BOATER SAFETY COURSE - April 17, 2010 - Click here to read full press release

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03/11/2010 - NYS Sheriff's Association Honorary Membership Drive - Click Here to see release in "media tab."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

See press release announcement in Media Tab.. 

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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.

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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".

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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

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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

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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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03/17/2010 @ 5:00 p.m., Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Mills Road in the Town of Waterloo for the report of a Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accident. A vehicle being driven by Michaela M. Gantz, age 18, of 29 Grove Street,  Waterloo, was traveling southbound when she lost control of the vehicle and crashed in to a ditch. The impact caused the vehicle to overturn. Gantz was trapped in the vehicle and was extricated by the Waterloo Fire Department. Gantz was transported by helicopter to Strong Memorial Hospital with neck injuries. A passenger in the vehicle, Kaylee D. Reynolds, age 16, of 613 Route 96 North, Waterloo, New York was also transported by helicopter to Strong Memorial Hospital where she was treated for non life threatening injuries. The vehicle was demolished and was towed from scene. Speed was an apparent contributing factor in the accident and the investigation is ongoing. Deputies were assisted at the scene by North Seneca Ambulance, Waterloo Police Department, and the State Police.

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03/15/2010- Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Domenic Curtis, age 16, of 4887 Route 96A, Romulus, N.Y. for Falsely Reporting an Incident in the Second Degree.  Sheriff's Deputies along with the Varick Fire Dept. responded to a Town of Varick Business for reported fire alarm activation. Upon arrival it is alleged that Curtis intentionally pulled the fire alarm. Curtis was arrested and taken to the Town Fayette Court for arraignment. Curtis was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $500.00 cash bail or $1,000.00 secured bond. Curtis will reappear in the Town of Varick Court on 03/17/10 at 7:30pm to answer to the charge     

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03/15/2010 at 10:14 p.m.,  Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a greenhouse fire at 2037 Powderly Rd in the Town of Waterloo. Deputies report that Kyler G. Klix, age 23, and Ryan D. Rockefeller, age 22, were driving north on Powderly Rd when they noticed the greenhouse on fire, at which time they called 911 and notified the owner, who's house was in close proximity to the greenhouse.  Deputies report the greenhouse, owned by David A. Cook, was fully engulfed upon arrival, with an estimated cost of damage between $5,000 and $10,000. The Waterloo Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire with mutual aid from Border City Fire Dept., Magee Fire Dept., Red Jacket Fire Dept., North Seneca Ambulance, and the Seneca County Fire Coordinator's Office. Deputies report that the fire was determined to be caused by an apparent malfunction with the wood stove used to heat the greenhouse.     

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03/14/2010- Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Melissa E. Stratton, 22, of 393 Wagner Street Lot 50.  The arrest stems from a domestic incident where it is alleged Stratton endangered a nine month old child during the argument by throwing the child on a bed. The child was not injured. Stratton was arraigned in the Town of Waterloo Court, Justice Marsh and released on her own recognizance to reappear on April 14, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.

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03/14/2010- Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Elizabeth D Minor, 31, of 601 Chestnut St, Ithaca NY 14850, on a warrant issued out of the Town of Romulus Court for Petit Larceny. Minor is accused of allegedly stealing commissary on April 29th 2009, while being held in the Seneca County Correctional Facility. Minor was arraigned in the Town of Romulus Court and released on her own recognizance. Minor is to reappear in the Town of Romulus Court on March 26th, 2010 to answer the charges.

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03/10/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Andrew J Ginter, age 54, of 5630 State Route 96, Romulus, New York on an arrest warrant issued out of the Village of Waterloo Court for Forgery 1^st degree.  The arrest stems from an incident that occurred in April 2009 where it is alleged that Ginter altered an $80.00 check thus making the check payable to him then cashing said check.  Ginter was arraigned at the Village of Waterloo Court where he was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,500.00 cash, $5,000.00 bond.  Ginter is scheduled to reappear on April 7, 2010.

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03/10/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Steven J. Leach, 20, of 214 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, New York, on a bench warrant issued out of the Seneca Falls Town Court for failing to pay a fine on a charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Third Degree.  Leach was arraigned in the Waterloo Village Court and sentenced to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on a fine of $430.00 in cash or 30 days of incarceration.

