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SENECA COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY AWARDED NYS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ACCREDITATION
Seneca County Sheriff Jack S. Stenberg announced today the Seneca County Correctional Facility has been awarded Correctional Facility accreditation status by the New York State Sheriff’s Association. Sheriff Stenberg received the news from Thomas Mitchell, Counsel for the New York State Sheriff’s Association on Friday. “Receiving accreditation status demonstrates that we are operating our Correctional Facility in accordance with professional standards of excellence and it is a credit to the hard work by the men and women of this Office to attain excellence in Correction operations”, said Sheriff Stenberg. “Of all the New York State Accreditation programs, Correctional Facility accreditation is the hardest to achieve due to the complexity of the program requirements”, commented the Sheriff. On June 28 – 29, 2010, three NYS Correctional Facility Accreditation Assessors from the NYS Sheriff’s Association spent two days at the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility reviewing Administrative, Operational and Medical policies and procedures, examining training records, interviewing staff and conducting observations of operations to ensure total compliance with one hundred sixty-six (166) professional standards of operations and excellence. The assessors, all of whom are veteran correctional facility administrators in their exit accreditation remarks before a large contingent of Sheriff’s Office staff commented “All three assessors agreed that the entire facility was one of the cleanest and organized buildings we have seen and Sheriff Stenberg, and his staff, are to be commended for this.” “The staff that we interacted with during our assessment were some of the most professional and dedicated employees we have ever seen and you should be very proud of them” commented Major Christopher Lian, Accreditation Team Leader. Sheriff Stenberg commended Undersheriff Gary Sullivan who served as the program manager for the Corrections Accreditation Program. Undersheriff Sullivan commented “The entire staff at the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility has embraced the accreditation process. They have put in the many long hours and hard work to achieve this important recognition. The assessors gave us a thorough top to bottom review of our operations and concurred that we met or exceeded all the standards of professional excellence. We share this honor with dedicated men and women of this Office who without question deserve this recognition.” “Only two divisions remain to undergo accreditation – the Law Enforcement Division, which comprises the uniform road patrol, criminal investigation and navigation and the Civil Division”, said Sheriff Stenberg. “Work is progressing smoothly and we full expect to have both of those divisions done by the end of the year. Not only do the employees of this Office deserve this special recognition, but, also the Citizens of Seneca County deserve to have a law enforcement agency and correctional facility which has complied with standards of professional excellence and operations.” Earlier this year, the Court Security Division was awarded NYS Court Security Accreditation status. An official award presentation is being planned for August 2010
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DEPUTIES REQUESTING THE PUBLIC'S HELP IN LOCATING HIT AND RUN DRIVER
07/04/2010 Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a hit and run car/pedestrian motor vehicle accident that occurred on County Road 139 near Verona Village in the Village of Ovid. On July 4th, 2010 at about 3:10 P.M., Joshua M. Griswold, 14, of 7119 Prospect Street, Ovid, New York, was walking eastbound on the shoulder of County Road 139 and was struck in the arm and the side of his body by a westbound vehicle. Griswold sustained minor injuries and was checked over by South Seneca Ambulance. Griswold, with parental approval refused further medical treatment. The vehicle was last seen eastbound on County Road 139 as it turned around after the accident and is described as a newer four door, dark green Hyundai Elantra with an unknown license plate number. The vehicle may have passenger side damage to the side mirror and passenger side front door. The driver was described as a white male and there were no other occupants in the vehicle. If anyone witnessed the accident or has any information about the accident, please contact the Seneca County Sheriff's Office at (315) 220-3250.
06/30/2010 - TOPS President Frank Curci and Store Manager Ken Essing presented Seneca County Sheriff Jack Stenberg with a check in the amount of $250.00 during the stores' grand re-opening ceremony. Sheriff Stenberg thanked TOPS on behalf of the Sheriff's Office for their donation which will be used to offset costs associated with the DARE program which is delivered to Seneca County school children.
06/11/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff Jack Stenberg reports a fraud case that involved a business in the Village of Interlaken. Investigation revealed a “MYSTERY SHOPPER” scam. A package was mailed to an individual in Lost Nation, Iowa offering the subject a job as a “Mystery Shopper” The subject was given a business check from a Village of Interlaken business for $3995.00 and was instructed to cash the check at a local bank as a quality control measure. After deducting a $450.00 personal fee the subject was to wire the remaining money to a location in Atlanta Georgia. It was found that the check was fraudulent. Further investigation showed that several fraudulent checks—all from the same business—were cashed in: Iowa, California, Illinois, Texas, Kansas, Florida, Connecticut, Arizona and, Georgia. It is suspected that the fraudulent checks were copied from a pilfered actual check without the business’s knowledge. The Sheriff’s Office is continuing to work with the U.S. Postal Inspector’s Office, the Seneca County D.A.’s office and other police departments on this matter. Sheriff Stenberg advises that all citizens should be aware of this scam and report any questionable practices like this immediately to law enforcement. “If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is.”, said Stenberg.
