Posted on: June 25, 2026 07:30 AM

Share : Facebook Twitter Email Whatsapp

State Police arrest two New York Mills residents following death investigation

On June 23, 2026, the New York State Police arrested Jaime L. Green, age 53, of New York Mills, NY, and charged her with:

• Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the First Degree (Class E Felony)

• Endangering the Welfare of a Vulnerable Elderly Person in the First Degree (Class D Felony)

• Concealment of a Human Corpse (Class E Felony)

• Tampering with Physical Evidence (Class E Felony)

State Police also arrested Shannon J. McLennan, age 49, of New York Mills, NY, and charged him with:

• Concealment of a Human Corpse (Class E Felony)

• Tampering with Physical Evidence (Class E Felony)

On June 23, 2026, at approximately 11:24 a.m., the New York State Police were contacted by the New York Mills Police Department regarding a welfare check at a residence located on New Hartford Street in the village of New York Mills.

Upon arrival, a deceased individual was discovered inside the residence. New York State Police responded and began the investigation, which determined the individual had been deceased for an extended period of time.

The deceased was identified as June C. Green, age 84 at the time of her death, of New York Mills.

The investigation determined June Green had medical conditions and disabilities that prevented her from caring for herself. Jaime Green, was identified as her caretaker and resided at the residence with McLennan. The investigation further revealed that June Green was deceased and remained inside the residence for an extended period of time before being discovered.

Investigators determined the death was not reported and actions were taken to conceal the deceased and tamper with evidence related to the investigation.

An autopsy is being conducted by the Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause and manner of death.

Jaime Green and Shannon McLennan were transported to Oneida County CAP Court for arraignment.

The investigation remains ongoing.

From NYSP