At approximately 3:45 p.m., Sheriff’s Deputies and rescue crews were called to the 4200 block of Pompey Center Road, between Indian Hill Road and Preserve Parkway to investigate a one car crash that claimed the life of Erich Sorrentino, 22, of 106 Ellen Dr., Chittenango.

A passing motorist, who did not witness the crash, discovered Sorrentino’s overturned vehicle and immediately called 911.

Deputies report that Sorrentino was operating a 2007 Toyota Corolla and traveling north on Pompey Center Road when he apparently lost control of his car. Sorrentino’s car crossed over the southbound lane, drove off the roadway, and went into a roll before striking a utility pole. Impact from the crash sheared the utility pole in half and caused heavy damage to Sorrentino’s car.

Rescue crews pronounced Sorrentino dead at the scene.

Sheriff’s Accident Investigators were called to the scene and will conduct a complete investigation. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

Pompey Center Road between Indian Hill and Preserve Parkway will remain closed for approximately 3 to 4 hours while crews replace the utility pole and repair utility lines.

(Salina, NY – Sept. 4, 2010) State Police conducted a Sobriety Road Check on Onondaga Lake Parkway in the Town of Salina on Sept. 3, 2010.

The following individuals were arrested for DWI:

Joseph T. Nanno, age 25, from 505 Wolcott Ave. Syracuse, NY

Justin Marsh, age 26, from 850 Vine Street, Liverpool, NY

Meagan C. Kestler, age 26, from 714 Carbon Street, apt. 6 Syracuse, NY

Jason E. Baird, age 28, from 113 Rose Lane Terrace Syracuse, NY

Jessica J. Mccraw, age 30, from 4587 Verplank Rd Clay, NY

All subjects were given appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Salina Court for October 6, 2010 at 5pm.

Kuss was charged with Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, a class “B” Felony, Aggravated Vehicular Assault, a class “C” Felony, Driving with a BAC over .08 percent and Reckless Driving, both misdemeanors of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Kuss was processed and arraigned before Town of Sullivan Justice John Button.

She was remanded to Madison County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash or $15,000 secure bond.

The arrest follows the investigation of a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on May 24, 2010 at 2:47 p.m., in the town of Sullivan, Madison County, which resulted in the death of 17-year-old Victoria Deverso of Liverpool, and serious injury to Peggy Sue Blume, age 38 of Bridgeport.

The investigation was conducted by Troop D BCI, Troop D CRU and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office.

(Oneida, NY – May 25, 2010) -  The State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit in Oneida has identified the driver of the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer involved in yesterday’s fatal car crash as 18 year-old, Chelsea L. Kuss from 127 Hamden Dr. Syracuse, NY.  Kuss is still listed in Critical Condition at University Hospital Upstate Medical Center.

An autopsy is scheduled this afternoon for 17 year-old, Victoria C. Deverso who was killed in the crash.  State Police continue their investigation into the crash.

(Sullivan, NY – May 24, 2010) - State Police in Sullivan are investigating a 2 vehicle Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash that occurred approximately 2:50 pm this afternoon on State Route 31 in the Town of Sullivan, Madison County.

The investigation revealed that a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer was westbound on Rt.31 passing several vehicles and attempting to re-enter the westbound lane when the operator loses control and crosses over into the eastbound lane striking a 2007 Dodge Caravan head-on. The State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit is assisting in the crash. The driver of the Trailblazer has not been positively identified at this time.

Injuries are as follows:

Occupant’s in 2002 Trailblazer:

17 year-old, Victoria C. Deverso from 7424 Muench Road Liverpool, NY was pronounced dead at the scene.

18 year-old, Chelsea L. Kuss from 127 Hamden Dr. Syracuse, NY was transported to University Hospital Upstate Medical Center and listed in critical condition.

Driver of 2007 Caravan:  38 year-old, Peggy S. Blume from 7876 Macarthur Blvd Bridgeport, NY was transported to University Hospital Upstate Medical Center and was listed in critical condition.

