What happened overnight? Police blotter report for Thursday, Nov. 29


Last Update: 11:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018

     


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Watertown Police Department:

Robert W. Bush, 39, of 407 Fairview St., Watertown, was charged by Watertown police at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building with third-degree assault. Mr. Bush is accused of punching Benjamin Vasi, age not provided by  police, in his jaw causing a deep gash to the underside of his chin and a laceration on the inside of his mouth at about 1:50 a.m. Oct. 27 at Joe’s Tavern, 548 Coffeen St., according to court documents. He is summoned to appear Dec. 12 in City Court.

    


Black River / Evans Mills Village Police Department:


Oswego County Sheriff’s Office:

On 10/30/18 at 1:45 p.m., Justin L. Barnard, 32, of 641 NE CT, Apt. A, Ocala, FL was operating a 2001 Chevrolet north on I81 in the Town of Hastings, 400 feet north of Mile Marker 105, when he reportedly lost control due to a blown tire causing the vehicle to exit the roadway and strike an earth embankment before coming to rest in the median. A passenger in the vehicle, Keith J. Maacley, 32, was transported by ambulance to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.

Official: Oswego County Sheriff’s Office


Lewis County Sheriff’s Office:
Official: Lewis County Sheriff’s Office


Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office:

Joshua N. Roshia, 35, of 18104 Van Allen Rd. N., Watertown, was charged by Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies at 12:15 a.m. Nov. 27 at u-turn 30 of Interstate 81 in the town of Adams with first-degree criminal contempt, a felony, and second-degree reckless endangerment. He is accused of violating the terms of an order of protection when he grabbed the neck of the protected party, Amanda K. Hoover, in a vehicle during a domestic dispute, deputies said. He is also accused of grabbing the steering wheel and yanked it to the right causing the vehicle to lose control and exit Interstate 81 creating a substantial risk of serious physical injury to Ms. Hoover at about 12:13 a.m. Nov. 27, according to court documents. No injuries were reported. He was held for arraignment in Adams Town Court. Ms. Hoover, 42, of 429 East Ave., Watertown, was charged with driving while intoxicated. Her blood alcohol content was 0.13 percent, deputies said. A BAC of 0.08 percent or more is considered proof of intoxication under state law. She is summoned to appear Dec. 12 in Adams Town Court.

Sidney L. Porter, 23, of 22423 Eacho Dr., Watertown, was charged by Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies at 6:06 a.m. Nov. 29 with fourth-degree grand larceny, a felony, and third-degree assault. He is accused of stealing an iPhone X belonging to Sara Porter and valued at $1,000 during a domestic incident at about 5:30 a.m. Nov. 29, deputies said. He is also accused of shoving Ms. Porter causing her to strike her face on a windowsill as she was falling resulting in a facial laceration that required three stitches to close, according to court documents. He was held for arraignment.

Steven L. Tabor, 29, of 430 East Ave., Watertown, was charged by Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies at 5:20 p.m. Nov. 26, with fourth-degree grand larceny, a felony. Mr. Tabor is accused of stealing a purse belonging to Barbi L. Perkins from a shopping cart at about 4:45 p.m. Nov. 26 at Wal-Mart, 20823 Route 3, town of Watertown, according to a court document. The purse contained a credit card and debit card, deputies said.


Official: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office  


New York State Police:

William R. Davies, 25, Lowville, was charged by state police at 4:32 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 5869 State Route 56 in the town of Pierrepont with unlawful possession of marijuana, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle and an exhaust violation. He is summoned to appear in Pierrepont Town Court.

A 16-year-old boy was cited by state police at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 51 S. Main St. in the town of Hammond with second-degree harassment. Troopers did not provide further details.

James R. Brady, 47, Central Square, was charged by state police at 11:47 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at County Route 11 and Gulf Bridge Road in the town of West Monroe with driving while intoxicated, unsafe lane change and failure to keep right. Troopers did not provide his blood alcohol content.


Gregory W. Corey, 26, Antwerp, was charged by state police at 7:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at exit 42 of Interstate 81 in the town of Adams with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana and tampering with evidence. Further details were not provided by troopers.

CORRECTION: A wrong name was published in error on a posting Nov. 28. The above arrest information is now correct, according to the New York State Police web site.

