The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office released its September newsletter this week, spotlighting personnel changes, community outreach, and a long list of investigations handled by deputies and investigators last month.
Sheriff Jim Allard opened the update with a nod to the end of summer and the successful run of the Steuben County Fair, along with the arrival of cooler weather and fall traditions.
Two longtime employees retired in August: Investigator Marcus Smith, after more than 30 years of service, and Sergeant Lorrie Gardner, who spent 25 years with the office. Gardner will return part-time to assist with court security.
Filling some of the gaps, Sergeant Josh Day was promoted to Criminal Investigator, and five new hires were welcomed: Correction Officers Cameron Derby and Evan Campbell, Deputies Garrett Reppert and Noah Warriner, and School Resource Officer Bill Baker. Baker, a retired Bath Police Sergeant and former county deputy, will be assigned to the Campbell-Savona Central School District. Warriner, now full-time, is following in the footsteps of his father, Deputy Alan Warriner.
Community outreach also continued in August. The Jail Garden provided 100 pounds of produce to the Corning Food Pantry. Captain Mills and Sheriff Allard treated staff to a pancake breakfast, and monthly water safety and boater’s safety courses continued for local youth and boaters.
On the enforcement side, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a wide range of serious incidents, including:
- Armed robbery
- Sexual assaults and rape investigations
- Burglaries and larcenies (including 10 grand larcenies)
- Assaults, endangering children, and stalking cases
- Welfare fraud and food stamp misuse
- Fire, harassment, criminal mischief, and contraband cases
- Seven arrests for intoxicated or impaired driving
The newsletter also noted public praise received by deputies and investigators for their professionalism during these cases.
Sheriff Allard thanked the public for its continued support and closed with a message of gratitude for all first responders and deployed military members serving at home and abroad.
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