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Brutus man damaged vehicle during dispute, leaves before police arrive
A Brutus man was arrested on a felony criminal mischief warrant after deputies said he damaged a vehicle during a domestic incident in Weedsport. Joshua L. Locust, 37, was arrested June 26 at 3 a.m ... more
Former Brutus supervisor James Hotaling dies at 81
James Allen Hotaling, a longtime public servant who spent more than two decades as Brutus town supervisor after a 43-year career with the Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District, died June 22 at his ... more
Cayuga County school districts pitch budgets shaped by healthcare costs, inflation and staffing pressures
Cayuga County voters will decide school budgets Tuesday across several districts facing the same core challenge: Rising costs that continue to outpace state aid growth and long-term revenue stability. The Auburn City School District’s proposal ... more
Lyons man killed in Cayuga County motorcycle crash
A Lyons man was killed and another remains hospitalized after a two-motorcycle crash involving an SUV Sunday afternoon in Cayuga County, according to New York State Police. Troopers said the crash happened shortly after 4 ... more
Deadly crash shuts down Cayuga intersection
A deadly crash involving a car and two motorcycles drew helicopters and emergency crews to Mentz on Sunday, according to The Citizen. State police said the collision happened around 4:15 p.m. at Centerport Road and ... more
Brutus man charged after domestic incident
Cayuga County deputies arrested a man this week following a reported domestic incident in the Town of Brutus. Joseph T. Kwasniak, 57, of Brutus, was charged with third-degree menacing after deputies responded to the scene ... more
Bridge reopening eases detour headaches around Rt. 34
Drivers who dodged long detours will get relief soon as a 114-year-old bridge reopens April 1, according to The Citizen. Officials shut the bridge down due to weight limits, even as many drivers kept using ... more
Second bridge closure worsens travel in Cayuga County
Back-to-back bridge closures are causing major detours for Cayuga County drivers, according to WSYR. After the State Route 34 bridge shut down Dec. 1, the nearby Bonta Bridge closed Dec. 8, disrupting daily commutes in ... more
Bridge closure on Route 34 begins Monday in Cayuga County
Drivers in Cayuga County should plan for major detours starting Monday as a long-term bridge project gets underway. The New York State Department of Transportation says State Route 34 will close at the bridge over ... more
Teen charged with DWI after roadside altercation in Brutus
Deputies arrested a Camillus teen last week after a traffic stop in the Town of Brutus led to a DWI investigation. Joseph W. Garrigan, 19, was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired ... more
LATEST: Tractor trailer crash in Brutus leaves one dead, two injured
State Police are investigating a fatal crash on the New York State Thruway in the town of Brutus that left one man dead and two people injured. Troopers said the crash happened around 4:57 p.m ... more
Montezuma man charged after alleged phone threat
A Montezuma man was arrested last week after allegedly threatening to damage someone’s property during a phone call, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 34-year-old Adam W. Wiggins around 10 p.m. on ... more
Marcellus woman charged with DWI after late-night crash in Cayuga County
A driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing into a mailbox and culvert in Brutus just before midnight. Shannon R. Crader, 41, of Marcellus, was arrested by the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office shortly ... more
Erratic driving leads to DWI arrest in Brutus
A deputy stopped a vehicle for erratic driving in Brutus and found the driver had more than twice the legal blood alcohol limit. Aidan R. Mabbett, 23, of Sennett, was arrested for DWI and operating ... more
Man sets vehicle on fire during standoff in Brutus
Deputies responding to a late-night welfare check in the Town of Brutus were met with an alarming scene when a man ignited his own vehicle before surrendering to authorities. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office announced ... more
Brutus woman charged with arson after April house fire
A Cayuga County woman has been charged with arson following an April house fire that destroyed her home and damaged nearby structures. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48-year-old Marea L. Slate of Brutus on ... more
Traffic signal added near Thruway exit in Brutus
A new traffic signal has been installed at the busy intersection of Route 34 and Thruway Exit 40 in Brutus, Cayuga County, according to The Citizen. The state DOT made the change following a traffic ... more
Town of Brutus woman arrested for welfare fraud offenses
Authorities in Cayuga County arrested a Town of Brutus woman after an investigation revealed she allegedly failed to report income to obtain benefits. Jana Michel, 44, was arrested on April 29 following an investigation led ... more
Brutus man arrested after GPS tracker leads deputies to stolen vehicle
Deputies arrested a Brutus man early Friday morning after locating a stolen vehicle using GPS tracking technology. Harold J. Calkins, 39, was taken into custody just after midnight on April 18. According to the Cayuga ... more
