Posted on: August 18, 2025 10:20 AM

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Two males arrested for criminal tampering 3rd in the town of Clifton

On August 14, 2025, New York State Police arrested Christopher J. Backus, 56, of Harrisville, NY, and William J. Patterson, 71, of Ogdensburg, NY, for third-degree criminal tampering.

On August 13, 2025, at approximately 1:09 p.m. The New York State Police were notified about campaign signs for the Town of Clifton Supervisor being damaged on Tooley Pond Road in the Town of Clifton. The investigation revealed that Backus and Griffin were responsible for the damage, having repeatedly run over the signs with their vehicles.

Both Backus and Patterson were arrested and processed.

From NYSP