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Yates County deputies arrest man on bench warrant in Seneca Falls

Yates County deputies arrest man on bench warrant in Seneca Falls
A 59-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday after deputies executed a bench warrant stemming from a local court case. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office reported that Steven W. Irish was arrested around 5:28 p.m ... more
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Bath man charged after police find meth during early morning patrol

Bath man charged after police find meth during early morning patrol
A routine early morning patrol in Bath led to a drug arrest after officers spotted two people behind a church and discovered suspected methamphetamine. Police say the encounter happened around 3:50 a.m. April 24 near ... more
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Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office holding weekly open interviews for deputy positions

Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office holding weekly open interviews for deputy positions
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office is launching a weekly open interview process as it looks to fill positions in its jail division. Officials announced that open interviews for deputy sheriff positions will be held every ... more
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State police seek new leads in Wayne County homicide investigation

State police seek new leads in Wayne County homicide investigation
Nearly six months after a Wayne County woman was found dead in her apartment, state police say the investigation remains active — and they are urging anyone with information to come forward. Cheryl Goodberlet, 66, ... more
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Man wanted on felony drug warrant found hiding in trunk during Auburn incident

Man wanted on felony drug warrant found hiding in trunk during Auburn incident
A man wanted on a felony drug warrant was found hiding in the trunk of a vehicle during a traffic stop in Auburn, according to police. The arrest followed a report April 27 that the ... more
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Bath man charged after police find meth during early morning patrol

Bath man charged after police find meth during early morning patrol
An early morning foot patrol behind a Bath church led to a drug arrest after officers found a local man in possession of methamphetamine, according to police. The incident happened around 3:50 a.m. April 24 ... more
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Geneva police report string of DWI arrests, unusual traffic stop involving paint spill

Geneva police report string of DWI arrests, unusual traffic stop involving paint spill
A routine patrol in Geneva turned into an unusual roadside scene over the weekend when officers spotted white paint pouring from the trunk of a moving vehicle — a stop that ultimately led to multiple ... more
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Geneva police officer, resident injured in dog attack on Austin Place

Geneva police officer, resident injured in dog attack on Austin Place
A late-afternoon dog attack in Geneva left a resident seriously injured and a police officer hurt while responding. Police say the incident unfolded around 4:45 p.m. Monday on Austin Place, where officers were dispatched for ... more
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Cato man jailed on contempt, family offense charges after protection order violation

Cato man jailed on contempt, family offense charges after protection order violation
A Cayuga County man is facing felony-level charges after deputies say he violated a court-issued order of protection during a late-night incident earlier this month. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of 56-year-old ... more
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Penn Yan woman charged with failing to update sex offender registry

Penn Yan woman charged with failing to update sex offender registry
A Penn Yan woman has been charged after police said she failed to comply with state requirements for updating information on the sex offender registry. Penn Yan police reported the arrest of Nicole V. Nesbitt, ... more
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Three ticketed, one charged after traffic stops in Penn Yan

Police: Penn Yan man violates court order, charged with felony family offense, then released on appearance ticket
A series of traffic stops in the village of Penn Yan resulted in multiple charges against three drivers, including one case involving a suspended license tied to unpaid child support and missed court appearances. Penn ... more
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Two Bath men charged after separate stops tie to stolen four-wheeler

Bath man charged after police find meth during early morning patrol
Two Bath men are facing felony charges after separate encounters with police were later linked to the same stolen four-wheeler taken from a seasonal property in Steuben County. The investigation began March 24 when a ... more
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Weedsport man charged after child exploitation investigation

Weedsport man charged after child exploitation investigation
A months-long investigation into online child exploitation activity in Cayuga County has led to charges against a Weedsport man following a joint effort between local authorities and federal agents. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said ... more
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Farmington man charged with DWI after late-night stop in Canandaigua

Farmington man charged with DWI after late-night stop in Canandaigua
A Farmington man was charged with driving while intoxicated after deputies conducted a late-night traffic stop in the Town of Canandaigua. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office said Terrence L. Davis, 54, was stopped around 11:30 ... more
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Seneca Falls woman charged with drug-impaired driving, held on warrant

Seneca Falls woman charged with drug-impaired driving, held on warrant
A Seneca Falls woman was taken into custody following a traffic stop that led to drug-impaired driving charges and the discovery of an outstanding warrant. The Seneca Falls Police Department reported that Amanda R. Mahaffey, ... more
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Wayne County woman charged months after Walworth crash investigation

Wayne County woman charged months after Walworth crash investigation
A Wayne County woman has been charged with drug-impaired driving months after a crash in the Town of Walworth prompted an extended investigation. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reported that Carrie J. Vilinski, of Ridge ... more
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Geneva man charged with DWI after early morning stop in Waterloo

Geneva man charged with DWI after early morning stop in Waterloo
A Geneva man is facing multiple charges after police say he was driving intoxicated and attempted to evade a traffic stop in the Town of Waterloo. The Waterloo Police Department reported that Jean A. Colon, ... more
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Rochester man charged with DWI after traffic stop in Victor

Rochester man charged with DWI after traffic stop in Victor
A Rochester man is facing a driving while intoxicated charge following an early morning traffic stop in the Town of Victor. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reported that Vincent J. Salvati, 66, was stopped around ... more
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Geneva woman charged after harassment calls in Waterloo

Geneva police report string of DWI arrests, unusual traffic stop involving paint spill
A Geneva woman is facing a misdemeanor charge after deputies say she repeatedly contacted another person in a way intended to alarm and upset them. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reported that 33-year-old Autumn Seppe-Shultz ... more
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