Seneca County Sheriff Jack S. Stenberg
Seneca County Sheriff
Jack S. Stenberg

Seneca County Undersheriff Gary S. Sullivan
Seneca County Undersheriff
Gary S. Sullivan
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Alerts from the SCSO

UPCOMING PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS

05-19-2012 - Boater Safety Course - Seneca County LEC - Romulus

                      8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Contact Lt. John Cleere at:

                      315-220-3443 or jcleere@co.seneca.ny.us to register

05-22-2012 - Outdoor Education Day - Sampson State Park -

                      Water Safety Education for 6th grade students - Countywide

06-16-2012 - Boater Safety Course - Seneca County LEC - Romulus

                      8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Contact Lt. John Cleere at:

                      315-220-3443 or jcleere@co.seneca.ny.us to register


Deputy selected as County Employee of the year

Mrs. Marquart has been employed as a Deputy Sheriff since September 15, 2003. Her normal assignment is Road Patrol, answering complaints, investigating accidents, investigations of criminal complainants and any of an assortment of special details.  She is also a DARE instructor and presently teaches the DARE program to all fifth grade students in the four school districts in Seneca County. She is able to relate not only to the students who love her, but also the various school staff members who highly respect her.  As with all good DARE instructors, she has built a bond with many of her past students that they reach out to her whenever they may have a problem long after she has had them in her classes. Deputy Marquart is a shining example of the dedicated employees working at the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Congratulations to Deputy Melinda Marquart!

SCAM ALERTS IN SENECA COUNTY - January 2012

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is alerting citizens to an on- going influx of scams involving the internet, phones, banks and western union. While these scams can be different they all have one thing in common—THEY ARE ALL FALSE IN AN ATTEMPT TO STEAL YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. 

Here are some examples of scams that are rampant in Seneca County.

 

FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS IN DISTRESS. A phone caller will ask residents to send money via western union for a family member or friend in distress. (Accident, Illness, Arrest or other emergency). Usually the scam involves sending the money to another country like Peru. The caller will have names and seem sincere.

 

 

SWEEPSTAKES WINNER. A caller or e-mailer will inform that you have won a sweepstakes. Collecting your winnings will involve wiring money for various fees.

 

 

BAD CHECK. Residents are sent a check and instructed to cash the check at their bank and then wire money for taxes or fees. The check comes back counterfeit later on.

 

 DATING SERVICES. Predators surf internet, social dating services to look for victims. They then start a relationship with a victim subsequently asking for money to be wired to them. Many times these scams involve another country like Nigeria.

 

Sheriff Jack Stenberg wants citizens to know that the best way to prevent scams is not to fall for them. If you suspect a scam DO NOT SEND MONEY! Call 911 and ask to speak with law enforcement.

 

 

 

 


BEWARE OF THIS ON - GOING SCAM

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office would like to warn the public about a phone scam that is once again being conducted in Seneca County. Phone calls are being received by Seneca County residents asking them to send money via Western Union to a family member in some form of distress. The callers have correct names of a family member. The caller asks the intended victim send an unspecified amount of money to Lima, Peru to get the distressed family member back home due to an accident or other hardship issue. The phone scam is targeting older adults which might think the call is legitimate. Sheriff Stenberg reminds everyone to be cautious of these phone calls and double check with other family members about the loved one mentioned by the caller before sending any money. If you have concerns about a call you have received contact you local law enforcement agency. You can also report a scam or see information about ongoing scams by going to www.ic3.gov a joint website offered by the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center.

Public's help requested involving theft V/Lodi

12/15/2011 - The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft of a large amount of roofing materials from a Village of Lodi residence that occurred on December 12th 2011. Taken were shingles and other roofing materials. Anyone with any information is requested to call the Seneca County Criminal Investigation Division at 315-220-3240. Callers may remain anonymous.

Protect your personal effects

Credit card fraud and identity theft is also on the rise in Seneca County. Citizens are warned to safeguard their personal papers, debit and credit cards. Care should be exercised on any purchases made via internet or phone. Purses and wallets should not be left unattended or unsecured.   

If you see something unusual - REPORT IT

The Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate numerous thefts of metal throughout the County. These thefts are from residences and unoccupied lands. Objects stolen range from silverware to construction equipment, scrap, wiring, plumbing and virtually anything made of metal. In these hard economic times suspects steal these items and sell them for scrap metal weight. If you see something unusual - REPORT IT - call 911

Don't be a victim of a scam

The Sheriff’s Office has received a report of a telephone scam that occurred in the Town of Fayette. An unknown caller states that a family member needs medical assistance and requests money be wired via Western Union to a location in Peru. The Sheriff warns all citizens to be aware of this scam, along with variations that include a family member or friend being arrested and needing funds wired.

Confidential Drug Tip Hotline

To report drug activity in Seneca County, call our confidential drug tip hotline:

1-800-GO-TO-JAIL -

Make a difference to keep our communities safe..


News from the SCSO

SENECA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANNOUNCESFIVE PERSONS ARRESTED FOR SALE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS 

(Romulus, NY) Seneca County Sheriff Jack S. Stenberg announced today the culmination of a series of arrests that took place this week which focused on the sale of prescription drugs.  The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Uniform Division arrested five people in connection with an investigation into sales of prescription drugs in the Seneca County. 

Arrested this week were the following: 

(1)  Jessica M. Sullinger, 28, of 65 Church Street, Apt. A, Waterloo, New York   

CHARGES:    Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree - Class D Felony, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana.   It is alleged that Sullinger sold a quantity of Xanax to another person and was in possession of marihuana.  Sullinger was arraigned in the Waterloo Village Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail/$2,000 secured bond.  Sullinger is to reappear in the Waterloo Village Court on May 21, 2012 at 10am. 

(2)  Jeffrey P. Arnold, 35, of 1 Center Street  Apt. 4, Waterloo, New York 

CHARGES:    Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree - Class C Felony. It is alleged that Arnold sold a quantity of Vicodin to another person.  Arnold was arraigned in the Waterloo Village Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on no bail.  Arnold is to reappear in the Waterloo Village Court on May 21, 2012 at 10:30am. 

 

 

(3)  Lori J. Roof, 44, of 1640 Powderly Road, Lot 6, Waterloo, New York.

CHARGES:    Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, (three counts) - Class B Felonies and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree - Class A Misdemeanor.   It is alleged that Roof sold Fentanyl patches on three different occasions. Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search warrant her residence and discovered four illegally possessed prescriptions and a quantity of marihuana. At the time of her arrest, Roof was also wanted on an active bench warrant out of the Seneca Falls Town Court and was subsequently arrested on the warrant.  Roof was arraigned in the Waterloo Village Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail/$2,000 secured bond.  Roof is to reappear in the Waterloo Town Court on June 14, 2012 at 5pm.   

(4)  Jayson C. Delpapa, 27, of 288 Gravel Road, Seneca Falls, New York 

CHARGES:    Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree (two counts) - Class C Felonies. It is alleged that Delpapa sold a quantity of Suboxone on two different occasions.  Delpapa currently on New York State Parole was also arrested on a Violation of Parole warrant.  Delpapa was arraigned in the Seneca Falls Town Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail/$10,000 secured bond on the drug sale charges and remanded to the Correctional Facility on no bail due to the violation of parole.  Delpapa is to reappear in the Seneca Falls Town Court on May 23, 2012 at 9am.

(5)  Edward J. Roma, 31, of 2022 Balsey Road, Apt. 204, Seneca Falls, New York.  

CHARGES: Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (2 counts), Class B Felonies, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (two counts) - Class B Felonies.   It is alleged that Roma sold a quantity of Morphine on two different occasions.  At the time of the arrest, Roma was wanted on an active bench warrant out of the Seneca Falls Town Court for Violation of a Conditional Discharge.  Roma was arraigned in the Seneca Falls Town Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail/$10,000 secured bond on the drug sale charges and remanded to the Correctional Facility on no bail due to the violation of conditional discharge.  Roma is to reappear in the Seneca Falls Town Court on May 21, 2012 at 1pm.  

“These arrests represent a growing trend nationwide where drugs prescribed legally are being converted and sold on the street,” said Sheriff Stenberg.  “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prescription drug abuse is a nationwide epidemic.  We are committed to arresting those persons dealing prescription drugs on the street and those who possess them with intent to sell these lawfully prescribed drugs” continued Sheriff Stenberg. 

Sheriff’s Investigators were assisted in making the arrests by the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team, New York State Parole, Waterloo Police and Seneca Falls Department.  


Unlawful possession of marihuana

Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, deputies arrested Christopher J Lohr, age 19, of 193 Spring Run Clifton Springs NY and Matthew T Thornton, age 17, of 2291 McBurney Rd Clifton Springs NY for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. The arrest stems from a traffic stop that occurred on May 12th 2012 where it is alleged Lohr and Thornton were found to be in possession of a quantity of marihuana. Lohr and Thornton were both released on appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in the Town of Waterloo Court on June 14th 2012 at 7:00 pm to answer the charges.

Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on 5/12/2012 at 7:15am, Deputies arrested Alexander F. Drake-Dobbie age 22 of 6847 Wells Hollow Road in the Town of Romulus. Drake-Dobbie was charged with one count of Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, one count of Unlawful Imprisonment in the second degree, one count of Assault in the third degree, all class A misdemeanors and also Unlawful Possession of Marihuana a violation. The charges stem from an incident where it is alleged that Drake-Dobbie choked a female victim and pushed her several times causing physical injury. During the incident it is also alleged that Drake-Dobbie held the female victim face down on a bed and struck her in the back of the head. Drake-Dobbie was arraigned in the Town of Romulus Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail $2,000 bond. Drake-Dobbie is to re-appear in the Town of Romulus Court on May 25th to answer to the charges. 

ARREST

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on 5/12/2012 at 12:40am, Deputies arrested Christopher G. Campbell, age 44 of 86 Steele Rd. Waterloo N.Y. for one count of Criminal Contempt 1st degree, a Class E Felony. The charge stems from an incident that took place in the Town of Waterloo in which Campbell was at the residence of protected female victim in which a duly sworn stay away order of protection is in place. Campbell was arraigned in the Town of Waterloo court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $10,000 Cash bail, $20,000 Bond. Campbell is to re-appear in the Town of Waterloo Court on 5/17/2012 at 4:30pm for a felony hearing. The New York State Police assisted on scene. 

PI-MVA

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on 5/7/2012 at 12:18pm, Deputies responded to State Route 89 in the Town of Fayette for a personal injury accident. Blonda B. Maitland, age 76 of 3419 route 89 in Seneca Falls New York was northbound on Route 89 when her vehicle left the roadway and drove into the ditch on the opposite side of the road, turning onto its drivers side and striking a tree. Maitland was transported to GGH via North Seneca Ambulance where she was treated for complaints of chest pain. The Canoga Fire Dept. assisted on scene


press release

On 05/06/12 Sheriff's Investigators arrested Orlando Morales, age 53, of 473 Hamilton Street Apt. 17 Geneva for 2 counts of attempted Assault in the First Degree. Morales is accused of entering a residence in the Town of Waterloo armed with a knife and baseball bat and then waiting until the residents came home. He then assaulted a male and female with the baseball bat causing contusions and abrasions to their heads. Both victims were transported by ambulance to Geneva General Hospital for treatment. Morales fled the scene and was apprehended in the Town of Seneca Falls by a member of the New York State Park Police. Morales was charged with 2 counts of attempted Assault in the First Degree and he was arraigned before the Town of Waterloo Court where he was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $20,000 cash bail or $40,000 bond. He is scheduled to reappear in Court on 05/10/12 at 4:30pm. The Sheriff's Office was assisted by members of the NYS Police, Park Police and the Seneca Falls Police Department. The investigation is continuing and further charges are possible.


Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, Deputies arrested Jason C. DelPapa, age 27, of 288 Gravel Road, Seneca Falls, NY. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on 04/23/2012 in the Town of Tyre. It is alleged that DelPapa tattooed a female under the age of 18. DelPapa was charged on 05/04/2012 for one count of Unlawfully Dealing With a Child in the Second Degree. DelPapa was arraigned at the Town of Tyre Court where he was committed to the custody of the Sheriff in lieu of $500 cash or $1000 secured bond. He is scheduled to reappear on 05/15/2012 at 5:00PM. 

 

 


Boaters Capsized on Cayuga Lake

Seneca County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of a canoe that capsized on Cayuga lake on 05/05/12 at about 02:05 am. Darin L. Schwartzman age 29 of 854 Ashbrook St Maysa, Arizona, David J. Blount age 34 of 3434 Choctaw Rd Choctaw, Oklahoma and Todd Belanger age 33 of 1545 W 18th ST, Washington DC were out on Cayuga Lake fishing in a small canoe. While fishing their boat capsized sending all three occupants into the water. When Sheriff Deputies arrived Schwartzman had swam to shore and alerted residence of the issue, Belenger and Blount were still in the water holding onto the boat. The boat followed the current south along Poplar Beach Rd until a Bystander in a small row boat was able to recover Blount and Belanger. Belanger was transported to Geneva General Hospital for treatment for hypothermic symptoms, Blount and Schwartzman were treated and released at the scene.

The NYSP, Romulus Fire Department, South Seneca Ambulance and Seneca Falls Fire Department also responded to the scene to assist.


Unlawful Possession of Marijuana

Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, Deputies arrested Jason L Tandle, age 22, of 13 Vanrenslear St Seneca Falls NY and Amber D Kronenwetter, age 19, of 2419 Easy St Seneca Falls NY for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. The charges stem from a traffic stop where it is alleged Tandle and Kronenwetter were found to be in possession of a quantity marijuana. Tandle and Kronenwetter were issued appearance tickets and are to appear in the Town of Tyre Court on May 30th 2012 to answer the charges


Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, on 05/01/2012 Deputies arrested Deborah A. Dorman, age 47, of 2752 Rt. 96, Ovid, NY. The arrest stems from a Warrant issued out of the Town of Ovid Court for Violation of Probation. It is alleged that Dorman failed to adhere to Seneca County Probation's stipulations. Dorman is on Probation for a previous charge of Petit Larceny. She was brought to the Town of Romulus Court for arraignment where she was released on her own recognizance. She is scheduled to appear at the Town of Ovid Court on 05/08/2012 at 1000hrs for a Violation of Probation hearing.

