Category: News Archive

On April 19th the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested a Waterloo woman after she allegedly struck a male multiple times during a domestic dispute. Kari M. Forshay, 24, of Waterloo was charged with harassment in the second degree. She was released on an appearance ticket and will appear in Seneca Falls Town Court on May 2nd. more

It’s all about making the community a better place to call home.That’s why on May 21st the Village of Newark will be holding its 10th annual Community Pride Day, which is being called “Color Our Community Pride Day.”Newark official said of the day, “We believe it can be a catalyst to showcase incredible volunteer spirit as it instills civic pride... more

Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro described it as a “learning experience.” Moments before his first Community Forum he explained the process, “It’s trial and error. This is a real chance for us to listen to the community.” For those living in Seneca Falls, and even the surrounding area, it was an opportunity for them to express their concerns about... more

On Sunday at approximately 4:17 pm the Ontario County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Gorham.A 2010 Hyundai operated by James J. McCormick, age 49 of Canandaigua, was traveling southbound on State Route 364. Two people, Amy Lyn Jones, age 41 of Canandaigua, and Robert B. Wallace, age 41 of Chadwicks, were riding bicycles... more

A Palmyra man was charged with driving while intoxicated on Sunday at approximately 1:28 am on Route 96 in Manchester.Deputies in Ontario County arrested Christopher R. Bach at the Dunkin Donuts in the Town of Manchester for driving while intoxicated after a suspicious vehicle complaint was filed. The defendant was located in the drivers seat of the running vehicle asleep,... more

A Farmington fireman was injured while fighting a fire on Monday, which investigators believe was started due to a disposed cigarette that was not completely out before being discarded.On Monday at approximately 12:17 am deputies responded to a residential fire at 98 Carriage Court in the Town of Farmington. The Farmington Fire Department also responded to the scene, which was... more

The Seneca Falls Police Department reports that two Waterloo residents have been arrested following an investigation into a burglary at the Seneca County House of Concern in Seneca Falls. Police say that Carly R. Price, 19, of Waterloo and Sabrina M. Williams, 24, of Waterloo were both arrested on Wednesday and charged with burglary in the third degree, conspiracy in... more

When it comes to distracted driving too many lives have been lost.According to the U.S. Government’s statistics on distracted driving, over 431,000 were injured in 2014 in a motor vehicle accident caused by distracted driving. More concerning, at least 3,179 people were killed in such accidents.States like New York have moved to treating distracted driving like driving while intoxicated. A... more

On Monday the Penn Yan Police Department working in conjunction with the Yates County Sheriff’s Office arrested John “jay” Knapp Jr., age 41 of Dresden, for criminal possession and criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree.Knapp was arrested following a several month long investigation in which he is accused of selling hydrocodone. Knapp was arraigned in the... more

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that an 80-year-old woman from Bloomfield was arrested and charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree after allegedly damaging the mirrors on two vehicles owned by another person.Shelby Gay White, 80, of Bloomfield was charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree and arraigned in Richmond Town Court. She was committed to the... more

A Clifton Springs fire is still under investigation as eight fire companies responded to 2071 Wheat Road early Tuesday morning.The property on Wheat Road was owned by Scott Mattoon, 46, of Clifton Springs, which was called in around 12:26 am on Tuesday. When the call came in it was reported as a working structure fire. Phelps, Seneca Castle, Port Gibson,... more

Deputies in Ontario County report that on Friday, at about 7:33 am a Victor man was arrested and charged with criminal contempt.Daniel E. Haug, 56, of Victor was charged with criminal contempt in the second degree, which occurred after he was located at a residence, which he had a complete stay away order actively on. He was in violation of... more

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that a Syracuse man was arrested following an incident that occurred at the Waterloo Outlet Mall on April 13th around 3:20 pm. Gregory T. Cerul, 31, of Syracuse is accused of stealing merchandise valued at $215.00 from a Town of Junius business. Sheriff’s Deputies charged Cerul with petit larceny, and issued him an appearance... more

The third annual Seneca County D.A.R.E.—(Drug Abuse Resistance Education), Fun Day was held at Vince’s Park in the Town of Seneca Falls on Wednesday. Over three hundred fifth grade students from Romulus, South Seneca, Waterloo, and Seneca Falls school districts attended this event. The Fun Day was organized and made possible by Seneca County Sheriff’s and Seneca Falls Police D.A.R.E.... more

Sending crime tips in Yates County just got a lot easier.In an effort to move into the digital age, the Yates County Sheriff’s Office launched the Yates Tips app, which allows the community to make tips anonymously, via any Apple or Android device. The app was developed by Citizens Observer tip411 and is available immediately in the Google Play Store,... more

On Tuesday, more than 60 spoke to the Seneca Falls Town Board to address landfilling in the Finger Lakes.Specifically, the subject was Seneca Meadows. Dozens spoke to both sides of the landfilling issue, which has become a staple of board meetings in the Town of Seneca Falls. Residents from around the Finger Lakes, speakers, and individuals on both sides of... more

On April 17th a Honeoye Falls man was charged with driving while intoxicated, as well as aggravated driving while intoxicated following an investigation into a car accident on Lane Road and Sagamore Way in Victor.The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that Jason Thomas Boike, 22, of Honoeye Falls was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while... more

The Waterloo Police Department responded to the Waterloo Little League Fileds for the report of a male that was chasing young children and trying to grab them. Police arrived on scene and arrested the man.They arrested William D.J. Bouchey, 22, of Waterloo and charged him with endangering the welfare of a child. He allegedly chased a Waterloo youth and attempted... more