St. Lawrence River
Coverage of St. Lawrence River in the Nexus archive.
- Woman pleads guilty in St. Lawrence River smuggling operation that killed family
A dual Canadian-American citizen has pleaded guilty to her role in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of a Romanian family of four and a boat operator in the St. Lawrence River.
- Boat clocked going 157 mph in a 30-mph zone during charity event
A boat traveled 157 mph in a 30-mph zone during the 1000 Islands Charity Poker Run, violating event rules and safety regulations. The team was ticketed for six violations, and one person was arrested for reckless operation. The team apologized for the incident, which disrupted the charity event supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
- Akwesasne man pleads guilty in smuggling case that left family with 2 toddlers dead
A 31-year-old Akwesasne man pleaded guilty to a human smuggling conspiracy that resulted in the 2023 drowning deaths of a family, including two children under the age of three, in the St. Lawrence River.