Over 45 lbs of unwanted, unused, outdated prescriptions turned in during National Take Back Day

Seneca County Sheriff Jack S. Stenberg reports that over 45 pounds of unwanted, unused or outdated prescription medication was turned over to Sheriff's Deputies at two locations during National Take Back Day on April 28, 2012.  Those prescrption medications were turned directly over to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for destruction. "This is the second year in a row that we have partnered with the DEA to get these prescription medications out of homes where they could easily fall into the wrong hands or be flushed into our treatment facilities.  Over 65 pounds of these prescription medications have been properly disposed of since we initiated this program" said Sheriff Stenberg.   

Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports on April 29, 2012 Sheriff Deputies arrested Kemal D Rideout, age 17 of 4887 State Route 96A Romulus NY for one count Criminal Mischief 3rd degree, a Class E Felony and one count Criminal Mischief 4th degree a Class A Misdemeanor.  It is alleged that Rideout damaged two vehicles that are owned by a Town of Varick business.  Rideout was arraigned at the Varick Town Court where he was ROR'd.  Rideout is scheduled to reappear on May 2, 2012. 

Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports on April 29, 2012 Sheriff Deputies arrested James T Mazerolle, age 37 of 68 Sandpiper Drive, Ithaca NY on an Arrest Warrant issued out of Seneca County Family Court.  Tompkins County Sheriff Deputies took Maserolle into custody at his residence and was then turned over to Seneca County.  Mazerolle was arraigned at the Varick Town Court where he was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1500 cash, $5000 secured bond.  Mazerolle is scheduled to appear at the Seneca County Family Court at a later date.


Menacing in the 2nd degree/Attempted Assault in the 3rd degree

The Seneca County Sheriffs Office reports, Sheriff Deputies arrested Kemal D Rideout, age 17, of 4887 St Rt. 96A., Romulus NY on April 29th 2012 at  07:33pm for Menacing in the 2nd degree and Attempted Assault in the 3rd degree. The charges stem from an altercation in the Town of Varick on 4-26-12 at approximately 10:10am where it is alleged Rideout shoved, punched and struck a Town of Naples resident with a rock causing the male victim a physical injury. Rideout was arraigned in the Town of Varick Court and released on his own recognizance. Rideout is to reappear in the Town of Varick Court on May 2nd 2012 to answer the charges.  

 


Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, on 04/27/2012 Deputies arrested Kaitlyn M. Fredette, age 16, of 4887 Rt. 96A, Romulus, NY, following an incident that occurred on 04/18/2012. It is alleged that Fredette struck a male in the face with an open hand at the above residential facility. A Criminal Summons was issued out of the Varick Town Court. Fredette is scheduled to appear at the Town of Varick Court on 05/30/2012 at 7:00PM.

PIMVA

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that Deputies responded to a PIMVA on Mills Rd., in the Town of Waterloo. Deputies report that Ralph Poormon, age 85, of 1476 Grange Hall Rd., Phelps, NY was traveling south on Mills Rd., when he left the east side of the roadway, striking a utility pole. Poormon suffered lacerations to his head and complained of chest pain and was treated at the scene by North Seneca Ambulance. Poormon was airlifted by Mercy Flight where he was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital for his injuries. NYSGE responded to the scene to replace the damaged utility pole. Deputies where assisted at the scene by NYSP and Magee FD. Poormon’s vehicle was demolished and towed from the scene. The cause of the accident is unknown and may have been a medical situation.


Criminal Tampering 3rd degree

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, Deputies arrested Rachel Johnson, 18, of 44 Chestnut St, Waterloo NY, Tara E Oldfield, 19, of 13 West Main St Apt #2, Waterloo NY and Markisha S Paulk, 17, of 2 Seneca Rd Seneca Falls NY for Criminal Tampering in the Third Degree a Class B Misdemeanor. The arrest stem’s from an incident on April 19th 2012 where it is alleged Johnson, Oldfield and Paulk broke eggs on four vehicles located at a Town of Fayette residence. Oldfield and Paulk were arrested at their residence and Johnson was arrested at the Seneca County Correctional Facility where she is currently incarcerated for violating her probation. Johnson, Oldfield and Paulk were all released on appearance ticket’s and are to appear in the Town of Fayette Court on May 16th 2012 to answer the charges.

Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, on 04/24/2012 Deputies arrested Eric S. Burleson, age 30 of 192 1/2 Fall St. Seneca Falls, New York. The arrest stems from a warrant issued for Burleson for Probation Violation. Burleson was previously charged by the Seneca County Narcotics Division for Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medication 4th. Burdick failed to adhere to Seneca County Probations stipulations. Burleson was arraigned at the Town of Waterloo Court and remanded to the custody of the Sheriff in lieu of no bail. He is scheduled to appear at the Town of Seneca Falls Court on 05/09/2012 at 9AM for a Probation Hearing.

Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, on 04/24/2012 Deputies arrested Curtis M. Burdick, age 54, of 2 Fall St. Apt. 2, Seneca Falls New York. The arrest stems from a warrant issued for Burdick for Probation Violation. Burdick was previously charged by the Seneca County Narcotics Division for Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medication 4th. Burdick failed to adhere to Seneca County Probations stipulations. Burdick was arraigned at the Town of Waterloo Court and remanded to the custody of the Sheriff in lieu of no bail. He is scheduled to appear at the Town of Seneca Falls Court on 05/09/2012 at 9AM for a Probation Hearing.  

Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, on 04/23/2012 Deputies arrested Frank B. Turo IV, age 25, of 1008 Waterloo Geneva Rd., Waterloo, NY on an Arrest Warrant issued out of Syracuse Police Department. Turo was wanted for a Petit Larceny charge. Turo was turned over to the NYSP-Waterloo for questioning about a previous domestic incident that occurred earlier in the evening. He was then turned over to the Syracuse Police Department.

 


Arrest

Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested and charged James C. Reardon, 48, 24 Leland Drive, Seneca Falls, N.Y.with Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th degree. It is alleged that Reardon stole prescription medication from a co-worker at his place of employment in the Village of Waterloo valued at approximately seven hundred and fifty dollars. Reardon was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Waterloo Village Court on May 9th 2012 at 0900 hrs to answer the charges.


FCA Article 4 Arrest

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that Sheriff’s Deputies arrested David A. Pratowski age 42 of 142 Nursery Avenue Geneva on a Seneca County Family Court Warrant. Pratowski was arrested in Ontario County on unrelated charges. After he was released Pratowski was arrested on the Seneca County charges at the Ontario County Correctional Facility. Pratowski was arraigned before Village of Waterloo Justice Mattoon and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,500.00 cash or $5,000.00 bond. Pratowski will have to appear in Seneca County Family Court at a later date.

  

 


Dispose of unwanted or outdated prescriptions at National Take Back Day.

On April 28, 2012 the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in “National Take Back Day”. This is initiative is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to reduce issues related to prescription drugs.

 

Sheriff's Deputies will be on site for anyone who has any outdated, unused, expired prescriptions they wish to dispose of.  Anyone may drop them off at either one of two locations in Seneca County between the hours of 10:00AM and 2:00 PM:

Sheriff's north substation, located at 44 West Williams Street, Waterloo, or at the

Seneca County Law Enforcement Center, 6150 State Route 96, Romulus,

Citizens will have the opportunity to prevent preseciption pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. This service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Sheriff Jack Stenberg encourages citizens to take full advantage of this service and that the initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.  "Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.  Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards", said Sheriff Stenberg.

 


Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 5th Degree

Seneca County Sheriffs Office reports, Deputies arrested Devita M Young, 17, of 75 ½ Saratoga St Rochester NY, for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 5th Degree a class A Misdemeanor. The arrest stems from an incident on March 17th 2012, where it is alleged Young was found to be in possession of stolen property after being committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility. Young was arrested while appearing in the Town of Junius Court for the previous charges of Petit Larceny and Endangering The Welfare Of A Child. Young  was released on a appearance ticket and is to appear in the Town of Romulus Court on  May 18th 2012, to answer the charges.   

Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, Deputies responded to the Cortland County Jail and placed Michael C. Tottey Jr., age 40, of 147 Hartwell Rd., Berkshire, NY, in to custody on a warrant issued out of Seneca County Family Court. Tottey was arraigned at the Town of Lodi Court where he was committed to the custody of the Sheriff in lieu of $2500. He is scheduled to appear at the next available Family Court date.


Falsifying Business Records / drugs

Seneca County Sheriff's Investigators arrested Cori R. Spears, age 32, of 2137 West Wycoff Road Ovid, NY.  Spears was charged with Falsifying Business Records in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controled Substance in the Seventh Degree.  The falsifying business records charge stems from a investigation into theft at a Town of Ovid business where it is alleged that Spears had falsified a business record.  While at the Sheriff's Office Spears was found to have an amount of a controlled substance in her possession.  Spears was issued Apperance tickets for the two charges and she is to appear on May 8th 2012 at 10:00 am in Town of Ovid Court to answer the charges.  The investigation is continuing and more charges are possible.  

Criminal Mischief

Seneca County Sheriff Office reports, deputies arrested a 15 year old male Town of Varick resident for Criminal Mischief in the 4th degree a Class A Misdemeanor. It is alleged that on April 17th at about 9 p.m. the 15 year old damaged a door at a residential facility in the Town of Varick. The 15 year old was issued an appearance ticket to appear at the Seneca County Probation Dept on April 23rd 2012 to answer the charge. 

Narcotics Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division arrested two individuals following an ongoing investigation into crack cocaine sales in the Town of Seneca Falls.  The arrests stem from indictments from a Seneca County Grand Jury.

James B. Curry, 40, of 133 Exchange Street, Geneva, New York, was arrested on charges of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony.  It is alleged that Curry sold crack cocaine to another person.  Curry was arraigned in the Seneca County Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $2,000 cash bail/$4,000 secured bond.  Curry is to reappear in the Seneca County Court on May 7, 2012 at 2pm.

Raymond W. Stonesifer, 48, no permanent address, was arrested on charges of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony.  It is also alleged that Stonesifer sold crack cocaine to another person.  Stonesifer was arraigned in the Seneca County Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $2,000 cash bail/$4,000 secured bond.  Stonesifer is to reappear in the Seneca County Court on May 7, 2012 at 2pm.

The Geneva Police Department and the Ontario County Sheriff's Office assisted in the arrests.

 

 

 


Harassment & Crim. Obst. of breath or blood circulation

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that Deputies arrested Kemal D. Rideout, 17, of 4887 St Rt 96A in Varick for one count each of Harassment 2nd degree and Criminal Obstruction of Breath or Blood Circulation on 4/17/12. Deputies report that an altercation between Rideout and a female victim occurred on 4/16/12 where Rideout choked the victim and caused bruising and abrasions to the upper body. Rideout was arrested at 4887 State Rt 96A and was issued an appearance ticket to appear on 5/2/12 in the Town of Varick Court at 7pm to answer to the charges.

PIMVA

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on 4/16/12 at 0131 am, Deputies responded to Watts Rd in the Town of Fayette for a one car personal injury accident. Deputies state that a vehicle driven by Devon M. Gromoske, 20, of 24 Carlton Rd. Waterloo was southbound on Watts Rd when she lost control of the vehicle striking a telephone pole. After hitting the telephone pole the vehicle overturned and landed in a field on the west side of the road. Gromoske was alone in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Gromoske was transported to Geneva General Hospital for minor injuries where she was treated and release. Assisting at the scene was Waterloo VFD and North Seneca Ambulance. The accident is still under investigation at this time.

PIMVA

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports on April 15, 2012 at 5:08 pm Sheriff Deputies responded to a two car personal injury motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Waterloo Geneva Rd and Packwood Rd.  A vehicle being operated by Bonnie M Principio, age 46 of 30 Hallenbeck Ave Geneva, NY was stopped in traffic and attempting to make a left turn on to Packwood Rd when she was rear ended by a vehicle being operated by Shannon R Smith, age 33 of 41 Church St Apt F8 Waterloo, NY.  Passengers in the Principio vehicle were Edward M Principio age 17 and Hunter W Hall age 10 both of 30 Hallenbeck Ave Geneva, and Angelica K Morrissette age 17 of 2819 Miller Rd Waterloo. Edward Principio was transported to Geneva General Hospital via Ambulance for a possible back injury.  Hunter Hall was transported to Geneva General Hospital by personal vehicle to get checked over.  Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and needed to be towed from the scene.  Upon further investigation it was determined that Smith was attempting to pass Principio on the right.  Smith was issued traffic citations for following too closely and improper passing.  Assisting at the scene was North Seneca Ambulance and Border City Fire Department. 

Falsely Reporting an Incident 2nd Degree

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Kemal D. Rideout age 17 of 4887 State Route 96A, Romulus N.Y. for Falsely Reporting an Incident 2nd. It is alleged that on April 15th 2012 at about 1230 p.m. Rideout activated a fire alarm at a residential facility in the Town of Varick when there was no fire, causing the Varick Fire Department to respond.  Rideout was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Varick Town Court on May 2nd 2012 at 7 p.m. to answer the charge.   

 

 


Falsely Reporting an Incident 2nd Degree

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Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, Deputies arrested Ashley E Davies, 16; of 4887 State Route 96A located in the Town of Varick, for Falsely Reporting an Incident in the Second Degree a Class E Felony.  It is alleged Davies on April 14th at about 4:27 p.m. pulled a fire alarm pull station at a residential facility in the Town of Varick knowing that there was no fire. Davies was arraigned in the Town of Varick Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail $1000 secured bond; she is to reappear in the Town of Varick Court on April 18th 2012 to answer the charges


Arrest Warrant

Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, Deputies arrested William Rivera, 51, 2478 Reed Rd, Waterloo NY. While investigating a domestic incident at Rivera's residence he was found to have an active warrant out for his arrest, issued out of the Town of Seneca Falls Court for Forcible Touching a Class A Misdemeanor. Rivera was turned over to the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department for further action.


Att. Assault 2nd Degree, Disorderly Conduct

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on 4/13/12 Deputies arrested Travis M. Swett, age 34, of 5524 Searsburg Road, Trumansburg.  Swett was charged with Attempted Assault 2nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct.  The arrest stems from a fight at a Town of Ovid establishment where it is alleged that Swett broke a beer bottle over the head of another male during a fight, it is also alleged that Swett bit the male on the finger during the altercation.  Swett was arraigned in the Town of Romulus Court and remanded to the SCCF in lieu of $1000 cash/ $2000 bond.  Swett is to reappear in the Town of Ovid Court on 4/17/12 @10am to answer the charges. 