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03/10/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Cindy M. Figueroa, 28, of 2100 Ridge Road, Ontario, New York, on a warrant issued out of the Seneca County Family Court for failure to appear.  Figueroa was arraigned in the Waterloo Town Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $1,500 cash bail/$3,000 secured bond.  Figueroa is to reappear in the Seneca County Family Court on March 10^th, 2010 at 9:30am.

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03/09/2010 at 11:43 p.m., Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Donald A. Dill, 68, 6661 Elm Beach Road, on County Road 138 in the Town of Ovid, New York.  Dill was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving with more than a .08% BAC and Failure to Keep Right.  Dill was arraigned before Town of Ovid Justice Ewing and released to reappear on 04/04/10 at 7:00 p.m. in Ovid Town Court.

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03/07/2010- Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Kelly Scherer, 31, of 298 William St, Geneva, New York on an arrest warrant issued out of the Town of Ovid Court for Issuing a Bad Check. The charges stem from an incident where Scherer allegedly uttered a check to a Town of Covert resident on June 25th 2009, and the bank account was found to be inactive. Scherer was arraigned in the Town of Ovid Court and released on her own recognizance. Scherer is to reappear in the Town of Ovid Court on April 5th 2010, to answer the charges.

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03/07/2010 at 0327 HRS - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Michael P. Virgo, age 30, 695 Gravel Road, Seneca Falls, New York on East Main Street in the Village of Waterloo, New York.  Virgo was charged with Felony Driving While Intoxicated, Felony Driving with .08% or more of alcohol, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the First Degree, Consumption of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle and Passing a Red Light.  The incidents occurred in the Town of Seneca Falls.

Virgo was arraigned in the Town of Seneca Falls Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000.00 cash or $10,000.00 bond.  Virgo is scheduled to reappear in Seneca Falls Town Court on 03/11/2010 at 9:00 AM    

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03/05/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Thomas M. Kidman, age 17, of 3917 Rt. 96A, Lot L, Geneva, New York for Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.  The charges stem from a domestic incident that occurred in the Town of Fayette in which Kidman allegedly violated a class B order of protection.  Kidman allegedly made verbal physical threats to the protected party of the Order of Protection and in the presence of a child less then 17 years of age.  Kidman was arraigned in the Town of Junius Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $500.00 cash or $1000.00 bond.  Kidman is scheduled to re-appear in the Town of Fayette Court on March 10, 2010 to answer to the charges. 

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03/05/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Stephanie A. Chalker, age 28, of 2028 Leader Road Waterloo, New York for Issuing a Bad Check. It is alleged that Chalker issued a check in the amount of $90.12 to a Town of Seneca Falls business on 09/29/2009 with insufficient funds in her personal bank account. Chalker was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Town of Seneca Falls Court on April 15th 2010 at 1000 hrs.     

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03/04/10 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested John H. Northup, age 54, of 890 Bloomingburg Road, Bloomingburg, New York, on an arrest warrant from the Town of Seneca Falls Court for Failure to Appear. Northup was arraigned in Seneca Falls Town Court and posted $500.00 cash bail and was released to reappear on 03/24/10 at 1000 hrs to answer to the original charges of Unsafe Backing and A.U.O. 3rd.

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03/04/10 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a Personal Injury motor vehicle accident on County Road 121 (Yellow Tavern Road) in the Town of Fayette.  Jessica W. Matulis, age 28, I-105 Standart Woods, Auburn, New York was westbound on County Road 121 when she drove off the roadway and struck a utility pole. Driver inattention was attributed as the cause of the accident. Matulis was treated at the scene by North Seneca Ambulance for a complaint of back pain.  The vehicle was demolished and was towed from the scene.  Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Fayette Fire Department.       

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03/03/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Robert M. Gaskin, age 20, no permanent address on an arrest warrant issued by the Town of Waterloo Court. The arrest stems from an incident where Gaskin allegedly damaged private property at a Town of Waterloo residence in September 2009. Gaskin was arraigned before the Village of Waterloo Court and was remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000.00 cash or $2,000.00 bond. Gaskin is to appear in the Town of Waterloo Court on April 13, 2010.

