Posted on: March 26, 2025 12:35 PM

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Attorney General James office of special investigation opens investigation into civilian death in Oswego County

The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Miles Dignean, who died on March 21, 2025 following an encounter with members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) and the New York State Police (NYSP) in Oswego County.

On the afternoon of March 21, members of the OCSO and the NYSP responded to a house in the Town of Constantia, Oswego County, following a 911 call for a welfare check and to serve Mr. Dignean with an order of protection. A struggle ensued during the encounter, and Mr. Dignean swung a metal object at officers, striking a NYSP trooper in the head. As the struggle continued, an OCSO deputy discharged his service weapon, striking Mr. Dignean. Mr. Dignean was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

From AG