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SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2012
This Week
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Suspect identified in NBT Bank robbery By Stephen Bartlett stephen@denpubs.com
Police have identified the man who robbed the Plattsburgh NBT Bank on July 3 as Oneil O. Stephenson, 33, pictured above.
PLATTSBURGH – Police identified the man who robbed a Plattsburgh bank this past Monday. He has a criminal past and connections to Plattsburgh, New York City and Vermont. New York State Police have issued an arrest warrant for Oneil O. Stephenson, 33, who is wanted for robbery in the 3rd degree in connection with the July 2 robbery at NBT Bank, located at 482 Route 3 in the Town of Plattsburgh. Stephenson has used the alias Philippe Francois. “He should be considered armed and dangerous,” said Lt. Brent Davi-
son, a BCI lieutenant with the New York State Police. The investigation is ongoing, he said, as law enforcement follow a “tremendous” number of leads. “We don’t know where he is, but he has ties to Plattsburgh, New York City and Vermont,” Davison said. Stephenson is black and heavyset with various tattoos, including one on his right forearm with the word “FLATBUSH” in large letters. Another tattoo on his right shoulder and upper arm features a teddy bear, the faces of two women and cursive writing. Anyone with information on Stephenson should contact New York State Police at 563-3761. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
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PLATTSBURGH — It’s not up to school officials to decide whether to eliminate programs without voter input, said Fred Wachtmeister. And it’s not the responsibility of school district employees to educate young people, said the veteran Plattsburgh City School Board member, it’s the community’s. He further reminded the board of an email requesting they review employee contributions toward benefits. School Board member Brian Herkalo contended that most people who criticize the school board are