A Throop woman was charged with false personation after deputies said she gave a false last name while they were searching for a man wanted on a bench warrant Oct. 15.
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office said Lindsay Mitchell, 33, was arrested at about 6:09 p.m. following the encounter at a Sine Road address.
Deputies had arrived at about 5:18 p.m. and spoke with Mitchell while trying to locate the man, according to a news release.
Investigators said they later learned Mitchell had an active State Police arrest warrant and had given the false information to conceal her identity.
Mitchell was issued an appearance ticket for Throop Town Court on the false personation charge.
Deputies then took her to Exit 40 of the New York State Thruway, where she was turned over to State Police.
Anyone with information can contact the Sheriff's Office at 315-253-1222 or submit an anonymous tip through its SaferWatch app.
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