Police Beat
Geneva man stole power tools from Seneca business
A Geneva man is accused of stealing power tools from a local business. According to a news release, Jeremy Burke, 29, of Geneva was arrested for third-degree burglary. He's accused of entering Flint Creek Transportation ... more
Sodus man airlifted from August motorcycle accident charged with DWI: BAC was twice the legal limit
Deputies report the arrest of a Sodus man following an investigation into a personal injury crash in the town of Sodus. It happened on State Route 88 on August 7th and resulted in one person ... more
Lyons man charged with stalking: Accused of telling teen’s father he would hurt her if found alone
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Lyons man following a stalking investigation. Joshua Barber, 39, of Lyons was charged with stalking. According to a release, the charge stems from an investigation ... more
Moravia man filled shopping cart with over $1,000 worth of merchandise and walked out of Walmart
Police arrested a 34-year-old Moravia man following an investigation at Walmart in Seneca Falls. According to a release, Thomas Page, 34, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny. He's accused of entering the store, filling a ... more
Man who burglarized Auburn Walmart, threatened workers with a knife sentenced to 15 years in prison
An Auburn man will spend the next several years in prison after threatening asset protection employees at the Auburn Walmart with a knife. Karl Diggs, 45, was convicted in June of first-degree robbery and third-degree ... more
Vehicle stolen, Canandaigua business robbed: Police arrest Rochester man
Police say a Rochester man was arrested in Ontario County following a burglary investigation. Bemjamin Shur, 28, was charged with third-degree burglary and third-degree grand larceny. According to a news release, Shur is accused of ... more
Geneva man had semiautomatic rifle with grip, telescoping stock, and flash suppressor
A Geneva man is facing a felony weapons charge after an investigation in the town of Seneca. On Wednesday, October 5th around 4:30 p.m. John Serrett III, 38, of Geneva was arrested for third-degree criminal ... more
Palmyra couple accused of damaging home, stealing from camper
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says a Palmyra couple has been arrested after a burglary investigation on Wednesday. Around 11:15 a.m. Emery Reynolds, 25, and Rosara Reynolds, 30, were both charged with two counts of ... more
Farmington man displayed handgun at Waterloo business during dispute
The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on October 4th around 7 p.m. deputies responded to a business on Border City Road in Waterloo for a dispute. According to a news release, Mario Torres, 39, ... more
Ontario man accused of threatening woman with physical violence
Deputies arrested an Ontario man following a domestic incident investigation during the late-night hours on Wednesday. Around 11:10 p.m. deputies responded to Paddy Lane in Ontario for a domestic incident. James Bowman, 48, was charged ... more
Person attacked and robbed in city of Ithaca while walking down West State Street
One person suffered non life threatening injuries after being attacked and robbed by two people during the day. According to a news release, on Wednesday around 2 p.m. officers responded to the 300 block of ... more
UPDATE: 57-year-old charged with making bomb threat at Geneva Public Safety Building
Police have provided an update on the bomb threat at the public safety building in Geneva. On Tuesday around 10:50 a.m. the City of Geneva Police Department and Geneva City Court received two packages from ... more
Driver charged with DWI in Sodus Point after smell of alcohol detected inside vehicle
Deputies report the arrest of a Rochester man following a traffic stop in Sodus Point. According to a news release, Brandon Wilson-Rotmans, age 21, of Rochester was charged with DWI, operating with a BAC over ... more
Steuben DA reviewing fatal pedestrian accident in Hornell: 93-year-old killed, driver not identified but ticketed
Police say a 93-year-old man died on September 30th after being struck by a vehicle on Genesee Street. John Prete, 93, of Route 109 had left the post office in the village and was crossing ... more
Have you seen them? State police looking for suspects involved in Destiny USA larcenies
State police in the Syracuse-area are asking for the public's help identifying those involved in a grand larceny investigation at Destiny USA. Photos provided by law enforcement of the individuals involved in the thefts. The ... more
Lt. Colton on Geneva shootings: “I’m tired of a small portion of our community that have no regard for human life”
The Geneva Police Department is speaking out on a pair of shootings that happened this past weekend at the Courtyard Apartments. Investigators tell us they have responded to four shootings in about two months. "It’s ... more
Auburn prisoner accused of sending letter to victim in Seneca County violating court order, arraigned on new charges
The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Fayette resident as part of an ongoing investigation into a domestic incident. The original incident took place in August, according to deputies. They say the ... more
Bomb threat prompts early dismissal at Waterloo High School: What do we know?
A bomb threat at the Waterloo High School resulted in early closure and dismissal on Monday. According to a letter from Supervisor Terri Bavis, the threat came during the morning hours, which prompted the immediate ... more
Geneva man arrested for third DWI this year after found asleep in running car, blocking roadway
Police arrested a Geneva man after a complaint for a vehicle blocking Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Officers found Theodore Francis Jr., 51, of Geneva sleeping at the wheel of his running vehicle while it ... more
