Category: Throop

An attempted traffic stop in Montezuma led to a fleeing charge after deputies said a driver sped away, ran a stop sign and later fled into woods near his home in Throop. … more: Montezuma traffic stop leads to fleeing charge after driver escapes deputies

A man was charged with violating a stay-away order in Throop after deputies said he damaged a protected woman's belongings and stopped her from calling 911. Myles Hanke, 34, of Mattydale was … more: Throop man charged with violating protection order and blocking 911 call

The Throop Fire District is considering taking its ambulance service out of operation from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., a potential nightly reduction that the fire department says is tied to … more: Throop Fire District weighs overnight ambulance shutdown as EMS staffing concerns deepen

Two people were hospitalized after an all-terrain vehicle crash on Donovan Road in Throop, including one patient who was flown to a Syracuse trauma center with a head injury, the Throop Fire … more: One airlifted, another hospitalized after ATV crash in Throop

A Throop man was arrested after deputies said he sold a dump trailer that had been lent to him and refused to return it. Matthew P. Smith, 43, of Throop, was … more: Throop man accused of selling borrowed dump trailer

Firefighters from several Cayuga County departments responded to a large outdoor fire Wednesday after an initial report of a tractor fire in a field on Beach Road. According to the Throop Fire Department, … more: Large field fire draws multiple departments to Beach Road in Cayuga County

Cayuga County voters will decide school budgets Tuesday across several districts facing the same core challenge: Rising costs that continue to outpace state aid growth and long-term revenue stability. The Auburn City School … more: Cayuga County school districts pitch budgets shaped by healthcare costs, inflation and staffing pressures

A former Cayuga County legislator is seeking a return to local government, launching an independent campaign for town supervisor in Throop while sharply criticizing local party leadership. Lydia Patti Ruffini announced she is … more: Former legislator Lydia Patti Ruffini launches independent campaign for Throop supervisor

The Throop Fire Department has selected its leadership team for the coming year following its annual officer elections held Thursday evening. The department announced that Patrick Burns was elected chief, with Don … more: Throop Fire Department announces new leadership following annual elections

Federal funding moved a step closer this week for water and sewer projects in Phelps, Waterloo, and Throop. The U.S. House passed a major appropriations package that includes money requested by Rep. … more: House backs Finger Lakes water projects: Phelps, Throop, and Waterloo to benefit

A fast-moving fire tore through a home in Throop early Wednesday, drawing crews from more than half a dozen departments and forcing three people from their home. The fire broke out … more: House fire in Throop leaves three displaced, sparks massive response

A former Throop town supervisor accused of stealing over $36,000 is asking a judge to toss the case, claiming it's too old to pursue, according to The Citizen. William Tarby, who already … more: Ex-town supervisor wants $36K theft case dropped

Drivers in the Town of Throop should prepare for a detour starting next week as crews begin repair work on a local bridge. Town Supervisor Eric Ridley announced late Wednesday that the … more: Turnpike Road bridge in Throop to close Oct. 27 for repairs

The Throop Fire Department is calling on the community for help — not just in emergencies, but in keeping the station running. The department is actively recruiting new volunteers for a wide … more: Throop Fire Department seeks volunteers to help keep doors open

A Cayuga County town is suing its former supervisor, accusing him of secretly stealing over $36,000 from public accounts, according to The Citizen. Throop officials allege William Tarby wrote unauthorized checks and made … more: Throop sues ex-supervisor over $36K theft

Cayuga County deputies arrested a Throop man Sunday after responding to reports of a pickup truck swerving along State Street Road, ultimately charging him with felony-level driving while intoxicated. The driver, identified as … more: Driver charged with felony DWI after erratic driving in Throop

A Throop man was arrested this week after allegedly leaving a threatening voicemail during a domestic dispute, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday. Deputies say 42-year-old Daniel E. Usher was taken … more: Throop man arrested after threatening voicemail

A Throop woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop in the early morning hours of February 24, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Brian Schenck reported that … more: Throop woman arrested for aggravated DWI in Fleming

A Cayuga County woman was arrested on February 15 after deputies responded to reports of a vehicle being operated erratically in the Town of Throop. According to Sheriff Brian Schenck, deputies were … more: Mentz woman arrested for aggravated DWI in Throop