Attempted Assault 2nd, Menacing 2nd, Criminal Mischief 4th, Disorderly Conduct

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on 4/13/12 Deputies arrested Nathaniel E. Swett, age 36, of 1965 CO RT 1 Oswego NY, on the charges of Att. Assault 2nd degree, Menacing 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, and Disorderly Conduct.  The Arrest stems from a fight at a Town of Ovid establishment where it is alleged that Swett struck another male in the face with a pool stick and threatened other people in the establishment.  Swett was arraigned in the Town of Romulus Court and remanded to the SCCF in lieu of $1000 cash/ $2000 Bond.  Swett it to appear in the Town of Ovid Court on 4/17/12 @ 10am to answer the charges. 


Narcotics Arrest

On April 10, 2012, the Seneca County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division arrested Brian J. Belcher, 34, of 15 South Seneca Street, Apartment 1, Waterloo, New York, following an investigation into alleged narcotics trafficking.

Members of the Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division, Sheriff's Office Uniform Road Patrol, the Waterloo Police Department, and the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at Belcher's residence.  Upon the execution of the search warrant, Belcher was found to be in possession of nine individually packaged baggies of cocaine that weighed about ten grams.

Belcher was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony.  Belcher was arraigned in the Waterloo Village Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail/$20,000 secured bond.  Belcher is to reappear in the Waterloo Village Court on April 13, 2012, at 11am. 


Juvenile arrest

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Monday April 9th at 11:50 a.m. Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a 15 year old Town of Varick resident for Falsely Reporting an Incident 2nd. Charges stem from intentional fire alarm activation on Sunday April 8th at about 1:30 p.m. at a Town of Varick residential facility. It is alleged that the 15 year old activated the alarm when there was no fire or any threat of a fire. The 15 year old was issued an appearance ticket and will have to answer the charge in Seneca County Family Court at a later date. 

 


Endangering the Welfare of a Child arrest

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on April 2nd 2012 at 1000 hrs Sheriff’s Deputies arrested William G. McIlroy age 31 of 8761 Lodi Covert Townline Road for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Mischief 4th and Harassment 2nd. The charges stem from a domestic incident at a residence in the Town of Covert where it is alleged that McIlroy subjected a 27 year old victim to unwanted physical contact in the presence of a 20 month old child. Then damaged a door handle of a pick up truck the victim was operating to try and get away from McIlroy during the dispute. McIlroy was arraigned in the Town of Covert Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $500 cash or $1,000 bond. McIlroy will reappear in Covert Town Court on May 7th 2012.  An order of protection was issued for the victims.


Arrest/DWI

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that Deputies arrested James M. Scutt, age 51 of 120 Lewis St. Geneva, NY after a traffic stop on State Rte 5 and 20 in the Town of Waterloo. Scutt was charged with Felony Driving While Intoxicated, Felony Aggravated DWI .18% or higher, Failure to Keep Right, and Failure to Use Designated Lane. Scutt was arraigned at the Town of Waterloo Court where he was released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to re-appear at the Town of Waterloo Court on 04/12/2012 at 5:00PM.


PI MVA rollover

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that Deputies are investigating a PIMVA that occurred at approx 3:09 am on Rt 96a in the Town of Varick . Sheriff's Deputies report that Ashley Prindle age 26 of 1808 Conklin Road, Conklin NY was southbound on Rt 96a, when another southbound vehicle was passing Prindle and possibly made contact with her vehicle - causing her to leave the road and overturn. Prindle was transported to Geneva General Hospital by South Seneca Ambulance for contusions and abrasions and was treated released. The vehicle sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene. Sheriff's Deputies are continuing their investigation and are asking if anyone has any information about this accident to contact the Seneca County Sheriff's Office at 315 539-9241.


Harassment 2nd/Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation/ Menacing

Seneca County Sheriffs Office reports, Deputies arrested John B Orak, 43, of 451 Hayts Rd Ithaca NY, for Harassment in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation and Menacing in the 3rd Degree. It is alleged Orak applied pressure to the throat area and physically struck a Town of Covert resident during a domestic dispute. Orak was arraigned in the Town of Lodi Court and released on his own recognizance. Orak is to reappear in the Town of Covert Court on April 16th 2012 to answer the charges


DWI

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on March 31st 2012 at 03:55am, Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Shawn A Ocorr, age 25, of 329 Maple St Oswego NY on State Route 96 in the Town of Waterloo. Ocorr was charged with Driving While Intoxicated a Felony stemming from a prior conviction in the previous ten years and Operating with Insufficient Tail Lamps. Ocorr was arraigned in the Town of Waterloo Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $2,000 cash bail $4,000 secured bond and is to reappear before the Town of Waterloo, Justice Folk on April 12th 2012 to answer the charges.


Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports on March 30, 2012 Sheriff Deputies arrested Timothy M Patchen, age 22 of 3717 State Route 96A Waterloo for Harassment 2nd degree.  It is alleged while in the Town of Fayette Patchen initiated a physical altercation with another male.  Patchen was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at the Fayette Town Court on April 4, 2012. 

Arrest Warrant

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports on March 30, 2012 Sheriff Deputies arrested Timothy R Brown, age 26 of 17 Seneca Manor Drive Seneca Falls on an arrest warrant for Violation of Probation.  Brown was directly committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of no bail.  He is scheduled to appear at the Seneca County Supreme Court at a later date. 

Arrest

Seneca County Sheriff's Investigators arrested Norman Harrell, age 54 of 1326 Hecker Road Waterloo, NY 13165 on charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment 2nd.  The charges stem from a incident in which Harrell stuck a child with a plastic hand held broom, causing a minor injury to the child.  Harrell was arraigned in Village of Waterloo court where he was released to appear in Town of Waterloo on 4/12/12 at 5:00 pm, a order of protection was issued.

Petit Larceny Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff Office reports that on 03-30-12 Deputies arrested Jose Figueroa 40 and John W. Brewster 20 both of 2022 Balsley Rd Seneca Falls apt.'s 123 and 209 respectively on charges of Petit Larceny. Brewster was charged with 3 counts and Figueroa with 4 counts of Petit Larceny. The charges stem from an ongoing investigation into several larcenies from a Town of Seneca Falls business which occurred from November through December of 2011. Figueroa and Brewster were both committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $5000.00 cash bail or $10,000.00 secured bond and are to reappear 04-11-12 in front of the Town of Seneca Falls court for further court action.

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The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on 03/30/12 Sheriff's investigator's arrested Sean C. Loucks, age 25, of 1536 Whiskey Hill Road Waterloo for Promoting Prison Contraband in the second degree. Louck's is accused of bringing contraband into the Seneca County Correctional facility on 03/26/12 while he was being booked in on an unrelated crime. Loucks was issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Romulus Court and is scheduled to appear on 04/20/12.


Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports on March 29, 2012 Sheriff Deputies arrested Erik D Beers, age 28 of 2530 Parish Rd Ovid NY for Criminal Mischief 4th degree and Harassment 2nd degree.  The arrest stems from a domestic incident that occurred in the early morning hours of March 29th where it is alleged that Beers subjected a female Ovid Resident to unwanted contact and also damaged property of another.  Beers was arraigned at the Lodi Town Court where he was ROR'd.  He is scheduled to reappear at the Ovid Town Court on April 17, 2012 at 10:00 am.  A Class B Order of Protection was issued on behalf of the victim. 

Warrant Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on 03-28-12 Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jonathan M. Van Norman age 36 of 5449 Wilkinson Rd, Hector NY on an arrest warrant from Seneca County Family Court. The Warrant was for failure to pay child support.  Van Norman was arraigned in the Town of Lodi and remanded to the Seneca County Jail in Lieu of $2500 cash or $5000 bond bail.   He is to re-appear in Family Court at a later date.


Criminal possession of stolen property 5th

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 3 men from Syracuse following a larceny investigation at a Town of Junius Business.

On March 27th 2012 at 1:05 p.m. Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jason A. Clark age 28 of 702 Pond Street Syracuse, Anthony J. Cummins Jr age 20 of 1224 Park Street Syracuse and Christopher J. Mothersell age 18 of 508 Wolf Street Syracuse. They were charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th following an investigation into a report that the 3 men were stealing items from numerous Town of Junius Business’s. All 3 were issued appearance tickets to appear in Junius Town Court on May 1st 2012 at 7 p.m. to answer the charges.


DWI arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on 3-25-2012 at 3:35am Sheriff's Deputies arrested Byron M Cole age 23 of 10 Goodman St E 43 Geneva NY on Rt 5 in the Town of Waterloo. Deputies state that Cole was charged with Failure to keep right, unlicensed operator, Aggravated Unlicensed operation in the third degree, DWI, and having a BAC of .08% or more. Deputies also state that a quantity of marihuana was found in the vehicle and Cole was charged with unlawful possession of marihuana. Cole was arraigned in the Town of Waterloo Court and committed to jail in lieu of $750 cash / $1500 bail bond and is to appear on April12th 2012 at 5pm in Town of Waterloo Court for further court action.


Arrest

On 03/18/2012 Seneca County Sheriff Deputies arrested Holly M. Young, 21, of 350 Waterloo Geneva Rd, Waterloo for charges stemming from a domestic incident at above listed residence in which Young pulled a cell phone from the hands of a 13 yo female and broke the cell phone in half. Young was charged with Criminal Mischief 4th, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Young is scheduled to appear in the Town of Waterloo Court on 04/12/2012 at 5:00 pm to answer the charges.

Larceny Arrest

 

Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on March 22nd 2012 Sheriff's Deputies arrested three females at a Town of Junius business for possession of stolen property. Sheriff's Deputies state Aneshya F. Lewis-Taylor age 17, Alain A. Tran age 19 and Shania M. Oliver age 16, all of Rochester, New York were charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 4th Degree, a felony, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, after a complaint was made about a larceny at a Town of Junius business. Sheriff's Deputies located Tran's vehicle and initiated a traffic stop in the Town of Junius. During investigation, Sheriff's Deputies located $1,104.47 worth of clothing in the vehicle that was not purchased. Lewis-Taylor was also charged with Petit Larceny. Lewis-Taylor, Tran and Oliver were arraigned before the Town of Junius Court and committed to the Seneca County Jail in lieu of $1,000.00 bail $2,000.00 bond each. The females are to reappear before the Town of Junius Court on March 27th, 2012 at 7:30pm.

Personal Injury Accident / Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports on March 22, 2012 Sheriff Deputies responded to the Willard Wildlife Management Area Access Rd in Ovid for a one car personal injury motor vehicle accident.  A 1997 Ford Crown Victoria being operated by Brandon D Casey, age 18 of 2134 Water St Ovid was westbound on the Wildlife Access Rd when Casey lost control of the vehicle causing it to go off the roadway and strike several small trees.  There were five other occupants in the vehicle, Cayli L Casey age 14 also of 2134 Water St Ovid, Kiya J Woodard age 15 of 2782 County Rd 139 Ovid, Hunter D Smith age 14 of 6797 County Rd 129 Romulus, and Matthew J Soda age 20 and Cheli E Austin age 14 both of 2146 West Seneca St Ovid.  The driver Brandon Casey as well as passengers Cayli Casey and Cheli Austin were transported to Geneva General Hospital for possible head and neck injuries.  Passenger Kiya Woodard was transported to Cayuga Medical Center for possible head and neck injuries.  Brandon Casey was issued citations for Speed not Reasonable and Prudent, Unlicensed Operator and was also charged with 4 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a child.  Matthew Soda was issued a citation for permitting unlicensed operation.  Both are scheduled to appear at the Ovid Town Court on April 17, 2012.  Also assisting at the scene was the Ovid Fire Dept, South Seneca Ambulance and North Seneca Ambulance.


Family Court Arrest Warrant

Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, that on March 21st 2012 Sheriff's Deputies arrested Wayne A. Andrews age 34, at 1333 Main Street Willard, his residence in the Town of Romulus, on a Family Court Warrant issued out of Seneca County Family Court. Andrews was arraigned before the Town of Ovid Court and was committed to the Seneca County Jail in lieu of $1,500.00 bail. Andrews is to appear in Seneca County Family Court at a later date.

Arrest

03-22-2012 

Seneca County Sheriffs Office reports, Deputies arrested Jonathan S Pierce -Wells,17, of 4887 State Route 96A, Hillside Childrens Center located in the Town of Varick, for Harassment in the 2nd degree. The charge stems from an incident on March 15th at approx 02:00pm, where it is alleged  Pierce-Wells physically grabbed a Town of Varick resident by the throat and shoved him to the ground. Pierce-Wells was issued an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Town of Varick Court on April 25th 2012, to answer the charges.


Narcotics Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division arrested Robert L. Blood, 49, of 252 Lafayette Avenue, Apartment Five, Geneva, New York, on numerous charges following an investigation into alleged crack cocaine sales in the Town of Seneca Falls. 

Blood was charged with three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, Class B Felonies, and two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, Class B Felonies.  It is alleged that Blood sold crack cocaine on two separate occasions in the Town of Seneca Falls.  While Blood was being arrested, a quantity of crack cocaine was seized from him and it is believed that he intended to sell it. 

Blood was arraigned in the Seneca Falls Town Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $7,500 cash bail/$15,000 secured bond.  Blood is to reappear in the Seneca Falls Town Court on March 23rd, 2012 at 4pm.  Members of the Sheriff's Office Uniform Road Patrol and the Waterloo Police Department also assisted in the arrest.


Sex Offender sweep

Seneca County Sheriff's Office conducted a one day check of all sex offenders in Seneca County.  All level one, two, and three offenders were checked in their homes on 03/08/12 by Investigators and Road Patrol Deputies. Officers responded to all registered sex offender's residences where they physically verified the sex offender's address. As a result of this Sex Offender Sweep there were two arrests made and one arrest warrant issued. 

Arrested were:

Kenneth R. Livingston, age 52 now of 5854 State Route 96 Apt. 207 Romulus, NY 14541.  Livingston was found to no longer be living at his registered address, he was charged with failing to register a address change as a registered sex offender, a class E. Felony.  Livingston was issued a appearence ticket and is to appear in Town of Romulus Court on 03/30/12 to answer the charge. 

