Property Damage accident in the Town of North Elba leads to DWI arrest
On January 26, 2025, at approximately 3:18 a.m., State Police members responded to Wilmington Road in the town of North Elba for a property damage accident. When the Troopers arrived on the scene, they observed a 2020 blue Chevrolet operated by Elizabeth A. Beaney, age 35, of Wilmington, NY. An investigation determined Beaney was traveling west on Wilmington Road, lost control, and went off the roadway. During the interview with Beaney, she was showing signs of impairment. Troopers administered SFST, which she failed.
Beaney was arrested and transported to SP Ray Brook for processing, where she provided a breath sample with a BAC of .08 %. She was charged with driving while intoxicated and released on appearance tickets.
Arrest for stealing at Walmart while in possession of cocaine
On January 25, 2025, Troopers out of SP Lockport arrested Amanda Warfield, 40 of Lockport, NY for Petit Larceny.
On January 25, 2025, at 4:00 P.M., Troopers out of SP Lockport were dispatched to Walmart on South Transit Road in the town of Lockport for a larceny complaint. Troopers worked with Walmart loss-prevention. Investigation determined that Warfield took merchandise and only purchased a small number of items and put items into her purse without payment. Warfield took $64.53 worth of merchandise. Warfield was also possessed over 1 gram of cocaine.
Warfield was arrested and transported to SP Lockport for processing and transported to Niagara County Jail for centralized arraignment.
Methamphetamine and a stolen vehicle leads to arrest
On January 26, 2025, Troopers out of SP Amity arrested Derek W. Tyler-Lockwood, 34 of Cuba, NY for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3rd degree (D Felony), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th degree (C Felony) and Obstruction Governmental Administration 2nd degree (A Misd).
On January 25, 2025, at 5:26 A.M., Troopers responded to State Route 417 in Little Genesee for a stolen vehicle report. Investigation determined that a 2005 Ford Excursion with the keys in the vehicle was stolen from a residence and was taken north on State Route 417. Troopers investigated the incident utilizing numerous surveillance tactics and interviews and located the stolen vehicle on State Route 417 in the town of Allentown behind an abandoned school. Tyler-Lockwood was with the vehicle and ran when Troopers identified themselves. Tyler-Lockwood was taken into custody and found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Tyler-Lockwood was transported to SP Amity for processing and taken to Allegany County Jail for centralized arraignment.
State Police investigating fatal crash in the town of Southeast
On January 26, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., State Police were called to I-684 in the town of Southeast for a report of a two-car crash.
A preliminary investigation determined that Makayla S. McIntyre, 23, of Mount Vernon, was traveling northbound on I-684 when she lost control of the vehicle.
During the investigation, it was determined that McIntyre struck a guiderail, veered across all lanes of travel, and hit another vehicle operated by Michael T. Keller, 65, of New Milford, Connecticut.
Both vehicles veered off the roadway, striking the middle median, overturning, and coming to rest in the center embankment of I-684.
McIntyre was transported to Danbury Hospital with minor injuries.
Keller was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
State Police, Nassau Co. District Attorney’s Office Arrest Former NYS Trooper for False Shooting Report
New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly today announced the arrest of former Trooper Thomas J. Mascia, age 27, of West Hempstead, NY, on charges of tampering with physical evidence (class E felony), falsely reporting an incident and official misconduct (both class A misdemeanors). Mascia has resigned his position with the State Police.
Superintendent James and District Attorney Donnelly also announced the arrest of Thomas Mascia Sr., age 62, and Dorothy Mascia, age 55, also of West Hempstead, former Trooper Mascia’s parents, on one count of criminal possession of a firearm, a class E felony.
On October 30, 2024, at about 11:45 p.m., former Trooper Mascia reported that he had been shot in the leg while checking on a disabled vehicle in the median on the Southern State Parkway westbound in the area of Exit 17. Mascia was transported to the hospital for treatment for a gunshot wound to his right leg. The report also triggered an intense search to locate the vehicle described by Mascia.
An investigation into the incident by the Troop L Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office determined that Mascia shot himself in the leg before making the false report to State Police. There was no evidence found to substantiate his story of stopping in the median of the Parkway to check on a disabled vehicle.
A subsequent search warrant at the Mascia family home resulted in the seizure of a firearm that was illegally possessed.
Mascia, Thomas Mascia Sr. and Dorothy Mascia were arraigned in district court in Hempstead and released. They are due back in court on February 5, 2025, at 9 a.m.
State Police investigate death in the town of Croghan
On January 26, 2025, at about 1:35 p.m., State Police responded to Second Road in the town of Croghan for an unconscious five-year-old.
When patrols arrived, they found Silas J. Moser, age 5, from Carthage, NY, stuck under a hay bale inside of a barn. Life-saving measures from members of Beaver Falls Ambulance were performed.
Moser was transported to Lewis County Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The preliminary investigation has determined that the hay bale fell on top of Moser, trapping him. An autopsy is scheduled to determine an official cause of death.
The investigation is ongoing.
Massena male arrested for criminal mischief and resisting arrest
On January 27, 2025, State Police members arrested Stephen W. Smutz, age 30, of Massena, NY, for (2 counts ) criminal mischief and resisting arrest.
On January 27, 2025, at approximately 3:26 p.m., State Police members responded to Meadow Street in the town of Louisville for a report of criminal mischief complaints. An investigation determined Smutz was shooting BBs at his neighbor’s windows, causing damage. While Smutz was being interviewed regarding the complaint and an active bench warrant he had, he started to resist the Troopers by hiding in a closet and actively fighting with them. Smutz was detained and placed into custody.
Smutz was arrested and transported to SP Massena for processing. He was arraigned in the Town of Massena Court and released on his own recognizance.
