Phelps manhunt suspect calls News10NBC from jail: “I robbed the store”

Published: 10/15/2019 @ 06:17 am

The man who led authorities on a manhunt that lasted more than 24-hours called a local newsroom as he sit in jail this week. Brandon Burgess called News10NBC from the Ontario County Jail. Burgess led police on that manhunt after robbing a convenience store near Exit 42 of the New York State Thruway in Phelps. He had previously called that... more

Deputies: Lyons woman grabbed child by hair, arms during domestic incident

Published: 10/14/2019 @ 06:48 am

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Lyons woman following an investigation into a domestic incident on Sunday. Deputies arrested Kristina D. Alderman, 35, of Lyons for endangering the welfare of a child. It’s alleged that Alderman knowingly acted in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, or moral welfare of her 9-year-old child.... more

Lyons couple arrested after marijuana found in child’s bedroom

Published: 10/13/2019 @ 04:00 pm

A Lyons couple were arrested early Sunday morning following an investigation of a domestic incident. The Wayne County Sheriff’s arrested Robert Debout, 29, and Jessica Vanopdurp, 30, for endangering the welfare of a child. Deputies say they found a large amount of marijuana hanging in a closet in a child’s bedroom. Debout and Vanopdurp were released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town... more

Drug take back program happening throughout Wayne County

Published: 10/07/2019 @ 07:11 am

Wayne County police to collect unused drugs

Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts said all law enforcement agencies in the county will take part in the Oct. 26 national pharmaceutical collection day. Expired, unused and unwanted medication will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at these locations: Clyde Police Department — Galen’s Express Lane, 17 Sodus St. Sheriff’s Office — Lyons National Bank, 2 Forgham St. (Route 31).... more

Hazmat incident deemed ‘non-hazardous’ by first responders in Lyons

Published: 10/06/2019 @ 03:45 pm | Updated: 10/06/2019 @ 10:53 pm

Hazmat incident under investigation in Lyons

Troopers say that hazmat incident on William Street in Lyons was ‘non-hazardous’. Police say the incident took place in the former Fox Drugs pharmacy according to the manager of the Ohman Theater. The manager told WHEC-TV that theater employees were working to clear the building as the theater plans to expand into the vacant space. An employee found a dark... more

Lyons man charged after trailer comes unhooked from truck in Wayne County causing crash

Published: 10/04/2019 @ 09:13 am

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Lyons man following an investigation into a two-car property damage accident in the Town of Lyons. Paul E. Kelley, 45, of Lyons was traveling west on Montezuma Road in the Town of Lyons when his utility trailer came unhooked. The trailer then struck a vehicle that was traveling east. Investigators... more

Wayne County battles drug addiction with mobile van

Published: 09/30/2019 @ 07:07 am

It has been just over a year since the Department of Mental Health, Wayne Behavioral Health Network opened the doors of the Open Access Center, an out-treatment facility located at the Public Health Building on Nye Road in Lyons. The team of drug experts are providing support and care to those with a heroin, opioid or any other addition issues,... more

One person sent to the hospital after Lyons crash along Rt. 31

Published: 09/27/2019 @ 06:34 am | Updated: 09/27/2019 @ 11:14 am

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation into a two-car crash at the intersection of State Route 31 and Warncke Road in Lyons on Thursday around 1:09 p.m. Deputies say that Daniel Fremouw, 52, of Lyons was traveling east on Route 31 when he attempted to turn left onto Warncke Road. At that time his vehicle was struck by... more

Lyons man accused of pushing child, threatening woman with knife

Published: 09/20/2019 @ 07:35 am

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Lyons man following an investigation into a disturbance. Deputies arrested David Merkley, 38, of Lyons on Wednesday around 9:42 p.m. He’s accused of pushing a juvenile against a wall; and when the child’s mother went to inquire about the situation – was greeted by Merkley with a knife. Deputies say... more

Gorgeous day on the Erie Canal (photo)

Published: 09/22/2019 @ 08:53 pm

A Platinum Looper on the Erie Canal. Photo by Robert Stopper. more

Lyons man faces multiple charges after 36-hour manhunt concludes in Seneca Falls (full coverage)

Published: 09/17/2019 @ 11:39 am | Updated: 09/19/2019 @ 04:23 pm

Multiple schools in lockdown as search for armed robbery suspect continues in Wayne County

In an update late-Wednesday afternoon, the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office outlined charges that were filed against Brandon Burgess, a 28-year-old Lyons man who prompted a manhunt over the last 36 hours following a robbery at the 7-Eleven gas station in Phelps. Sheriff Henderson says that Burgess was charged with second-degree robbery and fourth-degree grand larceny after being taken into custody... more

Man who admitted killing Sodus mother, toddler pleads guilty to federal charges

Published: 09/16/2019 @ 06:47 pm

The man who admitted to causing the deaths of a young Sodus mother and her son has pleaded guilty to federal charges. Last week, Everardo Donoteo-Reyes, who is also known as Alberto Ebarado Gutierre-Reyes, 27, pleaded guilty last week in Wayne County to two counts of manslaughter. Monday, federal prosecutors say he pleaded guilty to possession of a counterfeit social... more

Lyons Farmers Market is holding first “Garlic Day” on Saturday

Published: 09/03/2019 @ 04:44 pm | Updated: 09/03/2019 @ 04:44 pm

The Lyons Farmers Market is holding its first “Garlic Day” on September 7th, 2019, in the Lyons Central Park. The Lyons Farmers Market is the longest operating farm market in Wayne County, celebrating its 45th year. We are very proud of our history and the market is a testament of the importance of our continuing farming heritage. The market offers... more

Lyons man arrested after stealing donation jar

Published: 09/02/2019 @ 06:57 am

The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reported the arrest of a Town of Lyons man on Thursday (8/29) at 8 p.m. following an investigation into a petit larceny in the Town of Lyons. Jeffery W. LaPlant, 33, of Lyons, was charged with Petit Larceny. It is alleged that Laplant stole a Childrens Miracle Network donation jar containing currency from the... more

50 days later, power restored at Lyons mobile home park

Published: 08/31/2019 @ 09:05 am

More than two months after electricity was shut off at a mobile home park in Lyons, NYSEG workers have turned it back on. Power at Canalside Mobile Home Park was restored Friday afternoon to all of the occupied lots, according to Lyons Town Code Enforcer Dick Bogan. There are 11 total units that have people living in them. Bogan said the... more

Arrest made after series of Lyons burglaries

Published: 08/30/2019 @ 11:14 am

A man from Lyons has been charged in connection with a number of burglaries in the town. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says Jeffery Laplant, 33, is charged with both 2nd and 3rd degree burglary, Grand Larceny and Petit Larceny. The burglaries took place between June and August. The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reports the arrest of a... more

Lyons canal cruise weekend called big success

Published: 08/26/2019 @ 01:45 pm

Folks hailing from near and far had a chance to take in the beauty and history of the state’s canal system during cruises organized by the Lyons Rotary Club and the Lyons Erie Canalway Greeters earlier this month. According to Canal Greeter Bob Stopper, 225 people took part in Fun on the Erie Weekend, a series of six cruises offered... more

On the Water (photo)

Published: 08/25/2019 @ 07:56 pm

Connecticut tourists aboard a rental packet boat travel the Erie Canal on Friday morning just east of Lyons. Photo by Robert Stopper. more

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