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Trunk or treat at Belleville Henderson Central School, featuring Deputy Hunter Murphy and some guy dressed as Red Green ...
10/28/2026

Trunk or treat at Belleville Henderson Central School, featuring Deputy Hunter Murphy and some guy dressed as Red Green or the Gorton’s Fisherman or something… oh wait, that’s actually Sergeant Gleason in his off-duty attire.

10/25/2026

UPDATE 10/25/26: At approximately 11:30am today, October 25, 2026, a body was located in approximately 100' of water a short distance from the shores of Wellesley Island near the Thousand Islands Bridge. The body was identified as Alea L. Melendez, age 30, of Horseheads NY. Melendez was the registered owner of the vehicle left abandoned on the bridge late Friday night. Surveillance footage indicates no other persons or vehicles were on the bridge near Melendez' vehicle at the time it was abandoned, and this incident is not considered criminal in nature.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was assisted with the investigation and recovery by the New York State Police Dive Team, Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, US Coast Guard, Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police Troop E Investigators, New York State Park Police, Town of Alexandria Fire Department, Town of Orleans Fire Department, TIERS, and the Jefferson County Medical Examiner's Office.

10/24/2026

UPDATE 10/25/26: At approximately 11:30am today, October 25, 2026, a body was located in approximately 100' of water a short distance from the shores of Wellesley Island near the Thousand Islands Bridge. The body was identified as Alea L. Melendez, age 30, of Horseheads NY. Melendez was the registered owner of the vehicle left abandoned on the bridge late Friday night. Surveillance footage indicates no other persons or vehicles were on the bridge near Melendez' vehicle at the time it was abandoned, and this incident is not considered criminal in nature.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was assisted with the investigation and recovery by the New York State Police Dive Team, Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, US Coast Guard, Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police Troop E Investigators, New York State Park Police, Town of Alexandria Fire Department, Town of Orleans Fire Department, TIERS, and the Jefferson County Medical Examiner's Office.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident that occurred on the Thousand Islands Bridge overnight. At approximately 11:15pm on October 23rd, JCSO responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on the bridge, prompting an hours-long shutdown of both lanes of travel while law enforcement, fire personnel, and the Coast Guard conducted a search of the area. The bridge has since reopened, however the investigation is ongoing. There is no threat to the public and we cannot release further information at this time. Area residents are encouraged to contact JCSO if they have relevant information to share about this incident.

10/11/2026

The perfect day for our Fall Open House!

Last night’s Indian River homecoming football game. Superintendent Troy Decker with SRO Deputy Jay Morrow and Deputy Nol...
10/03/2026

Last night’s Indian River homecoming football game. Superintendent Troy Decker with SRO Deputy Jay Morrow and Deputy Nolan Drake. Indian River won over New Hartford, 58 to 42. IRCSD Athletics

10/02/2026
10/02/2026

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