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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Victor Supervisor Jack Marren discusses landfill, pressure from Albany, and more

Victor Town Supervisor Jack Marren, who will seek another term in this year's election, and serves as the Chairman of the Ontario County Board of Supervisors has become a regional leader for the Finger Lakes ... more
Sheriff Henderson: Inmate charged with assault after biting officer during incident

Sheriff Kevin Henderson reports the arrest of an inmate at the Ontario County Jail following an altercation, during which a corrections officer was bit. The Sheriff says Doreen Henderson, 56, of Newark was charged with ... more
Sheriff: Naples man arrested after physical incident involving kids

Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson says a 37-year-old Naples resident was arrested following an investigation into a physical altercation, which occurred on January 22nd. Henderson reports that Justin P. Smith, 37, of Naples engaged in ... more
Casella seeks county approval to operate organics depackaging system

Pizza boxes with cheese and sauce stuck to the inside. Yogurt containers not rinsed out. Those are examples of packaging that cannot be recycled because of the food contamination. However, there is a way to ... more
Man charged with forcible touching in Ontario County held on $500 bail
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office says a 58-year-old was taken into custody on Tuesday around 5:51 p.m. Deputies say John Gilbert Worfell, 58, of Bridgeport was arrested on a warrant for forcible touching after an ... more
Vehicle a total loss after fire on State Route 21 in Ontario County
Deputies say that on Tuesday around 4:11 p.m. they were called to a vehicle fire on State Route 21 in Hopewell. The Shortsville Fire Department's assistant chief responded to the scene with deputies and extinguished ... more
Canandaigua man returned to jail after found possessing marijuana while an inmate

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 30-year-old Canandaigua man on charges related to promoting prison contraband after an investigation into an incident at the Ontario County Jail. Chris Jose Ortiz, 30, ... more
Shortsville woman charged with DWI after crash on 5&20

Deputies say that on New Years Day at approximately 7:44 p.m. they arrested a 50-year-old Shortsville resident following a crash investigation. The accident happened on State Route 5&20 in Hopewell, according to deputies, who say ... more
Deputies: Palmyra man threatened to hurt deputies in email

Deputies say a Palmyra man was taken into custody on Saturday after the Ontario County Sheriff's Office received a threat. John P. McMenamin, 58, of Palmyra is accused of sending a threatening email to the ... more
Odors from Ontario County Landfill to be evaluated by supervisors

The ongoing issue of odors from the Ontario County Landfill in the town of Seneca may be addressed by a consulting firm. The Planning & Environmental Quality Committee of the Board of Supervisors will consider ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Povero reflects on nearly half-century in law enforcement (podcast)

Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero has made serving the community a career. He has also made it a lifetime achievement, setting the standard for what long-term, successful leadership looks like in a law enforcement setting ... more
Seneca Falls drunk driver was stopped going 67 mph

On November 3rd at approximately 11:21 p.m. deputies charged a Seneca Falls woman with driving while intoxicated and speeding after a traffic stop on State Route 5&20 in Hopewell. Dawn M. Bennett, 52, of Seneca ... more
Fight at jail leads to felony charges for Hopewell woman

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 21-year-old following a fight at the jail. Sharnayshia A. Clemons, 21, of Hopewell was charged with second-degree assault after the fight, which occurred on Thursday ... more
Hillside manager accused of inappropriately touching three kids; multiple felony charges filed

Deputies report the arrest of a manager at the Hillside Children's Center in Hopewell following a joint-investigation between the New York State Justice Center and Ontario County Sheriff's Office. Jeffrey Todd Webster, 54, of Lakeville ... more
PRIMARY PREVIEW: Candidates for sheriff in Ontario County face off this week

Two candidates vying to succeed longtime Ontario County Sheriff Phil Povero say voters have an important choice to make this week. On Thursday, a Republican primary will be held to determine the candidate that will ... more
Ontario County Health Department announcement

We love our kids! Help our youth return to school safely. Please come to a full stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights. Remember, all motorists approaching the bus from either direction must ... more
Hopewell man charged with assault after domestic incident

Deputies say a 21-year-old Hopewell resident was released on his own recognizance after a domestic incident, which resulted in an assault charge. Brian Ashton Bray, 21, of Hopewell was charged with third-degree assault after the ... more
Deputies: Man arrested after hit-and-run in Hopewell
One person was injured after being hit by a vehicle in the Town of Hopewell on Friday, August 17. Ontario County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the area of Walmart and Lowes on Recreation Drive at ... more
Deputies: Inmate had controlled substance at Ontario Co. Jail
Deputies say a 34-year-old Richmond man was arrested on prison contraband charges following an investigation into an incident on July 30th. Michael Anthony Bell, 34, was charged with first-degree promoting prison contraband after investigators determined ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Kevin Henderson talks campaign for Ontario Co. Sheriff (podcast)

Taking more than three decades of experience with him, Ontario County Sheriff Candidate Kevin Henderson wants residents to know that he cares about the community and its future. Sitting down with Josh Durso on Inside ... more
Canandaigua man charged with DWI after disturbance

Deputies say a 63-year-old Canandaigua man was arrested after a traffic stop and subsequent disturbance on State Route 5&20 in Hopewell. Darryl W. Gill, 63, was charged with driving while intoxicated after a disturbance, in ... more