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Law and Order: Former Le Roy resident accused of cruelty to ducks and chickens

By Howard B. Owens
Howard Schultz

Howard Clarence Schultz, 56, of Chili Avenue, Rochester, is charged with five counts of cruelty to animals. Schultz was reportedly a resident of 8798 Keeney Road, Le Roy, where he kept duck and chickens as pets. He allegedly moved from the property in late January and left the ducks and chickens behind without making arrangements for their care or relocation.

Christopher John Naugle, 45, of Apple Tree Avenue, Bergen, is charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. During an argument reported at 9:06 p.m., Saturday, Naugle allegedly flipped over a table, slapped and poured beer on a person in the presence of two children.

Michael Leonard Farrell, 45, of Clio Street, Rochester, is charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, 7th, possession of a controlled substance not in its original container, aggravated unlicensed operation, 2nd, and obstructed plate. Farrell was stopped at 10:55 p.m. Monday on Route 77, Pembroke, by Deputy Patrick Reeves.

James Raymond Corp, 35, of Brewerton Road, Syracuse, is charged with possession of more than 400 untaxed cigarettes and obstructed plate. Corp was stopped at 10:12 p.m. Monday on Route 77, Pembroke, by Deputy Patrick Reeves. Corp was allegedly found in possession of 11,000 untaxed cigarettes.

Kathy BethAnne Woodbeck, 39, of Montgomery Street, Canjoharie, is charged with possession of more than 400 untaxed cigarettes and obstructed plate. Woodbeck was stopped at 11:08 p.m. Friday by Deputy Patrick Reeves. Woodbeck was allegedly found in possession of 23,000 untaxed cigarettes.

Elbert L. Flint, 39, of Morse Place, Batavia, is charged with criminal possession of a weapon, 4th. Flint was allegedly found in possession of a cane sword.

Scott Ogle

I don't understand the law here. Are 400 untaxed cigarettes the limit for purchases on reservations? Are the reservations compelled to enforce this, or are they without responsibility in the matter?

Apr 7, 2015, 8:31pm Permalink
Ed Hartgrove

Scott. In case you aren't being facetious, I'll try to explain it.

As far as I know, there is no "limit" to the amount of cigs you can purchase. I've personally witnessed individuals purchase hundreds of cartons in a single transaction.

I'm not sure, but, I believe you can ride around all day on the reservation and not be arrested for having 'too' many untaxed smokes - as long as you stay on the reservation. Once you enter NY state (proper) though, you can be charged if found in possesstion of more than 400 (2 cartons) of untaxed smokes.

NY allows each adult (present) a maximum of 400 untaxed cigs.
5 adults in a vehicle carrying 10 cartons (100 packs), you're good-to-go. But, 5 adults in possession of 101 packs, SOMEBODY'S in trouble.

And, no, the Indians have no resposibility in how many packs, or cartons, a person buys. That's up to the purchaser.

Apr 7, 2015, 9:55pm Permalink
Raymond Richardson

It's not that the Native-Americans have no responsibility it's that they are doing nothing wrong, ON the reservation, and are not responsible for what people do after they walk out of the smoke shop.

And no, they should not warn people who buy more than 400 tax free smokes about the law either. They treat adults AS adults who should know how many untaxed cigs they're allowed to be in possession of off the reservation.

Apr 8, 2015, 8:18am Permalink
Ed Hartgrove

Your link was interesting reading, Thomas.
Here'a a little-known fact that'll open some people's eyes.

If you are a NY (state) resident, and happen to buy tangible goods (Lay-Z Boy chair, golf clubs, microwave oven, or whatever) in another state, and plan on using said goods in NY, by law, you 'owe' NY a ''use'' tax on those goods.
But, it gets ever better. Say you live in Hornell (NY), and you take your broken table radio across the border to PA, to have some guy there fix it. When you bring it back to NY, you 'owe' NY a 'use' tax on the cost of having it repaired in a different state.

How's THAT for the ultimate 'screw job'?

Apr 8, 2015, 12:01pm Permalink

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