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Downtown Port Byron building partially collapses, prompting road closure
A partial building collapse in Port Byron forced the closure of a busy intersection Saturday afternoon. Bricks and debris fell from the top of Advantage Auto Stores on Utica Street around 12:30 p.m., though no ... more
Chainsaw theft leads to arrest of Port Byron man
A Port Byron man was charged with petit larceny after he allegedly stole chainsaws from his workplace in Mentz, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Jeffrey P. Shields, 32, on June 5 ... more
Port Byron woman charged in stolen property case
Deputies arrested an 18-year-old woman from Port Byron after she was found with stolen items tied to an earlier larceny investigation, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said. Jayla M. Dwyer was charged with criminal possession ... more
Port Byron woman charged with child endangerment in park fight case
A Port Byron woman is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly driving her children to a park to engage in a physical fight with other juveniles, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested ... more
Port Byron woman pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide in fatal crash case
A 21-year-old Port Byron woman has pleaded not guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and multiple charges tied to a deadly 2023 crash, according to The Citizen. Kaitlyn R. Kudla is accused of driving under the ... more
Montezuma, Port Byron, and Weedsport selected for Empire State Trail Town program
Three Cayuga County villages have been selected to pursue official designation as Empire State Trail Towns, marking a major step toward growing outdoor recreation tourism and boosting local economies. The Cayuga County Office of Tourism ... more
Port Byron to spotlight Centerport’s hidden past
The Old Mentz Heritage Center’s move to a new building sets the stage for a special event honoring Centerport’s forgotten history. A talk titled "The History of the Hamlet of Centerport" will take place May ... more
New Stop Signs Coming to Port Byron School Entrance to Boost Safety
Drivers heading to Port Byron schools will notice a new traffic pattern after spring break. The Village of Port Byron is installing new stop signs at the entrance to the school campus on Maple Avenue ... more
Traffic stop in Port Byron results in firearm arrest and drug seizure
A routine traffic stop in Cayuga County on Tuesday night led to the arrest of a Wolcott man after state troopers discovered a loaded firearm and concentrated cannabis in the vehicle. New York State Police ... more
Montezuma, Port Byron, and Weedsport join Clyde as Empire State Trail Towns
Montezuma, Port Byron, and Weedsport have been selected as Empire State Trail Towns, a program aimed at boosting tourism and recreation along New York’s Empire State Trail, according to state officials. Funded by the NYS ... more
Port Byron woman charged with vehicular homicide after Onondaga crash
A Port Byron woman is facing multiple felony charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, after a fatal crash in November that claimed the life of a passenger. The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of ... more
Port Byron man held on $20K bail after strangling, beating victim: Felony charges filed
A Port Byron man was arrested on multiple charges, including two felonies, after deputies responded to a domestic incident in the early morning hours of February 26. According to Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck, deputies ... more
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
