CANTON — St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary M. Pasqua announced today that Charles Anson, 52, of Dekalb, pled guilty to Manslaughter in the first-degree for the killing of Justin Massey on May 4, 2021 .

Anson was originally indicted by a St. Lawrence County grand jury on second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, first-degree assault and first-degree criminal use of a firearm, previous reports state.

According to police, a shooting occurred at 580 County Route 18 in the town of DeKalb on May 4, 2021.

BY JIMMY LAWTON
North Country This Week

OGDENSBURG – St. Lawrence County Administrator Ruth Doyle says efforts are underway to replace signage at the Ogdensburg Department of Motor Vehicles location on Ford Street.

OGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg City School District will offer a five hour safe driving course on Monday, Aug. 22 and Tuesday, Aug. 23.

Register: Cindy O'Grady at 315-393-0900 x31920.

RUSSELL – Town of Clare Justice Jessica Matthews has resigned amid allegations she failed to file reports or remit funds, according to a State of New York Commission on Judicial Conduct stipulation report.

In a letter dated June 23, 2021, Matthews was apprised the commission was investigating a complaint that she did not file reports or remit funds to the Office of the State Comptroller in the time required by law for the months of November and December.

GOUVERNEUR – The 2022 Ryan’s Wish Foundation Golf Tournament will be held Sunday, Aug. 21 beginning at 10 a.m. at Emerald Greens Golf Course.

The Ryan’s Wish Foundation (501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization) is created to celebrate the inspirational life of Ryan Saidel. The foundation is dedicated to helping people who are battling a serious illness to “play and live strong.” The Foundation serves people in the tri-county areas of Northern New York: Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties.

MORRISTOWN — A “Back to School Bash” is planned Thursday, Aug. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Morristown Central School gymnasium.

There will be free school supplies, haircuts, books, vendors and more.

Everything is free and first-come first-served.

The student council will be hosting a car wash as well.

CANTON — Two St. Lawrence County resident were charged Aug. 11 following an alleged domestic incident, according to St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies.

Kylie M. Walrath, no age listed, Lisbon was charged with second-degree criminal contempt, officers said.

Deputies said they charged Spencer T. Walrath, no age listed, Rensselaer Falls, with first-degree criminal contempt and fourth-degree criminal mischief.

Deputies said an active order of protection was in place.

Mr. Walrath allegedly damaged Ms. Walrath’s sunglasses and shoved her during the incident.

CANTON — A Hermon woman was charged with two charges stemming from a traffic stop on East Main St. on Aug. 8.

Nikkole R. Bloodgood, 30, was charged with have no or insufficient headlights and unlicensed operator following the traffic stop, police say.

Bloodgood was issued traffic tickets returnable in Canton town court on Aug. 24.