Category: Police Beat

Sheriff Kevin Henderson reports the arrest of a Canandaigua resident following an incident at the Ontario County Jail on July 22nd. Kyle Martin Carey, 18, of Canandaigua was charged with criminal obstruction of … more: Sheriff: Canandaigua man grabbed inmate by throat at Ontario Co. Jail

Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts has promoted a longtime member of his office to the rank of major. Virts said David Ambeau will be in charge of the county jail and court … more: Virts promotes Ambeau to major in Wayne Co.

The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office reports an Animal Cruelty investigation that resulted in the arrest of Angela D. Dixon, 44, of Hornell last week. On July 15th the Sheriff’s Office received an … more: Hornell resident accused of abandoning two dogs; one euthanized due to extent of injuries

A Binghamton man was arrested in Madison County on Saturday after intentionally causing another car to spin out on the Thruway and slashing the car's passenger with a knife, according to State Police. … more: Police: Man causes another car to spin out on Thruway east of Syracuse, slashes passenger with a knife

Police say an Ithaca man was arrested Sunday for stabbing a man in the face earlier in the day. Ithaca Police were called to Spencer Road just before noon, near Buttermilk Falls State … more: Ithaca man accused of stabbing victim near Buttermilk Falls State Park

Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson reports the arrest of Michael P. Landry, age 37 of Victor, for burglary in the second degree. Sheriff’s Deputies and Investigator responded to a residence on Main … more: Victor man arrested on burglary charge

The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Sunday night shooting in the parking lot of a Fastrac gas station in the village of Elbridge. Deputies were called to the gas … more: Deputies search for suspect after gas station shooting in Elbridge

Starting with the first report in early June, city police had no leads on finding who spray-painted racially charged graffiti at three locations. That changed Thursday morning. “Yesterday morning, we ended up … more: ‘Break’ led to swastika suspect, Geneva PD chief says

A Seneca Falls woman will spend four to 12 years in prison for the fatal beating of her 3-year-old son. Alison Bovio pleaded guilty to manslaughter last October, admitting she was present … more: Mother sentenced in fatal beating of 3-year-old son

An inmate at the Wayne County Office of the Sheriff's Jail is facing additional charges after being caught with illegal items in the jailhouse. According to corrections officers, Corey Vitaro, 42, is facing … more: Inmate accused of smuggling various items, including drugs into Wayne Co. Jail

On July 15th at approximately 2:30 p.m. officers with the Seneca Falls Police Department charged an Auburn man with driving with a suspended license following a series of complaints to the Seneca … more: Auburn driver charged for having suspended license, loose cargo on way to Seneca Meadows

The Canandaigua Police Department reports that a 30-year-old driver was arrested on felony DWI charges after a traffic stop on July 11th. It's alleged that Christopher Byers, 30, of Victor was observed … more: Police: Victor man charged with felony DWI after traffic stop in Canandaigua

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce reports the arrest of two individuals on dozens of felony charges following a lengthy child sex abuse investigation. Duane L. Porterfield, 62, of Romulus was taken into … more: Over 80 felony charges filed against two men in Seneca County sex abuse investigation

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a fugitive sex offender. William Ward, 40, is wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections for violating … more: U.S. Marshals offer reward for arrest of fugitive sex offender

An Auburn man is facing criminal charges for allegedly getting into a fight while in possession of a 17-inch knife, the Auburn Police Department said. Deputy chief Roger Anthony said that … more: Police: Auburn man made threat with 17-inch knife

An Auburn police officer received minor injuries when an Auburn man allegedly resisted arrest Tuesday morning, the Auburn Police Department said. Auburn deputy chief Roger Anthony said an officer made a call about … more: Police: Auburn man assaulted officer during arrest

A Penn Yan man is facing charges after allegedly hitting a Sheriff’s deputy with his vehicle after leaving this weekend’s Lynyrd Skynyrd concert at CMAC. Joshua Freeland, 24, has been charged with reckless … more: Penn Yan man accused of hitting deputy after Lynyrd Skynyrd concert at CMAC

A 42-year-old with roots in Seneca Falls was found dead in Forsyth, Georgia, according to WMGT-TV. Monroe County investigators say they found 42-year-old Tryeflue Lerra O’Neal unresponsive at her home off Tingle … more: Woman with ties to Seneca Falls found dead in Georgia; 15-year-old nephew lead suspect in homicide investigation

Sheriff Kevin Henderson reports the arrest of a Geneva resident following an investigation involving the Geneva Housing Authority. Deputies received a complaint from the Housing Authority that Hector Mendez, 65, of Geneva received … more: Deputies: Geneva man accused of not reporting income to Geneva Housing Authority