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Port Byron woman arrested for DWI after early-morning investigation
A Port Byron woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated early Sunday morning after deputies investigated a suspicious vehicle in Throop, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office reported. Gia S. Jones, 50, was found inside a ... more
Two arrested for Port Byron bank robbery
State police arrested Weldon R. Malone Jr., 58, and Brandon C. Millhoff, 48, both of Auburn, for allegedly robbing Savannah Bank in Port Byron on January 6. Malone was identified through surveillance footage and apprehended ... more
Multiple departments respond to large barn fire in Cayuga County
Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a large barn fire on Centerport Road near Barnes Road in Cayuga County. The incident, which unfolded in the evening hours on Saturday, prompted a massive response from fire ... more
State Police investigating robbery at Savannah Bank in Port Byron
The New York State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Monday afternoon at the Savannah Bank located at 126 Main Street in the village of Port Byron. At approximately 3:25 p.m., a male suspect ... more
Woman arrested for DWI after Port Byron crash
A Montezuma woman faces multiple charges after allegedly driving while intoxicated following a crash in the Village of Port Byron. Amanda B. Tanner, 45, was arrested on December 7 after deputies responded to a single-vehicle ... more
Port Byron Man Arrested Twice in 24 Hours After Threatening Victim, Chasing Them From Home, and Violating Court Order
A Port Byron man was arrested twice within a 24-hour span after an alleged domestic disturbance and subsequent violation of a court order. Cayuga County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Church Street Apartments on November ... more
Larceny investigation at Weedsport hardware store leads to Port Byron woman’s arrest
A Port Byron woman has been arrested in connection with a theft at the Ace Hardware store in Weedsport, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on November 11, when Sasha E ... more
Port Byron man charged in stabbing: Victim in stable condition
A 50-year-old Port Byron man was arrested following a stabbing that left a victim with multiple injuries in Union Springs, according to Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck. Albert M. Weber was taken into custody around ... more
Port Byron man pleads guilty to possessing child porn again
A Port Byron man has pleaded guilty in federal court to child pornography charges. Brian Fredendall, 46, admitted to possessing videos and images of child pornography. The content was apparently received from a minor via ... more
State police: Port Byron man severed spinal cord of kitten
A Cayuga County man has been arrested for severing the spinal cord of a 13-week-old kitten, New York State Police announced Wednesday. Jeremy J. McNair, 22, was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and multiple ... more
Port Byron students gain hands-on experience at Erie Canal park
Students from Port Byron Central School District recently engaged in hands-on projects at the Old Erie Canal Heritage Park, enhancing their real-world skills and understanding of local history. Through a partnership with the park, students ... more
Canal Society hosts lecture on historic Free Bridge archaeological findings
The Canal Society of New York State will hold a free lecture on May 11 at the Samuel Center for Canal History in Port Byron, showcasing findings from the 2022 archaeological investigations at the historic ... more
Canal Society of New York to host lecture on restoration of Cayuga Seneca Canal’s Lock 4
The Canal Society of New York State is hosting an illustrated lecture on the recent restoration of Cayuga Seneca Canal's Lock 4, delivered by Patrick Acee, a seasoned engineer with the New York State Canal ... more
Port Byron man flees with vehicle during repossession, leads authorities from Tyre to Montezuma
The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Port Byron man after a repo agent was nearly run over in Tyre. On April 3 around noon deputies arrested Robert J Bush Jr., 40, ... more
Port Byron service area reopens along NYS Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority celebrates a significant milestone in its extensive $450 million service area redevelopment initiative with the reopening of the Port Byron Service Area in Cayuga County. Closed since March 2023 ... more
Sheriff: Passenger obstructed roadside investigation, taken into custody in Port Byron
One person is in custody after a traffic stop escalated in Cayuga County last week. Sheriff Brian Schenck of the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office reported the arrest of Shawn M. Farrell for second-degree obstruction. The ... more
Historic Port Byron school makes way for new apartment complex
Demolition began Wednesday on the former Port Byron Central School as part of a major $28 million housing initiative set to transform the village landscape. The site at 27-29 Church St., previously known as Church ... more
Man took vehicle from friend in Cayuga County, then never returned it
On November 2 deputies apprehended Brian M. Shimer following a reported motor vehicle larceny. A woman had reported her car missing after lending it to a friend, identified as Shimer, who failed to return it ... more
Port Byron man among 31 charged in major drug ring rampant in Central New York
Attorney General Letitia James, alongside Syracuse Police, announced the indictment of 31 individuals charged with 192 criminal counts in the disruption of two large-scale narcotics rings in Central New York. The year-long operation, named "Operation ... more
