Seneca Falls Police have released additional details about a Feb. 25 eviction on Cosad Road that left one Cayuga Nation police officer hospitalized and resulted in multiple arrests.
According to a media release issued Thursday, Seneca Falls Police responded at 9:49 a.m. to 2946 Cosad Road after a woman contacted the Seneca County 911 Center reporting she was being evicted from her residence by members of the Cayuga Nation Police.
Upon arrival, Seneca Falls officers made contact with members of the Cayuga Nation and the Cayuga Nation Police Department in an effort to reach a resolution. Police said they remained on scene during the eviction to ensure the process proceeded peacefully.
Authorities say a physical dispute broke out between members of the Cayuga Nation and Cayuga Nation Police, leading to four arrests by the Seneca Falls Police Department.
Buck Hunter Redeye, 25, was charged with two counts of second-degree assault, both felonies, after allegedly striking two members of the Cayuga Nation Police. He was transported to the Seneca County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.
Clarence Wayne Jimerson, 39, was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, a felony, after allegedly damaging a Cayuga Nation Police vehicle. He was also transported to the Seneca County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.
Frederick Randall Ferris, 54, was charged with disorderly conduct, a violation, as well as resisting arrest and second-degree obstruction of governmental administration, both misdemeanors. He was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to answer the charges in court at a later date.
Frederick Randall Ferris Jr., 31, was charged with obstruction of governmental administration, a misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, a violation. He was also released on an appearance ticket with a future court date.
The Cayuga Nation previously said its police department was executing a court-ordered eviction at the property following a civil case against Amber Parker, whom the Nation said had failed to pay rent for more than a decade. The Nation reported that three of its officers were struck during the confrontation, with one transported to a hospital for treatment.
Seneca Falls Police thanked the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, New York State Park Police, the Waterloo Police Department and North Seneca Ambulance for assisting at the scene.
The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed.
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