Van rams police vehicle at SF tribal facility Sunday AM

Five people are facing several charges following an incident at the Great Swamp Enterprises, located at 61 Ovid Street in Seneca Falls. At approximately 5:09 a.m. on Sunday morning, Seneca Falls Police Department officers were dispatched for a report of a subject in a van trying to get over the fence that borders the property of 61 Ovid Street. Officers had previously been dispatched to that location earlier that night for a report of some sort of disturbance, but were unable to locate the source of the disturbance. Officers continued to check the area prior to receiving a second call to that location. Town police arrived on scene shortly after dispatch advised officers of a second complaint at that location and an officer observed a van ramming into the fence in what appeared to be an attempt to gain unlawful entry onto the premises.Upon arrival at the scene, a town police officer pulled into the location behind the van and reportedly saw the van back up quickly towards the officer’s marked patrol vehicle. The van struck the driver’s side of the marked patrol vehicle near where the officer was sitting, causing severe damage to the vehicle. Witnesses reported seeing the patrol vehicle emergency lights activated upon the officer’s arrival and prior to the van backing up into the marked patrol vehicle. The officer involved was not injured and was able to safely exit the vehicle without major incident.The officer observed 5 occupants inside the van and followed safety protocols and requested additional assistance at the scene. Officers from the Waterloo Police Department and Seneca County Sheriff’s Office assisted town police in detaining the 5 individuals, 4 males and a 17-year-old female, until the initial investigation could be completed.Upon further investigation at the scene, officers determined that all 5 occupants, including a 17-year-old female whose name is being withheld due to her age, had been consuming alcoholic beverages inside the vehicle and had provided alcohol to the 17-year-old female. Upon a further search of the vehicle’s contents, officers also located a small quantity of marijuana inside the vehicle. When interviewing all occupants, the driver was determined to show signs consistent with alcohol intoxication.The driver, Carlin T. Seneca, age 30, of 100 Hawk Meadows Dr, Irving, NY refused to submit to completing field sobriety tests, an alcohol pre-screening, and refused to take a Breathalyzer test. A criminal history check showed that Carlin Seneca has a prior conviction for DWI within the last 10 years, making this arrest a felony.At the conclusion of the investigation all 5 occupants are facing charges related to this incident. All were arraigned in front of the Honorable Sean Laquidari in Seneca Falls Town Court.Charged are the following:Carlin T. Seneca- Felony DWI, Reckless Driving, Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test, Unsafe Backing, Open Container, Failure to Notify DMV of Change of Address, 2 Counts of Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd Degree, Unlawfully Dealing with a Child in the 1st Degree, Reckless Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree, and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. He was arraigned and committed to SCCF on $10,000 Cash/$20,000 Bond. He is to appear in court for felony hearing on 05/15/14 at 9:00 a.m. to answer the charges.Joshua S. Waterman, age 28, of 13063 State Route 438, Guanda, NY- Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, and Open Container. He was arraigned and committed to SCCF on $1500 Cash/$3000 Bond. Tyler W. Seneca, age 28, of 125 Hawk Meadows Dr, Irving, NY-Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, and Open Container. He was arraigned and committed to SCCF on $1500 Cash/$3000 Bond. Elijah L. Jimmerson, age 27, of 3191 Garden Street Extension, Seneca Falls, NY- Unlawfully Dealing with a Child, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, and Open Container. He was arraigned and committed to SCCF on $1500 Cash/$3000 Bond.The 17-Year-Old Female was charged with Possession of Alcohol While Under 21-Years-of-Age, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, and Open Container. She was arraigned and committed to SCCF on $500 Cash/$1000 Bond. Her name is being withheld due to her eligibility for youthful offender status.All except Carlin Seneca are to reappear in court on 05/19/14 at 6:00 p.m. to answer the charges. New York State Police along with the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office and Waterloo Police Department assisted in the investigation.