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Auburn man charged with punching, choking woman

Auburn man charged with punching, choking woman
An Auburn man is facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking a woman Thursday night, the Auburn Police Department said. Emmanuel L. Walls Sr., 34, of 273 State St., Apt. 2, was charged with aggravated criminal contempt, a class D felony; obstruction of breathing, third-degree assault, and second-degree criminal contempt, all class A misdemeanors. Police said Walls attacked a woman around... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff-elect Brian Schenck on first term, goals for 2019 in Cayuga County

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff-elect Brian Schenck on first term, goals for 2019 in Cayuga County
What does the future of law enforcement look like in Cayuga County as incoming Sheriff Brian Schenck takes office on Jan. 1, 2019? While change is inevitable during any leadership transition, like the one experienced by the Sheriff’s Office, Schenck maintains that a lot of things will remain the same. He addressed many of these issues – including his desire... more

Cayuga County’s Christmas Elf helps hundreds of families in need with gifts

Cayuga County’s Christmas Elf helps hundreds of families in need with gifts
Families in need were once again given boxes full of Christmas gifts Monday by volunteers with the Cayuga County Christmas Elf program. Boxes stuffed with toys, food and gift cards were distributed at Currier Plastic’s garage in Auburn. This year’s most popular toys included Paw Patrol sets and L.O.L. Surprise! dolls. Supplies for arts and crafts were also given in... more

Crash in Auburn prompts response, clean-up effort along Arterial

Crash in Auburn prompts response, clean-up effort along Arterial
First responders were called to a two car accident at the intersection of North Street and the Arterial during Tuesday afternoon. The Auburn Fire Department responded to the scene. Auburn firefighters clean up at a two car accident at North St.and the Arterial. ⁦@The_Citizen⁩ pic.twitter.com/oTSdMcuN5A — Kevin Rivoli (@KevinRivoli) December 18, 2018 It’s unclear if there were any injuries. However,... more

Concerns for affordable housing options linger after Auburn DRI meeting

Concerns for affordable housing options linger after Auburn DRI meeting
A revised list of downtown project proposals was reviewed Tuesday by officials and the public as a part of a lengthy Downtown Revitalization Initiative process. At its fourth meeting, the Local Planning Committee took another look at 29 project proposals submitted to revamp the downtown area. The projects were reviewed at the committee’s previous meeting, however many of the project... more

Owasco Lake council close to hiring executive director

Owasco Lake council close to hiring executive director
The Owasco Lake Management Council is nearly ready to hire an executive director to coordinate the body’s work with all the groups that protect the lake. Council Vice Chair and Cayuga County Legislator Aileen McNabb-Coleman, D-Sennett, said Tuesday at a meeting of the council that the two finalists, down from the 30 resumes received and five interviewed, were put through... more

Auburn man pleads guilty to illegally selling narcotics, possessing a weapon

Auburn man pleads guilty to illegally selling narcotics, possessing a weapon
An Auburn man charged with multiple felonies for illegally selling narcotics pleaded guilty in Cayuga County Criminal Court Tuesday morning. Johnnie Sease Jr., of 2 Capitol St., was arrested the evening of June 14 after law enforcement executed a search warrant of his home. Drugs, weapons, cash and other items were uncovered by the Finger Lakes Drug Task Force, which... more

Auburn police chief graduates from FBI academy in Virginia

Auburn police chief graduates from FBI academy in Virginia
City Manager Jeff Dygert has announced that Police Chief Shawn Butler has graduated from the Quantico, Virginia based FBI National Academy, a prestigious leadership course designed for law enforcement executives from around the world. Less than one percent of law enforcement executives in the world are afforded this opportunity. “Chief Butler was one of two hundred and forty-nine enforcement officers... more

Auburn man faces felony charges after dragging state trooper, leading authorities on pursuit

Auburn man faces felony charges after dragging state trooper, leading authorities on pursuit
Troopers arrested an Auburn man on Tuesday following an incident, which included a vehicle and foot chase, as well as an officer being dragged by a pickup truck. Around 7:06 p.m. Trooper Andrew Skerpon initiated a traffic stop on a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Shaun H. Clark, 31, of Auburn, in the parking lot of Syracuse Upstate Market. Clark... more

Report: 900 detained immigrant children still in Cayuga Centers’ care

Report: 900 detained immigrant children still in Cayuga Centers’ care
In under five years, a New York social-services organization called Cayuga Centers has gone from newcomer to one of the biggest names in the $1.5 billion-a-year business of housing immigrant children under government detention. Now one of the nation’s five largest providers, Cayuga was caring for nearly 900 migrant children as of Monday, 78 percent more than a year ago,... more

Auburn man reported fake school shooting on Facebook, police say

Auburn man reported fake school shooting on Facebook, police say
A 29-year-old Auburn man is accused of reporting a fake school shooting on Facebook, according to Auburn police. Corey C. Brown was charged with third-degree falsely reporting an incident, a misdemeanor, police said. Brown posted a message on Facebook on Monday that said “Check on your kids, shooting at Auburn high school,” police said. School resource officers at the school... more

Auburn city council gives green light to property tax settlements

Auburn city council gives green light to property tax settlements
The Auburn City Council unanimously voted to authorize three property tax assessment settlements Thursday. The authorizations will allow Auburn Assistant Corporation Counsel Nate Garland to accept settlement offers from three separate companies regarding the tax assessments of their Auburn properties. None of the settlements result in the city refunding the companies. Xylem, Inc., owner of 1 Goulds Dr., petitioned a... more
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