Felony Charge Follows Peru Traffic Stop

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:01 AM

42 year old Heather Battige of Plattsburgh faces felony and misdemeanor charges following a traffic stop in the Town of Peru early Sunday morning. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office says Battige was allegedly found in possession of a controlled substance and accused of tampering with physical evidence. She was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled […]

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