Police Beat

A trash can fire inside a high school bathroom sparked an arrest months later, according to Finger Lakes Daily News. Investigators say a 17-year-old student started the January 7 fire at Dryden High School, causing ... more

A driver was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop in the Town of Covert. The arrest occurred around 10:26 p.m. on March 25, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s ... more

A driver was arrested on a charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated following a traffic complaint in the Town of Varick. The arrest happened around 4:39 p.m. on March 24, according to the Seneca County ... more

A 52-year-old woman faces multiple larceny charges following an investigation by the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the charges stem from incidents involving stolen debit cards and retail theft. Amanda Crowder, of Geneva, was ... more

Deputies arrested a man Wednesday morning on an active warrant tied to a trespassing case in the Town of Waterloo. Joshua J. Farrell, 35, was taken into custody at 11:46 a.m. on a warrant issued ... more

Multiple staff members were assaulted during two incidents at Wallkill Correctional Facility, officials said. The incidents involved an inmate throwing urine at staff and another inmate assaulting officers and a nurse during a medical response ... more

An incarcerated man faces new felony charges after an alleged assault on a correction officer at Groveland Correctional Facility. Austin A. Miles, 31, was identified as the suspect following an investigation into the incident, according ... more

A man was arrested following a reported domestic disturbance involving a child in Wayne County, state police said. Joseph D. Cottrell Jr., 38, of Red Creek, was taken into custody after an investigation into the ... more

A man was taken into custody after police said he was found with drugs and attempted to conceal evidence during an encounter in Bath. Kyle J. Stone, 33, of Bath, was identified by officers during ... more

The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving fraudulent court notices sent by text and other methods. Officials said the messages appear to be from a New York court but are ... more

Police are asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on multiple charges in Seneca Falls. Aaron D. Fridley, 41, is wanted on charges including criminal possession of a weapon, menacing and harassment, according ... more

An employee was arrested after an investigation into stolen lottery tickets at a business in Auburn, police said. Thomas E. Crawford III was identified as the suspect following a complaint from SK Post on State ... more

A woman was arrested after a traffic stop in Bath led to the discovery of illegal narcotics, police said. Michelle Chapman, 37, of Avoca, was taken into custody following the stop in the early morning ... more

A man was arrested after police said he entered a residence without permission and threatened a woman in Auburn. Ishmael Z. Thomas, of Syracuse, was taken into custody following incidents reported March 23 and March ... more

Police made an arrest March 24 following an investigation into an incident at a Geneva gas station. Antonio D. Horton, 30, of Geneva, was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child ... more

Deputies arrested a woman March 24 following an investigation into a domestic incident in the Town of Arcadia. Alicia K. Terwilliger, 36, of Heidenreich Road, was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance ... more

Deputies arrested a man March 23 after responding to a trespass complaint in the Town of Lyons. Zachary Levine, 52, of Franklin Street in Lyons, was charged with third-degree criminal trespass. Authorities said deputies observed ... more

Deputies arrested a man following a stop on railroad tracks in the Town of Lyons. Johnathan Tarver, 37, of Franklin Street in Lyons, was charged with third-degree criminal trespass. Authorities said deputies observed Tarver crossing ... more

Deputies arrested a man March 24 after responding to a reported violation of an order of protection in Clifton Springs. Justin E. Chilson, 39, of Geneva, was taken into custody following an investigation. Authorities said ... more

Authorities arrested two people March 24 following a shoplifting complaint at a Target store in Victor. Hailey Freeman, 33, of Seneca Falls, and Amber Dyson, 33, of Cayuga, were each charged with fourth-degree grand larceny ... more

Authorities arrested a woman March 22 after investigating a reported dog fight at a residence in Stanley. Lisa Lovejoy, 48, of 4220 South St., was taken into custody and charged with animal cruelty. Deputies responded ... more