Police Beat

Police in Penn Yan arrested a man Friday afternoon after he allegedly refused repeated orders to leave the scene of a disturbance outside a local business. Officers charged 45-year-old Jesus R. Santiago-Ramirez of Ridge Road ... more

The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office has successfully completed its latest accreditation audit by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), according to a release from Sheriff Jim Allard. The audit focused on ... more

From catching poachers to rescuing owls, New York’s Environmental Conservation Police have been busy this year — and they have the numbers to prove it. In the first half of 2025, officers with the DEC’s ... more

From catching poachers to rescuing owls, New York’s Environmental Conservation Police have been busy this year — and they have the numbers to prove it. In the first half of 2025, officers with the DEC’s ... more

Deputies arrested a woman early Thursday after finding her asleep and improperly clothed inside a parked car at a Byrne Dairy in Canandaigua. Kathleen P. Ayers, 40, was taken into custody around 2:17 a.m. after ... more

A Washington County man is facing charges after State Police say he used AI to create fake explicit images and shared them online without consent. Troopers arrested 35-year-old Gary L. Norton of Argyle on September ... more

State Police arrested two men in Horseheads after they allegedly tried to scam gift cards from a local Walmart. Troopers say Christopher Causell of Hempstead and Tavares Vineyard of New Jersey were taken into custody ... more

Two dozen years after Michele Harris vanished, New York State Police say they’re still actively working to solve the case. Harris, a mother from Tioga County, was last seen on September 11, 2001. Despite years ... more

Deputies say a Newark man is facing multiple felony charges after a violent disturbance in the Village of Sodus. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56-year-old Leroy Smith Tuesday evening after he allegedly attacked two ... more

Deputies charged a woman following an investigation that uncovered nearly $3,000 in improperly collected public assistance. Bethany E. Hapeman, 30, of Campbell, was arrested Sept. 8 by investigators with the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Officials ... more

Deputies arrested a woman Tuesday afternoon after she allegedly damaged a vehicle during a family dispute in Ontario County. Kayla Regina Carney, 31, of Springwater, is facing a felony charge of third-degree criminal mischief after ... more

Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne is using new tech — including gunshot detectors and license plate readers — to target gun violence and drug activity, according to Tompkins Weekly. The department’s strategy, backed by state ... more

A 4-year-old boy’s death in Newfield has been linked to fentanyl exposure, and a local man now faces serious charges, according to New York State Police. Troopers arrested 31-year-old Justin M. Fenton on Sept. 8 ... more

Deputies arrested a Newark man Sunday evening after a shoplifting investigation at a Dollar General store in Lyons. Jermaine J. Richardson, 49, was charged with petit larceny after allegedly stealing $73.82 worth of merchandise, according ... more

Deputies arrested a Lyons man Sunday evening after he allegedly tried to bribe officers and threatened them during a separate investigation. Christopher J. Huffman, 29, was taken into custody around 7 p.m. on Route 14 ... more

Deputies arrested a Lyons woman late Monday night following an investigation into stolen phone access and unauthorized transactions. Destiny D. Mantooth, 35, was charged with petit larceny and third-degree identity theft, according to the Wayne ... more

Deputies arrested a Lyons man Sunday afternoon after he was found in possession of stolen property during a subject stop on Route 14. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Leon C. Williams was ... more

A high school football game in Cortland turned chaotic when a fight broke out between teens outside the stadium, according to WBNG. Police say the disturbance started with a verbal clash during the game Friday ... more

Four teens sped through three towns in a stolen car before police finally caught them after a foot chase, according to FOX 40. Vestal Police say the call came in around 7:15 p.m. Sunday about ... more

Two Cornell students sparked outrage after skinning a black bear in a campus residence hall, according to The Ithaca Voice. The students, who held valid hunting licenses, reportedly killed the bear and processed its meat ... more

A Rochester man was arrested Monday night after deputies say he dropped a bag of cocaine while checking in at the Finger Lakes Gaming Casino in Farmington. Richard R. Cowley, 57, was charged with seventh-degree ... more