BOATER SAFETY COURSE - JULY 17, 2010 - Seneca County Sheriff Jack Stenberg has announced that the Seneca County Sheriff's Office has one boating safety course that is still available for students. All others are currently full. The course will be held: July 17th, 2010, 8:00 AM TO 4PM at the Seneca County Law Enforcement Center 6150 Route 96 Romulus N.Y. 14541. This free course is for adults and children and provides the students with Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) certification for persons 14 and older and motor boat certification for persons age 10 to 17. At the successful completion of the course students will receive their certification immediately. Space is limited so students must register in advance by calling LT. John Cleere at 315-220-3443 or E-mail jcleere@co.seneca.ny.us Students should bring something to write with and pack a lunch.
05/14/2010 - SCSO MAKES ARREST IN CONNECTION WITH RECENT DAYTIME BURGLARIES - CLICK ON NEWS TAB TO READ RELEASE
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SCSO SEEKS INFORMATION REGARDING TWO DAYTIME BURGLARIES -
Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators are investigating two day time burglaries that occurred in the Town of Fayette.
The first burglary occurred on 04/28/10 on Yost Rd. between the hours of 7:00 am – 6:30 pm. It is believed that an unknown suspect (s) found a key hidden outside of the home to gain access into the residence. Once inside the suspect (s) took several hundred dollars in loose change from the home. A neighborhood canvass in the area revealed that there was a red van with a loud exhaust (no further information on the vehicle) hanging out in the area.
The second burglary occurred on 04/29/10 on Old State Rt. 96 between 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Unknown person(s)entered a residence through an unsecured back door. The suspect (s) made off with several hundred dollars in cash, and rolled coins. Also taken was a pink puma drawstring style back pack believed to be used to carry the stolen items from the scene. A dark colored SUV was seen leaving this residence during this time frame. After leaving the residence the SUV reportedly traveled north on Rt. 96.
If you have any information regarding these burglaries please call Lt. John P. Cleere of the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office at (315) 220- 3443. The Sheriff’s Office would also like to remind everyone to lock your doors when you are not home. Also, as a reminder- many people hide extra keys on their premises outside the home. This is a common practice, and burglars know this. Please keep this in mind before you hide a key.
04/19/2010 - SCSO requests the public's help in identifying three shoplifters at WALMART Super Center on 04/18/2010 -
04/13/2010- Seneca County Sheriff's Office Correctional Facility completes all requsite work towards achieving NYS Accreditation. Sheriff Stenberg submits official request for three day on-site accreditation assessment. See news release in media tab.
04/13/2010 - New York State Sheriff's Association Executive Director Peter Kehoe presented Seneca County Sheriff's Office with Official Accreditation Status for Court Security Division at Board of Supervisor's Meeting.
04/07/2010- Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a case of vandalism that occurred on Poorman Road in the Town of Fayette. Two farm tractors were damaged. Anyone with information is requested to call Lt. Cleere at the Criminal Investigation Division 315-220-3443
BOATER SAFETY COURSES - May 22 & June 12, 2010 - Contact SCSO at 315-220-3443
03/28/2010 - INTERNET - EMAIL SCAM - Click here to read full press release
BOATER SAFETY COURSE - April 17, 2010 - Click here to read full press release - **COURSE FULL** Additional courses scheduled for May 22 & June 12 -
03/11/2010 - NYS Sheriff's Association Honorary Membership Drive - Click Here to see release in "media tab."
Upcoming child safety seat inspection program - Ovid Firehouse - 03/23/10 12 noon to 8:00 p.m. Click Here to Read The Full Press Release.
03/01/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive fraud complaints involving “Scams.” The latest incident involved a female in the Town of Waterloo who received phone calls from a subject who said they were in Nevada telling her that she had won $35,000 in cash. The suspect attempted to convince the female to send $200.00 through western union and that her prize money would be delivered to her. Investigation revealed that the phone number of the caller was actually coming from Jamaica. Sheriff Stenberg advises all citizens to be on the look out for this and other money scams via phone and computer. These types of incidents appear to be on the rise. Often the scams involve other countries making enforcement difficult and recovery of money impossible.
Seneca County Sheriff's Office 2009 Annual Report is now online. The full report can be found by clicking on the Media tab. Click here to read full report.
02/19/2010 – The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud case in the Town of Fayette. The victim recently had a relative visit Canada and subsequently began receiving phone calls from persons claiming to be a U. S. Customs Agent and another claiming to be a Criminal Defense Attorney. They said that the relative had been arrested in Canada and required that money be wired to them to get the relative out of jail. The calls were fictitious and the victim lost almost $6000.00 Citizens are warned to be aware of this latest scam and to report any such activity to the Criminal Investigation Division.
02/19/2010 -Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary to the Interlaken Sportsman club that occurred in the early morning hours of 2/18/10. Anyone with any information is requested to contact the Criminal Investigation Division.
