State Police Find Missing St. Lawrence County Teen

David Bishop, 17, was located in good health and returned home.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

New York State Police have located a 17-year-old boy who was reported missing in St. Lawrence County. David Bishop of Winthrop was found in good health and returned to his residence after authorities responded to a call about a missing child on Monday afternoon.

Why it matters

Missing person cases, especially involving minors, are always concerning for local communities. The swift response and successful recovery of the teen is reassuring for residents in the area.

The details

State Police were called to the McCarthy Road in the Town of Stockholm just after 1:15 p.m. on Monday for a report of a missing child. They were able to locate David Bishop, the 17-year-old from Winthrop, in good health and return him safely to his home.

  • Authorities responded to the missing person call on Monday, March 4, 2026 around 1:15 p.m.

The players

New York State Police

The state law enforcement agency that responded to the missing person report and located the teen.

David Bishop

The 17-year-old from Winthrop, New York who was reported missing and later found in good health.

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The takeaway

This successful recovery of the missing teen highlights the importance of prompt action and coordination between law enforcement and the local community in addressing these concerning situations.