Local man allegedly involved in North Country criminal tampering case, Troopers say

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY- A local resident is accused of being involved in a criminal tampering case in the North Country.

Last Thursday, the New York State Police announced the arrests of Christopher J. Backus, 56, of Harrisville, NY, and William J. Patterson, 71, of Ogdensburg, NY, for third-degree criminal tampering.

On the afternoon prior, Troopers were notified about campaign signs for the Town of Clifton Supervisor being damaged on Tooley Pond Road in the Town of Clifton.

The investigation revealed that Backus and Griffin were responsible for the damage, having repeatedly run over the signs with their vehicles.

Both Backus and Patterson were arrested and processed, then released on appearance tickets that require them to return to the Town of Clifton Court in September.

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