SENECA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND WATERLOO POLICE DEPARTMENT HOST JOINT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTION AND OPERATION SAFE CHILD ID PROGRAM
Seneca County Sheriff Jack Stenberg and Waterloo Police Chief Doyle Marquart have announced that both agencies will be co-hosting a Child Safety Seat Inspection and Operation Safe Child ID Program on February 22, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Waterloo Fire Department, 39 East Water Street, Waterloo, New York.
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The SCSO continues to receive reports throughout Seneca County of items stolen for their scrap metal value. Recently taken were: car parts, a vehicle, and machinery from several different locations throughout the County. Citizens are urged to secure any property that may have scrap metal value and to call 911 if they observe any suspicious circumstances.
EMAIL "Phishing Scams" Beware of unsolicited emails delivered to your email accounts reporting you have won large sums of money or property in sweepstakes or lotteries. The sender asks you reply by supplying confidential personal or banking information to the sender, or asks you forward money to claim your prize. These are known as "411" scams - don't be tricked into sending money or personal information in response to these unsolicited emails. Routinely, Seneca County residents are sent these unsolicited emails by fraudsters. If you think you have been a target of one of these scams call "911".
SCSO is investigating a burglary to a residence on Frontenac Road in the Town of Covert. Camera, photography equipment and Jewelry were taken. Anyone who has any information is requested to contact C.I.D. at 315-220-3210
SCSO is investigating a burglary to a residence on River Road in the Town of Fayette. Computer equipment and Jewelry were taken. Anyone who has any information is requested to call C.I.D. at 315-220-3210
All citizens should exercise caution when advertising items for sale on internet services such as “Craig’s List”. SCSO is investigating several incidents where items were stolen after being advertised on “Craig’s list.” Suspects call the sellers to obtain an address and the advertised items were subsequently stolen.
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08/30/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Mark J. Blanche, age 26, of 1537 County Road 132, Town of Romulus and charged him with Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree. Blanche and inmate incarcerated in the Seneca County Correctional Facility is accused of intentionally damaging a fire suppression sprinkler head in the correctional facility causing several gallons of water to spill in the facility. Blanche is to appear on September 24, 2010 in the Town of Romulus Court to answer the charge.
08/26/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a two car accident that occurred at State Route 96 and Halls Corners Rd. in the Town Covert. A vehicle driven by James D. Minster, age 43, of 39 Enfield Main Road, Lot 2, Ithaca, New York was South bound on Route 96 when his vehicle rear-ended a vehicle driven Susan L. Kousa, age 22, of 3629 Mechanic Street, Interlaken, New York. Kousa was slowing down to go around an uninvolved vehicle that was turning left in front of her. Minster had two passengers in his vehicle; Theresa M. Minster, age 43, and Shannon B. Onan, age 15, both of Ithaca, NY were treated at the scene by Interlaken Fire Department, Trumansburg and South Seneca Ambulance. Theresa Minster had neck and back pain while Onan was treated for knee pain and transported to Cayuga Medical Center for further evaluation. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene
08/26/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested John N Myers, age 65, of 2090 State Route 96A, Ovid, New York for Criminal Trespass 2nd. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on August 25, 2010 where it is alleged that Myers entered a residence in the Town of Romulus without the owner's permission. Myers was arraigned at the Romulus Town Court where he was released to reappear at Romulus Town Court on August 27, 2010.
08/17/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Christopher L. Planty, age 27, of 35 Green Street, Seneca Falls, NY on a bench warrant for fail to pay fines. Planty was arrested by Seneca Falls Police Department while he was walking down Fall St and was turned over to Seneca County Sheriff Deputies at Town of Seneca Falls Court. Planty was arraigned and released without bail and ordered to pay on his fines weekly.
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08/16/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Douglas K Albro, 41, 4043 State Route 89, Seneca Falls NY, on a bench warrant issued out of the Town of Lodi Court for Failure to Pay Fines, stemming from the original charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and several vehicle and traffic law violations. Albro was arraigned in the Town of Lodi Court and released from court after paying the fine of $855.00.
08/16/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Stephanie C Hill, 30, 4365 West Seneca Road, Trumansburg NY, on a bench warrant issued out of the Town of Covert Court for Failure to Appear, stemming from the original charges of Unlawfully Dealing with a Child and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Hill was arraigned in the Town of Lodi Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $1000 cash bail, $2000 secured bond. Hill is to reappear in the Town of Covert Court on August 23rd 2010 at 10:00am to answer the charges.