State Police closed Rt.31 for several hours between Lucas and Smithridge Road while crews from Bridgeport, South Bay and Chittenango Fire Department’s assisted police at the scene. State Police were also assisted at the scene by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

State Police continue their investigation. Speed appears to be a contributing factor into the crash.

Kelly broke into the Elbridge Diner on East Main Street in the village of Elbridge several times over a two week period in July of 2010, and stole cash.

In the early morning hours of Aug. 29 the State Police were called to a residence in the villag of Elbridge regarding a burglary complaint.  The resident alleged that over the past couple of weeks he has noticed that various items, including a gas can, a pair of hedge trimmers and an electric chainsaw, were stolen from his attached garage.  The resident had placed a new gas can containing gasoline and water on the work bench in the garage.  The son of the resident was driving home at about 1a.m. and noticed the suspect’s vehicle leaving the neighborhood.  They discovered the gas can was missing and called the State Police.

The vehicle was found by Troopers a short time later disabled on State Route 5 in Elbridge and the electric chainsaw was located in the basement of the suspect’s residence.

He was arraigned on one count of second-degree Burglary (Class “C” Felony) and one count of third-degree Burglary (Class “D” Felony) and lodged on $10,000 cash or $10,000 bond to reappear in the town of Elbridge Court on 09/08/10 at 5:00 PM.

Last evening at approximately 10:30 p.m., Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the Great Northern Mall to investigate an attempted larceny of a vending machine. Great Northern Mall Security reported that a suspect, later identified as Stanley Lostumbo, 37, of 4403 James St. was breaking into a vending machine outside of the mall. After being discovered by mall security, Lostumbo got into a 1999 Chevrolet dump truck and fled from the scene.

Within minutes Sheriff’s Deputies spotted the suspect vehicle traveling south on Route 481. Deputies activated their emergency lights and siren to initiate a traffic stop, however Lostumbo failed to pull over and continued traveling south on Route 481.

With speed not exceeding 70 mph, Deputies continued following in attempt to pull him over.

Lostumbo continued traveling south and exited onto Kirkville Road making his way to the CSX Rail yards where he drove across the tracks and maneuvered his way around moving rail cars.

Deputies, continued following Lostumbo who led police throughout the Village of East Syracuse and City of Syracuse area. As Lostumbo continued eluding police, his actions became increasingly aggressive, erratic, and dangerous.

At approximately 11: 10 p.m., Lostumbo struck a utility pole on Hale Avenue at which point he began driving though backyards off of Shearin Avenue. Lostumbo drove behind the residence located at 107 Beard Ave. where deputies believed to have boxed him in.

Deputies Andrew Costello and Matthew Carey exited their patrol cars to approached Lostumbo’s vehicle as he attempted to drive through a hedgerow in order to continue traveling south towards James Street. As the deputies approached the rear driver’s side of the dump truck, Lostumbo shifted the 36,000 pound truck into reverse and sped backwards towards the deputies at which point Deputy Costello discharged his firearm. Lostumbo subsequently shifted the truck into drive and plowed through the brush making his way onto James Street where he continued to flee.

Lostumbo continued traveling west on James Street leading police onto Thompson Road making his way to Burnett Avenue between Thompson Road and Kane Street where he crashed into a City of Syracuse Police cruiser. As Deputies pulled in behind Lostumbo’s dump truck and exited their patrol cars to approach Lostumbo, he again shifted the truck into reverse ramming patrol cars and nearly running over deputies attempting to take him into custody. Deputies Matthew Carey and Matthew Carlson discharged their firearms and immediately place him into custody when the truck came to a stop.

Lostumbo sustained minor injuries as a result of bullet fragments and was treated and released from University Hospital.

His passenger Kyla K. Kazel, 20, unknown address, was also injured by a bullet fragment and was treated and released from Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital.