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02/27/2010- Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Gregory S. Tyman, age 33, 6088 County Road 129, Romulus, New York, on State Route 414 in the Town of Varick.  Tyman was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving with more than .08% Blood Alcohol Content and Failure to Keep Right within Designated Lane.  Tyman was arraigned before Varick Town Justice Ettman and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $500.00 cash or $1,000.00 bond. Tyman is scheduled to answer the charges in Varick Town Court on March 3, 2010.

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02/26/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jennifer M. Town, age 25, 115 Genesee Gardens, Auburn, New York for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 3rd Degree and Operating While Registration is suspended after a traffic stop on State Route 318 in the Town of Tyre. Town’s was released on traffic tickets and is to appear before the Town of Tyre Court on March 31st, 2010 at 6:00pm to answer the charges. 

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02/25/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a two vehicle motor vehicle accident involving a pickup truck and a Seneca County snow plow that occurred on Border City Road in the Town of Waterloo. Deputies report that the snow plow, driven by Benjamin Freier, age 25, 3936 Route 414, Seneca Falls, New York was eastbound plowing snow on Border City Road, when a westbound pick up truck driven by Howard J Mazzoli, age 49, 26 West Elizabeth Street, Waterloo, New York was attempting to make a left hand turn into a Town of Waterloo business. Deputies report that Mazzoli had pulled over onto the south shoulder and turned in front of the snowplow. Sheriff's Deputies report that Freier took evasive action and was able to move the plow enough to the left so that the impact was on the snow plow "wing" rather than directly on the large front plow. Mazzoli's 1997 Ford F 150 sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene. Deputies report that the impact punched a nearly two foot hole in the plow wing and bent the assembly. The plow was driven from the scene, and taken to the Seneca County Highway garage in Romulus for repairs, as it was needed to keep up with the recent winter storm. Freier was uninjured, and Mazzoli reported abrasions on his head but refused medical treatment at the scene. The airbags did deploy in the Mazzoli vehicle, which was a contributing factor in the lack of serious injury, considering the impact of the accident. Mazzoli was issued a ticket for failure to keep right and will appear in the Town of Waterloo Court on March 16th to answer the charge.

Sheriff's Deputies are reminding the public to always drive at an appropriate reduced speed for the weather conditions and to make sure to allow for extra room and stopping distance for large trucks, snow plows and heavy equipment.

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02/22/2010 – ALERT – SCSO SEEKING INFORMATION - Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a hit and run car/pedestrian accident that occurred on February 20th, 2010, at about 5:30 a.m., on Wagner Street in the Town of Waterloo.  Dawn M. Turi, 33, 121 44th Street,  Lindenhurst, New York, was shoveling snow and was at the end of a driveway on Wagner Street.  It is believed that Turi may have been in the road when a van struck her.  Turi was thrown into a snow bank and the van left the scene.  Turi was transported to the Geneva General Hospital Emergency Department by private vehicle for treatment of hip pain.  The van is described as a black full-size early-1980's van.  There is no description of the driver or license plate number.  The van may have sustained front bumper damage and was last seen eastbound on Wagner Street.  If anyone witnessed the accident or has any information about the van, please contact the Seneca County Sheriff's Office at (315) 220-3250.       

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02/18/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a one car personal injury motor vehicle accident on Auburn Road just north of the Village of Seneca Falls. A vehicle being driven by Carolyn Fox, age 69, of Seneca Falls was traveling Northbound when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a utility pole.  The cause of the accident was determined to be ice and snow on the surface of the roadway.  Fox was trapped within the vehicle and was extricated by Deputies, along with Seneca Falls and Red Jacket Fire Department and North Seneca Ambulance. Seneca Falls Police Department assisted at the scene. Fox was transported to Geneva General Hospital for her injuries.     

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02/19/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a one car roll over accident in the Town of Covert. A Tractor Trailer hauling latex medical gloves, was traveling North on ST RT 96 near Seneca Rd in the Town of Covert when the driver lost control of his vehicle causing the trailer to enter into the east side ditch. Due to the trailer entering into the ditch, the tractor and the trailer overturned onto its side and coming to rest in the yard of 9695 ST RT 96. The driver, Ataimi Perez – Hernandez, age 36, 56th Street,  Apt 3, West New York, New York was uninjured in the accident.  Perez-Hernandez was checked at the scene by personnel from Bangs Ambulance. Trumansburg Fire Dept responded to the scene and assisted with traffic control. The vehicle was heavily damaged and towed from the scene. Investigation to continue.       

