Category: Wolcott

Marc Blankenberg named Athletics Director at North Rose-Wolcott
The North Rose-Wolcott Central School District is excited to carry on the storied tradition of Cougar Athletics under the leadership of the district’s new Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics. Marc Blankenberg was hired in December and began his new role ... MORE

Deputies: Wolcott man faces several charges after DWI crash in Lyons
Deputies say a Wolcott man is facing a number of charges after a property damage crash on Herbst Road in Lyons. It happened on Friday around 11 p.m. when deputies were called to the scene of a crash. A vehicle, which was ... MORE

Wolcott officer-in-charge indicted on felony sex charges in Wayne County
New York State Police report the arrest of a 33-year-old Newark man who is currently employed as the Officer-in-Charge with the Village of Wolcott Police Department. While the incident in question occurred before his employment with the police department – Zackery Powell, ... MORE

Savannah hoops standout makes debut for Detroit-Mercy Titans
Savannah, NY native and Path Light Academy (Wolcott) graduate Noah Waterman is one of the lesser known big-time basketball prospects to come out of the Finger Lakes area. In his senior high school season in 2018-19, Waterman led Finger Lakes Christian School ... MORE

Deputies: Wolcott man violates court order, accuses girlfriend of pushing him around
Deputies say a 29-year-old Wolcott man was arrested after he called 911 on his girlfriend. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies responded to a reported domestic incident on Williams Street in Wolcott earlier this week. Daniel Gonyeau, 29, of Wolcott ... MORE

Deputies: Wolcott man arrested after domestic incident with family
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Wolcott man following an investigation into a domestic incident. Deputies arrested Joseph Scott Jr., 33, of Wolcott following a physical altercation with family members. In doing so, he violated an active court ... MORE

Teen accused of breaking into NR-Wolcott Middle School
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Wolcott teen following an investigation of a burglary in the village of Wolcott. Deputies arrested William L. Stevens, 19 of Wolcott for criminal trespass following the investigation. It’s alleged that on November ... MORE

Sheriff: Rochester man displayed handgun during incident in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Rochester man following a disturbance that occurred in the town of Walworth. Deputies were dispatched to a Walworth address on Sunday around 3:40 p.m. It was alleged that several young men showed ... MORE

Sheriff: Red Creek man charged with assault, endangering welfare of child
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Wednesday around 1 p.m. deputies arrested a Red Creek man for assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Clifford Paige III, 45, was charged after an investigation into a domestic incident that occurred ... MORE

Former village cop in Wayne County indicted on assault charge
A former village cop in Wolcott has been indicted by a Wayne County Grand Jury. The Times of Wayne County reported that former Wolcott Village Police Officer in Charge Zackery Powell, 33, of Newark was indicted on a third-degree assault charge. In ... MORE

Victor motorcyclist sent to hospital after crash in Wolcott
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports that they are investigating a motorcycle crash that resulted in one person being sent to Strong Memorial Hospital. It happened around 3 p.m. on Sunday in the town of Wolcott. Deputies say Eric Brewer, 47, of ... MORE

North Rose-Wolcott CSD student dies unexpectedly
Officials in the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District confirmed to the community that a student unexpectedly died. “Our school community is grieving, and we extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the student’s family and friends. We are making our trauma, illness ... MORE

Music teacher in Wayne County uses music to bring people together
A music teacher at the Wayne Central School District has been bringing people together with porch concerts. He started the porch concerts to bring the community together, and this week was his last one. His name is Andy Kittleson, and those pandemic ... MORE

Wolcott man charged with grand larceny after dirt bike theft
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Wolcott man following an investigation into a vehicle larceny. Deputies arrested John Leflore, 20, of Wolcott on one count of grand larceny. He’s accused of stealing a Yamaha dirt bike. Following investigation, ... MORE

Wayne County man accused of hitting a family member during incident
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Wolcott man following an investigation into a domestic incident. Devell Taylor Jr., 28, was arrested for harassment after getting into an argument with a relative at his residence. Deputies say he then ... MORE