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Lyons woman pulls fire alarm at home after locking self out; then does it at county building during overnight
Deputies say a Lyons woman was arrested on two separate occasions within a short timeframe for reporting a false incident. Here's what the sheriff's office reported about each: On Saturday around 10 p.m. Julia Wirth, ... more
Lyons man charged with DWI after one-car crash in Rose
Deputies arrested a Lyons man following an investigation into a one-car crash. Kenneth Block, 61, of Lyons following a one car crash where it's alleged that his vehicle went off the road on Lakes Corners ... more
Lyons man threatened group of people with a knife in overnight incident
Deputies arrested a Lyons man following an overnight investigation on Water Street. Details were not released, but according to a news release the incident took place during the early morning hours on Saturday. Clarence Cooper, ... more
Lyons wins $6.65M to rehab part of Canal Street
Lyons has been granted $6.65 million by the state to refurbish a deteriorated section of Canal Street, a move town officials anticipate will significantly boost the community. The funding, announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is ... more
Man assaults woman with 2×4 on CSX Railroad property in Wayne County
Police have arrested a Williamson man after physically attacking a woman with a piece of lumber in Wayne County. Alejandro Villarreal, 32, is accused of physically assaulting a woman on CSX Railroad property in Lyons ... more
Lyons woman charged with burglary after stealing bags of cans, trying to return them
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested a Lyons woman following a larceny investigation. According to a news release, 33-year-old Connie Cotturone was arrested for second-degree burglary and petit larceny. It's alleged that the two entered ... more
Wayne County Undersheriff Tammy Ryndock honored as 2023 Woman of Distinction
State Senator Pam Helming revealed on Tuesday that Wayne County Undersheriff Tammy Ryndock was awarded the 2023 Woman of Distinction honor for the 54th Senate District, as part of the New York State Senate Women ... more
Animal shelters in Auburn, Lyons get major investment thanks to state funding
Two local animal shelters, the Finger Lakes SPCA of CNY in Auburn and the Wayne County Human Society in Lyons, are set to receive significant funding from the state’s Companion Animal Capital Fund for infrastructural ... more
Two new K-9 units welcomed to Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
Wayne County Sheriff's Office has recently announced the addition of two new K-9 units to the force, Ruby and Romeo, handled by Deputies Megan King and Catlin Fitzgerald respectively. This introduction marks a historic moment ... more
Michigan man accused in Lyons convenience store theft
State police arrested a Michigan resident following a larceny investigation. Markesse Vickers, 23, was arrested for petit larceny. Additional details about the incident were not released. However, troopers said the larceny complaint originated from Quicklee's ... more
Lyons domestic leads to criminal mischief, obstruction of breathing charges
Deputies report the arrest of a Lyons man following a domestic incident during the early-morning hours on Wednesday. According to a news release, Christopher Sergeant, of Lyons was arrested for one count of criminal obstruction ... more
Lyons man charged with trespassing after refusing to move his car
Deputies report the arrest of a Lyons man following a trespassing complaint. Hunter Reynolds, 23, was arrested for trespassing after parking on private property and refusing to move it. He refused to move the vehicle ... more
Fraud investigation leads to one arrest in Lyons
Deputies report the arrest of a Lyons man following a fraud investigation. Brett Forgione, 42, of Lyons was charged with petit larceny and misuse of food stamps. The charges stem from an investigation into a ... more
Lyons senior JC Walker named 2023 NYSSWA Boys Basketball Class C Player of the Year
Lyons High School senior JC Walker was named the 2023 New York State Sportswriters Association Boys Basketball Class C Player of the Year. Walker averaged 26 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, four steals, and three ... more
Longtime Lyons furniture store will close later this year
A longtime Lyons furniture store is shutting down. Herman Brothers, which has been at the center of Lyons' downtown for decades, first opening in 1945. It was first an appliance repair shop, which evolved into ... more
Suspicious vehicle complaint leads to arrest in Lyons
State police arrested a Lyons resident following a roadside investigation on Canal Street. On Monday troopers were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle on Canal Street. The operator, identified as Tia Stowell, 41, was arrested for ... more
Local roads taking a beating in Lyons thanks to extended Rt. 31 bridge closure
The $2.7 million deck-replacement project on the Route 31 bridge over the Erie Canal in the town of Lyons has taken longer than most expected. Even officials, who thought the closure would last through November ... more
Police: Lyons man skips court for criminal mischief charge, arrested on warrant
On April 21 at 9:30 a.m., police arrested Christian Lormil Jr, a 31-year-old Lyons resident, on a bench warrant issued by the Town of Seneca Falls Court. Lormil had failed to appear in court after ... more
Newark man arrested for DWI after traffic stop in Lyons
Deputies arrested a Newark man for DWI after a traffic stop in the town of Lyons late-Thursday. Around 11 p.m. deputies arrested Patrick Moses, 53, for DWI and several other traffic violations following a traffic ... more
