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Howells and Vaisey, and to all children who are subject to sexual exploitation. It is our hope that
these severe sentences will deter others from engaging in such depraved conduct. Our
commitment to promoting prevention, protecting children, and combatting child sexual abuse is
complete and unwavering.
Todays sentencing is a culmination of an investigation into the unspeakable crimes committed
against innocent victims within St. Lawrence County. The St. Lawrence County Sheriffs Office
has worked towards this conclusion in a cooperative investigative effort with our Federal, State
and Local partners. This collaborative effort to bring these two to justice and stand responsible
for their actions shows how well law enforcement can work together for the victims and citizens
that we serve. The Sheriffs Office appreciates the public support that has been demonstrated for
the victims and the law enforcement agencies that were involved, said St. Lawrence County
Sheriff Kevin Wells.
The unspeakable acts against innocent children committed by Stephen Howells and Nicole
Vaisey represent some of the most heinous and evil crimes ever committed in Troop B. It was
through the collective efforts of all law enforcement agencies working tirelessly that these two
depraved individuals will be brought to justice and will never pose a threat to our children and
our communities again, said New York State Police Major Charles Guess, Troop B
Commander.
Stephen Howells and Nicole Vaisey represent the horrifying reality of the danger our families
and children face; they are predators that plotted and schemed to harm those that are most
precious to us, said Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale. It is our sworn duty to protect
our communitys children, and the unfathomable suffering of Howells and Vaiseys victims and
their family is our daily reminder of that duty. Todays sentencings are the culmination of
tremendous efforts made by the FBI, the United States Attorneys Office, the St. Lawrence
County Sheriffs Office, and the New York State Police.
This case was investigated by FBI, the St. Lawrence County Sheriffs Office and the New York
State Police, and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lisa M. Fletcher, Tamara
Thomson, and Steven D. Clymer.
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