Campus Mourns Adam Falcon '06

Updated Information on Adam Falcon

December 15, 2004

From the Canton Police Department: On December 14, 2004 St. Lawrence County Coroner Russell B. Lawrence received the results of the toxicology tests performed on Adam M. Falcon. The tests revealed that Falcon’s blood alcohol level was significantly higher than the legal limit and that there were no other drugs present.

The New York State Liquor Authority also met on this date and determined that there was not enough cause to do an immediate revocation of the Tick Tock’s liquor license.

The NYS Liquor Authority did say that the Tick Tock is being charged with two counts of “Sale to a Minor,” two counts of “Sale to an Intoxicated Person" and two counts of “Improper Supervision.” The Tick Tock has until December 27, 2004 to answer these charges.

December 9, 2004

From the Canton Police Department: On Thursday, December 09, 2004 at 3:30PM Chief Alan Mulkin and Sergeant Lori McDougal met with Chief Assistant District Attorney Gary Miles and Assistant District Attorney Earl Redding to discuss charges to be filed in connection with the death of Adam M. Falcon.

At about 5:00PM the following people were arrested upon reporting to the Canton Police Department:

1) Thomas, Greta J., age 22 of Sugarwood Hill Rd, Rutland, VT, residing at St. Lawrence University.
a. Charged with Unlawfully Dealing With A Child 1st Degree (Class A-Misdemeanor.)

2) Sullivan, Keith W., age 21 of Brooklyn, NY, residing at St. Lawrence University.
a. Charged with Unlawfully Dealing With A Child 1st Degree (Class A-Misdeameanor.)

Thomas and Sullivan were both bartending at the Tick Tock Tavern on the night of Falcon’s disappearance and are alleged to have provided alcohol to him.

3) Masterson, Elizabeth E., age 21 of Steamboat Springs, CO, residing at St. Lawrence University.
a. Charged with Unlawfully Dealing With A Child 1st Degree (Class A-Misdeameanor.)

Masterson is alleged to have provided alcohol to Falcon at a party at Dean Eaton residence hall prior to Falcon going to the Tick Tock Tavern on the night of his disappearance.

4) Huntley, Garrett W., age 22 of Massena, NY, residing at St. Lawrence University.
a. Charged with Permitting Another To Use His License under the New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law. (Violation – Possible suspension of driving privileges for 3-Months & Fine)

Huntley is alleged to have given his driver’s license to Falcon, which provided him with the opportunity to be served alcohol.

All the above persons arrested were issued Appearance Tickets returnable to Canton Village Court on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 9:30AM.

Additional information is being forwarded to the New York State Liquor Authority, as part of their investigation into possible violations of the Alcohol Beverage Control Law by the Tick Tock Tavern. The Authority is expected to review this matter in a meeting on Tuesday, December 14, 2004.

The investigation into this incident is continuing and additional charges may be pending.

For additional information contact Chief Alan Mulkin at 315-386-4561

November 30, 2004
A memorial service for Adam Falcon took place Thursday, December 2, at 6 p.m. in Gunnison Memorial Chapel. The Care Center in Dean-Eaton Formal Lounge was open until 10 p.m. for those who wished to gather after the service.

November 29, 2004
Plans for a campus memorial service are being finalized and information will be posted to this site as soon as its is confirmed.

While Adam's death has been ruled accidental (see notice below, November 19), Canton police will continue their investigation of the circumstances that led to his death. Any updates to the investigation shared by Canton police with the public will also be shared on this web site.

November 22, 2004, 2 p.m.
Calling hours for Adam Falcon will be Friday, November 26, 4:00 to 9:00 PM , at Jarmusz/Cotton Funeral Home, 26 Maple Ave, Victor NY. A memorial service for Adam is on Saturday, November 27, at St. Patrick's Church, 115 Maple Ave, Victor, at 10:00 AM. A reception will follow immediately at the church.

The family plans to establish a scholarship fund in Adam's name and requests that donations to the fund would be an appropriate expression of memorial. The family has not worked out the details, but asks that donations be directed to The Adam Falcon Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 186, Victor, New York 14564 . 

Mr. Falcon asked to share this message as well:

We deeply appreciate the assistance, support and love offered by the university and Canton community and will always be thankful to each and every individual who touched our lives during this past week.

November 19, 2004, 6 p.m.:
Canton police have shared that, after completion of an autopsy, Adam Falcon was determined to have "asphyxiated due to drowning with the clinical history being consistent with hypothermia." St. Lawrence County Coroner Russell B. Lawrence III has ruled the death to be accidental.

Meditation Service - A Gathering of Comfort and Condolence

Background on the search for Adam

Expressions of condolence to the Falcon family will be forwarded to them by: University Communications St. Lawrence University 23 Romoda Drive Canton, NY 13617 or lcania@stlawu.edu

November 18, 2004
To: The St. Lawrence Community
From: President Daniel F. Sullivan
Subject: Adam Falcon '06 

With the deepest sadness possible, I write to mourn the loss of Adam Falcon ’06. 

At 10:00 p.m. Canton Police provided the following information to St. Lawrence:  

On November 18, 2004 at approximately 4:55 p.m., the body of the missing St. Lawrence University student Adam Falcon was located, deceased, submerged in the Grass River in the Village of Canton by the St. Lawrence County Dive Team.

Adam M. Falcon was last seen by patrons of a local tavern located within the Village as he was leaving the tavern at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday, November 13, 2004. He was reported missing to Canton Village Police by Robert Durocher at approximately 10 p.m. that same day after he failed to show up for a soccer game on Saturday Afternoon.  

Canton Village Police initiated a search for Falcon on Sunday at about 8 a.m. with assistance from the Canton Fire & Rescue, St. Lawrence University Safety & Security, the men’s and women’s soccer teams and other members of the St. Lawrence University family.

As the week progressed the Department was joined by the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, NYS Police, K-9, Aviation and Identification Unit, NYS Forest Rangers, SUNY Canton Police, St. Lawrence University Safety & Security, the Federation of Search and Rescue Personnel and Canton Fire and Rescue, St. Lawrence County Dive Team, Ogdensburg City Fire and Police, and the Potsdam Police Department.

The cause and manner of death have not been determined at this time and the investigation is continuing into the circumstance of Adam’s death.

All the agencies involved in this investigation extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Adam Falcon.

In a separate story, we have read that St. Lawrence County District Attorney Jerome Richards is quoted as saying “There is no indication of foul play.” 
 
Adam’s family and friends, who have been with us in Canton as law enforcement and volunteers searched for Adam, know how much we cared about him and how much we will miss him on campus. Adam’s tenacity as a member of the soccer team, his talents in the arts, his interest in the sciences, and his warm friendship with so many are qualities we’ll remember always.  We will continue to offer the Falcon family our support in the coming days and weeks; we will, of course, work with them to meet their requests as they memorialize their son, grandson, brother and friend.

Dean-Eaton Formal Lounge is open now as a place for community members to gather in support of each other.  Counseling Services staff is available to meet with students tomorrow and after the break as needed - just call 5391 to schedule an appointment with a counselor. If a counselor is needed after hours, one is always on call and can be reached by calling Security (5555) and asking to speak to the Counselor on Call. Faculty and staff members should also feel free to call the Counseling Services office to consult about any student concerns they might have.

Updated: December 9, 2004
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Questions & Comments to: Lisa Cania, Associate Vice President for University Relations 315-229-5585