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Penn Yan man charged with felony DWI after Hopewell crash
A Penn Yan man is facing felony DWI charges following a late-night crash that sent his vehicle into a wooded area in Ontario County. Skyler M. Christensen, 25, was arrested by Ontario County deputies on ... more
Judge rejects most motions in Nordquist murder case
A judge denied the majority of defense motions in the case involving seven people accused of torturing and murdering Sam Nordquist. The defendants allegedly held Nordquist captive for over a month before his body was ... more
Driver injured after crash at Hopewell intersection
A two-vehicle crash at a busy Hopewell intersection sent one driver to the hospital Saturday morning, according to Ontario County deputies. Authorities identified Rokhsanna Sadeghi, 40, of Victor, as the driver who failed to yield ... more
One Airlifted From Serious Hopewell Crash
A two-car crash in Hopewell sent one woman to the hospital with serious injuries Monday afternoon and caused temporary traffic disruptions at a busy intersection. Deputies say Lynn M. McLaughlin, 63, of Canandaigua, was injured ... more
Hopewell woman was driving with suspended license, while impaired by drugs
A routine traffic stop early Thursday morning led to a series of criminal charges for a Canandaigua woman, including drug and weapons possession, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 44-year-old Robin Lynne ... more
Canandaigua woman charged with DWI after hit-and-run
A Canandaigua woman is facing a Driving While Intoxicated charge after deputies linked her to a hit-and-run crash in Hopewell. Cassandra A. Ross, 39, was arrested early Saturday morning after Wayne County deputies located her ... more
Hopewell teen arrested after dispute turns violent, accused of assaulting woman in in front of child
Deputies responded to a reported assault early Tuesday morning at Campus Gate, located at 4350 County Road 50. The investigation determined that a domestic dispute had turned violent, leaving a female victim with minor injuries ... more
Why no hate crime charges in brutal killing of transgender man in Ontario County?
Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man, was tortured for over a month before being killed in Canandaigua. Seven suspects face first-degree murder charges, but prosecutors declined to pursue hate crime charges, sparking outrage. This has ... more
Pedestrian killed in early morning crash on 5&20 in Hopewell
A 19-year-old Canandaigua man was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a pickup truck on State Route 5 and 20 in the Town of Hopewell, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. The ... more
Canandaigua man falsely reports armed suspect in Ontario County
A Canandaigua man was arrested Tuesday after authorities determined he falsely reported an armed individual following him in the Town of Hopewell. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office charged Robert Merkley, 39, of County Road 50, ... more
House fire in Hopewell leaves home uninhabitable, no injuries reported
A residential fire in the Town of Hopewell Thursday afternoon left a home uninhabitable, though all occupants escaped without injury. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies and multiple fire departments responded to the blaze at 2295 State ... more
Grand jury indicts two more in murder of Sam Nordquist
A grand jury in Ontario County has indicted two additional suspects in the murder of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist, bringing the total number of individuals formally charged in the case to seven. Ontario County District Attorney ... more
Ontario County inmate arrested for 358 counts of criminal contempt
A man incarcerated at the Ontario County Jail has been arrested and charged with 358 counts of criminal contempt in the second degree after repeatedly violating an order of protection, authorities said Monday. Laron J ... more
Hopewell community honors firefighter Ronald Severino’s legacy
The Hopewell community is mourning the loss of longtime volunteer firefighter Ronald "Ronnie" Severino, who passed away on January 2 at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer. A dedicated member of the ... more
Five indicted in Ontario County murder of Sam Nordquist, investigation continues
A grand jury in Ontario County has indicted five individuals in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist, who was subjected to months of torture before being killed. District Attorney James B. Ritts announced ... more
Burdett man charged with grand larceny following Hopewell Lowe’s theft
A Burdett man was arrested in connection with the theft of merchandise from a Lowe’s store in Hopewell on November 20, 2024, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Timmy Bauman II, 47, was charged ... more
Hopewell Market celebrates one year of community success
After 20 years of planning and patience, Hopewell Market opened at the intersection of Routes 5&20 and Route 247, quickly becoming a cherished destination in Ontario County. Owners Steve and Carol Schreiner recently spoke with ... more
Canandaigua man arrested for criminal mischief at Cedar Lodge
A Canandaigua man was arrested Wednesday after an investigation into a reported larceny at the Cedar Lodge Apartments on County Road 50 in the Town of Hopewell, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies ... more
Penn Yan man charged in Hopewell Walmart theft
A 56-year-old Penn Yan man has been charged with petit larceny after allegedly attempting to leave a Walmart in Hopewell with unpaid items valued at $98.02, authorities said. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the ... more
