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Pennsylvania man leaves scene of disturbance, faces menacing and DWI charges
A Pennsylvania man faces several charges after Cayuga County deputies investigated a disturbance in Cato and a related traffic stop in Conquest, Sheriff Brian Schenck said. James J. Cowher, 47, of Coburn, Pennsylvania, was arrested ... more
Motorcyclist injured in collision at Route 38 and River Road in Conquest
Emergency crews responded to a reported crash involving a car and motorcycle Tuesday in the town of Conquest, according to reports from Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire. The collision was reported at the intersection of Route 38 ... 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
89-year-old dies in Conquest house fire
Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire reported the morning of March 10 in the Town of Conquest. Ralph “Keene” Christopher, 89, was found dead inside the home at 281 East Lake Road. The Cayuga ... more
UPDATE: Fire claims life in Conquest home, investigation underway
A deadly house fire on East Lake Road left one victim Tuesday morning in the town of Conquest. First resopnders said the fire was reported around 8:30 a.m. near Duck Lake. Investigators found the victim ... more
Contempt charges filed against Locke pair following two investigations
Two people accused of violating court orders now sit in the Cayuga County Jail after deputies say they contacted a protected person from behind bars. Shantel M. Yaw, 57, of Locke, and Michael J. Yaw, ... more
Conquest man charged with DWI after crash in Auburn
A Conquest man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after deputies say he crashed his car in Auburn and kept driving on a flat tire. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office says 45-year-old Matthew A. Weese ... more
Man arrested after alleged domestic incident in Conquest
A Conquest man was arrested earlier this week after a domestic dispute that involved multiple children, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 37-year-old Brendan K. Snyder on the morning of September 7 ... more
Man charged after fight and struggle with deputies in Conquest: Released after arrest
Deputies say a man was arrested earlier this month in the Town of Conquest after resisting arrest during an investigation into a reported fight. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office says 30-year-old Shawn M. Farrell of ... more
Conquest man arrested after early morning domestic incident
A Conquest man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he assaulted someone during a domestic dispute early Thursday morning. According to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, 33-year-old Joseph R. Mattice was arrested around 4:09 ... more
One hospitalized after car crashes into Cayuga County creek
A person was taken to the hospital Thursday after a car drove into a creek in Conquest, Cayuga County, according to The Citizen. The crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. near Lake Road and Route 38 ... more
Driver hospitalized after fiery crash in Conquest
Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on Conquest Victory Townline Road early Wednesday morning, where a vehicle was reported to be on fire. The incident occurred June 25 in the Conquest Fire District. The ... more
Cayuga County judge resigns after DWI plea
A small-town judge who once presided over traffic tickets and misdemeanor cases has now found himself on the other side of the bench. Lucas H. Ferrin, a Justice of the Conquest Town Court abruptly resigned ... more
Man charged after domestic incident and weapon seizure in Conquest
Deputies responding to a domestic complaint in Conquest discovered illegal weapons while investigating a reported assault. Dale McCarthy was arrested after the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into allegations that he forcibly touched ... more
Conquest woman charged after domestic violence incident involving knife
Deputies in Cayuga County arrested a 43-year-old Conquest woman after she allegedly threatened a man with a knife during a domestic altercation. Gloria L. Brunswick faces two misdemeanor charges: menacing in the second degree and ... more
Newark Man Killed in Cayuga County Crash
A Newark man was killed Thursday in a single-vehicle accident on Blass Road in the Town of Conquest, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. The driver, identified as Arthur Wilferth, 49, was pronounced dead ... more
Conquest man charged in child abuse investigation
A 38-year-old man was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sheriff Brian Schenck. Kevin M. VanNorstrand was taken into custody on November ... more
Hydraulic oil spill shuts down Conquest Victory Town Line Road
A hydraulic oil spill from a leaking tractor shut down Conquest Victory Town Line Road on October 31, as multiple fire departments and law enforcement responded to the incident. Crews from Cato, Conquest, and Victory ... more
Conquest man charged with DWI, unlicensed operation after crash
A Conquest man faces multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, following a single-vehicle accident in the Town of Conquest. On October 20, at around 5:51 p.m., Cayuga County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of ... more
