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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
Conquest town justice charged with DWI, obstructing officers
A Cayuga County town justice was charged with driving while intoxicated after a Saturday morning traffic stop by New York State Police. Lucas H. Ferrin, 42, of Port Byron, who serves as justice for the ... more
Explosion sparks massive house fire in Cayuga County; two injured
Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a house fire and explosion on Stickles Lane in Conquest late-Monday. The explosion, which triggered a full-scale emergency response, left two people injured—one of which had to be airlifted ... more
Truck slides off Rt. 38 in Conquest, sending one to hospital
A single-vehicle accident occurred on Route 38 in Conquest on August 2, sending one individual to the hospital. Conquest Fire Company and CIMVAC Ambulance swiftly responded to a report of a truck in a ditch ... more
Conquest prepares for Community Day amid new roadside stands
Conquest is abuzz with excitement as it gears up for its second annual Community Day on August 3. The event kicks off at 2 p.m. with a Kiddie Parade featuring Olympic-style medals as prizes. Attendees ... more
Two arrested in Conquest on trespassing and drug charges
Deputies responded to a trespass complaint at a vacant house in the Town of Conquest around 4:41 AM on July 11. Inside the house, they found Clarence L. Moore of Montezuma, who had cocaine on ... more
Sheriff: Conquest man tried engaging in sexually explicit conversation with children
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck says a registered sex offender living in the town of Conquest has been arrested on new charges related to communication he had with an undercover police officer in Florida. Sheriff ... more
Conquest unveils plaque with town’s vision statement: “Strong sense of community and town pride”
The Conquest Planning Board has announced the completion of a new plaque displaying the town's Vision Statement, set to be installed within the Municipal Building. The final design, presented by Planning Board member Peggy Lillie ... more
Dozen fire departments battle garage fire in Cayuga County (photos)
Multiple departments battled a garage fire in Conquest over the weekend. On Saturday, January 6 around 6:30 p.m. first responders from Conquest, Cato, Montezuma, Ira, Plainville, Throop, Sennett, Wolcott, Savannah, Clyde, Victory, Red Creek, Fair ... more
FLX CANDIDATES: Lydia Patti Ruffini talks campaign for Cayuga County Legislature
Today we continue our series previewing local elections across the Finger Lakes by talking with one of the candidates running for Cayuga County Legislature. Redistricting has reshaped how Cayuga County's governing body will look in ... more
Two dead after Cayuga County house fire: Cause under investigation
State Police in Auburn are investigating a fatal residential fire at 11267 Drake Road in the town of Conquest. On November 21 at approximately 6:00 a.m. a neighbor observed flames coming from the residence and ... more
NYSP satellite station opens in Conquest to enhance response times
Cayuga County is now home to a new State Trooper satellite station, which was officially inaugurated into service on Thursday. This strategically positioned station at the Conquest Municipal Center, 1289 Fuller Road will host two ... more
Man pleads guilty to armed burglary in Cayuga County; co-defendants admit hinderance of prosecution
Michael Latour, a 23-year-old Elmira resident, has pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree burglary, a class B armed violent felony, after he was accused of entering a home in Conquest, Cayuga County, and brandishing ... more
