First responders test emergency preparedness at hospital drill

First responders from multiple agencies gathered at Thompson Hospital for a large-scale emergency drill aimed at evaluating response strategies for major crises. The exercise involved law enforcement, EMS, fire departments, public health officials, and other ... more
Geneva man arrested for burglary, attempted rape at local motel

A Geneva man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly breaking into a motel room and attempting to sexually assault a victim, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. Therian D. Atkins, 39, was taken into ... more
Seneca Falls woman accused of threatening to shoot person

A Seneca Falls woman was arrested last week after allegedly threatening to shoot another person during an argument, according to the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department. Michaela E. Buck, 25, was taken into custody ... more
Seneca Falls woman faces felony charge after domestic dispute, property damage

A Seneca Falls woman was arrested early Sunday morning following a domestic dispute that resulted in property damage, according to the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department. Carly M. Digrande, 29, was taken into custody ... more
Waterloo man arrested for violating court order, making threats

A Waterloo man was taken into custody Sunday night after allegedly violating a court-issued protection order by making threats through text messages. The Waterloo Police Department reported that officers arrested Christopher J. Gould on March ... more
Driver charged with aggravated DWI after traffic stop in Waterloo

A Stanley woman was arrested for aggravated driving while intoxicated after Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped her vehicle in the Town of Waterloo. Sheriff Tim Thompson reported that deputies arrested Angela Lightfoote, 38, on March ... more
Ovid woman arrested for aggravated DWI after traffic complaint

A traffic complaint in the Town of Ovid led to the arrest of a local woman on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson. Sheriff’s deputies took Jamie O ... more
Hornell man arrested for breaking into motel room, assaulting guest

A Hornell man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly breaking into a motel room and attacking another person during a noise dispute, according to New York State Police. Troopers arrested Zachary D. Smith, ... more
Cayuga County man accused of rape again: Victim under 15, state police say

A Cayuga County man has been arrested for allegedly raping a child younger than 15, following an investigation by New York State Police. Christopher T. Quaile, 43, of Locke, was taken into custody on March ... more
Honeoye Falls woman arrested for shoplifting at Victor Walmart

A Honeoye Falls woman was arrested for petit larceny Saturday afternoon after allegedly attempting to steal merchandise from the Victor Walmart, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a shoplifting complaint at ... more
Canandaigua man arrested for felony DWI, multiple traffic violations

A Canandaigua man with a history of drunk driving offenses was arrested early Sunday for felony Driving While Intoxicated and multiple other violations, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies stopped Tyshawn D. Williams, ... more
Three arrested in Canandaigua drug possession case

Three Rochester residents were arrested early Saturday for criminal possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop in Canandaigua, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies stopped a vehicle in front of 2380 ... more
Geneva man arrested for petit larceny in check fraud case

A Geneva man was arrested for petit larceny following an investigation into a fraudulent check deposit, according to the Waterloo Police Department. Donald C. Christensen, 37, was taken into custody on March 11 at approximately ... more
Lyons woman arrested for DWI after erratic driving complaint

A Lyons woman was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated following an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office early Sunday. Deputies arrested Amanda Tirado-Jacob, 41, of Lembke Road, after responding to a civilian complaint about ... more
Palmyra man faces contempt charge after investigation

A 56-year-old Palmyra man was taken into custody on a felony contempt charge after an investigation int Ontario County. Earlier this week, Brian Vancaeseele, 56, of Palmyra was taken into custody after authorities investigated an ... more
Florida man arrested for DWI after traffic stop in Waterloo

A Florida man was arrested early Saturday morning in the town of Waterloo for driving while intoxicated, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson. Deputies stopped Mark A. Griffiths Sr., 64, of Tampa, around 2:45 ... more
Waterloo woman arrested on warrant for drug, conspiracy charges

A Waterloo woman was arrested Thursday on an outstanding bench warrant after failing to appear in court on drug-related charges, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson. Deputies took BobbiJo H. Vanhouten, 45, into custody ... more
Clyde woman arrested for DWI after vehicle leaves roadway in Sodus

A Clyde woman was arrested early Saturday morning for driving while intoxicated after her vehicle veered off the road, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies took Samantha Jones, 29, into custody following an ... more
Inmate at Seneca County Jail arrested for possessing meth and fentanyl

A Waterloo man already incarcerated at the Seneca County Correctional Facility is facing new charges after allegedly being found with illegal drugs inside the jail, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Kyle A. Davis, ... more