Throop man arrested for violating court order during domestic incident
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office has arrested L. Jason Barned following a domestic incident in the Town of Throop. Deputies responded to the scene after the victim reported that Barned, who was under a Full ... more
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Greece man arrested for DWI in Seneca County
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson announced the arrest of Adrian L. Worley, 35, of Greece, on September 5, 2024, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and multiple traffic violations. The arrest occurred at approximately 2:20 a.m ... more
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Police: Bath man pointed rifle at group of kids near school
Police arrested a Bath man for possessing a weapon and allegedly pointing it at a group of kids. Daryck Rawleigh, 31, of Bath, was arrested on Wednesday following an incident where he allegedly brandished an ... more
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State police investigate theft of veteran grave markers from Victor cemetery
New York State Police are investigating the theft of approximately 40 brass grave markers honoring U.S. veterans from St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Victor. The larceny occurred between Sunday and Monday at the cemetery on High ... more
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Seneca County fugitive arrested in Colorado after eluding authorities since 2019
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended Benjamin R. Nichols, 31, of Erin, NY, a wanted fugitive who had evaded law enforcement since 2019. Nichols was arrested on August 29, 2024, at the Moffat County ... more
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Cohocton man arrested for criminal contempt in Yates County
Authorities arrested a Cohocton man following court action in the town of Jerusalem. Jesse B. Garlick, 41, of Cohocton, was arrested on Wednesday on an active warrant for Criminal Contempt. The warrant, issued by the ... more
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Four arrested after Bath burglary investigation
Bath police have arrested four individuals following an August 14 burglary at 1 Liberty Street, where more than $2,000 worth of tools were stolen. Officers processed the crime scene, uncovering key evidence, including a receipt ... more
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Corning nurse arrested on multiple drug charges; accused of selling fentanyl
Corning police arrested a city resident following an investigation into drugs being sold by a registered nurse. Sean L. Murray, 53, of Corning, was arrested for allegedly possessing and selling fentanyl following an investigation by ... more
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Hammondsport man arrested on child abuse charges following cyber tip and months-long investigation
A Hammondsport man was arrested on Tuesday following a months-long investigation by state police in Montour Falls. James F. Hopkins, 44, now faces an array of charges including a felony count of promoting a sexual ... more
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Two Corning pot shops shut down for selling illegal cannabis
Two cannabis shops in Corning, New York, were shut down last week after an investigation revealed they were selling unlicensed cannabis. Mosa’s on Market Street and Gas City Glass on Bridge Street were targeted in ... more
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Seneca Falls man wanted by police for conspiracy, assault, and child endangerment
Seneca Falls Police say they're looking for a local man wanted on several charges. Timothy Ward, 52, is wanted for failure to appear for a conspiracy and petit larceny charge; and for a declaration of ... more
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Port Gibson man arrested after drug investigation in Ontario County
A Port Gibson man was arrested following a drug investigation by the Ontario County Special Investigations Division. Modesto R. Rodriguez Jr., 38, was taken into custody on Wednesday at 2:46 p.m. for Criminal Sale of ... more
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Have you seen this person? SCSO seeks public’s help amid Junius larceny investigation
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual involved in a larceny investigation at a business in the Town of Junius. Authorities have released a photo of the ... more
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Canandaigua man charged with forcible touching while working at apartment complex
A Canandaigua man was arrested on September 3 for forcible touching. Police say 53-year-old David A. Roedts, while employed at an apartment complex, allegedly grabbed a tenant’s buttocks during a maintenance visit earlier that day ... more
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Pit bull seized after attack in Canandaigua: Dog had been involved in previous incident
A Canandaigua pit bull has been seized following an attack that left a father and son with severe injuries. The incident occurred last Thursday when the dog attacked a 43-year-old Rochester man and his 10-year-old ... more
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Police: Woman chased teen with knife in Bath
Police arrested a Bath woman on Tuesday after an investigation into a reported disturbance involving a knife. Officers were called to Howell Street on Monday night, where a juvenile claimed he was chased by a ... more
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Two Auburn inmates indicted for assaulting corrections officers
Two inmates from Auburn Correctional Facility have been indicted for assaulting officers, according to the Cayuga County District Attorney’s Office. Taj Williams and Yakez Cornett face felony assault charges for allegedly injuring guards while on ... more
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Ithaca man arrested after fleeing police, swimming across pond
An Ithaca man was arrested Tuesday after trying to evade police by swimming across a pond. Authorities say 35-year-old Michael Thomas fled on foot when a Tompkins County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to question him outside ... more
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Police: Ithaca Man Found With Illegal AR-15 Style Rifle
An Ithaca man was arrested in Dryden on August 31 after a traffic stop revealed illegal weapons and drugs in his vehicle. Emmitt C. Houston, 27, was pulled over by Tompkins County deputies for driving ... more
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Canandaigua Man Menaced Police Officers, Accused of Throwing Knife at Them
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Canandaigua man following a trespassing complaint on County Road 50. Deputies responded to a disturbance at a motel on Tuesday and encountered Nathaniel R. Waffner, ... more
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Lyons Man Arrested for Petit Larceny After Early Morning Theft
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Lyons man following an investigation into a theft on Holley Street. Geoffery Evans, 24, of Broad Street, was taken into custody on the morning of ... more
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