Oswego Police Department Arrest Suspect In Shooting

by Contributor | August 9, 2023 3:55 pm

OSWEGO – On August 9, 2023, James N. Stewart age 48 of Warners, NY was arrested in Brooklyn, NY by the US Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force Syracuse and NY City Offices. Mr. Stewart was turned over to members of the Oswego City Police Department’s criminal investigation division and transported back to the Oswego Police Department.

Mr. Stewart is being held pending arraignment on the charges of Attempted murder in the second degree a b felony and Criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree a c felony.

Other agencies assisting in the investigation are the New York State Police, New York State Parole, Oswego County Sheriff’s Office, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, and the Prince George’s County Police Department Maryland.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Oswego Police Department at (315)342-8120. Calls will be kept anonymous.

Updated 8/9/2023

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On May 27, 2023, at about 12:20 AM, the Oswego Police Department was dispatched to 49 West Bridge St., “The Sting” for a reported shooting that just occurred.

Upon arrival, officers located an individual in the parking lot who appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers and members of the Oswego Fire Department, and Menter’s Ambulance began to render first aid.

The victim, Mikal A. Brightwell age 31 of Oswego, was transported by Menter Ambulance to Upstate hospital. Brightwell was treated for a single gunshot wound. Brightwell is in critical condition.

Investigators with the Oswego Police Department determined that there was a verbal dispute outside of The Sting between Brightwell and James N. Stewart age 48 of Warners, NY. As the argument escalated, Stewart allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired a single shot that struck Brightwell. Stewart immediately fled the scene in a grey colored Audi SUV.

The Oswego Police Department in conjunction with the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office executed several search warrants related to this investigation in Onondaga County. Stewart’s whereabouts are unknown, he is believed to be out of state.

Investigators have secured warrants for Stewart’s arrest for Attempted murder in the 2nd degree and Criminal possession of a weapon in the 2nd degree.

Anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of Stewart is encouraged to contact the Oswego Police Department at (315)342-8120 enter prompt 4 or to contact their local 911 center. Calls will be kept anonymous.

As information becomes available it will be released.

The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police are assisting with the investigation.

Updated 06/02/2023@7:45am.

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