Tina M. Lane, age 40 of 8570 Mill Street Lodi, NY was charged with Offering a false instument for filing 1st, a class E Felony and Making a punishable false statement, a class A misdemeanor.  The charges stem from Lane submitting false documents to Seneca County DHS to obtain welfare benefits and giving a false statement to Investigators.  These charges were discovered when checking the residence of a sex offender and it was discovered there were more people living at the residence then Seneca County D.H.S. was aware of.  Seneca County D.H.S. investigators assisted in this arrest.  

An Arrest warrant was obtained for a third sex offender who was found not to be living at his registered address.  Monti C Hawkins, age 37, unknown address is a level two sex offender.

   


MVA/DWI

Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that Deputies investigated an one car personal injury motor vehicle accident that occurred on Packwood Road in the Town of Waterloo on March 17th 2012 at approx. 5:10 pm. Deputies report that a vehicle driven by Russell K Logue, 62, of 79 Serenity Dr. Geneva NY was west bound on Packwood Rd when he lost control rounding a curve and over corrected and then crossed the east bound lane, left the road on the south side and rolled several times after striking several trees. Logue was flown by Mercy Flight to Strong Memorial Hospital were he was admitted for back injuries and fractured ribs. Logue was charged with Speed Not Reasonable and Driving While Intoxicated. Logue will appear in the Town of Waterloo court on April 26th 2012 to answer to the charges.  


Petit Larceny/Endangering The Welfare Of A Child

Seneca County Sheriffs Office reports, Deputies arrested Devita M Young, 17, of 75 1/2 Saratoga Ave Rochester  NY, for Petit Larceny and Endangering the welfare of a child. The charges stem from an incident where it is alleged that Young stole $436.91 worth of merchandise from a Town of Junius business while holding a twenty month old child. Young was arraigned in the Town of Tyre Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail or $1000 secured bond. Young is to reappear in the Town of  Junius Court on  April 19th  2012, to answer the charges. The child was turned over to a relative.

Falsely Reporting an Incident 2nd degree

Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, Deputies arrested a 13 year old female Town of Varick resident for Falsely Reporting an Incident in the 2nd degree a Class E felony. It is alleged that on March 16th at about 6:51 p.m. the 13 year old pulled a fire alarm pull station at a residential facility in the Town of Varick knowing that there was no fire. The 13 year old was issued an appearance ticket and is to appear at the Seneca County Probation Department at a later date. The Varick Fire Department also assisted Sheriff's Deputies. 

DWI Arrest

03-16-2012

Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies report that Smantha J Knuutila age 18, of 759 Hayts Rd, Ithaca NY 14850 was arrested for DWI with a BAC of 0.08% or greater, DWI and failure to signal turn. The charges stem from a traffic stop that occurred on Mill St in the Town of Lodi where Knuutila failed to signal the turn onto Mill St. Upon further investigation it was determined that Knuutila was intoxicated. Knuutila was charged with DWI with a BAC of 0.08% or greater, DWI and failure to signal turn. Knuutila is to appear in the Town of Lodi Court on April 18th, 2012 at 10:00 am to answer for the charges.


Arrest

03-15-2012

Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies and Investigators arrested Nicholas R. Stultz, age 23, with a last known address of 2246 Co. Rd. 139, Ovid, NY and charged him with Sexual Abuse 3rd, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. It is alleged that Stultz was having sexual relations with a female under the age of 17. Stultz was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000/$20,000 secured bond. He is scheduled to re-appear at the Town of Ovid Court on 04/17/2012 at 10:00AM A class "A" order of protection was issued on behalf of the Victim.


ARREST

     Seneca County Sheriff Deputies responded to a Criminal Mischief complaint in progress at the Hillside Children Center in the Town of Varick. Deputies arrested a Hillside Center client, Shania R. Williams, age 16, of 4887 Rte 96A, Romulus, NY.

The charges stem from Williams becoming upset with staff and punching an office window causing damage to the window. The damage was estaimated at about $400.00. Williams was taken into custody and charged with felony Criminal Mischief in the third degree.

 Williams was given a appearence ticket to appear in the Town of Varick Court on 04/11/12, at 7PM to answer the charge.


Family Court Warrant Arrest

03-15-2012

Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, Sheriff's Deputies arrested Brent M. Hagen, age 22, of 86 Orchard St., Auburn, on a arrest warrant issued out of Seneca County Family Court. Hagen was arraigned before the Town of Seneca Falls Court and committed to the Seneca County Jail in lieu of $3,000.00 bail or $6,000.00 bond. Hagen is to appear before Seneca County Family Court at a later date.


NYS Sheriff's Summer Camp Applications

03-15-2012 

Each year the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office actively participates in the New York State Sheriff’s Association’s Summer Camp Program at Camp Iroquois along Keuka Lake in PennYan.   We look forward to carrying on this tradition during the 2012 camping season. 

 

This year the Sheriff’s Office has the opportunity to send ten children from Seneca County, between 9 to 12 years of age, to summer camp.  Camp Iroquois is intended for children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend Summer Camp and is offered at no cost to the child or their family.    Camp Iroquois is a fully staffed overnight camp and offers boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, sporting events, arts/ crafts, live demonstrations and presentations, and much more.  The camp will run from July 29, 2012- August 4, 2012.

 

If you would like an application or more information for Camp Iroquois, please contact Inv. Kipp M. Goodman of the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office at kgoodman@co.seneca.ny.us or (315) 220- 3444.


Personal Injury Accident

Seneca County Sheriff Deputies investigated a two car personal injury accident that occurred on March 15, 2012 at 6:36 am on St. Rt. 96A in the Town of Romulus.  A vehicle driven by Julian A. Stamp age 78 of 7542 C.R. 129 Ovid NY was north bound on St. Rt. 96A and slowing to make a right hand turn onto Kinne Rd when he was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Gloria J. Luffman age 54 of 45 Rumsey St. Seneca Falls. South Seneca Ambulance responded to the scene and transported Luffman to Geneva General Hospital for chest pain.  Stamp was uninjured.  Ovid Fire Department also responded to the scene to assist. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene. Luffman was issued a ticket for following too closely and is to appear in Romulus Town Court April 27, 2012 to answer to the charge. 

Personal Injury Accident

03-14-2012

12:18 p.m. - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a personal injury motor vehicle accident on Route 5 in the Town of Waterloo.  Deputies report a vehicle driven by Daniel Aumell, 26, of 1753 Stump Road, Marcellus, New York was traveling east on Route 5 and made  a left turn into the path of a vehicle traveling westbound operated by Pauline Incanado, 88, 280 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, New York.  Incarnado complained of chest and leg pain and was transported to Geneva General Hospital by North Seneca Ambulance and later to Strong Memorial Hospital by Mercy Flight.  Incarnado was listed in critical condition at Strong Memorial Hospital.  Aumell complained of leg pain but refused treatment at the scene.  Aumell was ticketed for failure to yield the right of way left turn.  Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted by the New York State Police, Border City Fire Department and North Seneca Ambulance.  Both vehicles were heavily damaged and were towed from the scene.  The investigation is continuing.


Warrant

03-14-2012 

Seneca County Sheriff"s Deputies arrested Gary A Goodman, 58, of 136 Franklin St, Auburn NY, on a Bench Warrant issued out of the Town of Romulus Court for Failure To Pay A Fine on the original charge of Criminal Mischief In The 4th Degree.  Goodman was arraigned in the Town of Lodi Court and was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $205.00 cash bail. Goodman is to reappear in the town of Romulus Court on March 16th 2012 to answer the charges.


Burglary arrest

03-09-2012

Seneca County Sheriff's Investigator's arrested Kyle T. Schroeder, age 22, of 690 West Washington Street, Geneva, N.Y., for 2 counts of Burglary in the 2nd degree, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd degree, Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree, Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree and Grand Larceny in the 4th degree. Schroeder is accused of breaking into a house in the Town of Varick on 10/20/11 and stealing more than $8,000 in jewerly. He is also accused of breaking into a house in the Town of Fayette on 12/21/11 and stealing a flatscreen TV. Schroeder was arraigned before the Town of Varick Court and was committed to the Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $25,000 insurance bond. 


DWI Arrest

03-12-2012

Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Rafael Aguilera-Orozco, age 25, 37 LaFayette Avenue, apt#2, Geneva, NY for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle accident investigation on State Route 414 in the Town of Lodi.  Aguilera-Orozco was driving northbound on State Route 414 when he went off the east side of the road and struck a ditch. Aguilera-Orozco was additionally charged with moved from lane unsafely, possesion of open container, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd, and Unlicensed Operation. Aguilera-Orozco was arraigned before Town of Ovid Justice VanCleef and committed to the Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 cash or $2,000 bond and will have to appear in Lodi Town Court 03-15-2012 at 1000 hrs.


Arrest

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that an investigation into domestic violence that began on 12/17/2011 has culminated into the arrest of a Lodi man for four counts of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child—(class AII felonies). Arrested was Timothy L Knapp, age 37, of Lodi New York The following is a recap of this lengthy and intense investigation.

 

On 12/17/2011 Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Town of Lodi residence for a report of domestic violence. At that time Knapp was arrested for two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The allegations were that Knapp punched a 13 year old female in the mouth and also used her to drive him around in a car. Knapp was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $5000.00 cash bail or $10,000 secured bond. The case was turned over Sheriff’s investigators for follow up as there was suspicion of further abuse.

 

Numerous interviews of children and adults were conducted over the course of several days. Evidence of further crimes committed by Knapp was uncovered.  On 01/19/2012 Knapp was arrested again by Sheriff’s investigators with the additional charges of Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Circulation and five counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The allegations were that Knapp punched an eleven year old child in the chest and repeatedly spit in her face, and choked a seven year old female picking her up by her neck. Also alleged was domestic violence toward an adult female committed in the presence of several children. Knapp was again arraigned and was committed to the Correctional Facility on $20,000 cash or $40,000 secured bond.

 

Sheriff’s investigators joined forces with the Elmira Police Department and the Chemung County District Attorney’s Office as they uncovered evidence of sexual abuse that occurred in several different jurisdictions including the City of Elmira. Alleged were incidents that Knapp subjected an eleven year old female to numerous incidents of sexual activity and conduct. A horrific account of children and an adult female being sexually and physically abused unfolded as investigators continued with the case.

 

On 03/09/2012 Knapp was turned over to Elmira Police Department from the Seneca County Correctional Facility on a warrant alleging four counts of Predatory Sexual Abuse Against a Child. Knapp was subsequently arraigned in Chemung County and committed on $30,000 cash, $60,000 secured bond.

 

Sheriff Jack Stenberg credited a thorough investigation and excellent cooperation between agencies for Knapp’s arrests.

 

Also involved in the investigation were the Seneca County District Attorney’s Office and the Seneca County Child Protection Services unit.

           

 

 


Arrest

Seneca County Sheriff Investigators arrested Matthew McGlaughlin, age 23 and Sean Stevens, age 23, of Ovid, NY.  McGlaughlin and Stevens were charged with Burglary in the Third Degree (class D felony) and Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (class E felony).  It is alleged McGlaughin and Stevens stole property from a house and surrounding property in the Town of Covert which had been damaged by fire months earlier.  The stolen items were sold at a scrapyard for cash.  McLaughlin and Stevens were arraigned in the Town of Lodi Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,500.00 cash bail/ $5,000.00 secured bond.  Both are scheduled to re- appear in court on 03/15/11 to answer the charges. 

Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's office reports that on March 3rd at 2:22 am deputies arrested Joseph P. Ruthven Sr. 46, of Main St. Phelps NY on River Rd. in the Town of Fayette. Ruthven was charged with Menacing 2nd degree and Felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree. The charges stem from an incident in the Town of Fayette where Ruthven is accused of threatening a Waterloo resident with a knife. When deputies recovered the knife which was used in the altercation it was identified as an illegal weapon as defined in the NYS Penal Law. Ruthven was arraigned before the Town of Fayette court and committed the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $500.00 cash or $1000.00 secured bond and is to reappear April 4th 2012 at the Town of Fayette court to face further court action.

Felony DWI Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's office reports that on March 11th,2012 at 7:15 pm, deputies arrested Buddy R. Weber age 35 of 4380 West Seneca Rd. Trumansburg NY on State Route 89 in the Town of Fayette. He was charged with Felony Driving While Intoxicated, Felony Driving with a BAC of .08% or more, Felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1st degree, Operating a motor vehicle without an interlock device and speeding. Weber was arraigned before the Town of Fayette court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $250.00 cash or $500.00 secured bond. Weber is to reappear before the Town of Fayette court April 4th 2012 to face further court action.

DWI ARREST

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports Deputies arrested Daniel J. Reynolds, age 43, of 613 Rt 96 Waterloo for DWI.  The arrest stems from a traffic stop after a reported Domestic Incident.  Reynolds was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, and Driving with more than .08% of 1% BAC.  Reynolds was issues tickets and released to appear in the Town of Waterloo Court on 4/12/12 @ 5pm to answer the charges.

Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, Sheriff's Deputies arrested Joshua E Dyson, age 24 of 394 Bostwick Rd. Clyde, NY on a Family Court Warrant. Dyson was placed in to custody at his residence and transported to the Town of Junius Court for arraignment. He was committed to the custody of the Sheriff in lieu of $1500. He is scheduled to appear at the next available Family Court session.

Narcotics Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested Wessam Baroudi, 35, of 96 Hoffman Street  Apt. 3, in Newark, New York, following an investigation into crack cocaine sales in the Town of Junius.  Baroudi was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A Misdemeanor.

            The charges stem from an incident where Baroudi allegedly sold crack cocaine at a Town of Junius business in December of 2011 in the presence of a three year old child.  Baroudi was arraigned in the Junius Town Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail/$20,000 secured bond.  Baroudi is to reappear in the Junius Town Court on March 13, 2012 at 6pm.

