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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Teamsters rep says prolonged process a ‘massive failure’ for Wayne County

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Teamsters rep says prolonged process a ‘massive failure’ for Wayne County
According to Chris Toole, of Teamsters Local 118 — based out of Rochester — one group of local law enforcement officers are desperate for parity. This week, Toole sat down in-studio to discuss ongoing negotiations between the deputies of Wayne County and County Government — who he says walked away from the table recently. While additional meetings are set to... more

Driver only suffers minor injuries after vehicle flips multiple times in Galen

Driver only suffers minor injuries after vehicle flips multiple times in Galen
Around 4:21 p.m. on Thursday deputies responded to a one-car crash on High Street near State Route 31 in the Town of Galen. Upon completion of an investigation it was determined that Jacob D. Stevenson, 21, of Clyde — flipped his vehicle several times after swerving to miss a deer in the road. He was taken to Newark-Wayne Community Hospital... more

Wayne County mom arrested after striking police officer during violent rampage

Wayne County mom arrested after striking police officer during violent rampage
Deputies arrested a Galen mother Tuesday after police say she went on a violent rampage in her home which ended with her assaulting a police officer. Twenty-six-year-old Tiana K. Labombard was charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, endangering the welfare of a child, and harassment in the second degree. Labombard allegedly went into her children’s room, threw dresser... more

Galen woman accused of damaging property during domestic incident

Galen woman accused of damaging property during domestic incident
On Friday around 8:15 p.m. deputies arrested a Galen woman following an investigation into a domestic disturbance. Deputies say Amber M. Hulsizer, 27, of Galen was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree obstructing governmental administration following an incident where she allegedly damaged property belonging to another person. She was arraigned in Galen Town Court and remanded to the Wayne... more

Deputies: Galen man threw hammer at woman’s car, shattering windshield

Deputies: Galen man threw hammer at woman’s car, shattering windshield
On Monday at approximately 5:58 pm deputies arrested a Galen man following a domestic incident. Kenneth L. Downey, 61, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree reckless endangerment after allegedly throwing a hammer at his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle as she attempted to leave. The violent incident took place following a domestic incident, according to deputies. The windshield was shattered, according... more

Galen resident used deceased person’s EBT card at two stores

Galen resident used deceased person’s EBT card at two stores
Deputies say a welfare fraud investigation resulted int he arrest of a 75-year-old Galen resident on Tuesday. Around 8:55 am Jerry L. Thorn, 75, was charged with misuse of food stamps, petit larceny, and identity theft after using a deceased individual’s EBT card at Tops Market in Lyons and Glenwood Foods in Seneca Falls. As result, Thorn obtained $115.02 worth... more

From prison to summer camp? NY sells shuttered correctional facility

From prison to summer camp? NY sells shuttered correctional facility
A state prison that closed four years ago was sold at a public auction Tuesday. The state Office of General Services announced that Canadian-based Adar Investment, Inc., purchased the former Chateaugay Correctional Facility in Franklin County for $600,000. The runner-up at the auction was Alpha Daycare NYC. The third-highest bidder was Robert Potenza. A representative for Adar Investment said that... more

NEW WEEK, SAME PROBLEM: Community cleaning up mess left behind by Feher

NEW WEEK, SAME PROBLEM: Community cleaning up mess left behind by Feher
For some residents and business owners, the abrupt closure of Feher Rubbish Removal hasn’t just been inconvenient – it’s been downright worrisome. “I just don’t know what we’re going to do. We’re not the only ones seeking out a new contract, and every carrier we’ve called is either ‘too busy’ to take on new customers with gone, or aren’t... more

Galen man charged with breaking a deputy’s hand after incident

Galen man charged with breaking a deputy’s hand after incident
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Galen man for assaulting a deputy following a domestic incident. Jarrod R. Traylor, 35 of Galen is accused of breaking a deputy’s hand following an incident. Officers responded to Traylor’s residence to investigate a reported domestic incident. While attempting to detain Traylor, he engaged in a physical altercation with officers... more

Deputies: Clyde woman accused of stealing from school group held on $25K bail

Deputies: Clyde woman accused of stealing from school group held on $25K bail
An arrest has been made involving the stolen money from a Parent-Teacher Group at the Clyde-Savannah Elementary School. Investigators arrested 41-year-old Julie Rivello, who was charged with second-degree forgery and third-degree grand larceny. Rivello is listed as an employee within the Clyde-Savannah School District, and according to the website — is a secretary. Investigators say Rivello wrote multiple checks to... more

Romulus man faces multiple charges after domestic incident in Wayne Co.

Romulus man faces multiple charges after domestic incident in Wayne Co.
Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts reports the arrest of a Romulus man following a domestic incident investigation in Galen. Deputies arrested Taylor J. Tohafjian, 25, on two counts of third-degree criminal mischief, fourth-degree criminal mischief endangering the welfare of a child, and second-degree harassment. It is alleged that he damaged a phone and television, then pushed another family member during... more

Sheriff: Galen teen struck ex-boyfriend with a broom handle during dispute

Sheriff: Galen teen struck ex-boyfriend with a broom handle during dispute
Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts reports the arrest of a Galen teen following an incident where she allegedly struck her ex-boyfriend with a metal broom handle in the face. Deputies say Mariah A. Luyando, 18, of Galen had a verbal argument with her ex-boyfriend, and during the incident she became violent and struck him in the face with a broom... more

Michael Calarco wins big in Wayne DA race

Michael Calarco wins big in Wayne DA race
Michael Calarco said during the campaign that experience was the difference between he and his opponent, David Fulvio, in the race for Wayne County district attorney. On Tuesday, the voters agreed. Calarco, running on the Democratic and Conservative lines, handily defeated Fulvio, a Republican. Calarco finished with 9,574 votes in unofficial results posted on the county website just before 1... more

ELECTION NIGHT LIVE 2017 (webcast replay)

ELECTION NIGHT LIVE 2017 (webcast replay)
Josh Durso, Jackie Augustine & Jim Sinicropi were live inside the all-new FingerLakes1.com Studio on Election Night for results, reaction, interviews and analysis from Tuesday’s vote in Cayuga, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates Counties. Hear from Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro, successful Seneca Falls Town Council candidate Doug Avery, Geneva City Supervisor candidates Lou Guard &  Dom... more

ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Wayne County

ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Wayne County
A contested District Attorney’s race in Wayne County highlights an active year for local, municipal races. Sodus Point will elect a village mayor just months after historic flooding ravaged the Lake Ontario coastline. Walworth will elect a new Town Supervisor, as well. While the only Democratic Supervisor in Wayne County, Kenan Baldridge, will run unopposed. The biggest issue, by far,... more

Wayne sheriff’s association endorses Calarco

Wayne sheriff’s association endorses Calarco
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Police Officers Association-Teamsters Local 118 have endorsed Michael Calarco for district attorney. The group includes members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. FL Times: Read More more

Recaptured Wayne Co. Jail inmate pleads not guilty to escape charge

Recaptured Wayne Co. Jail inmate pleads not guilty to escape charge
An inmate who escaped from the Wayne County Jail by walking out the front door denied his guilt on new charges filed against him Thursday. An attorney for Shawn Meacham, 25, entered a plea of denial for both violation of probation and escape 1st charges. According to Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts, Meacham posed as an inmate who was only... more
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