Rochester man stopped for speeding, arrested for DWI in Canandaigua
Deputies arrested a Rochester resident following a traffic stop on State Route 332 in Canandaigua. Maija Heard, 35, was arrested for DWI after that traffic stop, which was prompted by speeding. Deputies said Heard was ... more
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Bloomfield man charged with DWI after traffic stop on Rt. 64
Deputies arrested a Bloomfield man for driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop on State Route 64. It happened during the early-morning hours on Sunday, deputies said, near the intersection of Bennett Road. Jared Bennett, ... more
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Pittsford man arrested for aggravated DWI in Victor
Deputies say a Pittsford man faces aggravated DWI charges in Ontario County. According to the sheriff's office, 32-year-old Nicholas James Ferraina, of Pittsford, was arrested for aggravated DWI after a traffic stop on County Road ... more
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Bath man arrested for car theft and damage in Penn Yan
Dale Sutton, a 49-year-old man from Bath, was arrested in connection with a car theft and subsequent damage in Yates County, authorities confirmed. The stolen vehicle was initially taken on January 22nd from a business ... more
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Former Cornell student arrested for spitting on Muslim peer
Cornell University announced that a former master's student has been charged with second-degree harassment after he allegedly spat on a Muslim student last month in Collegetown. The university identified the accused as 25-year-old Salim Dridi, ... more
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Lockport woman charged with murder in Genesee County
Kathryn “Kat” Henry, a resident of Lockport, has been charged with murder by Genesee County Sheriff’s deputies. She is accused of conspiring with another individual to kill 59-year-old Michael Poole and conceal his body. Poole, ... more
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Farmington duo face charges for neglecting, abandoning two dogs
In a disturbing case of animal neglect, two Farmington residents were arrested on April 5 for abandoning their dogs in harsh conditions. Christopher M.J. Clawson, 38, and Zachary C. Guidarelli, 31, face charges including animal ... more
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Penn Yan duo face several charges after officers shoved, blocked from arresting person during altercation
Police say a Penn Yan duo was arrested on several charges after an investigation on Liberty Street in the village. According to a news release, Kevin Kurtz, 32, of Penn Yan was arrested after an ... more
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Cornell hit by dorm room burglaries, police issue crime alerts
The Cornell University Police Department (CUPD) reported a series of burglaries in campus dorm rooms this past week, with incidents on both north and west campuses raising concerns among students and staff. According to CUPD, ... more
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Man charged with assaulting deputy, resisting arrest after Cayuga County crash
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office says during the early-morning hours on Wednesday deputies were dispatched to a residence in the Town of Ira following a motor vehicle incident. Tyler W. Noxon had returned a vehicle ... more
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Hochul announces new measures against organized retail theft: Will they work?
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a comprehensive plan to combat organized retail theft and enhance safety for frontline workers, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget. The initiatives introduced include the establishment of dedicated ... more
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Fairport woman arrested for DWI after crash in Victor
Deputies arrested a Fairport woman in Ontario County for DWI after an incident on Lynaugh Road. According to a news release, Angelina Desiree Olivo, 21, was arrested for DWI and DWAI combination of drugs and ... more
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Police: Erratic driver found intoxicated in Penn Yan
Police say a Penn Yan man was arrested for DWI following an erratic driver complaint that was made as a driver entered the village on April 14. According to a news release, Joseph Scalpi, 45, ... more
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Marion man tried selling car he didn’t own; charged with attempted grand larceny
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Marion man following a domestic incident. According to a news release, Joseph McCarthy, 58, was arrested for criminal tampering and attempted grand larceny. It's alleged ... more
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Geneva woman charged with contempt for violating court order
Police arrested a 29-year-old Geneva woman following an investigation in the city. According to a news release, Ashley Lathey, 29, was arrested for criminal contempt after an investigation on Tilman Street, where an order of ... more
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Police: Geneva woman hit person during dispute
Police arrested a Geneva woman following an investigation int he city. Details were limited, but Rheanna Gardner, 29, was arrested for harassment after an incident on Castle Street. According to a news release, she struck ... more
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Line-of-duty deaths are making it harder for law enforcement to recruit
Recruitment for public safety positions in New York has become increasingly difficult, exacerbated by a recent surge in crime and tragic incidents involving law enforcement officers. Last week, the Central New York community was struck ... more
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Clifton Springs man arrested for felony DWI with child in car after Canandaigua stop
Deputies arrested a Clifton Springs man for felony DWI with a child in the vehicle after a traffic stop in the city of Canandaigua. According to a news release, Matthew Baker, 38, was taken into ... more
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Cortland residents warned about skimming devices found at grocery stores
The Cortland County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to residents about the discovery of skimming devices at local supermarkets, designed to steal credit card information. On Tuesday, investigations led to the identification of skimmers ... more
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Larceny arrest follows Lyons investigation
Deputies report the arrest of a Lyons man following a larceny investigation at Kinney Drugs. According to a news release, Brian Lazzar, 44, was arrested following the theft of merchandise from the store. Authorities didn't ... more
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Seneca County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help locating fugitive
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office has requested public assistance in locating 40-year-old Ron E. Poore of Gardiner, Maine, after he failed to appear for his court date at Tyre Town Court. Poore faces charges including ... more
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