State Police charge Lowville resident for criminally possessing a firearm
LOWVILLE- A Lewis County resident is accused of a firearm possession related charge in the village.
The New York State Police (Lowville) say they have formally charged Paul Anthony Denise, 56, of Lowville, NY with one misdemeanor count of criminally possessing a firearm in the fourth-degree.
Troopers say this charge was filed in the village, stemming from a complaint investigated on January 5.
Official press release from the New York State Police:
“On January 22, 2026, New York State Police arrested Paul A. Denise, age 56, of Lowville, NY, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree (class A misdemeanor).
On January 2, 2026, New York State Police were contacted by the Lowville Village Police Department requesting assistance with a complaint involving a Village of Lowville official.
A preliminary investigation determined that Denise brought a Heckler & Koch P2000SK handgun into the village offices on January 2, 2026. Further investigation revealed that Denise did not possess a valid New York State pistol permit to carry. The handgun was allegedly obtained by a family member for safekeeping while they were out of the country. During a conversation with coworkers, Denise allegedly displayed the aforementioned handgun.
The handgun was voluntarily surrendered to New York State Police in Lowville. Denise was processed and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Lowville Court on March 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.”
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