Sheriff’s Detectives and Sheriff’s Evidence Technicians spent the day interviewing a number of witnesses and processing evidence at three separate crime scenes (Great Northern Mall, 107 Beard Avenue and Burnett Avenue). And upon further investigation, Lostumbo was charged with two counts of second-degree attempted murder, one count of petit larceny, one count of second-degree criminal mischief, three counts of third-degree unlawfully fleeing a police officer, three counts of reckless driving and multiple vehicle and traffic violations.

Kazel was also charged with petit larceny and second-degree criminal mischief along with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance in connection with a prior investigation.

Although Lostumbo endangered several motorists and pedestrians throughout the duration of the incident, fortunately no one was injured as a result of his reckless actions.

Several agencies including the Dewitt, East Syracuse, Manlius, North Syracuse and Syracuse Police Departments assisted the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies Costello, Carey and Carlson escaped the incident without injury and were given administrative leave for the evening and will return to work on Sept. 2.

Kazel was issued appearance tickets for the petit larceny and criminal mischief charges to appear in the Town of Clay Court and was lodged at the Onondaga County Justice Center pending arraignment in City of Syracuse Court Sept. 2 for the drug related charges.

Lostumbo was to be arraigned in the Village of East Syracuse Court sometime before 6 p.m. Sept. 1.

On Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 9:30 am, Walsh will honor these members at a breakfast reception to take place at the Sheriff’s Conference room, located at 407 South State Street.

The retirees, all of whom are retiring according to the recent retirement incentive signed by

Governor David A. Patterson and adopted by Onondaga County Joanne Mahoney, represents over 500 years of experience.

Retiring are:

Captain Peter Bailey 38 years of service

Deputy Andrew Rogers 15 years of service

Lieutenant Kathleen Banaszek 25 years of service

Court Attendant Gordon Belair 17 years of service

Lieutenant John Dwyer 35 years of service

Court Attendant Isadore Daddario 24 years of service

Lieutenant Peter LaValle 31 years of service

Court Attendant Anthony Pensabene 27 years of service

Lieutenant Thomas Metz 40 years of service

Court Attendant David Wright 13 years of service

1st Sergeant Earl Smith 30 years of service

Mr. Carlo Basta 9 years of service

Sergeant Robert Burns 31 years of service

Ms. Marcia Hatherill 31 years of service

Sergeant Robert Dean 28 years of service

Mrs. Joy Jones 24 years of service

Sergeant Bernard DiRenzo 32 years of service

Ms. Judith Musak 36 years of service

Deputy Donald Groth 29 years of service

Mrs. Kokila Shah 15 years of service

Deputy Anthony Rivizzigno 35 years of service

Carrow was found to have a BAC of .16 percent.

She was released to appear in the Town of Van Buren court on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m.

She was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable in the village of Baldwinsville Court returnable on 09/01/10 at 6:00 PM.  The investigation into the source of the undisclosed income is continuing.

He was arraigned in the Town of Geddes Court and remanded back to the penitentiary without bail.

First Report

(Geddes, NY – July 26, 2010) – State Police in Lafayette is investigating a bank robbery that occurred at the Bank of America, 4732 Onondaga Boulevard, Town of Geddes.

A black male entered the bank at approximately 11:55 am this morning.  The suspect left on foot in a westerly direction.   The suspect is described as being a bald, dark skinned black male, approximately 5’08” tall, with a thin mustache.  He was wearing a red and grey plaid zip up hooded sweatshirt with grey sneakers.

If anyone recognizes the suspect, they are asked to contact State Police in Lafayette at 315-677-5302 or State Police in Oneida 315-366-6000.

The investigation is continuing.

First Report

(Fulton, NY – Aug. 22, 2010)  On 08/21/2010 at approximately 11:05 p.m. a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora, registered to Brad T. Castellino date of birth 12/02/80, was traveling south on State Route 48 in the Town of Granby County of Oswego. The vehicle entered a right hand curve at an apparent high rate of speed and exited the east side of the roadway. The vehicle overturned and came to rest upside down off the east side of state route 48.

Paice, date of birth 05/17/89 of 12 Henderson Blvd., Syracuse, NY was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at scene.

Castellino was transported to upstate university hospital in Syracuse with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is continuing.