 


Criminal Contempt Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that Deputies arrested Christopher G. Campbell,44, of 86 Steele Rd Waterloo NY on 3/8/12 for one count of Criminal Contempt in the 2nd degree. Deputies said that they were called to the Steele Rd. address for the report of a domestic dispute with another female resident. It was discovered that there was an active class B order of protection against Campbell who was in violation of the order of protection. Campbell was arraigned in the Town of Waterloo Court in front of Justice Folk. Campbell was ROR'ed and is to appear on 4/12/12 at 5pm for further action. JGN#113

DWI ARREST

 

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that Deputies arrested Sarah A Beniamino age 30 of 160 East North St Geneva on Rt 96A in the Town of Fayette. Deputies state that Beniamino was stopped at 02:24 am and charged with DWI, BAC over .08% and Crossing Over Pavement Markings. Beniamino is to appear on March 21 at 7pm in the Town of Fayette Court to answer the charge.


Arrest

On March 6th 2012 Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports Deputies arrested Florencio L. Alicea age 27 of 8469 S Main St. Lodi, NY. Alicea was arrested following an investigation into a 911 hang up call and charged with Criminal Contempt in the second degree. Alicea allegedly engaged in an argument with a female subject while there was an active Class B Order of Protection in place between the two of them. Alicea was arraigned in the Town of Ovid Court before Judge VanCleef at which time he was remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000.00 cash bail or $2,000.00 secured bond. Alicea is scheduled to appear in the Town of Lodi Court on March 15th 2012 to answer the charges.   

DWI with a BAC of .08% or greater, DWI and improper right turn

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on March 6th 2012 at 1208 AM Sheriff’s Deputies arrested David A Clair age 41 of 9339 Kingtown Beach Rd, Trumansburg NY for DWI, BAC .08 or More and Improper Right Turn. The charges stem from an accident where Clair was attempting to turn on to Kingtown Beach Rd when he turned too wide and entered into the ditch at the intersection. When Sheriff’s Deputies arrived Clair was walking towards his residence and during the investigation it was determined that Clair was intoxicated. Clair is to appear in the Town of Covert Court on 04-16-12 at 10:00 am to answer for the charges.


Arrest

On Friday March 2nd 2012 Seneca County Sheriff Investigators arrested Casey J. Johnston age 21 of 335 Waterloo- Geneva Rd.  Johnston was charged with Rape in the third degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.  Johnston is accused of having a sexual relationship with a female under the age of seventeen in the Town of Waterloo.  Johnston was arraigned in the Waterloo Town Court where he was released on his own recognizance and an order of protection was issued.  Johnston is to re- appear before the Waterloo Town Court on 03/08/12 to answer the charges.

Personal injury accident

Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a one car personal injury accident that occurred on March 4, 2012 at 6:52 PM on Route 318 in the Town of Junius.  A vehicle driven by Loni J Horn age 30 of 57 Stevenson St Seneca Falls was east bound on Rt 318 when she lost control of the vehicle on slippery roads and struck a guide rail.  Horn complained of of back pain and was transported to Geneva General Hospital by North Seneca ambulnace to be checked over.

Horn was issued a ticket for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree and will appear in the Town of Junius court on April 3, 2012 at 7:00PM


Aggravated DWI, DWI, UPM

On 03-04-12 at about 03:29 am Sheriff's Deputies arrested Thomas E. Staples age 48 of 3687 Conifer Dr Interlaken NY for Aggravated DWI with a BAC of 0.18% or higher, Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Keep Right and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. The charges stem from a traffic stop on ST RT 96 where Staples failed to stay in his lane of travel. Staples is to appear in the Town of Ovid Court on 04-10-12 at 10:00 am to answer the charges.   

Bench Warrant

Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, on March 3rd, 2012, Sheriff's Deputies arrested Brett A. Davis age 23, of 14 Inslee Street Waterloo, New York for a Bench Warrant issued out of the Town of Junius Court. Davis is accused of violating probation for a petit larceny charge in November 2011. Davis was arraigned before the Town of Junius Court and committed to the Seneca County Jail with no bail. Davis is to reappear before the Town of Junius Court on March 15th, 2012 at 7:00pm for further action.  

Four arrested in connection with school bus theft and burglary

 03-02-2012

Seneca County Sheriff Jack S. Stenberg reported today that four Seneca County youths have been arrested in connection with a stolen South Seneca School bus and a burglary to an Ovid business. 

The four were also responsible for a home invasion in Steuben County and a high speed chase in Landrum, South Carolina that resulted in their arrest and being taken into custody.Arrested and being  returned to Seneca County are the following:  Alexander S. VanVleet, age 19, County Road 139, Ovid, N.Y.; Adam Campbell, age 19, County Road 139, Ovid, N.Y.; Sarah Smith, age 17, West Seneca Street, Ovid, N.Y.; and a 15 year old male not named who is being withheld pending Juvenile Offender status.

Sheriff Stenberg reports the following sequence of events that led to today’s arrest:

On 02/19/2012 @ 0256 HRS - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Smith Road, Lodi, NY, and where they found a South Seneca school bus that had been stolen from the Main Street, Ovid school property. The bus, which had been heavily vandalized, had been involved in a property damage motor vehicle accident on County Road 131. 

On 02/22/12 @ 0301 HRS – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a reported burglary at the Ovid Liquor Store, Seneca Street, Ovid, NY in which it was found that the front window of the business had been broken as several items had been stolen.

Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies, working around the clock, were able to identify “four persons of interest” as having been responsible for both the store burglary and the stolen school bus. It was determined that they had fled Seneca County and were believed traveling to the Steuben County area. “Unfortunately, we had a large geographic area we were concentrating our search efforts on and we were not able to pinpoint their exact location. Our investigators were working closely with police in the Southern Tier/Steuben County area.

On 2/24/12, about 12:30AM, a home invasion took place in the Steuben County Town of Erwin in which two elderly persons were tied up and money and the victim’s vehicle were stolen.  Seneca and Steuben County investigators were able to quickly determine that we were all looking for the same individuals. The home invasion in Steuben County was not random, but rather, the victims were targeted due to a previous connection with at least one of our persons of interest.

Sheriff Stenberg advised that it was difficult to determine where the group had taken the stolen vehicle until information was developed that they had received substantial assistance from a family member which allowed them to be able to leave New York State. “What is troubling to us is the fact that anyone would render assistance to this group in light of their escalating level of violence” said Stenberg.

As these events were unfolding, Seneca County Investigators were able to gather enough evidence to obtain arrest warrants for VanVleet, Campbell, Smith and the 15 year old in connection with the school bus theft.

Working closely with the New York State Intelligence Center, Steuben County Sheriff’s a nationwide police alert was broadcast.

Stenberg reported Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators developed information that group was headed to the Clemson, South Carolina area.  Police in that area were alerted.

On 2/25/12, police in Landrum, South Carolina spotted the stolen vehicle on I-26 and an attempt was made to stop the vehicle.  A 15 mile high speed chase ensued resulting in an accident and immediate apprehension of Campbell, Smith and the 15 year old. VanVleet fled on foot and after a short foot chase, he was apprehended and taken into custody. The stolen vehicle was recovered with investigators finding that the four had attempted to disguise the stolen vehicle by spray painting it with paint purchased at a Steuben County store.

The group was being held at the Spartanburg County Detention Facility, with the 15 year old being held in secure juvenile detention.

Seneca and Steuben County Investigators working with police in Landrum, South Carolina, were able to link the group to the school bus theft, the liquor store burglary and the home invasion in Steuben County.

All four have appeared in court in South Carolina, waived extradition and are being returned to New York by Seneca and Steuben County authorities. Today, our investigators who traveled to South Carolina were able to obtain the necessary evidence linking all four to all of the crimes allegedly committed.

Sheriff Stenberg credited not only his investigators, but also those from the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Intelligence Center and police in Landrum and Clemson, South Carolina along with the Seneca and Steuben County District Attorney’s Office and the Spartanburg Office of 7th Judicial Solicitor.  “The arrests in this case demonstrate the high level of cooperation and coordination of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in both New York and South Carolina” said Stenberg.

Upon being returned to Seneca County later today, all four will be arraigned on a variety of criminal charges in connection with the stolen school bus and burglary.

The investigations are continuing and additional arrests are pending.

 


Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, on 03/01/2012 Sheriff's Deputies responded to 1008 Waterloo Geneva Rd. Lot 3 for the report of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival Deputies investigated the incident and made the following arrest; Deputies charged Christopher J. Callipare, age 34,of the address above, for Harassment 2nd, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd, and Criminal Contempt 1st. Callipare was arraigned at the Town of Waterloo Court and committed to the custody of the Sheriff in lieu of $2500/$5000. He is scheduled to re-appear at the Town of Waterloo Court on 03/05/2012 at 5:00PM for a Felony Hearing. A class "A" order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim.

Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accident

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, on 03/01/2012 Deputies responded to Waterloo Geneva Rd. in the area of Quiet Country Estates for the report of a personal injury motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival Deputies discovered a two car rear-end accident. It was determined that Anthony Lepki, age 43, of 5564 Rt. 96A, Romulus, NY was operating a 2005 Buick Rendezvous and attempting to make a left hand turn into Quiet Country Estates when his vehicle was struck from behind by a STS bus. The bus was being operated by Theresa M. Finn, age 46, of 9304 York Settelement Rd, North Rose, NY. There were four passengers on the bus at the time of the accident, two of which complained of an injury. The first injured passenger was Julie M. Monroe, age 34 of 78 Rivers Edge Commons Waterloo, NY. Monroe complained of a knee injury and was transported to Geneva General Hospital by North Seneca Ambulance. The second injured passenger, Robert J. Baker, age 79, of 28 Auburn Rd, Apt D1 Seneca Falls, NY complained of a small laceration to his hand and was treated at the scene by North Seneca. The other two passengers of the bus Danielle F Bulla, age 21 of 1004 Hunts Park, Farmington NY, and Chad C Carter, age 36 of 2 Fall St Seneca Falls, NY were not injured from the accident.  The driver of the bus Theresa Finn was issued a citation for following too closely.  Also assisting at the scene was the Waterloo Fire Dept. 


Arrest

03/01/12

Seneca County Sheriff's Investigators arrested William W. Wallis, age 30, of 890 Waterloo Geneva Road Lot 9 for Falsely reporting an incident in the 2nd degree and Criminal mischief in the 4th degree. Wallis is accused of damaging a fire suppression sprinkler head causing a fire alarm activation and response from emergency responders. Wallis was issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Romulus Court and is scheduled to appear on March 23rd 2012 at 10:00am.


Bench Warrant Arrest

02-29-2012

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that deputies arrested Leea L. Vaughn 16, of 4887 Rte 96a, Romulus NY on a bench warrant from the Town of Varick Court. The warrant was issued as a result of Vaughn failing to appear for a scheduled court date. Vaughn was committed to the Seneca County correctional facility on $2500 cash bail or $5000.00 secured bond. She is to reappear March 28th 2012 at 7:00 pm to face further court action


Criminal Contempt arrest

02-29-2012

Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of Freddy L. Karius age 50, of 6069 State Route 414 Hector, NY. Karius was taken into custody at the Seneca County Courthouse following an investigation into an incident which occurred in the Town of Lodi on February 27th 2012. Karius was charged with criminal contempt in the second degree and stalking in the fourth degree. It is alleged that Karius willfully disobeyed a court order issued by Seneca County Family Court and engaged in an ongoing course of conduct which caused the victim fear of harm to her health safety and or property. Karius was arraigned in the Lodi Town Court where he was remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $15,000.00 cash bail or $30,000.00 secured bond. Karius is scheduled to re-appear in the Lodi Town Court on March 15th 2012 at 10:00 a.m. to answer the charges.   


Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports, Sheriff's Deputies arrested Nathaniel D. Long, age 16 of 4887 SR 96A, in the Town of Varick on 02/26/2012. Long was charged with two counts of Criminal Mischief 4th, and one count of Menacing 2nd. The arrest stems from an incident where Long allegedly kicked out two windows and then threatened to "shank" another person with an 8" piece of glass. Long was arraigned at the Town of Fayette Court where he was committed to the custody of the Sheriff in lieu of $1000/$2000. Long is scheduled to appear at the Town of Varick Court at a later date.

Warrant of Arrest

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Ronald L. Castle Jr age 45 of 57 Stevenson Street Seneca Falls on a Seneca Falls Town Court issued Warrant of Arrest. Castle was charged with violating the conditions of his sentence from a previous charge. Castle was arraigned before Seneca Falls Town Court Justice Mahoney and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,500.00 cash or $5,000.00 bond. Castle will have to reappear in Seneca Falls Town Court on March 14th 2012 at 1000 a.m.


Narcotics Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested Dylan C. Slack, 19, of 518 Yale Station Road, Geneva, New York on numerous charges following an investigation into alleged drug trafficking.

            On February 28, 2012, members of the Narcotics Division, Criminal Investigation Division, Uniform Road Patrol, New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team, and Seneca County Probation executed a search warrant at Slack’s residence.  Upon the execution of the search warrant, quantities of methamphetamine, oxycodone, and clonazepam were located and seized.  It is alleged that Slack possessed the methamphetamine and clonazepam with the intent to sell it.  Other items seized during the search warrant execution included an amount of United States currency, plastic baggies commonly used in the packaging and trafficking of illicit drugs, scales, hypodermic needles, fireworks, and a small amount of marihuana.  It is also alleged that Slack possessed the illicit drugs while living with a child and had sold illicit drugs on two separate occasions.

            Slack was charged with one count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony, one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony, one count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the fourth degree, a Class C Felony, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the fifth degree, Class D Felonies, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree, a Class A Misdemeanor, and Unlawfully Dealing with a Child in the first degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. 

            Slack was arraigned in the Fayette Town Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $7,500 cash bail/$15,000 secured bond.  Slack is to reappear in the Fayette Town Court on March 2, 2012 at 8am.


Arrest

02-29-2012

Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that Deputies arrested Brian E. MacGill, 38, of 3942 MacDougall Rd Waterloo on a Bench Warrant for failure to appear on charges of felony DWI and felony AUO1st from the Village of Waterloo Court. Deputies report that they obtained information regarding the whereabouts of MacGill and executed a search warrant at a Village of Waterloo residence where MacGill was taken into custody without incident. MacGill was arraigned in the Village of Waterloo Court in front of Justice Mattoon. MacGill was remanded to the Seneca County Jail without bail. MacGill will reappear on 3/2/12 at 0900 am for further court action. Deputies were assisted by the Waterloo Police Department.

