April 7, 2025
Lowville, NY
On April 3, 2025, the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Lowville received a report from the Carthage Central School District regarding allegations of inappropriate contact between a substitute teacher and multiple third-grade students at West Carthage Elementary School.
The incident was promptly reported to law enforcement by school officials, and the suspect was immediately removed from school property following the district's notification.
As a result of the investigation, on April 7, 2025, State Police arrested Lowell A. Williams, age 64, of Carthage, NY, for the following charges:
- (2) counts of Forcible Touching (Class A Misdemeanor)
- (2) counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor)
Williams was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Champion Court on April 24, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. He was also served with a notice of trespass prohibiting him from accessing any Carthage Central School District property.