08/14/2010 @ 0342 HRS – NEWEST SCSO K-9 “IZAK” APPREHENDS BURGLAR - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Grailan Scott Linton, age 39, 1157 Route 5, Cape Cod Apartments #6, Waterloo, New York. Sheriff’s Deputies were investigating a larceny complaint received earlier in the night when they observed Linton riding a stolen bicycle, carrying a box full of various home electronics taken during a burglary Linton allegedly committed in the Town of Waterloo. When Deputies attempted to interview Linton he fled and after a short chase along Route 5 he was apprehended by the Sheriff's newest K9 unit “IZAK” and his handler, Deputy John Fowler. No injuries were suffered by Linton or the Officers on the scene. Linton was charged with Burglary 2nd, Criminal Mischief 4th and 2 counts of Petit Larceny. He arraigned in the Town of Waterloo Court and remanded to the SCCF in lieu of $10,000 cash, $20,000 bond. Linton is to reappear at a later date in August to answer the charges.
08/14/2010- ARREST - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Scott L. Keplar, 29, of 25 Peterman Road, Seneca Falls N.Y., after Deputies investigated a domestic dispute that occurred at a Town of Seneca Falls business. Deputies said that Keplar arrived at a local business to pick up a female when an argument ensued. Keplar is alleged to have physically restrained the female victim when she tried to get away. During the incident Keplar ripped the victim’s clothes and pushed the victim's head into a vehicle window. All this occurred in the vehicle Keplar was operating while on a revoked driver’s license. Keplar was charged with Harassment 2nd, Criminal Mischief 4th, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd and AUO 3rd. Keplar was arraigned in the Town of Waterloo Court and was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2500.00 cash or $5000.00 insured bond. Keplar is to appear in the Town of Seneca Falls Court on 9/8/10 at 0900 am to answer the charges.
08/09/2010 – ARREST - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Christopher A. Osterhout, age 27, 28 Auburn Road Apt. B8, Seneca Falls, NY for petit larceny. The charge stems from an incident in which Osterhout allegedly stole a wedding ring from a Town of Seneca Falls residence. The ring was recovered and Osterhout was issued an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Town of Seneca Falls Court on September 09, 2010 at 10:00 am.
08/09/2010 – PIMVA – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a two car motor vehicle accident in the Town of Tyre. A vehicle driven by Nelson B. Hyde, age 39, Clyde, NY ran a stop sign at the intersection of Lay Road and East Tyre Rd. Hyde's vehicle struck a vehicle that was north bound on East. Tyre Roadd. driven by Charlene M. Verkey age 61 of 2345 W. Tyre Rd Seneca Falls, NY. Verkey had one passenger in her vehicle an 8 year old child that was not injured. Hyde had two children passengers in his vehicle. A seven year old and an 11 year old. The seven year old child suffered scratches on his face from the air bag deployment. He was treated at the scene by North Seneca Ambulance and transported to Geneva General Hospital for further evaluation. The 11 year old was not injured. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene. Hyde was ticketed for failure to stop at a stop sign, aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree and unlicensed operator.
08/09/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Anthony J. Wickum, age 17, 2295 West Tyre Road, Seneca Falls, NY on a charge of Rape 3rd. The charge stems from a continuing investigation into a incident which occurred in the Town of Tyre on July 28, 2010 in which Wickum allegedly had unwanted sexual contact with a 14 year old girl. Wickum was previously charged with Sexual Misconduct and Endangering the Welfare of a Child and remains in the Seneca County Correctional facility in lieu of $2500.00 cash or $5000.00 bail bond on those charges. Wickum was arraigned on the new charges in the Town of Tyre Court where he was released back into the custody of the Sheriff's Office. Wickum is to reappear in Tyre Town court on 08-24-10 to answer the charge.
08/06/2010 @ 0230 HRS - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jennifer M. Flowers, age 36, 348 Bostwick Road, in the Town of Junius for Driving While Intoxicated – Drugs, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Third Degree and Moving for lane unsafely. Flowers is scheduled to appear in Town of Junius Court on 08/19/2010 to answer the charges.
08/05/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Thomas J. Nastvogel, 20, no permanent address, on charges of Possession of a Loaded Firearm in a Motor Vehicle and two counts of Menacing in the second degree. It is alleged that Nastvogel was involved in a dispute with two people on Sessler Drive in the Town of Waterloo. During the dispute, Nastvogel allegedly pointed a shotgun at the victims. The victims ran from Nastvogel and were able to get away from him safely. Sheriff's Deputies arrived on scene and found Nastvogel standing in the street. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Nastvogel had a loaded 12 gauge shotgun in his vehicle which was parked on Sessler Drive. Nastvogel was taken into custody without incident. Nastvogel was arraigned in the Waterloo Town Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail/$20,000 secured bond. Nastvogel is to reappear in the Waterloo Town Court on August 10th, 2010 at 1pm. The New York State Police and the Geneva Police Department assisted at the scene.
08/05/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested David M. Bird, age 43, of 5766 Route 96, Romulus, NY Bird was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Operating Out of Class. The charges stem from an accident Bird was involved in on State Route 96 in the Town of Romulus where he lost control of a motorcycle causing him to leave the west side of the roadway where he crashed the motorcycle into the ditch. Bird did not have a license to operate the motorcycle. Bird suffered injuries to his left leg and right shoulder and was transported by South Seneca Ambulance to Geneva General Hospital where he was treated for his injuries. Bird is scheduled to appear in the Romulus Town Court on October 1st 2010 to answer the charges.
