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Stolen vehicle from Rochester found at Seneca Lake State Park

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office confirmed the arrest of 32-year-old Jurrell Thompson from Penn Yan related to a stolen vehicle. Authorities say he was charged with criminal possession of stolen property after deputies were dispatched ... more
Waterloo man charged with drunk driving after crash in Lodi

On September 15 deputies were dispatched to the corner of Lodi Center Road and Dean Road following reports of a vehicle driving recklessly through private property and subsequently ending up in a ditch. After reaching ... more
Community Open House for North Seneca Solar Project this week

Editor's Note: The following is a community announcement. It was not written by any member of the FL1 team. Please Join Us! Community Open House for the North Seneca Solar Project Wednesday, September 20, 2023, ... more
Waterloo village hall garage use restricted due to structural concerns

The Waterloo Village Board has taken precautionary measures after an engineering consultant's assessment flagged structural concerns with the village hall's indoor parking area. The Finger Lakes Times reports that the garage that served as an ... more
Seneca Lake State Park unveils new trail linking Geneva to Cayuga-Seneca Canal

Seneca Lake State Park has launched a fresh trail extension, connecting the City of Geneva's trail system directly to the Cayuga-Seneca Canal Trail. The partnership between the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and ... more
Waterloo man held without bail after sexually abusing child under 13

Authorities in Seneca County have arrested David C. White, 58, of Waterloo, following an investigation by the Sheriff's Office's Family Services Unit. White, a level 3 sexual offender, was taken into custody on September 8 ... more
Waterloo Superintendent Terri Bavis named finalist for Dansville job

With Dr. Paul J. Alioto Dansville Central School District's superintendent set to retire at the close of 2023 after a 13-year tenure, two prominent educational leaders have emerged as frontrunners for the top position. They ... more
Waterloo woman arrested for child endangerment after domestic incident

Sheriff's deputies in Seneca County arrested 35-year-old Brandy French of Waterloo, New York, on charges of endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest took place around 4:44 p.m. on September 12 following a domestic ... more
Two arrested in Waterloo drug bust

On September 6 the Seneca County Sheriff's Office's Narcotics Unit carried out a search warrant at a residence on 17 South Seneca St. in the Village of Waterloo, resulting in the arrest of two people ... more
Waterloo man arrested for criminal mischief after domestic incident

Late in the evening on September 9 the Seneca Falls Police Department responded to a domestic call involving property damage. Upon investigation, 35-year-old Kevin J. Dingledein of Waterloo was arrested and charged with fourth-degree criminal ... more
Waterloo woman faces charge for drug-impaired driving in Seneca Falls

On September 1, the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Amanda M. Johnston-Porter, 37, of Waterloo, charging her with driving while ability impaired by drugs. The arrest comes after an incident in March where authorities responded ... more
Waterloo man pleads guilty to felony drug charge, faces 8-years in prison

Jayson Greenfield of Waterloo has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to prosecutors. The conviction comes with an impending sentence of eight years in prison, scheduled ... more
Auburn man who stole SUV from Waterloo Outlet mall with dog inside pleads guilty

An Auburn resident, Jay Garrigan, has pleaded guilty to criminal possession of stolen property related to a case involving a stolen SUV with a dog inside. As per the Cayuga County District Attorney’s Office, Garrigan ... more
Waterloo will get new water district through USDA investment

As part of the Biden-Harris administration's ongoing commitment to improving infrastructure and fostering job growth, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Brian Murray announced today an investment of over $9 million ... more
Serious crash shuts down Rt. 96 in Waterloo on Saturday: One person airlifted

State Route 96 was shut down for a period of time on Saturday during the afternoon hours, as crews worked a serious two car accident near the intersection of Whiskey Hill Road. Border City and ... more
Waterloo FD will purchase used fire truck soon

The Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department is set to upgrade its fleet with the acquisition of a 2017 Spartan Metro Custom Pumper fire truck, replacing their two-decade-old 1999 model. Following a unanimous decision by the Village ... more
Waterloo duo arrested after crash: Both fled on foot, but passenger lied about driving

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with a accident on Serven Road on August 15. Kevin Ardnt, 30, is alleged to have been driving north on Serven Road ... more
Waterloo man charged with grand larceny after stealing wallet

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of David E. Maury, 56, of 407 ½ W. Main Street in connection with a grand larceny incident. On August 17 around 7 p.m., deputies took Maury ... more
Waterloo murder trial postponed due to new evidence

The trial for two individuals, Wayne Ellison Jr. and Christopher Kesterson, implicated in the 2022 fatal shooting of former local, William Waugh, has been postponed. Seneca County District Attorney Mark Sinkiewicz told the Finger Lakes ... more
Romulus driver ticketed for possession after being stopped for not wearing a seatbelt

State police arrested a Romulus resident following a traffic stop in the town of Waterloo. Kennedy Clark, 25, was arrested for criminal possession of a controlled substance and issued tickets returnable to local court. The ... more
Seneca County Chamber of Commerce needs $500,000 for Tyre HQ project

The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce faces financial hurdles in realizing its dream of converting a historic house into its new headquarters and a visitors center. Chamber President Jeff Shipley tells the Finger Lakes Times ... more