Official: New York State Police


Jefferson County Fire and Emergency Management


Watertown Police Department Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

07:14:41  11/28/18 School Crossing EASTERN BLVD & OHIO ST ;0740-0820
08:05:23  11/28/18 Assist-Law 303 S RUTLAND ST
08:35:52  11/28/18 V&T Stop STARBUCK AVE & TILDEN ST
08:38:37  11/28/18 Missng/Fnd Pers 725 DAVIDSON ST
08:47:39  11/28/18 Arraignments 245 WASHINGTON ST; CITY  COURT,
09:51:11  11/28/18 V&T Stop 500 WATER ST
08:10:15  11/28/18 Escort 135 KEYES AVE; CALARCO @10:30
10:15:47  11/28/18 Arrest 232 W MAIN ST
10:21:18  11/28/18 Suspicious WILLIAM ST & ACADEMY ST
10:25:59  11/28/18 Traffic Incidnt 607 COFFEEN ST; CARBONE PLAZA
10:37:09  11/28/18 Lost Property 751 WATERMAN DR; PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
11:02:17  11/28/18 Burglry/Homeinv 537 OLIVE ST
11:26:56  11/28/18 Suicidal Person 600 BLOCK OF HUNTINGTON ST
08:10:49  11/28/18 Escort 850 ARSENAL ST; ST ANTHONYS CHURCH @11:50
11:51:32  11/28/18 Theft 507 FACTORY ST; GRIFFS REDEMPTION
12:16:40  11/28/18 Traffic Incidnt FACTORY ST & MILL ST
14:25:44  11/28/18 Domestic Dist 1000 BLOCK OF HARRISON ST
14:52:13  11/28/18 Traffic Incidnt 175 ARSENAL ST; JEFFERSON COUNTY OFFICE BLDG
14:45:00  11/28/18 Illegal Dumping 215 WASHINGTON ST; SUITE 001
14:46:51  11/28/18 Traffic Viol/Hz WASHINGTON ST & PADDOCK ST
15:18:53  11/28/18 Assist-Law 203 S INDIANA AVE
15:30:18  11/28/18 Traumatic Injur 256 MICHIGAN AVE; APT 407B
15:36:10  11/28/18 Public Service 142 MECHANIC ST; APT 1107
15:37:45  11/28/18 Police Callback 731 MILL ST
15:53:18  11/28/18 Traffic Viol/Hz STERLING ST & PARKER ST
16:25:15  11/28/18 Suspicious EMERSON ST & MECHANIC ST
16:24:19  11/28/18 Traffic Incidnt 224 PALMER ST; PALMER STREET APARTMENTS
16:58:57  11/28/18 Police Callback 142 MECHANIC ST; APT 908
16:35:53  11/28/18 Found Property 751 WATERMAN DR; PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
17:05:27  11/28/18 Disturb/Nuisnce 525 MILL ST; THE LAUNDRY ROOM
17:20:36  11/28/18 Alarms 199 PRATT ST; SMC IT DEPT SECURITY
17:45:03  11/28/18 Trespsng/Unwant 222 N MASSEY ST; COLONIAL LAUNDRYMAT
18:37:57  11/28/18 Domestic Dist 500 BLOCK OF CLAY ST
19:18:00  11/28/18 Missng/Fnd Pers 661 FACTORY ST; APT 14
19:24:41  11/28/18 Disturb/Nuisnce FRANKLIN ST & WINSLOW ST
19:31:29  11/28/18 Arrest 751 WATERMAN DR; PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
19:31:53  11/28/18 Serve Papers 511 COOPER ST
19:38:27  11/28/18 V&T Stop ARMSTRONG PL & STATE ST
20:15:48  11/28/18 Theft 224 PALMER ST; APT 404
20:39:13  11/28/18 V&T Stop 500 W MAIN ST
20:58:34  11/28/18 Suspicious 438 NEWELL ST; GUILFOYLE AMBULANCE
21:44:25  11/28/18 V&T Stop 300 W MAIN ST
22:45:06  11/28/18 V&T Stop 200 HIGH ST
22:45:08  11/28/18 V&T Stop STATE ST & S INDIANA AVE
23:20:14  11/28/18 V&T Stop FASTLUBE/STATE
23:45:10  11/28/18 V&T Stop 2 THOMPSON PK; LOOK OUT
02:13:56  11/29/18 Disturb/Nuisnce 695 MILL ST
02:26:53  11/29/18 V&T Stop 200 FACTORY ST
03:34:58  11/29/18 Asst Othr Agncy 558 STATE ST; 1869 TAVERN
04:51:33  11/29/18 Alarms 603 WASHINGTON ST


City of Watertown Fire Department Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

