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Driver found asleep after crash in Cayuga County: Charged with DWI after investigation

Deputies arrested a man on a DWI warrant after a crash at Fillmore Glen State Park left him reportedly unconscious near a truck. Moses J. Geri, 43, of Summerhill, was taken into custody on May ... more
Cayuga County man chokes woman during domestic, flees scene before deputies arrive

A Cayuga County man has been arrested following a domestic incident in which he allegedly obstructed the victim’s breathing, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Clifford L. Carman Jr., 51, of Summerhill, was arrested ... more
Cayuga County sheriff’s office arrests man for DWI in Summerhill

A Cortland man was arrested after a Cayuga County Sheriff’s Deputy discovered him allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol during a patrol late last month. The arrest occurred on September 28, around 7:30 p.m., ... more
Finger Lakes Land trust and DEC secure 260 acres along Fall Creek

A significant stretch of land along Fall Creek—the main source of Cornell University's drinking water—has been preserved through a partnership between the Finger Lakes Land Trust and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ... more
Summerhill man arrested for DWI and driving with suspended license

A Summerhill man was arrested on September 15 after being involved in a domestic incident and subsequently charged with driving while intoxicated. According to a press release from the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded ... more
Cayuga County man faces felony charge after domestic incident: Held on $4,000 bail

Sheriff Brian Schenck reported that Cayuga County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic incident in the Town of Summerhill on the evening of April 28th. Upon their arrival, it was discovered that Kevin R. Gulliver ... more
Cayuga County man arrested for stalking and child endangerment

Sheriff Brian Schenck announced the arrest of 37-year-old Justin Kellogg from Summerhill on charges of stalking and child endangerment after an investigation. The arrest occurred in the early hours of March 22 following a domestic ... more
Contractor sentenced in Cayuga County for scamming homeowners out of $19K

A local contractor is headed to prison after scamming local homeowners out of a significant amount of cash. Michael Young has been sentenced to an indeterminate term of two to four years imprisonment for defrauding ... more
Cayuga County Legislature May 2023 Meeting (webcast)

The Cayuga County Legislature met for their regular monthly meeting for May 2023 on Tuesday night in Auburn. Full meeting video appears below ... more
Suspicious vehicle leads to drug charges in Cayuga County

On Thursday, December 29th state troopers from the Auburn barracks were patrolling State Route 90 in Summerhill, New York when they noticed a suspicious vehicle. Upon further investigation, they arrested 22-year-old Cera E. Miller, a ... more
Several departments battle fire, cold in Cayuga County

Several fire departments were called to a structure fire on State Route 90 in Cayuga County. Among the departments dispatched to the blaze were Locke, Moravia, Sempronius, New Hope, McLean, Groton, and Long Hill. Others ... more
Woman charged with neglecting horses in Cayuga County says she had agreement with property owners

After a Cortland woman was charged with overdriving a half-dozen horses, leaving them malnourished at a property in Cayuga County, she has promised action after saying the owners of the property failed to provide adequate ... more
DEBRIEF: East Hill Medical fills important void as communities struggle economically (podcast)

Keith Cuttler spends most of his days thinking about ways to get crucial medical services to the most-vulnerable parts of the Cayuga County. It's been an evolving challenge, since coming into his role with a ... more
Summerhill supervisor resigns, Cayuga County legislator steps down to take over

A legislator in Cayuga County, who has served the 9th District since 2017 will step down. But he won't be leaving elected office altogether. Charlie Ripley announced this week that he would step down at ... more
Cayuga County 911 dealing with massive workload since discovery changes took hold

Cayuga County E-911 has some staffing issues that it needs to resolve. At least that was the pitch heard by the Cayuga County Legislature this week when they met. E-911 Administrator Denise Spingler addressed the ... more
Investigation into stolen Jeep, three burglaries continues in Cayuga County
A pair of law enforcement agencies in Cayuga County are asking for the public's help as a rash of burglaries is investigated. State Police and the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office are working together to investigate ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff Schenck talks recruiting challenge, changes coming from Albany

Earlier this year Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck was in-studio discussing his first month on the job following an uncontested election last fall. He succeeded longtime Sheriff David Gould. Now, Sheriff Schenck has several months ... more
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive ... more
Troopers: Student made violent threat toward others in Cayuga County

A 13-year-old Southern Cayuga Central School District student is facing felony charges after a violent threat directed at other students. Police say that they responded to the district on Monday after receiving a report that ... more