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There is still no sign of a missing Jefferson County girl whose family has not seen her in nearly a month. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department says it has received tips that 17 year old Janice Guadalupe has been in the Auburn, Savannah, and Syracuse area recently. Guadalupe, who is believed to be a runaway, was last seen on Depot St. in Natural Bridge back on November 21. She is described as a white female, 5'4", 120 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a white hoodie, green shirt, blue jeans, and black slippers. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department at 788-1441.

11:07 AM

The death of a child earlier this week on Ft. Drum has Army investigators involved. Not much is known in regards to the details, other than the boy died Monday at housing on post. The Army's Criminal Investigation Division is in charge of the investigation.

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A total of five people were taken into custody following a drug raid Wednesday morning in the City of Watertown. The Metro-Jeff Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at an apartment at 324 Stone St. just before 5:30 am yesterday morning. According to authorities, crack and powdered cocaine with an estimated street value of $4500 was found at the residence as well as $1400 in cash. Charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell were 29 year old Adam Snyder, 25 year old Angel McCabe, 34 year old Shawna Wilson, 23 year old Joshua Thurston of Watertown, and 25 year old Travis Minor of Theresa. All were arraigned and ordered held on bail.

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A Clayton man suffered minor injuries after an accident Wednesday that saw his vehicle end up in the creek. Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies say 23 year old Tyler Fisk was behind the wheel on the Bald Rock Rd. in the Town of Clayton at around 2:30 am yesterday morning when the car went off the road, went through some bushes, and ended up in a creek. Police say Fisk was able to get out of the water and call for help. He was treated at Samaritan Medical Center. The department has charged him with speeding, failure to keep right, and not having an affixed registration.

11:06 AM

State Police have arrested a Jefferson County couple for an alleged violation of an order of protection. Authorities say their investigation began when they were called to a home last Sunday night on the Pork Hill Rd. in the Town of Rodman after receiving a report of a domestic dispute between a male and female. Police later learned that 22 year old Michael Pierce was at the residence living there with 23 year old Desiree Pierce in violation of a court issued order of protection. Michael Pierce was charged with first degree criminal contempt and two counts of fourth degree criminal mischief. He was ordered held on $1500 cash bail. Desiree Pierce was charged with fourth degree criminal solicitation and second degree harassment. She was ordered held on $500 bail.

11:06 AM

A federal judge has rejected former Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno's request to get his corruption case dismissed. U.S. District Court Judge Gary Sharpe denied the motion that was filed by Bruno's attorneys before his second trial is due to begin. However, the judge is allowing the attorney's to appeal his decision as it pertained to double jeopardy.

11:05 AM

New York state is cracking down on unlicensed lawyers. Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that will make the unlicensed practice of law a class E felony. The offense is currently a misdemeanor. In a statement, Cuomo said "We have no tolerance for scam artists who pose as lawyers and deceive New Yorkers in need of legal help." The new law takes effect on November 1, 2013.

11:05 AM

Officials in New York State's court system are keeping a close eye on the fiscal cliff talks in Washington. If a deal is not put together before the January 1st deadline, the result would include a 500-million dollar cut to the nation's court system. For New York's already congested court system, that likely means shorter hours of operation, longer case backlogs and potential worker furloughs.

11:04 AM

The controversy over leadership of the state Senate continues. Senate Democrats continue to discuss strategies on how to handle the coalition government put together by Senate Republicans and the five-member Independent Democratic Conference that has rattled many in Albany. Democratic Leader John Sampson has hinted the possibility that Democrats in the Senate could boycott certain votes or even refuse to come to session in order to force the coalition to go it alone.

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