University Police still patrolling, responding to calls with new policies to protect officers
University Police still have a job to do. Even as the campus sits nearly empty, with most public buildings closed and under 500 students left in residence halls, officers continue to patrol and respond to emergencies. “Normal calls such as…
Multiple burglaries in Cayuga Hall
Last week, University Police investigated several burglaries in Cayuga Hall, which led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man. At least five rooms were entered during the burglary, two of which were unoccupied. Residents from the remaining three rooms were…
Former Oswego State professor charged with sexual assault
On Monday, Oswego City police arrested 42-year-old Dwayne Arruza of Waterloo, New York. Arruza is currently being investigated for allegedly “engaging in oral and sexual intercourse with a person less than 15 years of age,” according to a press release…
Student creates podcast on cold case
Oswego State senior journalism major Ryan Zalduondo spent the past two semesters investigating a 25-year-old kidnapping cold case, working with NPR affiliate WRVO Public Media to produce a podcast and release the first of four episodes Wednesday, April 3. A…
Oswego man shot during traffic dispute, in stable condition
After a traffic-related dispute, Thomas E. Schrader, 58, of Oswego, shot a 34-year-old male also of Oswego, multiple times in the torso Oct. 26 between East 10th and Duer Streets in the city of Oswego. Upon investigation, Oswego City Police…
String of laptop thefts under investigation
An ongoing string of reported laptop thefts began Oct. 2 at Oswego State’s Penfield Library third floor study rooms, with the most recent on Oct. 9, according to University Police Chief John Rossi. So far, there have been five thefts…
University Police works with Oswego County task force to combat drug sales on campus
Whenever something goes wrong on campus, the University Police is around to make sure everyone is safe and everything can go back to normal. While students expect UP to keep them safe, it is important to note that officers also…
Local landlord Doug Waterbury, accused of sexual harassment
The Palladium-Times recently recovered police reports that detail allegations of sexual harassment against Doug Waterbury, a landlord in Oswego. This adds to previous claims of harassment that Waterbury is currently facing in federal court. According to The Palladium-Times report, police…
Oswego County joins lawsuit against drug companies
Oswego County has joined the growing list of counties in New York filing lawsuits against drug companies over the opioid epidemic and addiction. On Jan. 4, Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest law firms focused on consumer protection…
Oswego State hall director reassigned after ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana
Thomas Kelly, 26, former residence hall director for Cayuga Hall, was ticketed for unlawful possession of marijuana, at 3 a.m. on March 16 on State Route 104, according to a New York State arrest report provided by Wayne Westervelt, chief…
