by Rachel Hunter

Village of Gouverneur Chief of Police Laurina Greenhill on Tuesday afternoon sent the following press release to all local media:

On February 13, 2022 at approximately 1:03 p.m., the Gouverneur Police Department and Gouverneur Volunteer Rescue Squad were summoned to 18 Johnstown St., Apt. D., Gouverneur, for a report of a male unconscious and not breathing. Upon arrival, the male was determined to be deceased. St. Lawrence County Coroner Kevin Crosby responded to the scene and an autopsy ordered.

The autopsy was performed by Dr. Robert Stoppacher, Medical Examiner, at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY. The cause and manner of death are pending further investigation.

The decedent has been identified as Andrew D. Johnston, age 39, same address.

The investigation has determined that Johnston was involved in a physical altercation earlier that day at approximately 1:36 a.m. at the Serendipity Bar, William St., Gouverneur. Anyone with information about that altercation is asked to contact the Gouverneur Police Department at 315-287-2121.

The Gouverneur Police is working with the St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s office and do not believe there is a threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing. The New York State Police also assisted at the scene.