The Police Blotter -- and things to do, instead
Plus horoscopes -- maybe
By Darren Johnson
Journal & Press
I’ve been wary to include police blotter items in the print paper, considering it’s semi-monthly and the listings wouldn’t seem all that timely in this digital age.
But with this newsletter, The J&P is essentially a daily paper, so we can start to include them here.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department sent out a few such items yesterday. Here they are:
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested:
Paul E. Wooddell (45) after a lengthy investigation into allegations of Sexual Abuse of a Child over a period of several years. The investigation determined that Wooddell had Sexual Contact with a child less than thirteen (13) years old for several years. Wooddell was charged with Predatory Sexual Assault of a Child, a Class A-II Felony and Criminal Sexual Act in the 1st Degree, a Class B Felony. Wooddell was arraigned in Washington County Centralized Arraignment and was held without bail and will be arraigned in the Washington County Court at a later time. Anyone having information about Wooddell is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office, Investigation Division.
David J. Lewis (36) for Failure to Properly Register as a Sex Offender Failure to Personally Report, a Class E Felony, and Failure to Properly Register as a Sex Offender, Failure to Provide an Updated Photograph, a Class E Felony. An investigation determined that David J. Lewis had failed to appear for the purpose of providing a current address and failed to provide an updated photograph when required to do so under New York State Law. Lewis was arraigned in Washington County Centralized Arraignment and held without bail.
Craig M. Olden, age 43, of the Town of Fort Edward on charges as they relate to a domestic dispute between Olden and a female who he is familiar with. On July 9th, 2024 Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to 3 Parry Street in the Town of Fort Edward for a reported domestic dispute. It was determined after an investigation that Craig M. Olden attempted to intentionally start a fire within the residence. Five other individuals were present in the residence at the time, including three children under the age of seventeen. No injuries occurred to anyone involved. Olden was arraigned at Centralized Arraignment and remanded to the Washington County Jail.
Jose Argueta (27) of Easton, New York and charged him with Rape in the 1st Degree, a class B Felony, Criminal Sex Act in the 1st Degree, a class B Felony, and two (2) counts of Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree, a class D Felony. During an investigation conducted by the Sheriff’s Office it is alleged that Argueta had Sexual Contact and Intercourse with a female who is less than thirteen (13) years old and also had Sexual Contact with a second female victim who is also less than thirteen (13) years old. Argueta was held for arraignment at Washington County Centralized Arraignment.
Things to Do
OK, let’s get back to our usually upbeat daily newsletter. Here are some fun things to do…
Easton Library, Greenwich Free Library, and EarthBeat Music invite the community to celebrate global music and dance with two master musicians from Guinea, West Africa. Master Drummer M’Bemba Bangoura (NYC, NY | Conakry, Guinea) and Master Dancer Youssouf Koumbassa (Birmingham, AL | Conakry, Guinea) will present two dance workshops on Friday July 19th at Burton Hall (Easton Town Hall) located at 1071 NY-40 in Greenwich, NY. Both workshops are free. The evening will kick off with a short performance by M’Bemba and Youssouf with special guest musicians, and then all will be welcomed to join the all ages, all bodies, all abilities Community Intergenerational 6:00 PM. Families welcomed! Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
At 7:00 PM, following this energizing movement session, there will be a more intensive Traditional Guinea, West African Dance Workshop where a specific rhythm will be explored through dance, and will include a deep dive into its history and meaning. Registration is required for both events. Call Greenwich Free Library at 518-692-7157 or visit greenwichfreelibrary.org to register.
It’s Worth the Trip to Tang
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announced its annual summer open house, Frances Day, will be on Saturday, July 20, beginning at 2 pm.
The family-friendly event honors the museum’s namesake, Frances Young Tang, Skidmore College Class of ’61, and offers multiple ways for visitors to explore the museum’s stellar program of contemporary art exhibitions and events, with tours, art-making activities, food, music, giveaways and more.
This year’s Frances Day features Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld, a new exhibition that fills the museum’s largest gallery spaces with large-scale painted and sculptural works addressing humankind’s strained relationship with the environment and its vast ecological consequences.
In addition to guided tours of the exhibition, visitors can learn about sustainability, take a tour of the trees on the museum’s grounds, and engage in multiple art-making projects inspired by the exhibition, including Recycled Earth form Crayons, Illuminated Landscapes, Bug Boxes, and Recycled Map Flowers.
At 5 pm, acclaimed Capital Region musician and performer Taína Asili and her ensemble take the stage for an energetic concert. Asili last performed at the Tang as part of the 2018 Upbeat on the Roof concert series.
All events are free and open to the public. Plenty of free parking is available in lots adjacent to the Museum. In case of inclement weather, activities will be indoors. For more information, visit http://tang.skidmore.edu or call the Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080.
Learn How to Make Shadow Puppets
Come join the Cambridge Historical Society and Museum to learn how to make and perform with shadow puppets on July 20 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
Shadow puppets were a popular 19th century storytelling form. Heather Boyne will guide you to use your imagination and handwork skills to make your own shadow puppet to take home. Learn about various shadow theater options and theater techniques. See behind the scenes, play with the Historical Museum’s shadow puppets, and watch a shadow theater play and more.
Registration is required. Enrollment is limited. Participants 10-years-old and up, are encouraged to participate. Bring a sandwich. Drinks and fruit provided. Cost: $10-$45 per person. Pre-register at: info.cambridge.ny.museum@gmail.com.
The Cambridge Historical Society and Museum is located at 12 Broad Street, Cambridge, NY. For further information call: 518-350-0627.
Chicken BBQ for Greenwich Masons
The Greenwich Masons are holding a chicken barbeque on Saturday, July 20th at 3 p.m. and continuing until all dinners are sold. The menu consists of a half chicken, baked potato, sweet corn, roll with butter, and a brownie. Dinners are $ 15. This is a drive through pick up dinner only. Call ahead and reserve if you want with Brian at (518) 366-3108.
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Fast Fact
Your Horoscope for the Week
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the week ahead, you may need to remind yourself to put tasks before pleasure. While you might long for more fun times or a romantic getaway, it could be important to tackle responsibilities and obligations first. …
Wait, why are we publishing horoscopes? If you really want these, let us know.
And that’s it for today. Tomorrow we’ll post a new “Ride Along” column by Adam Harrison Levy, and more!
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