Troopers: Addison Man Facing Numerous Charges

FROM NYSP:  The New York State Police arrested Joseph R. Saltsman, age 51, of Addison, NY, following a traffic stop conducted in the town of Bath, Steuben County.

On December 21, 2025, at approximately 11:42 p.m., a New York State Trooper observed a 2016 Nissan traveling westbound on State Route 415 with a loud exhaust system. A registration check revealed the registered owner had a suspended driver’s license. A traffic stop was initiated.

During the investigation, the operator initially provided false identifying information. The operator was later positively identified as Joseph R. Saltsman. While interacting with Saltsman, troopers discovered a digital scale with residue, suspected controlled substances inside the vehicle, and additional suspected narcotics on the passenger-side floorboard.

Saltsman was taken into custody and transported to SP Bath for processing.

Saltsman was charged with the following:

* Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th degree (D felony)
* Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree (A misdemeanor)
* Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd degree (A misdemeanor)
* Criminal Impersonation 2nd degree (A misdemeanor)
* Obstructing Governmental Administration in the 2nd Degree (A misdemeanor)
* Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the 2nd Degree (Unclassified misdemeanor)
* Additional vehicle and equipment violations

Saltsman was remanded to the Steuben County Jail for CAP arraignment.

 

State Police Charge Savona Man 

FROM NYSP:  The New York State Police arrested James A. Labarr, 42, of Savona, NY, following a New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) investigation into an incident involving the unlawful possession of a loaded firearm.

On November 3, 2025, at approximately 8:13 p.m., State Police responded to a report of an injured deer along State Route 226 in the town of Bath, Steuben County. During the investigation, information was received indicating that a male subject discharged a handgun to kill the deer before leaving the scene.

A subsequent investigation by State Police BCI determined that Labarr, a convicted felon, was in possession of and discharged a loaded handgun during the incident. The firearm was later recovered and secured as evidence.

On December 19, 2025, Labarr was located at his residence and taken into custody without incident.

Labarr was charged with:

• Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree: loaded firearm (C felony)
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree: previous conviction (D felony)

Labarr was processed at SP Bath and transported to the Steuben County Jail for CAP arraignment.

 

A New Firetruck For The Campbell Fire Dept

The Campbell Fire Department announced that they were able to purchase a used pumper truck: a 2008 international pumper that will replace Engine 21, which is from 1994.  The Campbell Fire Department says it will be in service in the New Year and they are thanking everyone who made this possible.  That includes the Campbell Fire District #1, the Avoca Fire District and the former Wallace Volunteer Fire Department.

 

Steuben Co: Having A Low Amount Of Debt Is A Big Help

The Steuben County Legislature says, they have been able to have money for repairs needed for weather emergencies and without borrowing.  They say that’s because they have low levels of debt.  Officials say other counties with similar populations of around 100,000 people have debt numbers of $72 million dollars.  In Steuben County, they say the debt is around one million dollars.

 

18 Ton Maximum Limit For A Canisteo Bridge

Steuben County Public Works Commissioner Eric Rose says, McChesney Bridge in Canisteo now has a maximum weight limit of 18 tons. 

 

Langworthy And Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy is calling out Republican House Leadership, for not getting a bill about pharmacies to the House Floor for a full vote.  The legislation would lessen the power of PBM’s – that’s Pharmacy Benefit Managers.  PBMs are third party administrators that Langworthy believes, make the cost of medicine go way up.  The congressman also says, PBM’s are the cause of six pharmacies closing every day, nationwide. 

 

Minnimum Wage Is Going Up Again, In The New Year

Minimum wage goes up to $16.00 an hour in this part of New York State in January.  The governor says this is the third year in a row of minimum wage increases at the state level, here in New York.