criminal charge(s).

Northville Central School District: A Letter to Our Athletes, Families, and Community

March 23, 2025

The Northville Central School District is aware of, and deeply disturbed by, the conduct of the Coach of the Girls’ Varsity basketball team during the Class D New York State championship game. We hold our coaches to the highest standards of professionalism, sportsmanship, and respect for our student-athletes, and this behavior is completely unacceptable.

The District is committed to ensuring that this type of behavior has no place within our programs, and we will continue to uphold the values of respect and integrity that our athletes, families and community expect and deserve. This individual will no longer be coaching for the Northville Central School District.

We assure the public that this matter is being taken extremely seriously, and the District is actively addressing it. The District will be following up with the affected players and their families to provide support and outline the actions we are taking in response to this incident.

03/23/2025

NORTHVILLE -- A law enforcement standoff was reported at a home on N. 5th Street in the village of Northville as of 8:45 pm Saturday. No injuries were indicated at the time of the call however EMS has been sent to stand by. We will report updated information as we receive it.

03/22/2025

LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE GIVEN IN NORTHVILLE COACH-STUDENT INCIDENT

03/22/2025

PORTIA PASSED AWAY SATURDAY MORNING, DONATIONS BEING GATHERED TO AID FAMILY

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03/22/2025

PUBLIC OUTRAGE CONTINUES AFTER NORTHVILLE COACH WAS CAUGHT ON CAMERA FORCIBLY GRABBING GIRL BY HAIR, THE COACH WAS IMMEDIATELY FIRED ACCORDING TO CBS 6

03/22/2025

NORTHVILLE COACH IMMEDIATELY FIRED

The Northville HS basketball coach has been fired, after he was caught on camera pulling the hair of one of his players, after the team lost in the Class D finals, according to a report late Friday night by CBS6. The video remains published on our page.

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A Letter to Our Athletes, Families, and Community

The Northville Central School District is aware of, and deeply disturbed by, the conduct of the Coach of the Girls’ Varsity basketball team during the Class D New York State championship game. We hold our coaches to the highest standards of professionalism, sportsmanship, and respect for our student-athletes, and this behavior is completely unacceptable.

The District is committed to ensuring that this type of behavior has no place within our programs, and we will continue to uphold the values of respect and integrity that our athletes, families and community expect and deserve. This individual will no longer be coaching for the Northville Central School District.

We assure the public that this matter is being taken extremely seriously, and the District is actively addressing it. The District will be following up with the affected players and their families to provide support and outline the actions we are taking in response to this incident.

03/22/2025

*UPDATE: COACH ARRESTED*
NORTHVILLE COACH SEEN FORCIBLY GRABBING GIRL, OTHER PLAYER INTERVENES

The Leader Herald has reported that longtime basketball coach Jim Zullo, currently in his second year of coaching the Northville girls’ basketball team, was involved in a confrontation with one of his players caught on video following the Falcons’ 43-37 loss to LaFargeville Friday in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class D girls’ basketball final at Hudson Valley Community College.

The incident was seen on the NFHS livestream of the game.

As the team was gathered in front of its bench during postgame ceremonies, Zullo can be seen talking to senior Hailey Monroe, the school’s all-time leading scorer for boys and girls. Monroe moves away slightly to the line of players, and Zullo goes to her from behind and yanks her ponytail and says something to her. As she says something, teammate Ahmya Tompkins puts her left arm between Zullo and Monroe. Zullo then says something to Tompkins, who is his great-niece, and the camera cuts away to the LaFargeville team.

03/21/2025

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03/20/2025

SHERIFF: BLEECKER MAN IDENTIFIED IN FATAL CRASH ON WEDNESDAY

FULTON COUNTY, NY -- Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino on Thursday confirmed that the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a one car fatal crash that occurred Wednesday March 19, 2025 on County Highway 112 near the West Stony Creek.

Giardino said the operator, David R. Paradies, a 69 year old male from the Town of Bleecker, lost his life in the accident. There were no other individuals or vehicles involved.

The Sheriff said the investigation is continuing.

03/19/2025

SERIOUS CRASH CONFIRMED IN BLEECKER

FULTON COUNTY, NY -- Emergency crews including Investigators were dispatched to a serious crash this afternoon at what was reported just south of Peters Corners. A long term investigation was confirmed at the scene. The crash involved an automobile into a stream according to a 911 report. Further details are expected later today.