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Man sets vehicle on fire during standoff in Brutus
Deputies responding to a late-night welfare check in the Town of Brutus were met with an alarming scene when a man ignited his own vehicle before surrendering to authorities. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office announced ... more
Brutus woman charged with arson after April house fire
A Cayuga County woman has been charged with arson following an April house fire that destroyed her home and damaged nearby structures. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48-year-old Marea L. Slate of Brutus on ... more
Traffic signal added near Thruway exit in Brutus
A new traffic signal has been installed at the busy intersection of Route 34 and Thruway Exit 40 in Brutus, Cayuga County, according to The Citizen. The state DOT made the change following a traffic ... more
Town of Brutus woman arrested for welfare fraud offenses
Authorities in Cayuga County arrested a Town of Brutus woman after an investigation revealed she allegedly failed to report income to obtain benefits. Jana Michel, 44, was arrested on April 29 following an investigation led ... more
Man charged with stealing doorbell camera in Brutus
Deputies responded to a reported domestic incident in Brutus on April 16, where a Ring doorbell camera was allegedly stolen from a residence. Authorities later identified Joshua A. Giancola, 32, as the suspect in the ... more
Brutus man arrested after GPS tracker leads deputies to stolen vehicle
Deputies arrested a Brutus man early Friday morning after locating a stolen vehicle using GPS tracking technology. Harold J. Calkins, 39, was taken into custody just after midnight on April 18. According to the Cayuga ... more
Two Injured in Early Morning House Fire in Brutus
A fire tore through a home in the Town of Brutus early Friday morning, injuring two people and leaving the structure a total loss. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said the blaze broke out around ... more
Weather a factor in fatal crash in Brutus
A two-car crash on New York State Route 34 in the Town of Brutus claimed the life of an SUV driver Thursday evening, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred at approximately ... more
Two seriously hurt in Cayuga County crash: One airlifted
Two people sustained serious injuries in a two-car crash in Weedsport. The collision occurred around 6:20 p.m. at East Brutus Street Road and Sheppard Road, according to first responders. New York State Police reported that ... more
Brutus man charged with child endangerment after nearly injuring two kids with broom handle
A Brutus man has been arrested following a domestic dispute in which glass cups and a broken broom handle nearly injured two children, the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office reported. Joseph C. Hall, 24, was involved ... more
Route 34 Bridge Over Erie Canal to Be Replaced in Cayuga County
The U.S. Coast Guard has received an application from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to replace the Route 34 Bridge across the Erie Canal near the towns of Brutus and Cato. The ... more
Route 34 in Brutus to close Monday for paving over Seneca River
A section of Route 34 in Brutus will be closed on Monday, August 14, for paving work on the bridge over the Seneca River. The New York State Department of Transportation announced the closure will ... more
Sheriff: Brutus parolee cut off ankle monitor
Authorities in Cayuga County say a local man was taken into custody after she cut off an ankle monitor while on parole. Sheriff Brian Schenck reports the arrest of Patrick Crisalli, 57, of Brutus, for ... more
Rome woman erratically driving charged with DWI in Cayuga County
A Central New York woman was arrested for DWI after an erratic driving incident. Deputies stopped Robin D. Jones on July 13 after observing her driving erratically on Route 34. She made a sudden left ... more
Public meeting scheduled for Rt. 34 bridge replacement in Brutus
The New York State Department of Transportation announced a public meeting regarding the replacement of the Route 34 bridge over the Seneca River in Brutus. The meeting will be held at Brutus Town Hall on ... more
Brutus bridge over Seneca River will be replaced in 2026
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has announced plans to replace the deteriorated bridge on State Route 34 over the Seneca River in the town of Brutus. Scheduled to begin in the spring ... more
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
Weedsport man shatters window during domestic at store
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Weedsport man following an incident on Plaza Drive in the town of Sennett. On February 17 around 3:35 p.m. deputies arrested Ricky Warner, 37, of ... more
Rochester man caught in Cayuga County using stolen card to buy lottery tickets and Visa gift cards
Sheriff Brian Schenck says a Rochester man was taken into custody after a fraud complaint and investigation in the town of Brutus. According to the sheriff's office, Jerome Hightower Jr. is accused of using a ... more
