Update: State Police investigate a death in Peru, NY

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Update:

On April 17, 2024, at approximately 2:06 p.m., State Police members responded to Jenkins Street in the town of Peru, to conduct a welfare check. Troopers arrived on the scene and located a deceased female inside of the residence. A preliminary investigation determined an altercation occurred inside the residence on Jenkins Street, resulting in a female sustaining stab wounds, and a child left alone in the residence. The deceased female is identified as Krysten E. Remy, age 23, of Peru, NY.

The Clinton County Sheriff's Office was advised of the incident on Jenkins Street and informed the Troopers on the scene, that they had a motor vehicle accident that morning involving a male identified as Kevin S. Kosza, age 27, of Peru, NY. An investigation determined on April 17, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agent located a male in a field near the accident close to the U.S. and Canadian Border. U.S. Border Patrol agents responded to the scene and rendered aid to Kosza who was transported to the Champlain Valley Physician's Hospital (CVPH) for a medical evaluation.

The State Police executed multiple search warrants, resulting in the arrest of Kevin D. Kosza, age 27, of Peru, NY. Kosza was released from the hospital and turned over to the State Police. Kosza was charged with one count each of Murder 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Kosza was arraigned in the Town of Peru Court where he was remanded to Clinton County Jail without bail.

The investigation is ongoing, and State Police continue to ask anyone who lives on Jenkins Street and surrounding streets to check their security cameras for any suspicious activity. If anyone has information regarding this incident is asked to call State Police at 518-563-3761.

An autopsy will be performed at Glens Falls Hospital by Forensic Pathologist, Doctor Michael Sikirica, on April 19, 2024, at 7:00 a.m., to determine the cause and manner of death.

The investigation is being conducted by the New York State Police, assisted by the Clinton County District Attorney's Office, Clinton County Sheriff's Department, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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On April 17, 2024, at approximately 2:06 p.m., State Police members responded to Jenkins Street in the town of Peru, to conduct a welfare check. Troopers arrived on the scene and located a deceased female inside of the residence.

This investigation is ongoing, and State Police are asking for anyone who lives on Jenkins Street or surrounding streets to check their security cameras for any suspicious activity. If anyone has information regarding this incident is asked to call State Police at 518-563-3761. This incident does not appear to be a random act of violence and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

The investigation is being conducted by the New York State Police, assisted by the Clinton County District Attorney's Office, Clinton County Sheriff's Department, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and local fire and EMS.