Sex abuse

02-28-2012

 

Seneca County Sheriff's Investigators arrested Donald L. Scharett, age 26 of 1875 Auburn Road Lot 6 Seneca Falls, NY on charges of Sex Abuse 3rd and Endangering the welfare of a child.  The charges stem from Scharett having sexual contact with a 15 year old female without her consent.  Scharett was arraigned in Town of Junius Court where he was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2000.00 cash or $4000.00 bail bond

Arrest

02-28-2012

Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports Sheriff's Deputies arrested Susan Y. Hilkert age 50 of 22 Oak St. Seneca Falls NY. Deputies arrested Hilkert on a bench warrant issued from the Town of Waterloo Court for failure to pay a fine. Hilkert failed to pay a fine from a previous unlawful possession of marijuana charge in the Town of Waterloo Court. Hilkert paid the fine at which time she was released from the court on her own recognizance. 


Warrant Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that Deputies arrested Dwayne D. Falbru age 34 of 72 Phelps St. Lyons, NY on an arrest warrant from Seneca County Family Court.  Falbru was arraigned in the Town of Fayette Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2500 cash bail.  He is to re-appear in front of Judge Bender the next day the Family Court is in session.


Sheriff's Office announces upcoming NYS Boater Safety Courses

2-23-12

Seneca County Sheriff Jack S. Stenberg announced today that four NYS Boater Safety Courses have been scheduled for the upcoming year.  The courses are scheduled for the following dates:

March 24, 2012

April 28, 2012

May 19, 2012

June 16, 2012

Each course will begin promptly at 8AM and conclude at 4PM at the Seneca County Sheriff's Office, 6150 State Route 96, Romulus, New York.  This free course is for adults and children and provides the students with personal watercraft (Jet Ski) certification for persons 14 years of age and older and motor boat certification for persons 10 years of age to 17.  At the successful completion of this course, students will receive their certification immediately.  Space is limited and interested persons are requested to register in advance by calling Lt. John Cleere at 315-220-3442 or by email at jcleere@co.seneca.ny.us.  Students should pack a lunch and bring writing materials.


Fire

02-21-2012

         Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports Sheriff's Deputies responded to 1081 Route 318 for the report of a fire inside of a storage container. Upon arrival at the scene Junius Volunteer Fire Department was at the location extinguishing the fire. The fire which was contained to the contents inside of the metal storage container was determined to be accidental in nature. Owner/ Resident of the property Kale Wilkins age 22 reports the fire was spotted by a passer by who called 911. Per Junius Fire Chief Michael Dewaele the fire was caused by a burning barrel which Wilkins was using to burn rubbish being too close to the storage container. Damages to contents were estimated to be in the $3,000.00- 4,000.00 range and the property was uninsured.


Violation of Probation Warrant

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year old David J. Markel of 58 Church Street Waterloo on a Seneca County Supreme Court issued Violation of Probation Warrant. It is alleged that Markel violated his terms and conditions of his probation that he was serving for being arrested for Felony DWI. Markel was committed without bail and will appear in County Court at a later date.  


Arrest

02-17-2012 The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that Investigators arrested Bryan R. Lyle age 25 of 61 N. Walnut St. Waterloo and charged him with offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree.  Investigators allege that Lyle submitted forms with a public benefit corporation while knowing that information contained therein was false and would defraud said public benefit corporation.  Lyle was arraigned in the Village of Waterloo Court and was released on his own recognizance.  Lyle is scheduled to re- appear in the Village of Waterloo Court on March 7, 2012 to answer the charge. 

Warrant Arrest

02-17-12

  The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that Deputies arrested Jason P. Griffin, who is currently incarcerated at the Seneca County Correctional facility in Romulus, on a Violation of Probation warrant issued by the Seneca County Court. Griffin is in the facility on unrelated charges; however those charges resulted in a violation petition being filed by Seneca County Probation Officers. Griffin will be arraigned before Judge Denis Bender the next day that the County Court is in session. Until then he will be held without bail.


Welfare Fraud arrests

02-15-2012  

Seneca County Sheriff's Investigators along with Seneca County Department of Human Services investigators arrested two persons after an investigation in to welfare fraud in Seneca County.  Christina A. Strally, age 33 of 7 Reed Street Waterloo, NY was charged with Offering a False Instrument 1st, a class E felony.  The charge stems from Strally submitting paperwork to DHS that contained false information in an attempt to obtain welfare benefits.  Jessica A. Wilson, age 32, of 7180 Main Street Ovid, NY was charged with Welfare Fraud 4th, a class E felony.  The charge stems from Wilson fraudulently receiving welfare benefits.  Strally and Wilson were both arraigned in Village of Waterloo court and both were released to re-appear on 03/06/12 in Village court.  These arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into welfare fraud in Seneca County by the Seneca County Sheriff's office.


PIMVA

02-12/2012 @ 12:48 PM Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies responded to State Route 96A in the Town of Varick for a three car personal injury motor vehicle accident. Involved in the crash were Joy Vanorden, age 66 of 2276 County RD. 139 in Ovid; Matthew Hayes, age 29 of 4 Phelps Drive in Homer NY and 24 year old Timothy Ivory of 437 Anthwyn RD, Narberth Pa. The crash resulted from Vanorden, who was northbound on State Route 96A lost control of her vehicle, causing her to enter oncoming traffic where Hayes, who was southbound struck her vehicle in the left rear. After the initial impact, Hayes was rear ended by the Ivory vehicle. Ivory was treated on scene by South Seneca Ambulance and released with no injuries. Hayes and Vanorden were transported to Cayuga Medical Center by South Seneca Ambulance in which Hayes was treated for Shoulder pain and Vanorden was treated for head pain. Vanorden was issued a ticket for speed not reasonable and prudent and is to appear in the Town of Varick court on the 14th of March to answer the charge.

Narcotics Arrest

02-10-12 - Members of the the Seneca County Sheriff's Office Uniform Road Patrol and Narcotics Division arrested Joseph L. Bongiovanni, 39, of 261 Roesch Avenue, Buffalo, New York, on charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the second degree, a Class A-II Felony, Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the third degree, a Class E Felony, and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the second degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. 

The charges stem from an investigation of a burglar alarm at a Town of Lodi business.  The arriving deputy sheriff located a suspicious vehicle attempting to leave the business.  The vehicle was stopped and the occupant, Bongiovanni, was interviewed.  Upon further investigation, Bongiovanni was found to be in possession of two ounces of hallucinogenic mushrooms, two digital scales, and 87 plastic baggies commonly used for the packaging of illicit drugs.  Bongiovanni also possessed over eleven ounces of marihuana that were in various forms.  The marihuana included plant material, liquid marihuana, and hash.  

Bongiovanni was arraigned in the Lodi Town Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $100,000 cash bail/$200,000 secured bond.  Bongiovanni is to reappear in the Lodi Town Court on February 16, 2012 at 11:30am.


Narcotics Arrest

On 02/08-2012 - Members of the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by members of the Uniform Road Patrol arrested two persons in connection to methamphetamine production in the Town of Waterloo. 

 

Sheriff’s Deputies executed two search warrants and found numerous items relating to methamphetamine use and production.  The investigation is still in the preliminary stages and numerous seized items of evidence have been sent to the Monroe County Crime Laboratory for analysis.  Deputies expect additional charges to be lodged pending completion of forensic analysis.

 

Arrested yesterday were the following persons:

 

Kari L. Ludington, age 26,   890 Waterloo/Geneva Road,  Lot 8, Waterloo, New York

William W. Wallis, age 30,  890 Waterloo/Geneva Road,  Lot 8, Waterloo, New York

 

Both were each charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree.

  

Ludington was arraigned in the Waterloo Town Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $3,000 cash bail/$6,000 secured bond.  Ludington is to reappear in the Waterloo Town Court on March 8, 2012 at 5pm.

 

Wallis was also arraigned in the Waterloo Town Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail/$10,000 secured bond.  Wallis is to reappear in the Waterloo Town Court on March 8, 2012 at 5pm.

 

“What is most troubling about these arrests is the fact they possessed certain items used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine in a populated area in the vicinity of unsuspecting adults and children.  One mistake made by these individuals could result in a tragic ending.  We encourage anyone who may have information about drug use, sale or manufacture to contact our confidential drug tip line at the following number: 1-800-GO-TO-JAIL (1-800-468-6524)” said Sheriff Jack Stenberg.

 

The investigation is continuing.

 

Arrest

02-07-2012 : The Seneca County Sheriffs Office reports Deputies arrested Othe L. Wallis, age 43, of 890 Rt 5 Trailer #8, Waterloo NY.  The arrest stems from a domestic dispute between Wallis and a Town of Waterloo Female.  Wallis allegedly struck the female in the face several times in front of several witnesses.  Wallis was charged with Harassment 2nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct.  Wallis was arraigned in the Town of Waterloo Court and remanded to the SCCF in lieu of $750 cash/ $1500 secured bond.  Wallis is to reappear in the Town of Waterloo Court on March 8th an 5:00pm to answer the charges

PIAA Sr 414 T/Fayette

On February 7th 2012 at 8: 56 AM the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office investigated a personal injury commercial vehicle accident on State Route 414 in the Town of Fayette. A flatbed truck with a loaded 50 cubic yard  roll off container on the back of it was north bound on State Route 414 when tire failed causing the truck to go to the east shoulder of the road. The driver Steven L. Parsons age 56 of Beaver Dams over corrected and the truck over turned and landed on the passenger side. The truck slid north and left the roadway coming to rest in a ditch on the west side of the road The container on the back of the truck was fully loaded with scrap metal and it’s contents were emptied out into the road. Parson’s was trapped in the vehicle. Parsons was assisted from the truck by a nearby resident. He suffered a minor injury and was treated at the scene by North Seneca Ambulance. Deputies closed the road for about 3 hours to conduct the investigation and to allow crews to clean up the debris. Parsons was issued a traffic ticket for an unsafe tire and will have to appear in Fayette Town Court at a later date to answer the charge. Also assisting at the scene were firefighters from Fayette Vol. Fire Department.

PI MVA

On the morning of 02/05/12, the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that Deputies investigated a PI MVA on State Route 89 in the Town of Romulus. Deputies report a 2011 Range Rover, driven by Paige Phillips age 19, of 5817 E. Henrietta Rd. Rush N.Y., was southbound on State Route 89 when she struck a guard rail on the west side of the roadway, causing her vehicle to roll into a gully. Phillips was treated on location by South Seneca Ambulance for a complaint of a pain and a laceration to the right hand. Phillips signed off on being transported. The vehicle was totaled and subsequent to an investigation, Phillips was issued a summons for Failure to use Designated Lane and is to appear in the Town of Romulus Court on the 16th of March at 10:00am. Phillips was also issued a DMV hearing notice for Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol less than 21 years of age, commonly called the Zero Tolerance Law. This is a civil law and is handled by a DMV.  

Personal injury auto accident

02-05-2012 1010am- Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a personal injury auto accident on State Route 96 in the Town of Varick. A vehicle driven north bound on State Route 96 by 19 year old Heather M. Valder of 4 East Elisha Street Waterloo went off the roadway and struck a ditch. The vehicle rolled over numerous times before coming to rest in a field. Valder was trapped in the vehicle for about 30 minutes and had to be extricated by Firefights from the Romulus Vol. Fire Department. Valder was treated at the scene by South Seneca Ambulance. Valder was then flown to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Valder was listed as in guarded condition in the intensive care unit. Assisting South Seneca Ambulance was members from North Seneca Ambulance. Sheriff’s Deputies were on the scene investigating the accident for about 3 hours. Sheriff's Deputies were assisted at the scene by New York State Park Police and State Police from Romulus. The investigation is continuing.  


Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports on February 3, 2012 Sheriff Deputies arrested Eric W Jones, age 42 of 3116 Perry City Rd Trumabsburg for Criminal Contempt 1st degree, Harassment 2nd degree and Criminal Trespass 2nd degree.  It is alleged that Jones unlawfully entered an apartment in the Town of Ovid and enganged in a physical altercation with a female while a Class A Order of Protection was in effect.  Jones was arraigned at the Lodi Town Court where he was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 cash, $20,000 secured bond.  Jones is scheduled to reappear on February 6, 2012.


Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports on February 3, 2012 Sheriff Deputies arrested Clinton B Fox, age 31 of 2587 Edwards Rd Waterloo for two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and one count Menacing 3rd degree.  It is alleged that Fox threatened a six year old child to physical harm and did push the child on the ground, while in the presence of another seven year old child.  Fox was arraigned at the Waterloo Town Court where he was ROR'd.  Fox is scheduled to reappear on February 23, 2012.  A Class B Order of Protection was issued to the victims.

Arrest

02/03/2012 The Seneca County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division arrested Carol E. Gleason, 49, of 123 East Main Street, Waterloo, New York, on further charges stemming from an ongoing investigation into crack cocaine distribution in the Waterloo and Seneca Falls area.  Gleason was charged with two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, Class B Felonies, and one count of Criminal Possession in the third degree, a Class B Felony.  It is alleged that Gleason sold crack cocaine on two occasions.  Gleason was arraigned in the Lodi Town Court and released back to the Seneca County Correctional Facility.  Gleason is currently being held in the Correctional Facility on no bail on a charge of Violation of Probation and $2,000 cash bail/$4,000 secured bond on previous charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs.  Gleason is to reappear in the Seneca Falls Town Court on February 8, 2012 at 10am.

Arrest

01/19/2012 The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested Susan M. Panna, 28, of 32 State Street, Geneva, New York, on two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, Class B Felonies, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, Class B Felonies, and one count ofCriminal Possession of a Weapon in the fourth degree. The charges stem from two separate incidents where Panna allegedly sold quantities of hydrocodone and oxycodone in the Village of Waterloo. Hydrocodone and Oxycodone are both narcotic drugs and have a high potential for abuse when not taken properly. When Panna was arrested inthe Town of Seneca Falls she unlawfully possessed a .380 semi-automatic pistol that she was not licensed to have, which resulted in the weapon charge.  Panna was additionally charged by the Waterloo Police Department with Unlicensed Operator and Unlawful Window Tint. Panna was arraigned in the Waterloo Village Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $2,000 cash bail/$4,000 secured bond. Panna is to reappear in the Waterloo Village Court on January 24, 2012 at 9:30am. The Waterloo Police Department assisted in the investigation.