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02/19/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Michael C. Dostman, age 24, 2116 Chapman Street, Apt 2, Ovid, New York for Petit Larceny. It is alleged that Dostman entered a Town of Ovid business and stole a bag of chips on 02/14/10.  Dostman was arrested at his residence in Ovid and arraigned before the Town of Ovid Court where he was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in Lieu of $50.00 cash bail or $100.00 secured bond. Dostman is to re appear in the Town of Ovid Court on 03/01/10 at 7:00 p.m. to answer the charge.

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02/18/2010- Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a one car personal injury motor vehicle accident on State Route 414, in the Town of Romulus, New York. Sheriff's Deputies report that Susan A. Kastenhuber, age 31, 1419 County Road 132, Ovid, New York was traveling southbound on State Route 414 when she lost control on snow covered roads striking a ditch and rolling over. Fire personnel from Romulus and Ovid Fire Departments had to extricate Kastenhuber from the vehicle. Kastenhuber was flown by Mercy Flight to Strong Memorial Hospital complaining of chest injuries. Two passengers, Aelisha R. Woodard, age 10, and Tia K. Woodard, age 7 both of 1419 County Road 132 Ovid, New York were transported by South Seneca Ambulance to Geneva General Hospital with minor cuts. The vehicle was demolished and towed from the scene. Charges are pending.  

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02/17/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Ernest L. Voorheis, age 42, 1711 County Road 137,  Valois, New York for two counts of Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree.  The charges stem from an investigation in which Voorheis allegedly violated a full stay away order of protection on January 29, 2010 and February 09, 2010. The order of protection was for Voorheis to stay away from a Town of Ovid resident and on those dates he allegedly called, sent text messages and went to the home of the protected party.  He was arraigned in the Town of Ovid Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $750.00 cash bail or $1500.00 bond.  He is to re-appear in Court on March 1, 2010 to answer to the charges.  

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02/16/2010 at 1542HRS -  Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a three car motor vehicle accident that occurred on State Route 5 and Packwood Rd.   A vehicle driven by Amber M. Greer, age 19, 2149 Route 5,  Seneca Falls, New York was eastbound when she ran into the back of a vehicle driven by Donna M. Cote, age 34, 13 VanRensaleer Street, Lot 10,  Seneca Fall, New York.  Cote was waiting at the intersection to make a left hand turn.  Her vehicle was struck from behind and went into the west bound lane of on-coming traffic and struck a vehicle driven by Shauna C. Riccione, age 38, 920 Whiskey Hill Road, Waterloo, New York.  All three vehicles had to be towed from the scene.  Greer and a passenger in her vehicle Tina L. Ronzo, age 19, 13700 Route 31, Savannah, New York were both transported to Geneva General Hospital by North Seneca Ambulance for chest and neck pain.  A third passenger in Greer’s vehicle was not injured.  Cote and a passenger in her vehicle were not injured.  Riccione was treated at the scene by North Seneca Ambulance and transported to Geneva General Hospital by personal transportation for neck pain.  Border City Fire Department also responded to the scene. Greer was ticketed for following too close.  The accident was caused by Greer when she looked away from the road to change music on an ipod     

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02/11/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Gary L Joy, age 44, 42 South Street, Auburn, New York on an arrest warrant issued out of the Town of Tyre Court for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3rd degree.  The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on November 23, 2009, where it is alleged that Joy was in possession of property that was reported stolen from a business in Auburn.  The Auburn Police Dept. took Joy into custody at his residence then turned him over to the Seneca County Sheriff's Dept.  Joy was arraigned at the Town of Tyre Court where he was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,000 cash / $4,000 secured bond.  Joy is scheduled to reappear on February 23, 2010 to answer the charge     

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02/11/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Shone M. Penalver, age 36, 605 S. Main Street, Newark, New York for Harassment in the Second Degree.  The charge stems from a domestic incident at a Town of Seneca Falls business in which Penalver allegedly pulled the hair of a female.  Penalver was arraigned in the Town of Junius Court where he was released.  A full stay away order of protection was issued.  Penalver is to re-appear in the Town of Seneca Falls Court on February 18, 2010 to answer to the charge.       

