The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office has released its October newsletter, highlighting a month filled with criminal investigations, advanced training, and major community events — including a record-breaking Wineglass Marathon and the successful Cohocton Fall Foliage Festival.
Sheriff Jim Allard praised the hard work of deputies, volunteers, and partner agencies who helped make these events safe and successful. Lt. Kennedy, Sgt. Hawk, and Investigator Hurd all participated in the Wineglass Marathon, with Kennedy and Hawk completing the full course and Hurd running the half.
The department also reported handling a wide range of cases in September, including:
- An attempted murder investigation
- Bank robbery arrest
- Search and rescue of a 3-year-old child
- Multiple assaults, drug cases, and sexual assault investigations
- Cases involving animal cruelty, child endangerment, and welfare fraud
Training remained a top priority, with deputies and officers attending or instructing in areas such as ALERRT active shooter response, marine law enforcement, jail time credit, boater safety, child passenger seat safety, and investigating crimes against animals. Sheriff Allard also completed a resiliency training course and made a public appearance on the “Frankly Speaking” interview series.
The Sheriff’s Office participated in the 9/11 ceremony at Erwin Tri-County First Responder Park and recognized longtime public servant Glenn Vogel, the Campbell Volunteer Fire Chief and EMT instructor, for decades of dedicated service.
As always, the Sheriff closed the update with a message of gratitude and support for first responders, military personnel, and victims of global crises.
“We strive to meet the public safety needs of the citizens of Steuben County in the most effective, efficient manner possible,” Allard said.
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