WATERTOWN POLICE: Lowville resident accused of causing over $4,500 of damage to machine belonging to Samaritan Medical Center

JEFFERSON COUNTY- A local North Country resident is accused of damaging a machine belonging to an area hospital.

Verne L. Harris, 29, of Lowville, NY was formally charged by Watertown Police last Thursday morning in Copenhagen, NY with one felony count of criminal mischief in the second-degree and a violation of harassment in the second-degree.

According to authorities, Harris is accused of causing over $4,500 worth of damage to a Dynamap machine when he allegedly threw the device, which belonged to Samaritan Medical Center.

The incident reportedly occurred during the evening of September 7 in the Behavioral Health Unit of the hospital, according to court documents.

He also allegedly came towards a 33-year-old female with clenched fists and stated that he would find the victim during the same incident, police said.

Harris was held for arraignment last Thursday evening in CAP Court.

There were no further details provided.

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