Backyard gunshots lead to arrest

Deputies Charge Oswego Street Resident With Five Felonies

By RuSS TARBy

Shortly after 6 p.m. Friday, May 5, the Onondaga County 911 Center received a call reporting that a man was firing a gun in his yard. One of the rounds struck the caller’s house.

Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Liverpool Police Department officers arrived at the suspect’s home at 1205 Oswego St., near the corner of Meyers Road.

While the LPD officers handled traffic control, deputies attempted to make contact with the man, but he declined to respond.

When he refused to exit the house, deputies determined that the man was unlikely to comply.

“The situation could have been dangerous, so 911 was notified to make a reverse call to the neighbors,” Tom Newton, the sheriff’s office public information officer, said. The Onondaga County Swat

Unit was activated and responded. Sheriff’s negotiators contacted the man and stayed on the phone with him during the evening.

“It was evident that the man was not going to leave his residence so the swat unit made entry to the house after a warrant was issued by a judge,” Newton said.

Deputies apprehended the man about 1 a.m. Saturday.

He was identified as Luigi Gunshots l Page 11

Krueger is a Cicero Youth Board member, US Community Leader

Meet the L’pool BOE candidates

Residents of the Liverpool school district will have five choices for three seats when they head to the polls on May 16. Each of the candidates is listed below. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wetzel Road gymnasium.

Jecenia Bresett

Hi, I’m

Jecenia Bresett, proud mother of three – a daughter in 11th grade and boy/girl twins in 7th. A lifelong learner, activist and go-getter, I’ve spent time as a successful entrepreneur, non-profit founder, author and more. Today, I serve as VP of the Chestnut Hill PTO, working to bring critical afterschool programming to students, regardless of income. In this role, I also lead fundraising efforts to support student enrichment field trips; successful and affordable school events; our school’s food pantry and teachers’ endeavors around creativity and inclusivity.

I’m running for the board of education because it’s time to meet teachers, staff and students where they are; to provide meaningful support for the many challenges they face today. I want to challenge the district to think outside of the box to improve communications in schools and help students and educators feel seen, heard, and comfortable enough to share ideas with their peers for optimal learning and growth. I’m passionate about building youth confidence; promoting creativity and respect; encouraging connections; and supporting mental health needs. I ask the tough questions, and do the hard work, ACTION-oriented and always roll up my sleeves ready to volunteer. Thank you in advance for your support!

Stacey Chilbert

My name is Stacey Chilbert. My husband Dan and I have lived in Liverpool with our four children for 29 years. Dan has also taught in the district for 29 years and is currently teaching 6th grade. As for myself, I worked as a nurse at St Joseph’s Hospital and Home Care for 18 years. When our children were little, I volunteered for the PTO, in the classroom, and as a Girl Scout Leader for 17 years. More recently, I’ve been volunteering to make sure free quality eye care is available to all who need it. Looking for ways to help others and ensuring that everyone has a voice has always been something I’ve truly enjoyed. I would be honored to be a part of the Liverpool Board of Education and continue doing just that. Working together, this district can be an equitable, safe, and welcoming environment for all who attend school and work here. Please vote for me to allow me the privilege of working toward that end, and I will make sure the community is heard while working to support our children academically, socially and in a fiscally responsible way.

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