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Second arrest made after disabled teen found roadside in Wayne County
A second person has been arrested in connection with the case of a disabled 18-year-old girl found alone on the roadside in Macedon last month. Scott Parsons, 45, of West Walworth Road, was taken into ... more
Troopers stabbed during Allegany County arrest
Two New York State Police troopers were stabbed during a violent traffic stop in Allegany County on May 17, according to authorities. The incident unfolded at a gas station in Bolivar after officers stopped a ... more
Geneva officer resigned after repeated misconduct
Over a two-year period, Geneva police officer Trevor Wagner was disciplined 11 times for failing to perform basic duties, according to USA Today report. His infractions included not investigating a burglary, mishandling domestic violence cases, ... more
REPORT: Geneva police face highest rate of officer incidents
Geneva has the New York's highest per-capita rate of police discipline, particularly for officers failing to perform basic duties, according to USA Today Network report. Out of 84 disciplinary incidents, 60% were due to neglecting ... more
Seneca Falls man threw rocks at vehicle during dispute, police say
A domestic dispute turned destructive Saturday afternoon when a man threw rocks at a woman's car as she drove away, according to Seneca Falls police. The suspect, Tyler J. Dyson, 30, of Seneca Falls, was ... more
Man flees after theft at Seneca Falls Walmart
A man is facing multiple larceny charges after fleeing from a Seneca Falls Walmart without paying for merchandise, police said. The Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Sedell Hall Jr. on May 14 following ... more
Rochester woman arrested for drug-impaired driving in Victor
Deputies arrested a Rochester woman early Saturday morning after she was found driving under the influence of drugs in the Town of Victor. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Tashonna M. Moore was ... more
Clifton Springs man arrested after crashing into campground gate
Deputies arrested a man early Saturday morning after his vehicle crashed through a gate at a Lyons campground and he continued driving without stopping. The driver, 69-year-old James L. Blankenberg of Clifton Springs, was charged ... more
Five arrested after Victor traffic stop uncovers drugs
Deputies arrested five people early Saturday morning after a traffic stop in Victor led to the discovery of multiple controlled substances inside a vehicle. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office said the stop occurred around 1:30 ... more
Arcadia man arrested after fight involving child’s mother and neighbor
Deputies arrested a 35-year-old Arcadia man Thursday afternoon following a reported fight that unfolded in front of his one-year-old child, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Jared Nesmith was taken into custody after deputies ... more
Driver crashes after falling asleep, charged with impairment
A Fairport man was arrested Thursday evening after crashing into a guardrail on Valentown Road in the Town of Victor, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say 29-year-old Edward T. Bailey was behind ... more
Throop man arrested after threatening voicemail
A Throop man was arrested this week after allegedly leaving a threatening voicemail during a domestic dispute, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday. Deputies say 42-year-old Daniel E. Usher was taken into custody on ... more
Man arrested after assaulting deputy, damaging hospital equipment
A 37-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning at FF Thompson Hospital after allegedly threatening violence and injuring a sheriff’s deputy during a physical altercation. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around ... more
Operation Plate Check leads to 3,300 tickets in crackdown on fake plates
A statewide crackdown on fraudulent license plates has resulted in more than 3,300 tickets and the recovery of 14 stolen vehicles, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday in Albany. The initiative, dubbed “Operation Plate Check,” ran ... more
Hornell man charged in $3,900 welfare fraud case
A Hornell man is facing felony charges after investigators say he illegally collected thousands of dollars in welfare benefits by submitting false documents. Ryan C. Deisher, 26, was arrested on May 13 by Steuben County ... more
BLOTTER: Geneva police make 14 arrests over span of days
The Geneva Police Department arrested 14 individuals between May 10 and May 16 in connection with a series of criminal offenses ranging from drug possession and domestic violence to robbery and child endangerment. Among the ... more
Auburn police report shows steady caseload and strong community outreach in April
The Auburn Police Department responded to more than 2,600 calls for service in April, according to the department’s monthly activity report. Officers made 75 adult arrests and investigated 67 juvenile complaints, highlighting a busy month ... more
Pedestrian injured in Ontario County hit-and-run
Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian Thursday on Exchange Street in Geneva, according to police. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver involved was also taken to a hospital ... more
Teen escapes years of captivity in New Jersey, couple charged
A teenage girl has escaped what officials describe as years of imprisonment and abuse inside a Gloucester Township home, where she was allegedly confined to a dog crate and padlocked bathroom by her caretakers. Authorities ... more
Buffalo man indicted in Jamestown heroin and fentanyl trafficking case
A Buffalo man is facing federal charges for his alleged role in a multi-year drug trafficking conspiracy that supplied heroin and fentanyl to the Jamestown area, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. A grand jury indicted Jason ... more
Georgia man indicted for trafficking machine guns to Rochester
A Georgia man is facing federal charges after authorities say he illegally sold machine guns and other firearms that were shipped from Atlanta to Rochester, New York. Devontae Jones, 27, of Atlanta, has been indicted ... more