Arrest

01/19/2012 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Anthony J. Wickum age 19 of 2295West Tyre Road Seneca Falls on an Arrest Warrant issued from the Tyre Town Justice Court. The charges stem from Wickum allegedly not completing his community service with Probation. Wickum was arraigned before Tyre Town Justice Mills and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1000 bail or $2000 bond. Wickum will reappear in Tyre Town Court on February 21st 2012 at 1 p.m.

Arrest

01/9/2012 Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Timothy L. Knapp age 37 of Lodi, New York on several charges related to child abuse and domestic violence. Knapp has been charged with: One count of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and five counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The charges stem from several incidents alleged to have occurred at a Town of Lodi residence. These incidents include choking a seven year old female child and picking her up by the neck. It is also alleged that Knapp punched an eleven year old female in the chest and then repeatedly spit in her face. Numerous incidents of further domestic violence committed by Knapp were reported to have occurred in the presence of the seven year old, eleven year old and a two year old. The charges are the result of an ongoing investigation that started when Knapp was arrested on Dec. 17, 2011 and charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. This incident involved striking a thirteen year old child and having her drive Knapp around in a car. At that time Knapp was incarcerated in the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000.00 cash bail/ $10,000.00 secured bond with an order of protection in place. Knapp was re-arraigned on the current charges in the Town of Lodi Court on 01/19/12. He was remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $20,000.00 cash bail or $40,000.00 secured bond and is to re- appear in the Lodi Town Court on February 16, 2012 at 10:00 am to answer the charges. The order of protections are still in place. The investigation into Knapp’s actions with several children is ongoing.

Arrest

01/19/2012 Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on January 19th, 2012 at 6:37 PM, Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Brain E. MacGill, age 38, of 3942 MacDougal Road, Waterloo, on Miller Road in the Town of Fayette. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, a felony, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the First Degree, afelony, and Failure to Stay in Designated Lane and is to appear before the Town of Fayette, Justice on February 1st, 2012 to answer the charges. MacGill was involved in a one car motor vehicle accident where MacGill veered off the east side of Miller Road and struck a tree. MacGill was the only occupant in the vehicle. MacGill sustained a leg injury and some cuts and bruises and was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. The vehicle was heavily damaged and impounded. Waterloo Fire Department and North Seneca Ambulance assisted at the scene.

Arrest

01/19/2012 Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Ronald S Woodard, age 40 of 2778 Parish Rd Ovid for two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. It is alleged that Woodard initiated a verbal argument with a female and was acting violently in the presence of two young children. Woodard was arraigned at the Lodi Town Court where he was ROR’d. Woodard is scheduled to reappear on February 6, 2012. A Class A Order of Protection was issued to the two victims.

Arrest

01/18/2012 Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Freddy L. Karius, age 50, of 3742 Co. Rd. 1, Valois, NY on an outstanding Seneca County Family Court Warrant. In Addition to the warrant arrest, Karius was charged with two counts of Criminal Contempt 2nd for alleged incidents that occurred on 01/17/2012 and 01/18/2012 where Karius violated an order of protection issued out of Seneca County Family Court. He was arraigned at the Town of Lodi Court on all charges where he was committed to the custody of the Sheriff in lieu of $2,000 cash $4,000 bond for the Criminal Contempt charges and an additional $1000 cash on the Family Court warrant. Karius is scheduled to re-appear at the Town of Lodi Court on 02/06/2012 at 1000hrs for the Contempt charges and Seneca County Family court at a later date for the violation of the Family Court Act. .

Arrest

01-06-2012 @ 0237 Hrs - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Steven D. Salyer, 16, Samuel S. Robbins, 17, and Bernard E. Robinson, 17, all residing at 4887 State Route 96a, Romulus NY. a residential facility in the Town of Varick. The three males were each charged with one count of Criminal Mischief 2nd degree and one count of Conspiracy 5th degree. The mischief charge stem from an incident which occurred at a Town of Varick businesswhere the three are accused of allegedly damaging property valued over $1500.00. The conspiracy charge stems from the same incident where the three engaged in alleged criminal conduct with each other that would constitute a felony. All three were arraigned before the Town of Fayette court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $2000.00 cash bail or $4000.00 secured bond. They are to appear before the Town of Varick court Jan. 18 2012 for further court action.

Arrest

01-05-2012 @ 2040 Hrs - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Abraham Shamah, age 42, and Jeffery S Ball, age 21, both of 4301 Ridge Road, Fayette on arrest warrants for the charges of Making a Punishable False Written Statement, Falsely Reporting an Incident in the 3rd degree and Conspiracy in the 6th degree. The arrests stem from an incident that occurred on December 29, 2011 where it is alleged that Shamah and Ball made a false report to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office and also made false written statements. They were both arraigned at the Fayette Town Court where they were released on their own recognizance. Shamah and Ball are scheduled to reappear at the Fayette Town Court on February 1, 2012.

Arrest

01/05/2012 Seneca County Sheriff Deputies arrested Robert F. Veeder, age 44 of 8417 North Main St., Lodi N.Y., for Criminal Obstruction of Blood or Breathing Airway and Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd. Both charges are class A misdemeanors and stem from a domestic incident that occurred at Veedor’s address in the early morning hours of January 5th 2012. It is alleged that Veeder pinned his female victim on the bed by sitting on top of her and choked her by placing his hands and forearm on her throat. Veeder was arraigned in the Town of Lodi Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional facility on $2,500 cash bail $5,000 bond. Veeder is to re-appear in the Town of Lodi court on the 19th of January at 10:00am to answer the charges. A full stay away order was issued barring Veeder from contacting his victim.

PI MVA

1-2-2012 @ 1447 HRS Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a one vehicle personal injury rollover accident on State Route 89 in the Town of Covert. Sheriff’s Deputies report Timothy J. Becony, age 48, of 1264 Elmira Road, Newfield, New York was traveling south on State Route 89 when the vehicle he was driving drifted off the west side of the road because of glare from the sun, according to Becony. The vehicle then traveled onto a guardrail and rolled over. Passengers in the vehicle, Kathleen Cipriano, age 48;  Edmund A. Volpe, age 77, and Lorraine S. Volpe, age 74, all of 1264 Elmira Road, Newfield, New York  were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital by South and North Seneca Ambulance in with cuts and bruises. Cipriano and Volpe had to be extricated from the vehicle by the Interlaken Fire Department. Becony was uninjured. The vehicle sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene.

Arrest

1-1-2012 @ 0138 HRS Seneca County Sheriffs Deputies arrested Charles E Henry Jr, 28, of 2646 Canoga Rd, for Harassment in the 2nd degree and Unlawful imprisonment in the 2nd degree. The charges stem from an incident where Henry allegedly harassed and attempted to prevent a Town of Fayette resident from leaving a residence during a domestic dispute. Henry was arraigned in the Town of Fayette Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $2500 cash bail, $5,000 secured bond. Henry is to reappear in the Town of Fayette Court on January 4th, 2012, to answer the charges.

Arrest

12/23/2011 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to fire alarm activation at Hillside Children Center, 4887 Rte 96A, Building 703, in the Town of Varick. After an investigation it was determined that the alarm had been falsely tripped. Deputies arrested Kaitlyn M. Fredette, age 16, of Hillside Childrens Center. Kaitlyn was charged with falsely reporting an incident in the second degree, a class E Felony  and was issued an appearance ticket and returned to Hillside. Fredette will appear before the Town of Varick Court on 01/25/2012 at 1900 hrs to answer the charge. Deputies where assisted at the scene by Varick Fire Dept.

Arrest

12/25/2011 Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies reports that on December 25, 2011 Deputies arrested Brian P. Oddi 39, of 1Brookside Drive, Waterloo. N.Y., on a charge of Harassment 2nd degree. The charge stems from a domestic incident where Oddi is accused of shoving a Town of Seneca Falls resident after an argument. Oddi was arraigned before the Town of Junius court. There a class B Order of Protection was issued and Oddi was released to appear before the Town of Seneca Falls court Jan. 11th 2012 to answer charges.

Arrest

12/23/2011 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to fire alarm activation at Hillside Children Center, 4887 Rte 96A, Building 703, in the Town of Varick. After an investigation it was determined that the alarm had been falsely tripped. Deputies arrested Kaitlyn M. Fredette, age 16, of Hillside Childrens Center. Kaitlyn was charged with falsely reporting an incident in the second degree, a class E Felony  and was issued an appearance ticket and returned to Hillside. Fredette will appear before the Town of Varick Court on 01/25/2012 at 1900 hrs to answer the charge. Deputies where assisted at the scene by Varick Fire Dept.

Arrest

12/21/2011 Seneca County Investigators arrested Thomas D. Jensen, age 54, of 50 Chapel Street Seneca Falls, NY 13148 on a charge of Criminal Mischief 3rd, a class E felony. The charge stems from Jensen damaging the door at the Seneca County DMV. Jensen was issued an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Village of Waterloo court on 01-11-12 at 9:00 am to answer the charges.

Hunting Accident

12/21/2011 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hunting incident that occurred on Dec 21 2011, in the Town of Junius that sent a Waterloo man to Strong Memorial Hospital with a gun shot wound to the neck. Deputies report that Jarrod A. Ticconi, age 26 of Waterloo, NY was raccoon hunting with his father Joseph J.Ticconi, age 53 of Seneca Falls and his brother Joseph J. Ticconi II, age 31 of Savannah NY, in a wooded area just west of Bedell Rd, in the Town of Junius at about 1017 PM when the incident occurred. The three men report that after treeing a raccoon the elder Ticconi attempted to harvest the animal when the gun had a miss fire. The elder Ticconi had reloaded the weapon, a 22 rifle and was raising it to take a second attempt at the animal when the gun discharged and the round stuck Jarrod Ticconi in the neck. Ticconi was treated at the scene by North Seneca Ambulance and flown by Mercy Flight to Strong for treatment. He is listed in guarded condition at this time. Junius Fire Department assisted at the scene with thelanding zone. The NYS DEC is assisting the Sheriff’s Office with the on going investigation.

Arrest

12/20/2011 The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested Ronald J. Manino, 48, of 39 Spring Street, Seneca Falls, New York, on numerous charges following an investigation into alleged illicit drug sales. Manino was charged with two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, Class B Felonies, and three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, Class B Felonies. It is alleged that Manino was in possession of thirty individually packaged baggies of heroin while operating a vehicle on Route 96 in the Town of Waterloo when stopped by Sheriff’s Deputies. It is also alleged that Manino was intending to sell the heroin in the Waterloo and Seneca Falls area.  Additionally, it is alleged that Manino sold a quantity of a narcotic drug known as “opana” or “oxymorphone” on two separate occasions in November of 2011. This narcotic drug is commonly used in the treatment of pain for cancer patients.At the time of the arrest, Manino also held an active bench warrant out of the Seneca Falls Town Court for failure to pay fine on a charge of Harassment in the second degree.Manino was arraigned in the Seneca Falls Town Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on no bail. Manino is to reappear in the Seneca Falls Town Court on December 23, 2011 at 9:30am. The New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team assisted in the investigation.

Arrest

12/17/2011 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested and charged Timothy L. Knapp, age 37, Lodi, New York with two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The charges stem from a domestic violence complaint where it is alleged that Knapp struck a thirteen year old female in the mouth and allowed the thirteen year old female drive a motor vehicle earlier in the evening. Knapp was arraigned in the Town of Lodi Court and was remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash bail/ $10,000 secured bond. Knapp is scheduled to re- appear before the Town of Lodi Court on January 19, 2012 to answer the charges. An order of protection was issued and the investigation is on going.

 

Arrest

12/07/2011 Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Michael P. Belanger, age 31, no permanent address, for failing to report a change of address, as a level three sex offender, a class E felony. Belanger was also charged with failing to verify his address, with the Sheriff’s office, a class E felony. A level three sex offender is required to report an address change within 10 days and is required to verify their address in person every 90 days. Belanger was evicted from his last residence in November 2011 and did not change his address and failed to report for his verification. Belanger was arrested at a business in Ontario County and arraigned in Town of Fayette Court where he was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in Lieu of $750.00 cash or $1500.00 bail bond.

Arrest

12/08/2011 Seneca County Sheriff Deputies arrested Elizabeth D. Hoecker, age 18, of 9 Phoenix Street, Canandaigua, New York and Kaitlyn M. Bosco, 19, also of 9 Phoenix Street, Canandaigua NY for one count of Petit Larceny each. The charges stem from an incident in the Town of Seneca Falls where it is alleged both Hoecker and Bosco stole items from a Seneca Falls business. Both Hoecker and Bosco were issued appearance tickets to appear in the Town of Seneca Falls Court in front of Justice Mahoney on 12/22/11 at 10am.

Arrest(s)

12/03/2011 Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Ivor O. Williams, age 23, of 7655 Rt. 89, Ovid, New York for three counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. Williams is accused of possessing two sawed off shotguns and a semi-automatic pistol while at a Town of Ovid residence. Williams was issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Ovid Court and is scheduled to appear in Court on 12/19/11 at 7:00pm.

  12/02/2011 Seneca County Sheriffs Deputies arrested Ronald L. Castle Jr., age 45, of 57 Stevenson St., Apt. 1, Seneca Falls, NY on a Violation of Probation Warrant, issued out of the Town of Seneca Falls. Castle was arraigned before the Town of Waterloo Court and was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $500 cash or $1000 bail bond. He is to reappear before the Town of Seneca Falls Court on 12/07/11 at 10:00 am to

answer to the charge.

  12/02/2011 Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a 14 year old female juvenile for falsely reporting an incident after she pulled a fire alarm at a Town of Varick facility.The juvenile was released on appearance tickets and is to appear in the Seneca County Probation Dept. on December 6th 2011 at 10:00am to answer the charges

Arrest

11/28/2011 Sheriff’s Deputies arrested David J Ingandello, age 23, of 1798 Gilbert Road, Ovid, NY following an investigation in to a domestic dispute that occurred on 11/26/2011 in the Town of Ovid. Deputies charged Ingandello with Criminal Contempt 1st, (E Felony), two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Menacing 3rd, Criminal Mischief 4th, and Harassment 2nd. Ingandello was arraigned at the Town of Lodi Court and committed to the custody of the Sheriff in lieu of $5,000 cash or $10,000 secure bond. He is scheduled to appear at the Town of Lodi Court on 12/02/2011 at 10:00am for a felony hearing.