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02/11/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Melessa M. Trapp, age 20, 27 Miller Street, Seneca Falls, New York for petit larceny.  The charge stems from an incident in which Trapp allegedly stole $148.97 worth of merchandise from a Town of Seneca Falls business.  Trapp was issued an appearance ticket and is to appear in Seneca Falls Town Court on March 11, 2010 to answer to the charge.  

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02/01/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Max G. Dean, III, age 21, 1695 Auburn Road, Seneca Falls, New York, for Violation of Probation. It is alleged that Dean violated the terms and conditions of his Probation resulting from an arrest for Grand Larceny from a Town of Seneca Falls business. Dean was arraigned before Village of Waterloo Justice Mattoon and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility without bail.  Dean is scheduled to reappear in Seneca Falls Town Court on February 10th, 2010, at 1000 hrs.   

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02/02/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Nicole M. Rivera, age 19, 15 Main Street, Apt #2 Manchester, New York for Scheme to Defraud and two counts of Issuing a Bad Check. It is alleged that during the month of November 2009 Rivera wrote checks on two separate bank accounts to a Town of Seneca Falls business and obtained property or money under false pretenses. Rivera was arraigned before Town of Junius Justice Laird and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000.00 cash or $2,000.00 bond. Rivera is scheduled to appear in Seneca Falls Town Court on February 4th, 2010.

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01/28/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff Deputies investigated a minor personal injury auto accident at the intersection of State Route 414 and Martin Road in the Town of Seneca Falls.  A car driven by Roberta J. Nelson, age 67, 3261 Canoga Road,  Seneca Falls, New York was slowing in traffic to make a left hand turn from State Route 414 onto Martin Road. A vehicle being driven by Nicholas D. Feligno, age 17, Lerch Road, Geneva, New York approached from behind and was unable to stop due to slippery snow covered roads. Feligno struck the vehicle Nelson was driving and drove it off into the east ditch and it came to rest facing the opposite direction. Nelson was treated at the scene by North Seneca Ambulance for a minor injury and was released. Feligno was not injured. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and had to be towed from the scene. Fayette Fire Department assisted at the scene     

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01/28/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a one car rollover MVA on State Route 96, in the Town of Romulus, New York.  Deputies’ report that a vehicle operated by Michael A. Vosburg, age 43, 338 Dryden Har Road, Dryden, New York was north bound on State Route 96 near the intersection with State Route 414, an area commonly referred to as bulls’ head, when he lost control due to speed and slippery road conditions. Vosburg's vehicle left the roadway and overturned at least one time before it came to rest in a field on the north east side of the road. Vosburg, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle suffered a minor head injury and was taken by South Seneca Ambulance to Geneva General Hospital where he was treated and released. Ovid Fire and Rescue assisted at the scene. Vosburg’s vehicle was heavily damaged and towed form the scene. No summonses were issued      

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01/27/2010 @ 11:35 p.m. - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Naomi M. Crockford, age 39, 6000 Main Street, Sodus, New York in the Town of Varick, New York for Driving While Intoxicated; Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a Blood Alcohol Limit of .18% or greater; "Leandra’s Law", Driving while Intoxicated with a child fifteen years old or less in the vehicle and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Crockford was arraigned before Town of Fayette Justice Dean and released on her own recognizance to reappear on February 3, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in Town of Varick Court.

The new "Leandra's Law" which took effect in November 2009, makes it a felony for anyone to driving while intoxicated with a child 15 years old or less in the vehicle.

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01/26/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Ernest L. Voorheis, age 42, 1711 County Road 137, Lodi, New York and charged with Criminal Contempt 2nd degree. Voorheis was arrested after he was found to be at a Town of Ovid residence in violation of a Class A stay away order of protection. Voorheis was taken into custody at the residence and arraigned before the Justice Ewing, Town of Ovid Court, where he was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $250.00 cash or $500.00 secured bond. Voorheis is scheduled to re-appear in the Town of Ovid Court on February 1st 2010 at 7:00pm to answer the charge.

