Four Receive "Diplomas" From Oswego County Drug Treatment Court Deb Bennett said she spent the last decade addicted to crack cocaine. She smoked and sold drugs as often as possible until she was arrested a year and a half ago for selling the drug to a police officer in Fulton. It turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to Bennett. The day after her arrest, on Nov. 3, 2001, Bennett spent her 36th birthday in jail. The same day, she found out she was 41/2 months pregnant. [continues 414 words]
Criminal-sale Count Dismissed After Lawyer Explains How Teacher Aided Authorities. An Oswego City Court judge Thursday dismissed a criminal sale of marijuana charge against an Oswego High School business teacher. Judge James Metcalf dismissed the misdemeanor charge against Angela M. Ferlito, 39, of 1269 county Route 53, Oswego, after Ferlito's lawyer explained how the teacher had helped school officials find the student to whom the drugs belonged. Oswego County District Attorney Dennis Hawthorne Sr. also signed a court document, saying the charge should be dropped. [continues 294 words]
