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Rollover accident leads to DWI charge for Sodus woman

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Rollover accident leads to DWI charge for Sodus woman
Deputies say a Sodus woman was arrested for DWI after an accident on Fish Farm Road, which happened on Sunday. Angelita S. Silva, 50, was charged with driving while intoxicated, having no license, and moving from lane unsafely. The arrest stems from a single-vehicle accident, in which her car overturned onto its roof after exiting the road. She was processed... more

Palmyra man arrested following domestic incident

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The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Palmyra man following a domestic incident that happened on Monday around 1 am. Jessie M. Martin, 29, of Palmyra was arrested by deputies following an investigation into an alleged domestic incident. Martin is accused of striking and choking his girlfriend. He was arraigned in Palmyra Village Court on second-degree harassment... more

Canandaigua man charged with animal abandonment

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Canandaigua man charged with animal abandonment
The Ontario County Humane Society says that on September 8th a Canandaigua man was arrested for abandoning a dog, which had just been adopted. Timothy M. Morgan, 37, of Canandaigua was charged with animal abandonment, after it was determined he left a dog named Bella loose on Straw Road – after unsuccessfully returning the dog to an area-shelter. When that... more

Police: Williamson man had shotgun, marijuana in Canandaigua

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Police: Williamson man had shotgun, marijuana in Canandaigua
Police say a 39-year-old Williamson man was arrested in Canandaigua on a weapons charge following a May incident. The Canandaigua Police Department says Caleb W. Lacapra, of Williamson was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree criminal possession of marijuana. On May 13th Lacapra possessed a shotgun and more than two ounces of marijuana in the city.... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Running unopposed, Brian Schenck looks to build community in Cayuga Co.

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INSIDE THE FLX: Brian Schenck looks to become next sheriff in Cayuga County
Who will be the next sheriff in Cayuga County? Lt. Brian Schenck believes it should be him; and after Sheriff David Gould announced that he would not seek re-election – Schenck stepped up to the plate. On Wednesday, he visited the FingerLakes1.com studio where he discussed his campaign, local issues around policing, and how he aims to continue improving community... more

Sodus man charged with felony DWI after traffic stop

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Sodus man charged with DWI after traffic stop
Deputies say a 51-year-old Sodus man was arrested on felony DWI charges after it was determined he didn’t have a license following a traffic stop. Alan H. Brown, 51, of Sodus was stopped for having a malfunctioning headlight and failing to keep right on Lake Road in Sodus. Investigation determined that he was intoxicated. After being transported to the Sheriff’s... more

Geneva PD trying body cams

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Geneva PD trying body cams
The Geneva Police Department has started a pilot program that will see officers wear body cameras on a trial basis for the next month or so. Chief Mike Passalacqua said the department recently received three body cams from Axon, an Arizona-based company that develops technology and weapons products for law enforcement and civilians. The company is formerly TASER International. Chronicle-Express:... more

Seneca Falls man arrested on warrants following missed court appearances

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Seneca Falls man arrested on warrants following missed court appearances
On Saturday around 2 pm police arrested a 36-year-old Seneca Falls man on two warrants after failing to appear in Seneca Falls Town Court. According to the Seneca Falls Police Department, Anthony R. Venturion, 36, failed to appear in July for a petit larceny charge, and then failed to do so again in September for a second-degree harassment charge, criminal... more

Lyons man charged with DWI after traffic stop in town

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Deputies say that a 55-year-old Lyons resident was arrested for driving while intoxicated after being observed having non-functional license plate lights. William M. Bona, of Lyons was traveling north on Leach Road when investigation determined that he was intoxicated, and possessed marijuana. He was found to have a BAC of 0.12 percent and was transported to the Sheriff’s Office for... more

Deputies: $70K theft uncovered during welfare fraud investigation

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$69,227 Welfare fraud uncovered in Wayne County
Authorities called their investigation “Operation Find the Dough,” and over the course of sixteen months say they uncovered a scheme to steal tens of thousands of dollars from the Wayne County Department of Social Services. On Wednesday evening, The Wayne County Office of The Sheriff’s Welfare Fraud unit announced the arrests of Francis A. Steen, 43, and Alicia M. Sanders,... more

Police: Seneca Falls man provided alcohol to, and engaged in sexual activity with juveniles

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Police: Seneca Falls man provided alcohol to, and engaged in sexual activity with juveniles
On Tuesday at 10:21 am police arrested a 27-year-old Seneca Falls man following a lengthy investigation into reports of alcohol being provided to underage kids. Jonathan P. Klingensmith, 27, of Seneca Falls was arrested after reports of him providing alcohol and engaging in sexual activity with juveniles were reported to the Seneca Falls Police Department. In July Klingensmith provided alcohol... more

Police: Canandaigua man sold stolen rifles to undercover officer

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Police: Canandaigua man sold stolen rifles to undercover officer
Police say a 25-year-old Canandaigua man was arrested after being found in possession of multiple stolen firearms. Tyler A. Deal, 25, of Canandaigua is accused of possessing three stolen rifles, and selling them to an undercover police officer with the Canandaigua Police Department. The arrest is the result of a co-investigation between the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office and Canandaigua Police... more

Police: Victor man passed $100 counterfeit bill in Canandaigua

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Police say that a 25-year-old Victor man was arrested in Canandaigua after attempting to use a counterfeit bill. Branden C. Rhodes, 25, of Victor was charged with first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument after an investigation into an incident on July 11th. On that date is is alleged that Rhodes knowingly possessed a counterfeit $100 bill at a local... more

Auburn sex offender accused of having various social media accounts, phone numbers

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Auburn sex offender accused of having various social media accounts, phone numbers
An Auburn man ordered to a lifetime on the state sex offender registry in 2014 for raping a 14-year-old girl was arrested this week for allegedly having various social media accounts, emails and phone numbers not registered with the state and not approved or authorized by the Cayuga County Probation Department. Steven A. Strecker, 27, 43 Pulaski St., Apt. 4,... more

Deputies: Sodus man threw chair at family member, injured them

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Deputies: Sodus man threw chair at family member, injured them
Deputies in Wayne County arrested a 34-year-old Sodus man following an alleged domestic incident. Brandon C. Ikeler, 34, of Sodus was arrested and charged with criminal mischief and harassment after allegedly throwing a chair at a family member. That individual suffered minor injuries as result of the incident. Deputies say that the chair, and kitchen cabinets were damaged. Ikeler was... more

Police: Auburn woman bought children’s Halloween costumes with stolen card, possessed taser

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Police: Auburn woman bought children’s Halloween costumes with stolen card, possessed taser
A 22-year-old Auburn woman is under arrest after allegedly stealing some belongings from a Fingerlakes Mall, then being found with a taser. State Police say Jessica Richardson went to the mall on Monday to fill out a job application. Later in the day, troopers say Richardson returned to the mall to retrieve her cell phone, which she had left behind.... more

Man hospitalized after being shoved during physical altercation in Williamson

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Man hospitalized after being shoved during physical altercation in Williamson
Deputies say a 57-year-old Williamson man was arrested following a physical altercation at an apartment complex, which resulted in one person being injured. John W. Peters, III, of Williamson is accused of shoving another person while in an apartment complex – causing that person to fall and hit his head on a door jam. The force of the fall resulted... more
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