08/05/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Walter A. Flower, age 53, of 5535 Route 96, Lot 21, Romulus, New York. Flower was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Unlawful Imprisonment in the Second Degree and Harassment in the Second Degree. The charges stem from a domestic incident where it is alleged that Flower started a physical fight with a female in front of a 10 year old child. It is alleged that during the fight Flower physically restrained the female from calling 911 and from leaving the residence. Flower was arraigned in the Town of Varick Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 cash bail or $2500 Bond. Flower is to reappear 8/25/10 at 7:30 pm. in Varick Town court
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08/05/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jonathan H. Ferguson, age 21, 1272 Norwood Drive, Lockpor,t N.Y., for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Third Degree. The arrest stems from a traffic stop where DMV records showed that Ferguson had a suspended drivers license. Ferguson was issued appearance tickets for the Town of Covert Court and scheduled to appear on 9/13/10 at 10am to answer the charge.
08/04/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a personal injury auto accident on Swick Road in the Town of Romulus. A mini van being driven by Cindy Walborn age 53 of 1470 State Route 336 Lot#2 was eastbound on Swick Road when she left the south side of the road striking a ditch then coming to rest after striking a telephone pole. The telephone pole was snapped in half at the base and Walborn was trapped in the vehicle. A witness to the accident, William J. Irwin from Lodi helped assist 4 small children ages 1,7,8,and 9 out of the van. Firefighters from Romulus and Ovid responded to the scene and extricated the driver who was trapped in the vehicle for about 45 minutes. The children were all treated at the scene for minor injuries and transported to Cayuga Medical Center by Ambulances from South Seneca and Trumansburg Fire Department. Walborn and a 5th passenger Shane W. Walborn age 26 of the same address were also treated at the scene and transported to Cayuga Medical Center as well. The vehicle was heavily damaged and had to be towed from the scene.
08/03/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jennifer L. Heidemann, age 23, 1326 West Townline Road, Phelps, New York on a Bench Warrant issued out of the Town of Seneca Falls Court for failure to comply with conditions of pre trial release. Heidemann was arraigned at the Town of Seneca Falls Court and was remanded to the Seneca County Jail with no bail. Heidemann is to reappear before the Town of Seneca Falls Court on August 13th, 2010 at 2:00pm for further action.
08/03/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jacob M. Dixon, age 19, 2551 Brewer Road,. Waterloo, N.Y. Dixon was charged with Disorderly Conduct following an incident where Dixon was allegedly causing a road hazard by walking down the center of State Route 414 in the Town of Tyre. Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to check the area following multiple complaints on the subject. Dixon is scheduled to appear before the Town of Tyre Court on September 7th 2010 at 5:00 pm to answer the charges
DWI ARREST – 08/01/2010 @ 0245HRS - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Sarah B. Compton, age 20, 8533 Route 414, Lodi, New York on State Route 96A in the Town of Lodi and charged her with Driving While Intoxicated and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. While in custody it is alleged Compton caused damage to a Sheriff’s patrol car and was charged with Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree. During her arraignment in Town of Lodi Court, Compton was found in Contempt of Court after repeatedly failing to observe the Courts warnings.
FIRE - 08/01/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies report that several local fire departments responded to a structure fire at 101 Border City Rd in the Town of Waterloo. The building was a warehouse that was unoccupied at the time of fire and is owned by Robert Stivers, age 47, 401 Boody's Hill Road, Waterloo, New York. The fire took almost two hours to get under control by Border City, Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Geneva, Magee and Varick Fire Departments. The estimated loss of the building and contents is over $100,000.00 The building was insured for $70,000.00 and the contents were not covered. The Seneca County Fire Investigation Team and State Fire Investigation were called to the scene. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and Investigators from the County team and State Fire will be back at the scene Monday morning.
ARREST - 07/30/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Vanessa M. Hannula, age 21, 1465 CO RD 132, Ovid New York. Hannula was charged with Petit Larceny and Falsifying Business Records Second Degree. Hannula was arrested following an investigation into the theft of money from a Town of Waterloo business where she was employed. It is alleged that Hannula then falsified records of the business in an attempt to conceal the theft of the money. Hannula was arraigned in the Town of Waterloo Court before Justice Marsh at which time she was remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $500.00 dollars cash bail or $1000.00 dollars secured bond. Hannula is scheduled to re-appear in the Town of Waterloo Court on August 10th at 1:00 p.m. to answer the charges.
ARREST - 07/30/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Ryan J. Smith, 23, of 5998 Route 96, Farmington, New York, on a warrant issued out of the Seneca County Court for Violation of Felony Probation on the original charges of Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree. Smith was remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on no bail pending a court appearance in Seneca County Court. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office assisted in the apprehension of Smith.
