99 NEWS FOR SATURDAY, 5/7/11

HIGH-SPEED CASE TAKES POLICE FROM POTSDAM TO CANTON, SUSPECT IN CUSTODY--99 News has learned of what witnesses tell us was the high-speed pursuit of a pick-up late Friday from outside the Village of Potsdam, through Potsdam into the Canton area. The investigation is not yet complete, however sources tell us the suspect faces charges in multiple jurisdictions and the suspect was being held for questioning.

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