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Waterloo woman accused of striking Seneca Falls police officer
A Waterloo woman was charged Sunday night after Seneca Falls police said she became combative with officers and struck an officer during an arrest. Lorraine Goodell, 52, was charged with resisting arrest, a misdemeanor, and ... more
Seneca Falls woman arrested on warrant over alleged probation violations
Seneca County sheriff's deputies arrested a 45-year-old Seneca Falls woman last week on a warrant connected to alleged probation violations, according to the sheriff's office. Elizbeth A. Prentice was taken into custody around 10:45 a.m ... more
Newark motorcyclist dies after Seneca Falls collision
A 24-year-old Newark motorcyclist died Saturday after a collision with a pickup truck at County House and Bauer roads in Seneca Falls, police said. The Town of Seneca Falls Police Department said Maxwell Roeland was ... more
Buffalo man charged with aggravated DWI in Seneca Falls
Seneca Falls police charged a 36-year-old Buffalo man with aggravated driving while intoxicated early Saturday after alleging his blood alcohol content was at least 0.18%. The Town of Seneca Falls Police Department said officers arrested ... more
Seneca County corrections officer charged with forcible touching, placed on unpaid leave
A Seneca County corrections officer faces two forcible touching charges after investigators alleged he inappropriately touched two incarcerated people at the county jail outside the scope of his duties. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office said ... more
Seneca Falls woman accused of helping juvenile commit several crimes
A Seneca Falls woman is accused of conspiring with and helping a juvenile girl commit several crimes, according to the Seneca Falls Police Department. Police said Amanda Lewin, 36, was arrested Thursday on charges of ... more
Seneca Falls man arrested on warrant tied to DWI case
Seneca Falls police arrested a 60-year-old local man Aug. 13 on a bench warrant stemming from what police described as his failure to appear in court on DWI-related charges. Police identified the man as William ... more
Orchard Park man charged after domestic incident in Seneca Falls
Seneca Falls police arrested a 30-year-old Orchard Park man Tuesday and charged him with fourth-degree criminal mischief following a reported domestic incident. Police identified the man as Corey Szczygiel and said the charge is a ... more
Seneca Falls man faces DWI, weapon charges after traffic stop
A Seneca Falls man faces felony DWI, weapons and license-related charges following a traffic stop on State Route 5, according to the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department. Police said officers arrested James N. Thompson, ... more
Seneca Falls man charged with DWI after Geneva crash
A Seneca Falls man was charged with DWI following a crash in Geneva on Friday, with police saying he also interfered with their investigation and refused a breath test. Michael S. O’Malley, 32, was arrested ... more
Seneca Falls man charged after damaging items during domestic incident
A Seneca Falls man was arrested after police said he damaged items inside a home during a domestic incident. Wayne Purnell Jr., 29, was charged Aug. 2 with third-degree criminal mischief and aggravated family offense, ... more
Seneca Falls man jailed on probation warrant
A Seneca Falls man was taken to jail after police said he violated terms of his probation. David Whitcomb, 41, was arrested at 2 p.m. July 30 on a bench warrant, according to the Seneca ... more
Auburn teacher honored as Islanders jersey contest finalist
Seneca Falls resident and Auburn special education teacher Adam Barcia is being honored as one of eight finalists in a New York Islanders fan contest to design the NHL team's third jersey for the 2027-28 ... more
Seneca Falls Library book sale set for Sept. 16-19
The Friends of the Seneca Falls Library will hold a four-day used book sale Sept. 16-19 at the library, with all books priced at $2 or less. The sale will feature fiction, nonfiction and children's ... more
Equality Weekend brings free programs, music to Seneca Falls
Women's Rights National Historical Park will host three days of free ranger programs, living history, music and family activities during Equality Weekend from Aug. 21 through 23. Programs will take place at the park's Visitor ... more
Seneca Falls smoke shop shut down for third time after cannabis search
A Seneca Falls smoke shop has been shut down for the third time since 2024 after police and state cannabis regulators executed another search warrant tied to alleged illegal marijuana sales. The Seneca Falls Police ... more
Three vehicles heavily damaged in Seneca Falls crash
Three vehicles were heavily damaged in a chain-reaction crash on Route 5 in Seneca Falls, according to the Seneca Falls Police Department. Police responded at about 12:52 p.m. July 30 to the area of Eagle ... more
Seneca Falls advances major sewer, water and downtown projects
Seneca Falls moved several major infrastructure and community development projects forward during its Town Board meeting Tuesday night, including more than $5.2 million in contracts for the Kingdom Road sewer project, engineering for a new ... more
Registration open for free youth garden program in Seneca Falls
Registration is open for a free four-day youth garden program in Seneca Falls from Aug. 10-13 for children entering grades 1 through 6. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County said participants will take part in ... more