07:11:30  11/28/18 FALL 1310 COLUMBIA ST
08:45:56  11/28/18 UNCONS/FAINTING 1341 IVES ST
12:57:27  11/28/18 FIRE ALARM 254 E MAIN ST; WATERMAIN PROPERTIES
15:13:22  11/28/18 UNCONS/FAINTING 531 WASHINGTON ST; SUITE 2401
15:18:53  11/28/18 UNKNOWN PROBLEM 203 S INDIANA AVE
15:30:18  11/28/18 TRAUMATIC INJUR 256 MICHIGAN AVE; APT 407B
16:02:30  11/28/18 CHEST PAIN 238 ARSENAL ST
16:24:19  11/28/18 TRAFFIC INCIDNT 224 PALMER ST; PALMER STREET APARTMENTS
16:31:32  11/28/18 WIRES/TREE DOWNS PLEASANT ST & FRANKLIN ST
20:10:14  11/28/18 PREGNANCY/BIRTH3 PUBLIC SQ; VITOS
03:34:58  11/29/18 OVERDOSE/POISON 558 STATE ST; 1869 TAVERN
04:44:50  11/29/18 PREGNANCY/BIRTH1 MAYWOOD TERR; MAYWOOD TERRACE

Official: watertowncityfire.com


Calcium Fire Dept. Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

16:45:29 11/28/18 CHEST PAIN 24428 US ROUTE 11; LAKES TRAILER PARK LOT 49


Carthage Fire Dept. Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

06:48:11  11/29/18 SICK PERSON 36497 STATE ROUTE 3, WILNA(T)


Clayton Fire Dept. Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

13:26:48  11/28/18 STRUCTURE FIRE SYLVESTER RD & BLACK CREEK RD, CLAYTON(T)
22:15:35  11/28/18 PUMPING DETAIL 402 STATE ST, CLAYTON(V)


Town of Watertown Fire Dept. Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

06:06:04  11/29/18 ASSAULT-EMS 22423 EACHO DR, WATERTOWN(T)


Town of Brownville Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

14:33:30  11/28/18 SICK PERSON 341 E BRONSON ST, DEXTER(V)
19:40:28  11/28/18 ASSIST-EMS 19575 EVELEIGH POINT DR, BROWNVILLE(T)


Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

07:24:30  11/28/18 Transport-Law 830 WASHINGTON ST; SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
07:40:11  11/28/18 Traffic W/Injur FULLER RD & STATE ROUTE 177, ADAMS(T)
09:13:12  11/28/18 Transport-Law 163 ARSENAL ST; JEFFERSON COUNTY COURT,
10:37:47  11/28/18 Police Callback 24991 OVERTON DR, PAMELIA(T)
11:36:09  11/28/18 Assist-Law 32925 US ROUTE 11; INDIAN RVR HIGH SCHOOL
12:10:25  11/28/18 Transport-Law 163 ARSENAL ST; JEFFERSON COUNTY COURT
14:17:51  11/28/18 Theft 753 WATERMAN DR; PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
14:47:08  11/28/18 Fraud / Decept 753 WATERMAN DR; PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
15:02:28  11/28/18 Traffic Viol/Hz I 81 EXIT 45, WATERTOWN(T)
15:28:28  11/28/18 Suicidal Person VAADI RD, ORLEANS(T)
15:36:10  11/28/18 Public Service 142 MECHANIC ST; APT 1107, WATERTOWN(C)
16:11:24  11/28/18 V&T Stop BELLEW AVE & ARSENAL ST, WATERTOWN(C)
17:15:55  11/28/18 Traffic Incidnt EVANS RD, HOUNSFIELD(T)
17:20:01  11/28/18 Traffic Incidnt US ROUTE 11 & CARPENTER RD, ANTWERP(T)
17:20:26  11/28/18 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 3 & OLD ROME RD, HOUNSFIELD(T)
17:42:58  11/28/18 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 12F & AIRPORT DR, HOUNSFIELD(T)
17:53:58  11/28/18 V&T Stop AUTUMN RIDGE LN & COUNTY ROUTE 202, WATERTOWN(T)
17:57:01  11/28/18 Domestic Dist 24619 GONSETH RD; LERAY(T)
18:23:26  11/28/18 Transport-Law 3 S MAIN ST; ADAMS TOWN COURT, ADAMS(V)
18:23:41  11/28/18 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 180 & STATE ROUTE 3, HOUNSFIELD(T)
17:56:57  11/28/18 Traffic Incidnt 29699 US ROUTE 11; LERAY(T)
18:49:30  11/28/18 Traffic Incidnt 209 MILITARY RD, SACKETS HRBR(V)
18:53:57  11/28/18 Alarms 21220 PIONEER PLAZA DR; RED ROBIN, WATERTOWN(T)
20:10:22  11/28/18 Vehicle Check INTERSTATE
18:14:39  11/28/18 Asst Othr Agncy 24913 ARBOR DR, WATERTOWN(T)
20:24:54  11/28/18 V&T Stop COUNTY ROUTE 202 & STATE ROUTE 12F, WATERTOWN(T)
20:32:24  11/28/18 Vehicle Check PERCHLAKE RD
20:32:47  11/28/18 Serve Papers 19325 US ROUTE 11; RELAX INN, WATERTOWN(T)
20:37:03  11/28/18 V&T Stop 11 & CITY LIMITS
20:58:34  11/28/18 Suspicious 438 NEWELL ST; GUILFOYLE AMBULANCE, WATERTOWN(C)
21:59:55  11/28/18 V&T Stop MINKLER RD & US ROUTE 11, ADAMS(T)
22:45:08  11/28/18 V&T Stop STATE ST & S INDIANA AVE, WATERTOWN(C)
23:25:38  11/28/18 V&T Stop VIRGINIA SMITH DR & STATE ROUTE 342, LERAY(T)
23:35:34  11/28/18 Vehicle Check US ROUTE 11 & STATE ROUTE 232, WATERTOWN(T)
23:33:25  11/28/18 Damge/Vand/Msch16569 COMSTOCK RD; BACK, ELLISBURG(T)
23:38:48  11/28/18 Lost Property 166 N MEADOW ST, WATERTOWN(C)
00:50:10  11/29/18 V&T Stop 25223 STATE ROUTE 3; OVERHEAD DOOR, PAMELIA(T)
04:15:04  11/29/18 Repossession 753 WATERMAN DR; PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
06:06:04  11/29/18 Domestic Dist 22423 EACHO DR, WATERTOWN(T)
06:40:57  11/29/18 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 45; SOUTH OF 45 NB, WATERTOWN(T)