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01/26/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Crista R. Fox, age 35, of Newport, Pennsylvania for Endangering the Welfare of a Child. It is alleged that while operating a vehicle in the Town of Fayette, New York, Fox was involved in a verbal argument with a male subject in the presence of a two year old child. Fox was arraigned in the Town of Fayette Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional facility in lieu of $500.00 cash or $1000.00 bond and is scheduled to reappear in Town of Fayette Court on 01-27-2010 at 6:30 p. m.. An Order Of Protection was issued for the two year old child.

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01/27/2010 -  

SENECA COUNTY SHERIFF JACK S. STENBERG ANNOUNCES COURT SECURITY DIVISION AWARDED ACCREDITATION

Seneca County Sheriff Jack S. Stenberg announced today that the Sheriff’s Office Court Security Division has been awarded Accreditation status by the New York State Sheriff’s Association.  The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Court Security Division becomes one of only five Court Security Divisions state-wide to have achieved this distinction. The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office contracts with the New York State Office of Court Administration to provide security for all courts, visitors, employees and participants at the Seneca County Courthouse.  

Earlier this month, the Sheriff’s Office Court Security Division underwent an extensive two day on site accreditation assessment conducted by assessors from the New York State Sheriff’s Association.  The assessors reviewed administrative and operational policies and procedures relating to all facets of court security at the Seneca County Courthouse in Waterloo, New York.  In addition, the assessors conducted interviews with Sheriff’s Office administrators and personnel to verify compliance with thirty nine (39) professional standards of excellence. 

“Today, the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office has taken the first step toward achieving State-wide Accreditation for all Sheriff’s Office Divisions” said Sheriff Stenberg.  “Our staff put in a great deal of time and effort towards achieving this most important goal and it is a credit to their hard work and dedication that we make this announcement today.”  “Accreditation is official recognition that a Sheriff’s Office meets or exceeds compliance with professional standards of excellence in a particular Division” reported Stenberg. Achieving accreditation nowadays is the standard benchmark that all law enforcement agencies strive to attain.   

While we have completed the Court Division Accreditation, we are not resting on our laurels. We are diligently writing policies and procedures to comply with accreditation standards for our Corrections, Civil and Law Enforcement Divisions with our realistic goal of having all Divisions accredited by years end.  The Accreditation process has shown us that by writing and adopting policies and procedures we have been able to improve some of the procedures from the past and therefore fulfill our pledge when assuming office that we would provide a professional law enforcement agency for the citizens of Seneca County we serve and our employees.

An Official presentation will be made to the Sheriff’s Office on March 9, 2010 at the Seneca County Board of Supervisors Meeting by Peter Kehoe, Executive Director, of the New York State Sheriff’s Association.

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01/24/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a personal injury motor vehicle accident that occurred on Waterloo- Geneva Road in the Town of Waterloo. Sheriff's Deputies report an eastbound vehicle driven by John L. Keeling, age 30, 0350 Waterloo-Geneva Road Apt 6, veered off the shoulder of the road striking a mailbox and a wooden wall before coming to rest. Keeling then allegedly switched with the passenger of the vehicle, Kelly L. Utter, age 26, of Seneca Castle, New York. Utter then allegedly drove to the Village of Seneca Falls where Sheriff's Deputies and Seneca Falls Police located both of them. Utter and Keeling both sustained minor bumps to the head and were checked over by North Seneca Ambulance personnel. Keeling was issued traffic tickets for Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident, Unlicensed Operator, and Failure to Stay in Designated Lane. Utter was also issued a traffic ticket for Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident. Both are to appear before the Town of Waterloo Court on February 23, 2010 at 2:00pm to answer the charges.

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01/24/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Deborah A. Dorman, age 45, 1343 Hecker Road, Waterloo, New York on a bench warrant for Failure to Pay Fine.  Dorman was located at a Town of Ovid residence and arrested with out incident.  She was arraigned in the Town of Seneca Falls and sentenced to 89 days in jail or pay the fine of $1555.00 cash.  The original charges were an Attempted Grand Larceny and A.U.O. 3rd degree.  

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01/22/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff Deputies arrested Joshua D. Cooley, age 28, 1963 Seneca Street, Romulus, New York for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. The charges resulted from an investigation surrounding a vehicle that had caused damage to property in Town of Fayette.  During the investigation, Cooley was questioned and found to be in possession of quantity of Marihuana. Cooley was released and is to appear in the Town of Fayette Court on 02-10-2010 at 7:00 p.m. to answer the charge.

