Renovation scam: Wayne County contractor faces felony charges after investigation
The New Hartford Police Department has issued a warning following the arrest of a Wolcott contractor, William Friello, 56, accused of scamming a local couple out of $38,000. In the fall of 2022, the couple ... more
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Deputies: Lyons woman sent sexual photos to 15-year-old
Deputies report the arrest of a Lyons woman for allegedly taking inappropriate photos with a minor. According to a news release, Destiney Mantooth, 33, was arrested for disseminating indecent material to a minor and endangering ... more
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Police: SF woman arrested after stealing chocolate bars
The Seneca Falls Police Department reported the arrest of a local woman following a theft complaint. Stephanie Ely, 54, of Seneca Falls was arrested after stealing six chocolate bars in her pocket and leaving the ... more
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Rochester man faces felony burglary, contempt charges in Victor
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Rochester man following a burglary investigation in the town of Victor. Guillermo Guadalupevazquez, 44, of Rochester was arrested for second-degree burglary and first-degree contempt after ... more
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Williamson woman accused of arson and insurance fraud after Sodus fire
Pamela A. Robinson, 47, from Williamson, was arrested on March 8 facing serious charges of arson and insurance fraud. The arrest came after a suspicious fire destroyed her apartment in the Village of Sodus, where ... more
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Trooper involved in shooting during welfare check in Cortland County
In the early hours of March 16 a New York State Trooper shot a 54-year-old man in Marathon, Cortland County, after being called to check on the man's welfare. The incident occurred at around 2:15 ... more
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Teen faces variety of charges after stolen gun from Ohio found
In Rochester 19-year-old Tajier A. Orum was arrested by state police for multiple charges, including the serious offense of possessing a loaded stolen handgun. The arrest occurred after a routine traffic stop on Hudson Avenue ... more
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Canandaigua residents continue debating red light cameras after city council approval: No timeline for state approval yet
Canandaigua City Council has initiated steps toward potentially installing red light cameras on city streets, aiming to enhance public safety amid reported increases in red light violations. The council recently approved a resolution to request ... more
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Schuyler County man faces serious child sex crime charges after NC arrest
Marcel Veilleux, a 67-year-old man from Schuyler County, was arraigned this week on multiple charges of sexual assault against children, following his arrest in North Carolina. Veilleux faces serious accusations including predatory sexual assault against ... more
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Rochester man who lured child to hotel for sex arrested, charged with enticement
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jonathan Woody, 30, of Rochester was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with enticement of a minor, which carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, ... more
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Sheriff Thompson: Have a plan over holiday weekend
Sheriff Tim Thompson announced a heightened crackdown on impaired driving across Seneca County from March 15 to March 17, 2024, coinciding with St. Patrick's Day festivities. This initiative is part of the statewide STOP-DWI "High ... more
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Sheriff: Scipio man illegally recorded child in Cayuga County
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Scipio Center resident after allegedly recording a child illegally. Benjamin Tyrell, 36, was arrested for unlawful surveillance and endangering the welfare of a child after ... more
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Romulus woman faces string of charges after road rage incident ends at McDonald’s in Geneva
Police say a 25-year-old Romulus woman is in custody after a road rage incident that ended at the McDonald's in the city of Geneva. According to GPD, they responded to the Hamilton Street store for ... more
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Poachers ticketed for illegal shooting of snow geese in Seneca and Cayuga counties
Two individuals were ticketed for shooting at snow geese from the side of the road in the town of Junius on Leap Day. Acting on information provided by Forest Rangers, Lieutenant Thomas initiated an investigation ... more
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Police: Mt. Vernon man faces felony charges after domestic incident in Geneva
The Geneva Police Department says a Mt. Vernon man was taken into custody on a felony charge after an incident on Exchange Street. According to a news release, Donell Turner, 33, was arrested for criminal ... more
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Waterloo man faces felony charges in Geneva after domestic incident
The Geneva Police Department arrested a Waterloo man following an incident last month in the city. According to a news release, Ismael Reyes, 22, was apprehended for first-degree criminal contempt, a felony, after a warrant ... more
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Cayuga County man arrested for DWI and weapon possession
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a local man following a roadside investigation. Levi T. Barron was arrested in the town of Brutus for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and possessing an illegal ... more
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Cayuga County woman faces DWI charges after late-night incident at closed gas station
In a late-night incident on March 1 deputies apprehended Jessica L. Parker for driving under the influence (DWI) in the town of Fleming. Parker was discovered in a suspicious vehicle parked at a closed Speedway ... more
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NYS launches impaired driving crackdown for St. Patrick’s Day
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the implementation of a statewide campaign aimed at curbing impaired and reckless driving during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. From March 15 to March 17, 2024, New York State Police, along with ... more
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Lyons man faces charges after violent domestic assault
In a distressing incident in the town of Lyons law enforcement officials have apprehended a 33-year-old man following a serious domestic altercation. The accused, identified as Robert Debout Jr., is now facing multiple charges after ... more
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Wayne County paramedic arrested on unlawful imprisonment, forcible touching charges
In Wayne County, a paramedic identified as Jeffrey Nelson, 41, from Sodus, was arrested after being charged with unlawful imprisonment and forcible touching. This followed a domestic dispute where he allegedly held a woman against ... more
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