Posted on: May 14, 2025 11:20 AM

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Two Gouverneur individuals arrested stemming from a physical altercation

On May 9, 2025, State Police arrested Ryan M. Weir, age 32, and Travis N. Cole, age 34, both from Gouverneur, NY. Weir was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree and menacing in the second degree, while Cole faced charges of reckless endangerment in the second degree.

At approximately 10:03 p.m. on May 9, 2025, Troopers responded to County Route 12 at the Riverside Hotel in the town of Rossie following reports of a fight in progress. The investigation revealed that Weir and Cole were involved in an altercation when a passerby intervened and attempted to separate them. The victim managed to get Weir and Cole into their vehicle. However, as the victim drove away, Weir threw an object at the victim's vehicle, causing damage. The victim decided to follow Weir and Cole to hold them accountable for the damages.

All parties stopped at the Clearview Motel, located on U.S. Highway 11 in the town of Gouverneur. Both the victim and Weir exited their vehicles. As Weir approached the victim, he brandished a machete in a threatening manner. In response, the victim picked up a metal pole from the ground for protection. The victim swung the pole at Weir, striking him in the head and causing him to back off. Meanwhile, Cole drove erratically around the victim, instilling fear for their safety. In a defensive reaction, the victim threw the pole through the passenger side window of Cole’s vehicle, hitting Cole in the head and causing a minor injury.

Troopers arrived at the scene of the Clearview Motel and separated all parties involved. Weir and Cole were arrested and transported to SP Gouverneur for processing. Cole was released with an appearance ticket to return to the Town of Gouverneur Court at a later date in June.

From NYSP