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Monday, April 5, 2021 - 10:07 am POTSDAM — Potsdam police said they charged several motorists with driving infractions over the last few days. Those charged include: • Jeffrey J. Collins, 56, S. Colton, was cited Friday for speed in zone on Sandstone Drive at 9:46 a.m. after being observed driving 53 mph in a 30 mph zone, officers said. • Jodie D. Sabad, 63, Norwood, was cited Friday for operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs and failure to keep right on Market Street at 11:08 p.m., officers said. • Zackary D. Dumers, 19, Brasher Falls, was cite...

A 7-year-old boy from upstate New York is facing charges of rape. WWNY reports that police arrested and charged the child with third-degree rape for an incident on Thanksgiving. He was subsequently released and will stand trial in family court. The boy is from Brasher Falls, New York, which is near the Canadian border. The family’s attorney, Anthony Martone, told the news station, “Instinctually, it shouldn’t happen to a 7-year-old. I don’t think you could even realize what you’re doing at 7 years old, so I think it’s absurd to charge a 7-year-old with rape.” He continued, “Th...

*According to WNYTV, The unidentified minor was charged with third-degree rape — a felony — by state police on Tuesday. The child, from Brasher Falls, was later released and police say the investigation is ongoing. While full details on the incident have not been shared yet, state troopers say the initial sex offense complaint was made the day before Thanksgiving of last year. The alleged victim’s age is currently unknown. The case will be handled in Family Court. New York City attorney, who is with a group that handles youth defense cases spoke with the news site and labeled this situa...

The alleged incident happened in the town of Brasher Falls near the Canadian border. The child was charged with third-degree rape on March 23. The boy is said to have been cited and released. The case will reportedly be handled in Family Court where the boy will be tried as a juvenile delinquent. Authorities said the incident was first reported on November 26. No further details have been released about the incident or about the age of the alleged victim. Seven-Year-Old Charged With Rape In Disturbing Incident However, a New York City attorney, who is with a group that handles youth defence c...

Child advocates call for reform after Brasher Falls 7-year-old is charged with rape Child advocates call for reform after Brasher Falls 7-year-old is charged with rape WWNY By Keith Benman | April 1, 2021 at 4:44 PM EDT - Updated April 1 at 6:49 PM BRASHER FALLS, N.Y. (WWNY) - Child advocates are calling for reform after a Brasher Falls 7-year-old was charged with a serious felony. They want the age raised for bringing criminal charges against children. The story has hit newspapers and TV across the U.S., and overseas. Headlines and broadcasts are focusing on the age of the boy. Some are...