 
 11/28/2011 Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Emily J. Diamond, 17, no permanent address, on an arrest warrant for escape. The charge stems from an incident where Diamond allegedly escaped from a detention facility in Monroe County in October of 2011. Diamond was taken into custody in the Village of Seneca Falls and was turned over to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

Arrest

11-23-2011 The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on November 23rd, 2011 at 11:13 PM, Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jessica L Hussey , age 19, of 219 East Main St Waterloo, on Rt 5 in the Town of Waterloo. She was charged with DWAI-drugs and failure to keep right and is to appear before the Town of Waterloo, Justice Marsh on December 27th, 2011 to answer the charges.

Deputies report Hussey was stopped on Rt 5 in the Town of Waterloo and also found to be in possession of a quantity of Heroin. Hussey was arraigned in the Village of Waterloo Court and committed to Jail in Lieu of $500 cash/ $1000 bail bond on the DWAI charge. and $5000 cash / $10,000 bond on the Criminal Possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree charge and is to reappear in the Village of Waterloo court on 11-29 on the possession charge.


Pesonal Injury MVA

11-23-2011 The Seneca County Sheriff’s Department reports Deputies investigated a Personal injury MVA that involved a motor vehicle and a horse drawn Amish buggy. Deputies report a vehicle driven by Lynn M Partin age 50 of 7013 Depot Rd Ovid was northbound on Rt 414 at the intersection of the Leader Rd , when a horse drawn Amish buggy operated by John S Stoltzfus age 20 of 4350 Yost Rd Waterloo , failed to yield and pulled in front of Partins vehicle. Partin was unable to avoid the collision- striking the horse and causing the buggy to slam into the side of her 2003 Ford Explorer – shattering both drivers’ side windows. The buggy was disconnected from the horse and spun off the east side of the road – hitting a southbound vehicle driven by Jayne C Moskal age 34 of 6 Oak St Hudson Falls NY. Deputies report that Stoltzfus and his wife Ella age 27 were thrown from the buggy. Both were treated at the scene by South Seneca Ambulance, and transported to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester where Ella was treated for contusions and abrasions and John is being treated for a broken pelvis and possible internal injuries. Sheriff’s Deputies state that Moskal and her passenger Mason Moskal age 4 were not injured and her car received minor damage and was driven from the scene. Lynn Partin was transported by North Seneca Ambulance to Geneva General Hospital to be treated for neck and back pain, and her passenger Alexander McDonald age 8 of 5040 Rt 414 Romulus was also transported by NSA to GGH where he received stitches to the facial area and was released. Partins vehicle received heavy damage and was towed from the scene. The Amish buggy was destroyed and removed from the scene as well. The horse was found at a nearby farm and is believed to be not severely injured. Deputies report they were assisted at the scene by Fayette Fire Dept, and Seneca County Emergency Management. Deputies report the investigation is continuing.


Arrest

11-23-2011 The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on November 23rd, 2011 at 5:50 PM, Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Richard L. Jensen, age 67, of 5119 SR 414, Romulus ,NY, on Leader Road. in the Town of Fayette. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Driving With a BAC .08% or Greater and is to appear before the Town of Fayette, Justice Dean on December 29th, 2011 to answer the charges.


Arrest

11-27-2011 The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on November 27th, 2011 at 10:23 PM, Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Joseph M Deshaw, age 25, of 80 E North St. Geneva, NY, on SR 96A. in the Town of Fayette. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Intoxicated Combined Influence of Drugs and Alcohol, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, Failure to Keep Right and is to appear before the Town of Fayette, Justice Dean on December 28th, 2011 to answer the charges.


Arrest

11-26-2011 Seneca County Sheriffs Office reports, Deputies arrested Nicholas J Ike, 26, of 8567 Mill St Lodi NY, on Assault in the second degree a class D felony. It is alleged Ike struck a Town of Ovid resident during a physical altercation at a Town of Ovid business. The altercation resulted in a Town of Ovid man having to be transported to Cayuga medical center for treatment ofhead and neck injuries, and later released. Ike was arraigned in the Town of Ovid Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $2500 cash bail, $5000 secured bond. Ike is to reappear in the Town of Ovid Court on Dec 1st 2011, to answer the charges.


ARREST

11-23-2011- The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested Jessica L. Hussey, 19, of 219 East Main Street, Waterloo, New York, on a charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony. It is alleged that Hussey was in possession of 26 individually packaged bags of heroin. It is also alleged that Hussey was intending to sell the heroin in the Seneca County area. Hussey was arraigned in the Waterloo Village Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail/$10,000 secured bond. Hussey is to reappear in the Waterloo Village Court on November 29th, 2011 at 10:30am.


ROBBERY ARREST

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 11/20/2011, at 12:00 PM, Investigators arrested John R Bastien, age 22 , no permanent address, on several charges after an investigation spanning several days.

The arrest stems from a joint investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, Waterloo Police Department and the New York State Police.

On November 14
th 2011 Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a robbery at a local Seneca Falls business. Money had been stolen from a cashier using physical force. Video and other evidence was obtained. It was discovered that the suspect had also been involved with a grand larceny that had occurred at a Village of Waterloo business on November 9th 2011 being investigated by the Waterloo Police Department. The suspect was identified as John Bastien and was actively sought but his location remained unknown. On November 17th the suspect struck again committing an armed robbery at the Waterloo Prime Outlet Mall, in the Town of Junius, where a cashier was held up with a knife. The New York State Police responded to this incident and it was determined that the crime also involved John Bastien.

On November 18th 2011, Sheriff’s Investigators, along with officers from the Waterloo Police Department and the New York State Police, developed further information and conducted surveillance on possible witnesses. The suspect was located at a Town of Waterloo residence and taken into custody without incident. At the scene of Bastien’s arrest Sheriff’s Investigators discovered the clothing that the suspect wore during the robberies.

During questioning it was found that Bastien had committed yet another crime on November 10, 2011 where he had stolen money from a shopper’s purse at a Town of Seneca Falls business. On November 18th, 2011, Bastien was arraigned by the Waterloo P.D. on their Grand Larceny Charge in the Village of Waterloo Court. Bastien was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash, $20,000 bond. On November 20th 2011 Sheriff’s Investigators charged Bastien with Robbery in the third degree, Petit Larceny and Harassment for the November 14th Robbery. Bastien was also charged with a count of Petit Larceny for the November 10th theft from a purse. He was arraigned in the Town of Seneca Falls Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on an additional $10,000 cash, $20,000 bond. Charges on the November 17th Robbery at the outlet mall are pending by the New York State Police.

Sheriff Stenberg credited excellent cooperation between the police agencies as a key factor in ending Bastien’s crime spree. The Sheriff advised that all citizens should be extra vigilant during the Holiday Season and take care with their purses, wallets, property and cash.


Arrest

11/17/2011 Seneca County Sheriff Jack Stenberg reports Sheriff's Investigators arrested Travis M. Summerville, age 22, of 82 Havens Ave, Apt. 3, Auburn, N.Y. on charges of Burglary 2nd, a class C felony and Grand Larceny 4th, a class E felony. The charges stem from Summerville allegedly entering a residence in the Town of Tyre and stealing items worth over $1,000.00. Summerville was arrested at the Sheriff’s Office in the Town of Romulus. He was arraigned in the Town of Seneca Falls court where he was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bail bond. He is due back in Town of Seneca Falls Court on 11-22-11 at 9:30 am to answer the charges.


PI MVA

11/15/2011 Deputies responded to a two car personal injury motor vehicle accident on State Route 318 and the entrance to the Waterloo Premium Outlet Mall. A vehicle being driven by Patricia M Smith, age 26 of 12 North Genesee St.,  Geneva was attempting to make a left turn into the Outlet Mall when she failed to yield the right of way to vehicle traveling westbound on State Route 318, being driven by Ashley M Corley, age 23, of 56 Cottage St., Auburn. The two vehicles collided and the Corley vehicle didoverturn and came to rest on its roof in the middle of the intersection. Passengers in the Smith vehicle include Michael J Jenkins, age 14, Javon D Wright, age 1, and Tyrian J Whitfield-Smith, age 6, all of 12 North Genesee St., Geneva. Passengers in the Corley vehicle include Thomas M Sobolewski, age 22, Kobey L Sobolewski, age 3, and Kallie M Sobolewski, age 1, all of 3114 Demont Rd., Seneca Falls. All occupants in the Smith vehicle were transported via North Seneca Ambulance to Clifton Springs Hospital for possible head and back injuries. All occupant of the Corley vehicle were transported via North Seneca Ambulance to Auburn Memorial Hospital for possible head and back injuries. All were being treated at the time of this press release. Assisting at the scene was Junius Fire Dept and the New York State Police. Smith was issued a traffic citation for failure to yield right of way at an intersection.


Arrest

11/15/2011 The Seneca County Sheriffs Office reports Deputies arrested Rhonda J. Frey, age 33, of 8400 Leroy Street Interlaken. Frey was charged with Menacing 2nd Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (2cts). The arrest stems from a domestic incident in Interlaken where Frey allegedly threatened a male with a brick in front of two children. Frey was arraigned in the Town of Covert Court and ROR’ed, an order of protection was issued. Frey is to reappear in the Town of Covert Court on 11/28/11 at 10am to answer the charges.


Arrest

11/12/2011 The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on November 12th, 2011 at 0145 AM, Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Scott T. VanNostrand, age 30, of 22 Carlton Road, Waterloo, NY, on SR 5. in the Village of Waterloo. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated,Driving While Intoxicated .08% or Greater, Failure to Keep Right, Unalwful Possession of Marihuana and is to appear before the Village of Waterloo, Justice Mattoon on December 28th, 2011 to answer the charges.

 


Arrest

11/15/2011 - The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that Deputies arrested Paul Sturiale age 22 of 1875 Auburn Road, Lot 2, Seneca Falls, New York, and Nicholas Wheeler age 19 of 74 State St, Seneca Falls, New York for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th. Deputies discovered a disabled vehicle at the intersection of SR 318 and SR 414 in the Town of Tyre. While investigating the incident it was determined that both parties were in possession of a controlled substance. Sturiale was also issued a citation for operating out of class. Wheeler was released on an appearance ticket. He is scheduled to appear at the Town of Tyre Court at a later date. Sturiale was brought to the Town of Tyre Court for arraignment. He was committed to the custody of the Sheriff’s Office in lieu of $500 cash bail $1000 bond. NYS parolee violated Sturiale, for that violation he was committed to the Correctional facility on no bail pending a parole hearing.


Arrest

11/15/2011 Seneca County Sheriff Jack Stenberg reports that Investigators arrested David R. Mead, age 31 of 2666 County Road 130 Apt. A Ovid, NY 14521 on a charge of Endangering the welfare of a child. The charge stems from Mead asking a 15 year old girl to have sex with him. Mead is a level 3 sex offender who was arrested at his residence. Mead was arraigned in the Town of Lodi court where he was committed to the Seneca County Correctional facility in lieu of $10,000 cash or $20,000 bail bond. A full stay away order of protection wasissued for the victim. Mead is due back in Town of Lodi on 11-17-11 to answer the charge.


Arrest

11/01/2011 The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested Eric W. Rivera, 28, of 130 East Elisha Street Apt. 5, Waterloo, New York, on numerous charges following an investigation into narcotics trafficking out of his residence. Sheriff’s Deputies and members of the Waterloo Police Department executed a search warrant at his residence on November 1st, 2011, and seized quantities of cocaine, ecstasy, and marihuana that were allegedly packaged for drug sales. Other items seized during the search warrant included scales allegedly used for the weighing of drugs and a pair of brass knuckles. Rivera was charged with four counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, Class B Felonies, and two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, Class B Felonies. It is alleged that Rivera sold crack cocaine out of his residence on two different occasions. Rivera, who is also a level 2 registered sex offender, was arraigned in the Waterloo Village Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail/$20,000 secured bond. Rivera is to reappear in the Waterloo Village Court on November 4th, 2011, at 9:30am. The Waterloo Police Department assisted in the investigation. More charges are pending as the investigation is continuing.


Arrest

10/31/2011 Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 2646 Canoga Road, Seneca Falls, NY, for the report of a domestic incident. While investigating the incident, Deputies observed a rifle with asilencer attached owned by Charles E. Henry Jr. age 28 of the above address. Henry was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (D Felony). Henry was arraigned at the Town of Fayette Court and committed tothe custody of the Sheriff in lieu of $2500/$5000. A felony hearing is scheduled for later in the week.


Arrest

10/29/2011 - Seneca County Sheriff\'s Deputies arrested Marlin M. Johnson, age 36, of 400 Wellington Ave Rochester NY. The arrest stems from a Warrant Issued out of Family Court for Failure to Appear. Johnson was arraigned in the Town of Waterloo Court and remanded to the SCCF in lieu of $2000 cash/ $4000 bond. Johnson is to appear in Seneca County Family Court the next day it is in session.


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The Office of Seneca County Sheriff will deliver effective and professional law enforcement services to all citizens and those who pass through Seneca County in a fair and equitable manner, without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, or one’s social or economic standing.

We honor the faith and trust our residents place in the Office of Seneca County Sheriff and pledge to uphold in word and deed that sacred bond.

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It is the mission of the Seneca County Correctional Facility and its’ staff to:

  • Insure public safety by providing a safe, secure and humane environment for all those who are committed to the custody of the Sheriff.
  • Provide inmates with opportunities for education and rehabilitation so that they may be successfully reintegrated into society.
  • Establish professional working relationships with other agencies and service providers, thereby enhancing public safety and inmate rehabilitation and treatment.
  • Encourage staff development through continued education and training, thereby enhancing professionalism, morale and the public image of corrections as a profession.
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Guiding us through our mission will be our core values of Respect, Accountability, Honesty and Caring for ourselves and others.

The mission is further enhanced by the design and philosophy of our Direct Supervision operational model.
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It shall be the policy of the Civil Division to execute in a timely and professional manner properly filed civil orders and summonses within the County of Seneca, as directed by a court of proper jurisdiction or other competent authority. The Civil Division shall maintain appropriate records of civil judgments, and shall lawfully collect, maintain and disburse monies in connection therewith. Further, the Division will handle cases and deal with all people in a fair and just manner.

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