New York State Police Activity 11PM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

16:26:45  11/28/18 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 48; SB, PAMELIA(T)
16:47:42  11/28/18 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 48; SB, PAMELIA(T)
17:01:01  11/28/18 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 12F & AIRPORT DR, HOUNSFIELD(T)
17:04:09  11/28/18 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 3 & STATE ROUTE 180, HOUNSFIELD(T)
17:14:56  11/28/18 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 48, PAMELIA(T)
17:17:38  11/28/18 V&T Stop 37 & WEST CORNERS
17:21:18  11/28/18 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 12F & BRIDGE ST, HOUNSFIELD(T)
17:19:35  11/28/18 Traffic Viol/Hz 600 S WASHINGTON ST, CARTHAGE(V)
17:35:42  11/28/18 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 48, PAMELIA(T)
17:45:21  11/28/18 Attempt-Locate 43801 STATE ROUTE 3, WILNA(T)
17:48:33  11/28/18 V&T Stop 22072 COUNTY ROUTE 190; NORTH COUNTRY LIBRARY
17:51:13  11/28/18 Traffic Incidnt 31125 STATE ROUTE 37, LERAY(T)
17:57:01  11/28/18 Domestic Dist 24619 GONSETH RD; APT 4, LERAY(T)
18:10:11  11/28/18 V&T Stop 37 & WEST CORNERS
18:13:18  11/28/18 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 42, ADAMS(T)
18:24:05  11/28/18 Alarms 45562 STATE ROUTE 12; THOMPSON MALL CBNA
17:56:57  11/28/18 Traffic Incidnt 29699 US ROUTE 11; U:, LERAY(T)
18:35:48  11/28/18 Alarms 32735 COUNTY ROUTE 29; INDIAN RIVER DISTRICT OFFICE
18:53:57  11/28/18 Alarms 21220 PIONEER PLAZA DR; RED ROBIN, WATERTOWN(T)
19:11:08  11/28/18 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 48; SB, PAMELIA(T)
19:26:06  11/28/18 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 48; SB, PAMELIA(T)
19:38:51  11/28/18 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 52; NB, ORLEANS(T)
19:44:51  11/28/18 Attempt-Locate 31399 BURNT ROCK RD, CAPE VINCENT(T)
19:47:56  11/28/18 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 48; SB, PAMELIA(T)
19:57:48  11/28/18 V&T Stop 40681 STATE ROUTE 12; RONDETTE RESTAURANT
19:58:44  11/28/18 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 12 & MILLER RD, PAMELIA(T)
19:59:31  11/28/18 V&T Stop 22822 US ROUTE 11, PAMELIA(T)
20:05:25  11/28/18 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 48; SB, PAMELIA(T)
20:11:46  11/28/18 Traffic Incidnt 36211 STATE ROUTE 12E, CAPE VINCENT(T)
18:14:39  11/28/18 Asst Othr Agncy 24913 ARBOR DR, WATERTOWN(T)
20:24:54  11/28/18 V&T Stop COUNTY ROUTE 202 & STATE ROUTE 12F, WATERTOWN(T)
20:31:40  11/28/18 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 48; SB, PAMELIA(T)
20:16:42  11/28/18 Traffic Incidnt 24526 COUNTY ROUTE 3, ALEXANDRIA(T)
20:52:22  11/28/18 V&T Stop COUNTY ROUTE 202 & COUNTY ROUTE 202, WATERTOWN(T)
21:08:44  11/28/18 Traffic Incidnt N SCHOOLHOUSE RD & MILITARY RD, HENDERSON(T)
21:16:48  11/28/18 V&T Stop 771 MAIN ST; GENERAL BROWN BROWNVILLE ELEM
22:57:00  11/28/18 Property Check 410 S ESSELSTYNE ST; CAPE VINCENT ELEMENTARY
23:35:39  11/28/18 Property Check 34 BOLTON AVE; ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL SCHOOL
23:42:23  11/28/18 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 26 & COUNTY ROUTE 192, ALEXANDRIA(T)
23:52:18  11/28/18 Disturb/Nuisnce 332 QUAKER AVE, PHILADELPHIA(V)
23:59:52  11/28/18 Traffic Viol/Hz 30743 STATE ROUTE 3; FELTS MILLS FIRE DEPT
00:58:53  11/29/18 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 3 & BUD LO DR, CHAMPION(T)
04:47:45  11/29/18 Traffic Incidnt I 81 EXIT 48A; NB, PAMELIA(T)
05:53:49  11/29/18 Traffic Viol/Hz 20181 STATE ROUTE 12F; 84 LUMBER, WATERTOWN(T)
06:06:04  11/29/18 Domestic Dist 22423 EACHO DR, WATERTOWN(T),