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01/20/2010 –Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a one car motor vehicle accident on State Route 89, in the Town of Romulus, New York. A vehicle operated by Maurizio Clemente, age 49, 152 Vinton Road, Rochester, New York, was traveling northbound on State Route 89 when Clemente apparently fell asleep at the wheel.  The Clemente vehicle went off the east side of the road and traveled approximately 50 feet down an embankment before striking a tree and coming to rest. Clemente was able to remove himself from the vehicle with only a minor cut to the hand.  Clemente was transported to Geneva General Hospital by South Seneca Ambulance. Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Ovid Fire Department.

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01/19/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff Deputies arrested Daniel E. Closson, age 23, 15E Stanton Meadows, Seneca Falls, New York for Violation of Probation. An arrest warrant was issued from the Town of Seneca Falls Court which alleged that Closson failed to meet the conditions set forth for his probation term. Closson was arraigned in the Town of Seneca Falls Court and remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility without bail pending a hearing in the Town Court. Closson is reappear in the Town of Seneca Falls Court on 01/27/10 at 0900 hrs.

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01/16/2010 - Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Ryan M. Hampp, age 29, 60 Serenity Drive Geneva, New York.  Hampp was arrested following an incident at a Town of Waterloo business where he allegedly continuously yelled and screamed using vulgar language while having a knife and a pair of metal knuckles setting on the table in front of two female victims aged 12 and 14. During the continuous disruptive behavior Hampp did allegedly pour a liquid possibly vodka into the 12 year old victim's drink. Hampp was taken into custody for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree for having possession of the metal knuckles and 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child for his actions in front of the two females. Hampp was then charged with Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree after damaging a Seneca County Sheriff's patrol vehicle. Hampp was arraigned before the Waterloo Town Court on all charges at which time he was remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000.00 cash or $2,000.00 secured bond. Hampp is scheduled to re-appear before the court on February 9th 2010 at 1:00 pm to answer the charges.

The female victims in this case were not known by Hampp. 

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01/16/2010 – Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Joshua M. Dube, age 21, and Zachary A. Dube, age 17, both of 616 Mason St., Newark, New York. Joshua M. Dube was charged with Petit Larceny, Disorderly Conduct and Attempted Assault in the Third Degree. The Petit Larceny arrest occurred after an incident which occurred at a Town of Seneca Falls business where Joshua Dube allegedly stole two video DVD’s from the business valued at approximately $40.00. Joshua Dube was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Attempted Assault at the same location after he allegedly physically attacked an employee of the business when the employee questioned him about the stolen property. Joshua Dube was arraigned before Junius Town Court's Justice Laird at which time he was remanded to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $750.00 cash bail, he is scheduled to appear in the Town of Seneca Falls Court on January 21st 2010 at 10:00 am to answer the charge.

Joshua Dube's brother Zachary Dube was charged at the same Town of Seneca Falls business with Petit Larceny after it was discovered during the initial investigation that he had allegedly stole a video DVD also which was valued at $13.00. Zachary Dube was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear before Seneca Falls Town Court on February 11th 2010 at 10:00 am to answer the charge.

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01/11/10 – Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Sean M Osterhout, age 34 of 2869 Farron Rd,  Seneca Falls, New York, on an arrest warrant issued out of the Seneca Falls Town Court for Criminal Contempt 1st.  The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on 1/5/2010 where is alleged that Osterhout violated an order of protection by making contact with the protected party.  Osterhout was arraigned at the Waterloo Town Court where he was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2500.00 cash or $5000.00 bond.  Osterhout is scheduled to appear at the Seneca Falls Town Court on 1/13/2010 to answer the charge.

01/11/10 – Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested John H Northrup, age 55 of 890 Bloomingburg Rd, Bloomingburg, New York for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Third Degree.  The arrest resulted from a property damage motor vehicle accident that occurred on Salcman Road in Seneca Falls.  It is alleged that Northrup, who was operating a tractor trailer, backed into another tractor trailer.  Upon investigation at the scene it was determined Northrup was driving on a suspended license.  Northrup is scheduled to appear at the Seneca Falls Town Court on 2/11/2010 to answer the charge.