ARREST - 07/28/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Anthony J. Wickum, age 17, of 2295 West Tyre Road, Seneca Falls, N.Y., for Sexual Misconduct and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The charges stem from an incident in the Town of Tyre in which Wickum allegedly had sexual contact with a 14 year old victim. Wickum was arraigned in the Town of Seneca Falls court where he was committed to the Seneca County Correctional facility in lieu of $2500.00 cash or $5000.00 bail bond. The investigation continues in this case and additional charges are possible.
07/27/2010 – ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION WITH RECENT BURGLARIES IN TYRE AND JUNIUS. A joint investigation conducted by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office and New York State has resulted in an arrest in connection with several recent burglaries in the Towns of Tyre and Junius. Sheriff’s and State Police Investigators arrested Zachary Ramirez, age 18, of 372 Castle Street, Geneva, New York. Ramirez is alleged to have entered six different homes during late night hours while the residents were in their homes sleeping and removed purses from the homes. According to Investigators Ramirez took money from the purses and then discarded the purses roadside. Ramirez was charged with six counts of Burglary in the Second Degree and two counts of Petit Larceny. Ramirez was arraigned in the Town of Seneca Falls Court and was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $30,000.00 cash bail/ $60,000 bond. Ramirez is scheduled to re- appear in the Town of Seneca Falls Court on 07/30/10.
07/28/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-car personal injury motor vehicle accident on Routes 5&20 in the Town of Seneca Falls. A vehicle being operated by Elizabeth J. Bennett, 19, of 1224 Hecker Road, Waterloo, New York, was making a left turn out of the Seaway Plaza and failed to see a vehicle that was eastbound on Routes 5&20. Bennett struck the vehicle that was being operated by Michael J. Homyn, 58, of 16 Union Street, Auburn, New York. Bennett and Homyn were both checked over at the scene by North Seneca Ambulance, but refused medical attention. The Waterloo Fire Department also assisted at the scene. Bennett was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way.
07/28/2010 –Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 5226 E. Lake Road, Romulus, N.Y. for the report of a working structure fire. The homeowner, Susan Wertman, contacted 911 after she discovered a downed power line strung over the roof of her residence. While awaiting the fire department the power line began to arch and caught fire to an outlet on the south side of the residence along with a nearby tree. A television set plugged in to the outlet began to smoke heavily. Varick Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the flames from the nearby tree along with the south side of the residence. The home is insured. Varick Fire was assisted at the scene by Fayette and Romulus Fire Departments. The damage is estimated to be around $2000.00 No one was injured
07/28/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff Deputies investigated a two car personal injury motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Waterloo Geneva Road and Border City Road in the Town of Waterloo. A vehicle traveling eastbound on Routes 5 and 20, operated by Shayne K. Feinberg, age 43, of 5 White Springs Circle, Geneva, New York attempted to make a left hand turn onto Border City Road in front of a second vehicle traveling westbound, operated by Jennifer L. Carmell, age 34, of 1225B Waterloo Geneva Road, Waterloo, New York. A passenger in Carmell's vehicle, Donna M. Carmell, age 64, of the same address, was treated at the scene by North Seneca Ambulance personnel and released with a minor chest injury. Feinberg was also treated and released at the scene with a minor injury by North Seneca Ambulance Personnel. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and had to be towed from the scene. Feinberg was issued a traffic ticket for Fail to Yield at an Intersection. The Border City Fire Department assisted at the scene.
07/28/2010 @ 1022 HRS - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two car personal injury accident at the intersection of Route 5&20 and Route 414, in the Town of Seneca Falls. The driver of the first vehicle Louis A Ferrara, age 60, of 17 Swaby Street, Seneca Falls, N.Y., was traveling westbound on Route 5&20 when he was struck by a vehicle making a left turn from Route 5&20 onto Route 414 northbound. The second vehicle was being operated by Stephanie M. Brocious, age 28, of 190 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, N.Y. The investigation revealed thatBrocious disobeyed a traffic light and turned into the path of the Ferrara vehicle that had the right of way. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene. Ferrara was transported by North Seneca Ambulance to Geneva General Hospital for a complaint of chest pain. Brocious was ticked for failure to obey a traffic control device. The Waterloo Fire Dept. assisted at the scene.
07/25/2010 @ 0556 HRS - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a personal injury motor vehicle accident on State Route 414 in the Town of Lodi, New York. Deputies report that Christopher L Caslin, age 37, of 5449 Wilkinson Road, Hector, N.Y., was traveling south on State Route 414 when he left the west shoulder of the roadway, hitting an embankment, causing the vehicle to roll several times and strike a tree. Deputies report that the Lodi Fire Department and South Seneca Ambulance responded and Mercy Flight flew Caslin to Strong Memorial Hospital for treatments. He was treated and released later that same day.
