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Wayne County Woman Arrested for Robbery, Child Endangerment
A Galen woman faces multiple charges following a domestic disturbance that escalated into robbery and child endangerment. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of Jolene L. Laplant, of Daboll Road, on Thursday afternoon ... more
Remote fire in Galen tests first responders from multiple departments: No injuries reported
Fire crews from multiple departments worked together Saturday to extinguish a fully engulfed pickup truck fire located over two miles off-road in a remote area of Galen, according to the Clyde-Galen Fire District. The Clyde ... more
Deputies: Speeding led to three-car crash involving tractor-trailer, one airlifted and others hurt
Three people were injured in a crash involving a sedan and a tractor-trailer in the Town of Galen, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported. The accident occurred on October 11 at the intersection of State ... more
Truck crashes into house in Galen (photos)
In the early hours of September 17, the Clyde-Galen Fire Department responded to a call reporting a vehicle crash into a house with possible entrapment. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that a truck had crashed into ... more
Galen man arrested for stealing thousands from a family members home
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Town of Galen man in connection with multiple burglaries that occurred between August 25 and August 28. Deputies allege that Jesse A. Jack, 55, of Old Lyons Road, ... more
Firefighters respond to lightning strike fire in Galen
On September 9 the Clyde-Galen Fire District was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the town of Galen. Crews from multiple departments responded alongside units from Savannah, Rose, and Wayne County EMS. Upon arrival, ... more
Galen man arrested for child endangerment and harassment after family dispute
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Adam L. O’Connor, 43, on September 5 following a family dispute. Deputies responded to a report of "family trouble" where O’Connor was involved in a physical altercation with a ... more
Wayne County Woman Threatened to Kill Man With Kitchen Knife in Front of Kids
A 31-year-old woman from Galen has been arrested on multiple charges, including Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Tiana Labombard, of Highland ... more
Warrant issued for Galen woman’s arrest: Faces numerous charges from traffic incident
A Galen woman was arrested after a warrant was issued for her failure to appear in court for multiple traffic violations, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies arrested Jennifer M. Johnson, 45, at her ... more
Galen woman arrested for reckless endangerment after domestic incident
A Galen woman faces multiple charges after a domestic dispute on Leach Road Wednesday night. Deputies charged Charlotte A. Furman, 55, with criminal contempt, reckless endangerment, and harassment. Furman allegedly violated a protection order during ... more
Galen man charged for leaving loaded handguns unattended in truck
A Town of Galen man has been arrested for leaving handguns in an unattended vehicle. Nathan D. Rigby was charged following an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office into a disturbance in Savannah in ... more
Galen man arrested for improper firearm storage after disturbance
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man from the Town of Galen after investigating a disturbance on May 10. Nathan D. Rigby, of Galen, was found to have left his car running in the ... more
Galen teen falls asleep behind the wheel, causes crash that hospitalizes two people
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported a personal injury accident in the Village of Clyde on Saturday during the early-morning hours. Japheth L. Horning, 19, of Galen, was driving northbound on State Route 414 when ... more
Deputies: Galen woman damages cell phone, violates court order during dispute
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Galen woman following an investigation into a domestic incident. According to a news release, Tiana Labombard, 31, was arrested for criminal mischief and criminal contempt ... more
Wayne County woman charged with child endangerment after overdose incident
A woman from the Town of Galen was arrested on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, following a response to a possible overdose incident on Friday. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted the ... more
Clyde-Galen Fire Department completes annual hazmat training
The Clyde-Galen Fire District successfully completed its annual Hazmat training on May 9th, meeting New York State's mandatory requirements for all active fire personnel. The training, essential for ensuring the safety and preparedness of the ... more
Galen woman arrested after shoving person during dispute
Deputies arrested a 51-year-old Galen woman following an investigation into a disturbance over the weekend. On Sunday Jenny Dewispelaere-Silcox, 51, of Galen was arrested for shoving a person she was harassing during an argument. She ... more
Deputies: Galen woman found in possession of Gator stolen from business in 2023
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Galen resident following an investigation into a stolen John Deere Gator from Nutrien AG Solutions last year. The larceny took place on October 15, 2023, ... more
Sinkhole in Galen: First responders investigate, ultimately find cause
On Saturday, the Clyde-Galen Fire Department was dispatched to an unusual call. It was a sinkhole, which had been reported near a Galen resident's home. Investigation ultimately determined that the sinkhole was caused by a ... more
