Sheriff's Office Investigates Robbery in Mexico

On 1/28/08 at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a robbery at the Fast Trac gas station located on State Route 104 in the Village of Mexico. Upon investigation it was determined that a lone suspect entered the store, displayed a weapon, and instructed the clerk to give him the money. The suspect is described as a white male approximately 5’8” to 5’11” tall, weighing between 150 – 170 pounds, and between the ages of 18 and 25. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office at (315) 349-3411.

UPDATE: Scriba Pit-Stop Robbery

Members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate a robbery that occurred at the Pit-Stop convenience store located at 3806 County Route 4 in the Town of Scriba on 1/14/08. Officers responded to the store at 8:15 p.m. when a clerk called Oswego County 911 to report that a white male had just displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The suspect fled on foot with an undetermined amount of cash. He is further described as being approximately 5’10” tall and weighing about 150 – 180 pounds. His age is not known. A dark sedan was seen in the area of County Route 4 and Hayfly Road in the Town of Scriba at the time of the incident between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. Assistance is requested from anyone who may have any information pertaining to the incident, the vehicle, or any pedestrian traffic during this time frame and are asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (315) 349-3411.

Town of Scriba Robbery Under Investigation

Members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Pit-Stop convenience store located at 3806 County Route 4 in the Town of Scriba. Officers responded to the store at 8:15 p.m. when a clerk called Oswego County 911 to report that a white male had just displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The suspect fled on foot with an undetermined amount of cash. He is further described as being approximately 5’10” tall and weighing about 150 – 180 pounds. His age is not known. The robbery remains under investigation at this time. Anyone with information, or any motorist in the area of County Route 4 and Hayfly Road in the Town of Scriba between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. that may have seen any pedestrian traffic, is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (315) 349-3411.

Sheriff's Office Investigates Unattended Death

On November 18th, 2007 the Oswego County Sheriff's Department was dispatched by the 911 Center to investigate a reported unattended death.

Subsequent investigation revealed that 54-year-old Irene Doviak of 171 Chapel Road in the Town of Oswego was deceased in her home. The circumstances surrounding her death were suspicious and the investigation continued.

On November 20th, 2007 Frank W. Ward, 45 years of age, of 171 Chapel Road, Oswego was arrested by Sheriff's Department Investigators and charged with one count of Assault in the first degree, a class B felony.

The investigation revealed that Doviak and Ward were not married, but lived together at 171 Chapel Road. The pair had no children in common. An altercation occurred at the residence on Saturday evening and Irene Doviak suffered injuries as a result of the altercation. Ward has been charged with inflicting those injuries.

The Oswego Town Fire Department, the Oswego County Coroner, and The Onondaga County Medical Examiners Office assisted Sheriff's Department members in the investigation.

Further autopsy results are forthcoming and the investigation by the Sheriff's Department is continuing.

Charles Atkinson Receives Promotion from Oswego County Sheriff's Office

Charles Atkinson (T/Scriba) was promoted to the rank of Patrol Officer-Sergeant with the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office effective March 5, 2007. Shown in the picture, Sgt. Atkinson (center) is presented a Certificate of Promotion from Sheriff Reuel A. Todd (left) and Undersheriff Robert J. Lighthall (right). Sgt. Atkinson joined the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office as a Correction Officer on September 6, 1994 and was appointed to the position of Patrol Officer on November 15, 1999.