07/24/2010 @ 0506 HRS – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a personal injury motor vehicle accident on New Miller Rd in the Town of Junius, New York. Deputies report that Thomas G. Notebaert, age 56, of 224 W Genesee Street, Clyde, N.Y., was traveling west on New Miller Rd when he swerved to avoid striking a deer causing his vehicle to go off of the roadway and into a tree. The Junius Fire Department responded and Finger Lakes Ambulance responded and transported Notebaert to Geneva General Hospital for minor injuries.
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07/22/2010 @ 1258 HRS – Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested three Monroe County residents following a larceny investigation at a Town of Seneca Falls Business. Sheriff's Deputies arrested, David R. Fallon, age 28, of 117 Falmouth Street, Rochester, New York ; Christina M. Warren, age 23, (same address) and James K. Welsher, age 48, of 116 Stutson Street, Rochester, New York . All three were charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Conspiracy in the sixth degree. It is alleged that Fallon, Warren and Welsher stole property exceeding $800.00 and tried to hide it in a diaper bag as they exited the business. Upon the arrival of Sheriff's Deputies Fallon and Warren fled in a vehicle with an unrestrained two year old present in the vehicle. Sheriff’s Deputies stopped the vehicle on North Road in the Town of Seneca Falls. Welsher was apprehended in the business’ parking lot. The two year old was temporarily placed with Seneca County Child Protective Services until a family member could be located to take custody of the child. In addition to the other charges, Fallon was issued a traffic ticket for operating a vehicle with a child under the age of four not in a child safety seat.All three were arraigned before Seneca Falls Town Justice Mahoney and were committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility.Fallon was committed in lieu of $25,000 cash or $50,000 bondWarran was committed in lieu of no bail. Welsher was committed in lieu of $25,000 cash or $50,000 bond. All three will have to reappear in Seneca Falls Town Court August 11th 2010 at 9 a.m. New York State Police and Waterloo Village Police also assisted Sheriff's Deputies at the scene.
07/16/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Chester A. Keech, 53, no permanent address, on a warrant for Violation of Felony Probation on the original charge of Felony Driving While Intoxicated. Deputies located Keech walking along Route 318 in the Town of Junius and were checking on his well being due to the heat. As Deputies were talking with Keech, they discovered that he held an active warrant out of the Allegany County Sheriff's Office from 1995. Keech was taken into custody and turned over to the Allegany County Sheriff's Office for further action.
07/16/2010 @ 1850 HRS – Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a two car personal injury motor vehicle accident at Brewer Road and Hecker Road in the Town of Waterloo. A vehicle driven by Joshua A. Hadley, age 22, of 3939 Post Road, Geneva, New York was traveling east on Hecker Road when Hadley did not stop at the stop sign at the Brewer Road intersection. Hadley's vehicle struck a southbound vehicle on Brewer Road operated by Ramona L. Excell, age 44, of 3689 State Route 96A, Geneva, New York. Excell's vehicle then rolled over landing in a ditch on Brewer Road. Excell was flown by Mercy Flight to Upstate Medical Center with back and chest injuries. Hadley was uninjured. Hadley was issued traffic tickets for Failure to Yield at a Stop Sign and Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and towed from the scene. Waterloo Fire Department and North Seneca Ambulance responded to the scene.
07/13/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Scott L. Kepler, age 29, of 25 Peterman Road, Apt. J2, Seneca Falls, N.Y., and charged him with Petit Larceny. It is alleged that Kepler stole $312.92 worth of merchandise from a Town of Seneca Falls business. Kepler was issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Seneca Falls Court on 08-12-10 at 10:00 am to answer to the charge.
07/09/10 @ 0436 HRS – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a one car roll over accident that occurred on State Route 318 in the Town of Junius. A vehicle being operated by Jessica J. Crance, 21, of 441 High Street, Geneva, New York was west bound on State Rte 318 in the Town of Junius when a passenger, Joseph M. Pratt, 22, of 4129 Armington Road, Palmyra, New York climbed out of the passenger side window and onto the roof of the vehicle while it was in motion. Pratt attempted to climb back into the vehicle when Crance lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway on the north side striking a guardrail. Pratt was ejected from the vehicle and the vehicle rolled several times coming to rest on its roof trapping Crance inside. Crance was extricated by Junius Fire Dept and flown by Mercy Flight to Strong Memorial Hospital where she was in stable condition. Pratt was uninjured and was treated and released at the scene by North Seneca and Finger lakes ambulance. Pratt was issued traffic tickets for Clinging to the Roof of a Moving Vehicle and No Seatbelt/Passenger. He is to answer the charges in the Town of Junius court on Aug. 10th, 2010. Crance will be issued a traffic ticket for permitting Clinging to a Roof of a Moving Vehicle and is to answer the charge in the Town of Junius court on Aug. 17th, 2010.
