Police still searching for Rochester man after Canandaigua pursuit: Here’s what we know

Law enforcement officials are still searching for a Rochester man who fled police during a drug investigation in Canandaigua and now faces multiple felony charges. An arrest warrant was issued on March 25 for Jonathan ... more
Police arrest Geneva man after yearlong investigation into Seneca Falls car thefts

A Geneva man has been arrested following a nearly yearlong investigation into a series of car break-ins and thefts in Seneca Falls. The Town of Seneca Falls Police Department took Justin T. Letts, 19, into ... more
Bloomfield man held on $75K bail after child abuse investigation

A Bloomfield man has been charged with predatory sexual assault against a child and endangering the welfare of a child following an investigation by the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Zachary S. Rogers, 40, of 7071 ... more
Hopewell teen arrested after dispute turns violent, accused of assaulting woman in in front of child

Deputies responded to a reported assault early Tuesday morning at Campus Gate, located at 4350 County Road 50. The investigation determined that a domestic dispute had turned violent, leaving a female victim with minor injuries ... more
Sodus man resists arrest after domestic incident

Deputies arrested a Village of Sodus man Monday evening following an investigation into a domestic incident. Authorities say the suspect physically harassed another person and later refused to comply with deputies' orders during his arrest ... more
Auburn man arrested on felony charges after domestic incident

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck has announced the arrest of an Auburn man following a domestic violence incident in the Town of Fleming. Deputies arrested Justin K. Nwajei, 33, on March 20, charging him with ... more
Steuben County woman arrested for burglary, violating order of protection

A Bath woman has been arrested on felony burglary and criminal contempt charges following an investigation into a violation of an order of protection, according to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Amanda L ... more
Cayuga County legislators push back against state executive order blocking corrections hires

Cayuga County officials are taking a stand against a controversial executive order from Governor Kathy Hochul that blocks the hiring of recently terminated state corrections officers. Sheriff Brian Schenck and legislators Mark Strong, Tom Winslow, ... more
Corning woman faces charges after officer injured during medical call

A police officer was injured and public property damaged during a medical emergency call in the Town of Bath last month, according to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 19-year-old Ava M. Sitzer of ... more
Dundee woman arrested on multiple felony charges after domestic incident

A Dundee woman is facing serious charges after a domestic incident in Barrington left one person injured and damaged property. Authorities arrested 36-year-old Andrea M. Bailey on March 21, following a warrant issued by the ... more
Cayuga County Sheriff warns residents about rising tech support scams

The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on alert for a growing scam that preys on computer users with fake virus alerts. According to a recent public advisory, scammers are using pop-up ... more
Bath man arrested on indictment warrant for felony drug charges

A Bath man has been arrested following a Superior Court indictment related to drug sales that occurred last year in the village. Police say 47-year-old Brian D. Personious was taken into custody on charges stemming ... more
Auburn Police report rise in calls and arrests, welcome new recruits

The Auburn Police Department responded to more than 2,300 calls for service in February, issued nearly 400 parking tickets, and welcomed five new recruits as part of a busy month detailed in its latest activity ... more
Seneca Falls police arrest woman on bench warrant tied to prior chase

A woman wanted on a bench warrant connected to a reckless driving incident was arrested Saturday evening in Seneca Falls. Police identified the suspect as 46-year-old Lisa Sergi of Auburn. Officers took her into custody ... more
Fayette woman charged with petit larceny after shoplifting in Seneca Falls

A Fayette woman is facing charges after a shoplifting incident at a local business in Seneca Falls. Police arrested 64-year-old Viola G. Chiarilli on March 22 after she allegedly stole merchandise and left without paying ... more
Two men jailed on felony drug and weapons charges after Ithaca garage arrest

Two men were arrested Sunday evening after Ithaca police discovered drugs and illegal weapons inside a suspicious vehicle parked downtown. Officers detained 40-year-old Garrett E. Ventura of Ithaca and 48-year-old Michael P. Inman of Newfield ... more
Farmington woman charged after child found outside improperly dressed

Deputies arrested a Farmington woman Saturday afternoon following an investigation into a young child found outside without proper clothing for the weather. Morgan N. Henry, 28, was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child ... more
Marion man arrested after dispute leads to property damage

Deputies arrested a Marion man Saturday morning following a domestic dispute that resulted in significant property damage outside a home in the Town of Ontario. Daniel E. Luckman, 48, faces two counts of attempted criminal ... more
Rose man charged after breaking window during disturbance in Ontario

Deputies arrested a Rose man Friday afternoon after he allegedly broke a window during a disturbance at a mobile home park in the Town of Ontario. Joshua Waite, 38, of Elm Street, was charged with ... more