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Wayne County duo held woman against her will for days, charged with kidnapping
Sheriff Barry Virts reports that a pair of Wayne County residents were arrested and taken into custody after they held a woman against her will for days, threatening her- and her family, as they demanded ... more
Deputies: Lyons man was driving drunk during crash
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Lyons Man following an investigation into a property damage crash. Deputies arrested Roger S Wiltsie, 55, of Lyons. Following the report of a property damage ... more
Newark man charged with DWAI following traffic stop along Rt. 31
Deputies report the arrest of a 29-year-old Newark resident on charges related to driving while under the influence of drugs over the weekend. According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Andrew Allen, 29, of Newark ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Teamsters rep says prolonged process a ‘massive failure’ for Wayne County
According to Chris Toole, of Teamsters Local 118 — based out of Rochester — one group of local law enforcement officers are desperate for parity. This week, Toole sat down in-studio to discuss ongoing negotiations ... more
Driver only suffers minor injuries after vehicle flips multiple times in Galen
Around 4:21 p.m. on Thursday deputies responded to a one-car crash on High Street near State Route 31 in the Town of Galen. Upon completion of an investigation it was determined that Jacob D. Stevenson, ... more
Wayne County mom arrested after striking police officer during violent rampage
Deputies arrested a Galen mother Tuesday after police say she went on a violent rampage in her home which ended with her assaulting a police officer. Twenty-six-year-old Tiana K. Labombard was charged with criminal mischief ... more
Galen resident used deceased person’s EBT card at two stores
Deputies say a welfare fraud investigation resulted int he arrest of a 75-year-old Galen resident on Tuesday. Around 8:55 am Jerry L. Thorn, 75, was charged with misuse of food stamps, petit larceny, and identity ... more
From prison to summer camp? NY sells shuttered correctional facility
A state prison that closed four years ago was sold at a public auction Tuesday. The state Office of General Services announced that Canadian-based Adar Investment, Inc., purchased the former Chateaugay Correctional Facility in Franklin ... more
Deputies: Galen man threw hammer at woman’s car, shattering windshield
On Monday at approximately 5:58 pm deputies arrested a Galen man following a domestic incident. Kenneth L. Downey, 61, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree reckless endangerment after allegedly throwing a hammer at ... more
Galen woman accused of damaging property during domestic incident
On Friday around 8:15 p.m. deputies arrested a Galen woman following an investigation into a domestic disturbance. Deputies say Amber M. Hulsizer, 27, of Galen was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree obstructing governmental ... more
NEW WEEK, SAME PROBLEM: Community cleaning up mess left behind by Feher
For some residents and business owners, the abrupt closure of Feher Rubbish Removal hasn't just been inconvenient - it's been downright worrisome. "I just don't know what we're going to do. We're not the only ... more
Rose woman charged with DWI after crashing into mailbox on Rt. 414
Deputies arrested a Rose woman following a crash into a ditch on State Route 414 in Galen. Shannelle C. Patton, 22, of Rose was traveling north on State Route 414 in Galen when her vehicle ... more
Galen man charged with breaking a deputy’s hand after incident
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Galen man for assaulting a deputy following a domestic incident. Jarrod R. Traylor, 35 of Galen is accused of breaking a deputy's hand following an ... more
Deputies: Clyde woman accused of stealing from school group held on $25K bail
An arrest has been made involving the stolen money from a Parent-Teacher Group at the Clyde-Savannah Elementary School. Investigators arrested 41-year-old Julie Rivello, who was charged with second-degree forgery and third-degree grand larceny. Rivello is ... more
Romulus man faces multiple charges after domestic incident in Wayne Co.
Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts reports the arrest of a Romulus man following a domestic incident investigation in Galen. Deputies arrested Taylor J. Tohafjian, 25, on two counts of third-degree criminal mischief, fourth-degree criminal mischief ... more
