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Wayne County man threatened group of adults and children with BB gun: Now he faces 10+ charges
Deputies say a Butler man faces 10+ charges after a disturbance at his home on Memorial Day. According to a news release, James Merritt, 55, of Butler menaced a group of four adults and three ... more
Savannah driver arrested after accident in Butler
State police arrested a Savannah resident after an accident in the town of Butler. According to a news release, Alex Marro, 29, was charged with DWI, operating with a BAC over 0.08%, and other violations ... more
Woman attacks neighbor with baseball bat in Wayne County
Deputies arrested a Butler woman following an investigation into an assault with a weapon on Tuesday. According to a news release, Elizabeth Merritt, 44, is accused of taking a baseball bat from her home and ... more
Wayne County man runs over flowers, neighbors gardening items destroying them after dispute
Deputies arrested a Wayne County man after a dispute over destroyed flowers. Peter Kruskis, 65, of Butler was arrested for criminal mischief after a dispute with his neighbor. According to deputies, he ran over a ... more
What should be done with the Butler Correctional Facility?
Wayne County is taking further action towards the redevelopment of the long-shuttered Butler Correctional Facility, following their expression of interest to the state earlier this year. The Economic Development and Planning Committee has approved a ... more
Butler man violates court order, arrested by deputies after call to assist EMS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Butler man following an assist to EMS on Whiskey Hill Road on April 2. Around 7:20 p.m. deputies arrested Frank Chernega, 40, of Butler for ... more
Traffic stop in Butler leads to felony drug arrests; identity theft and vehicle theft warrants
A routine traffic stop for broken license plate lights resulted in a litany of charges for the driver and two vehicle occupants early Monday morning in the Town of Butler. According to State Troopers out ... more
Suspicious vehicle leads to DWAI-drugs arrest in Wayne County
State police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint on Wolcott Spring Lake Road in Butler on February 23rd and one person was arrested. Andrew Finocchiaro, 43, of Chittenango was arrested for DWAI-drugs, possession of a ... more
Wayne County family’s home destroyed by fire: GoFundMe launched to help with recovery
A family in Butler, Wayne County suffered one of the worst losses imaginable on Tuesday, February 14th. Firefighters say they were called to a structure fire in the town of Butler. The large, two-story home ... more
Butler man charged with DWI
A man was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Monday, January 23rd in the town of Butler. According to the State Police in Wolcott, Troopers observed a vehicle speeding on State Route 89 and subsequently ... more
Fatal crash under investigation in Wayne County
A fatal car accident is under investigation. First responders say it happened Monday around 5:20 p.m. on Westbury Road. Harry Peters, age 50, of Butler was traveling east when his car left the south shoulder ... more
Wayne County officials hopeful for development of former Butler Prison
Wayne County officials say time is running out to develop the former Butler Correctional Facility, but they're hopeful the property has a future. Officials are hopeful, but say site is deteriorating Wolcott Town Supervisor Lynn ... more
Palmyra man arrested for harassment, kicks deputies
Police say a Palmyra man was arrested on a warrant in the Town of Butler. According to a news release, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bradley R. Greule, 24, of Palmyra for harassment, obstructing ... more
What’s next for Willard Drug Treatment, Butler Correctional facilities?
State Senator Pam Helming is seeking local residents' input as two former correctional facilities are eyed by the state for redevelopment. The Butler Correctional Facility in Wayne County, which has been closed for several years, ... more
Wolcott woman charged with DWI after speeding 90 mph
A Wolcott woman was arrested following a traffic stop in Butler Sunday night. According to a news release, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Margaret Tompkins, 45, of Wolcott for driving while intoxicated. It is ... more
Wayne County man arrested in Auburn for DWI with a child in vehicle
Police arrested a Butler man following a routine traffic stop on Sunday. According to a news release, State Police out of Auburn arrested Kevin J. Reagan, 35, of Butler for driving while intoxicated. The traffic ... more
Wayne County man arrested after domestic dispute
Police report the arrest of a Rose man after a domestic dispute. According to a news release, State Police in Walcott arrested Gregory A. Northrup, 50, of Rose following an investigation into a domestic incident ... more
Teen faces charges after setting ex-girlfriend’s clothes on fire following breakup in Wayne County
Deputies arrested a Butler man following an investigation into a domestic incident. According to a news release, Cody Church, 18, was charged with criminal mischief and arson after becoming upset following a break-up. Deputies say ... more
Butler Town Supervisor David Spickerman retires, held multiple Wayne County positions
Butler Town Supervisor David Spickerman is retiring. The Finger Lakes Times reports his final meeting was December 21st. He was honored with citations and gifts for his 34 years of service in multiple positions in ... more