State Park Police Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

No activity.


DEC Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

No activity.


Adams Village Police Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

No activity.


Alexandria Bay Village Police Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

02:06:36  11/29/18 2 To 6 Parking CHURCH
02:15:24  11/29/18 2 To 6 Parking ANTHONY
02:29:20  11/29/18 2 To 6 Parking N CROSSMAN
02:41:03  11/29/18 Property Check 110 WALTON ST; ALEXANDRIA BAY COURT
02:49:57  11/29/18 Property Check 34 BOLTON AVE; ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL SCHOOL


Antwerp Village Police Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

No activity.


Black River and Evans Mills Village Police 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

07:58:27  11/28/18 V&T Stop 28800 STATE ROUTE 3; CESARIO DENTAL CLINIC, LERAY(T)
07:59:25  11/28/18 Alarms 28499 STATE ROUTE 3;CBNA BLK RIVER, BLACK RIVER(V)
10:40:03  11/28/18 Police Callback 107 JEFFERSON PL; VILLAGE OF BLACK RIVER POLICE
10:44:23  11/28/18 Police Callback 107 JEFFERSON PL; VILLAGE OF BLACK RIVER POLICE


Carthage Village Police Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

13:02:00  11/28/18 Traffic Viol/Hz W END AVE & ALEXANDRIA ST
14:04:40  11/28/18 Illegal Dumping 323 S WASHINGTON ST; WASHINGTON COURT APT
15:41:27  11/28/18 Trespsng/Unwant 345 S MECHANIC ST, CARTHAGE(V)


West Carthage Village Police Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

17:38:28  11/28/18 V&T Stop FRANKLIN ST & N BROAD ST, WEST CARTHAGE(V)
17:45:21  11/28/18 Attempt-Locate 43801 STATE ROUTE 3, WILNA(T)


Clayton Village Police Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

No activity.


Cape Vincent Village Police Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

No activity.


Dexter Village Police Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

No activity.


Glen Park Village Police Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

No activity.


Philadelphia Village Police Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

No activity.


Sackets Harbor Village Police Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

No activity.


Theresa Village Police Activity 7AM Wednesday to 7AM Thursday, Nov. 29

No activity.


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