07/08/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators, after a five day intensive investigation have made an arrest in connection with a suspect alleged to have committed multiple acts of sexual abuse against a child. Earlier today, Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Michael J. Lichak, Sr., age 72, of 5347 Route 96 in the Town of Varick, N.Y. Lichak has been charged with: 1 count of Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree. (B felony)22 counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the Second Degree. (D Felonies)1 count of Endangering the Welfare of a child as an ongoing course of conduct. (A Misdemeanor)1 count of forcible touching. (A Misdemeanor) It is alleged that Lichak engaged in sexual acts and activities with a male child starting when the child was 12 and continuing after the child turned 13. The abuse is believed to have continued for several months and occurred at locations in the Town of Varick. In addition Lichak is alleged to have forcibly touched an 18 year old male, in a sexual manner, on July 1st 2010 at a location in the Town of Varick Sheriff’s Investigators conducted multiple interviews in this case and executed a search warrant today at the Lichak’s residence. Physical evidence including photographs, possible DNA evidence and other evidence was discovered during the search warrant. At the time of this Press Release Lichak is in custody and awaiting arraignment on charges in the Town of Varick Court. The investigation into this case is continuing… Anyone with information is requested to contact Investigator Stevens at the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Phone # 315-220-3442 or e-mail: jstevens @co.seneca.ny.us
07/07/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a motor home fire at the residence of John S. Hubbell of 9795 Congress Street Extension, Trumansburg, NY. The fire started in the motor home at about 4:39 am and also caused damaged to a nearby pickup truck. The motor home and pick up truck are fully insured with damages estimated at about $35,000. Trumansburg Fire Department cited possible electrical malfunctions as the cause of the fire. The motor home was unoccupied at the time of the fire
07/07/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jennifer J. Beck, 37, of 508 Limestone Road, Limestone NY on a bench warrant issued out of the Town of Ovid Court for failure to pay a fine related to the charge of Misapplication of Property. Beck was arrested by Chautauqua County Deputies after an unrelated incident where a DMV check revealed the warrant. Beck was turned over to Seneca County Deputies and arraigned in the Town of Ovid Court. Beck was committed to the Seneca County Jail in lieu of $618.00 cash bail and is scheduled to re appear on 7/8/10 at 7pm.
07/06/2010- Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Annmarie Eckert, age 51, of 153 Steele Road,. Waterloo, NY. Eckert was charged with petit larceny following an investigation into a report that she had allegedly stolen property from a Town of Seneca Falls business earlier in the day valued at $80.95. Eckert who was found to be in possession of the stolen property was issued an appearance ticket for the charge and then released. Eckert is scheduled to appear before the Town of Seneca Falls court on August 12th 2010 at 10:00 a.m. to answer the charge.
07/06/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a personal injury accident on Bostwick Road in the Town of Junius. A motorcycle being operated by Art W. Brand, 51, of 2276 State Route 5&20, Canandaigua, New York was eastbound when he swerved to avoid an animal in the roadway. Brands motorcycle left the shoulder of the roadway coming to rest in ditch on the south side of the roadway. Brand complained of pain to the back of the head and was transported to Geneva General Hospital by North Seneca Ambulance for evaluation. Junius Fire Dept also assisted at the scene. The motorcycle suffered extensive damage and was towed from the scene.
07/04/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested David C. Simmons, age 50, of 8201 Neeley Road, Lodi, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th. Sheriff's Deputies were investigating a separate complaint when Simmons was discovered to be in possession of a 16 gauge shotgun while having a prior felony conviction. Simmons was arraigned before Town of Lodi Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 cash or $2,000 bond and will have to reappear in Lodi Town Court on July 15th at 1000 hrs.
07/03/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Alberta M. Jackson, 49, of 2695 County Rd 139, Ovid, New York for two counts of Criminal Mischief 4th degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in the Town of Lodi where Jackson tore a shirt off one of the victims, Jackson went to her former residence and caused damage to a flower bed and decorations. Jackson did this while in the presence of a 14 year old child who was at the residence during the incident. Jackson was arraigned in the Town of Lodi Court. Jackson was committed to the custody of the Seneca County Jail in lieu of $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond. An order of protection was issued for the victims. Jackson is scheduled to appear on 7/15/10 at 10 am to answer the charges.
07/02/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Ruth A. Enslow, 59, 688 Stone Church Road, Waterloo, New York for Endangering the Welfare of a child. It is alleged that Enslow left a toddler unattended inside a motor vehicle while she entered a Town of Seneca Falls business. Enslow was released on a appearance ticket to appear in Seneca Falls Town Court on 07/29/2010 to answer the charge
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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.
As an integral part of the Seneca County community, we are committed to communicate with those we serve and pledge to provide exemplary law enforcement and correctional services.
The members of the Seneca County Sheriff's Office, by virtue of their appointment and oath, are expected to carry out our mission in a professional and courteous manner.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.
- Operate the correctional facility in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with all Federal, State and local laws.
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.It is the mission of the Seneca County Civil Division and its’ staff to:
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.
