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On August 27, at approximately 7:40 a.m., Trooper Ryan Cooley was dispatched by Oswego County 911 to the area of 3532 State Route 49 to respond to the report of a possible stolen vehicle in progress and to meet with the complainant who would be standing by in the area.
At approximately 8:05 a.m., Trooper Cooley located the complainant, Melissa Ehegartner, standing on the side of the road.
As the Trooper was interviewing Ehegartner, the suspect drove by the State Police patrol car with Ehegartner’ s vehicle and pulled into the driveway at 3532 Route 49.
Trooper Cooley then pulled into the driveway right behind the vehicle and approached the driver, later identified as 25-year-old Robert S. Teeter from 3532 Route 49.
Following an interview with Teeter, Trooper Cooley attempted to place him in custody when he physically pulled away and swung his arm in an attempt to hit Trooper Cooley in the head.
Teeter was able to get away and ran into the house.
A short time later, several Troopers and Oswego County Deputies arrived on scene to assist in locating Teeter.
Teeter was subsequently located hiding in a second-story bedroom.
He then pointed a Bear River BB pistol (model B1588) at Trooper Nathan Horner.
Trooper Horner discharged his division issued firearm striking Teeter several times.
Teeter was transported to Upstate University Hospital and is currently listed in serious condition.
Criminal charges against Teeter are pending.
During the investigation, it was determined several individuals were inside the residence during the incident and were interviewed.
State Police arrested Joshua R. Kirkland, 34, from 420 Westmoreland Ave, Syracuse, with Criminal Impersonation 2nd degree, class “A” misdemeanor and Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree, class “A” misdemeanor.
Kirkland is charged with providing a false name and date of birth during an investigation at 3532 State Route 49 in the town of Hastings.
Kirkland was also wanted on two active warrants from State Police in North Syracuse for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree and Syracuse Police Department for Criminal Mischief 4th degree, Menacing 2nd degree, and Harassment 2nd degree.
Kirkland was arraigned in the town of Hastings Court and remanded to Oswego County Jail.
State Police arrested Kimberly J. Lopes, 32, from 3532 State Route 49, for Criminal Impersonation 2nd degree and Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree, both class “A” misdemeanors.
Lopes was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the town of Hastings Court on September 2 at 4 p.m.
Lopes is charged with getting between the Trooper and Teeter while in the kitchen of the residence which allowed Teeter to retreat to an upstairs bedroom.
She is also accused of identifying herself using a false name and date of birth.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE BELOW
HASTINGS – At approximately 8:30 a.m. today August 27, State Police in Hastings were dispatched by Oswego County 911 to the area of 3532 State Route 49 in the town of Hastings for a stolen vehicle complaint.
A Trooper located the stolen vehicle occupied by a 25-year-old man in the driveway of the residence.
The Trooper was attempting to place the driver into custody when the driver physically resisted and fled into the residence.
Troopers located the suspect inside the residence at which point the suspect pointed, what appeared to be, a handgun at Troopers.
A Trooper discharged his duty weapon striking the suspect multiple times.
The suspect was transported to Upstate University Hospital and is listed in serious but stable condition.
Names of the suspect and Trooper are not being released at this time.
State Police was assisted at the scene by the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office and Oswego County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation is continuing.
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