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SENATOR RITCHIE INTRODUCES MARK'S LAW

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Friday, May 13th, 2011

Bill Makes Killing Emergency Responders 1st Degree Murder

State Senator Patty Ritchie has introduced “Mark’s Law,” a bill to make the killing of emergency first responders first degree murder, punishable by the stiffest penalty allowed by law - life without parole.

The bill, S 4717, was introduced in memory of Mark Davis, the emergency medical technician who was shot to death while responding to a call for help in Cape Vincent on January 30, 2009.

‘BRITTANY’S LAW’ WILL HELP KEEP FAMILIES SAFE

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Measure to Create Ex-Con Registry Sparked by Massena Assault

State Senator Patty Ritchie (R,C-Heuvelton) today hailed the expected passage of “Brittany’s Law,” which would create a public registry—akin to New York’s “Megan’s Law” list of sex offenders—that parents and neighbors could check to learn if dangerous ex-cons are living in their community.

The bill, which is expected to pass the Senate this afternoon and is sponsored by Sen. Joe Griffo and co-sponsored by Sen. Ritchie, was sparked by two heinous crimes, including the 2008 Harry Klages case. The bill is named for a 12-year-old, Rochester-area girl, who was murdered along with her mother by a dangerous ex-con, who won an early prison release after an earlier assault.

RITCHIE COSPONSORS DNA DATABASE EXPANSION BILL

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Gov. Cuomo's Plan Will Help Solve Crimes, Ensure Justice

State Senator Patty Ritchie today hailed Senate passage of a bill she cosponsored that will expand New York’s “DNA database” to help keep neighborhoods safer by helping police solve more crimes.

RITCHIE SECURES $30,000 TO AID JEFFERSON COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Friday, April 27th, 2012

Funding to Help Meet Growing Need at Victims Assistance Center

State Senator Patty Ritchie announced today that $30,000 in state funding will be provided to the Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County, to help protect victims of domestic violence.