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01/08/2010

SENECA COUNTY SHERIFF JACK S. STENBERG ANNOUNCES MAJOR MARIHUANA GROWING AND DISTRIBUTION OPERATION SHUT DOWN

Seneca County Sheriff Jack S. Stenberg announced today that last evening, Sheriff’s Investigators and uniform personnel executed a search warrant at 2502 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls, New York, at a home rented and occupied by Michael S. O’Malley, age 25.

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics unit investigators and uniformed personnel executed the search warrant yesterday evening and uncovered an elaborate, extensive and complex in-door hydroponics marihuana growing operation.  The growing operation consisted of several rooms outfitted with commercial grade vented exhaust systems, tented growing stations, extensive in-door grow lighting and watering systems.   Sheriff’s investigators seized in excess of $83,000 in cash located in the residence, in a local banking institution safety deposit box and in at least two bank accounts.  

Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators seized sixty eight (68) marihuana plants at varying stages of growth, over seven (7) pounds of marihuana packaged for sale, over five pounds of marihuana precursors, all with a street value in excess of $40,000.00, brass knuckles, an electronic stun gun, a small quantity of cocaine and other illegal drugs and over $5,000.00 in marihuana growing equipment.    

O’Malley was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the First degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree and Unlawfully Growing Cannabis without a license.   O’Malley was arraigned in Town of Seneca Falls Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $40,000.00 cash or $80,000.00 secured bond.  O’Malley is scheduled to reappear in Town of Seneca Falls Court on 01/13/2010. 

The investigation is continuing and additional arrests are expected. 

The case was investigated by Narcotics Investigator John Nesbit and Deputy James Conkey assisted by Investigator Kipp Goodman along with Sgt. Stevens, Deputies Altemari and Constable.

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01/05/10 @ 1630 HRS - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Michael A. Sandroni Jr., age 28, 5 Mechanic Street, Seneca Falls, New York on a Seneca County Court warrant for violation of probation. Deputies report the charges stem from a Burglary and Criminal Contempt case that occurred in June of 2008 in the Town of Seneca Falls. Sandroni turned himself in to Deputies at the Seneca County Law Enforcement Center in Romulus and was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility to await the next available Court date in Seneca County Court to answer the charge.

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01/05/10 @ 1030 HRS - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Douglas D. Derr, age 42, 64 Canal Street Apt. B, Lyons, New York, on a Seneca County Family Court warrant for failure to appear. Derr was taken into custody by Lyons Police Department and transferred to the custody of the Seneca County Sheriff's Office. Derr was arraigned at the Town of Waterloo Court and was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1000.00 cash or $2000.00 bond. Derr is to reappear in the Seneca County Family Court at 9:00am on 01/06/2010.

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01/04/10 -  Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports, that Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Randy M. Davis Jr., age 30, 612 Packwood Road, Waterloo, New York on the charge of Arson in the Third Degree.  Investigators allege that Davis intentionally damaged a residence located at 4053 Route 96A in Fayette, New York on December 20, 2009 by setting it on fire. Davis was arraigned in the Town of Fayette Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $20,000.00 cash or $40,000.00 bond.  Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators were assisted in this case by the Seneca County Fire Investigation Team, New York State Police Violent Felony Warrant Squad, and the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control Arson Bureau.

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01/04/10 - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Robert A Prentice, age 27, of 2294 Edwards Rd Waterloo, New York on a Violation of Probation Warrant.  The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on 12/07/09 where is it alleged that Prentice was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, driving with a suspended license, and resisting arrest, in violation of the conditions of his probation. Prentice was incarcerated in the Seneca County Correctional facility when the warrant was executed. Prentice was arraigned in Waterloo Town Court where he was re-committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu of $500.00 cash or $1000.00 bond.  Prentice is scheduled to reappear in Waterloo Town Court on 01/12/10 to answer the charges.  

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01/02/10 @ 1505 HRS - Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a three car personal injury accident at the intersection of State Route 96 and Whiskey Hill Rd. The accident occurred when J.R. Robbins, age 19, 157 Waterloo St Clyde NY was traveling southbound on Whiskey Hill Rd approaching the intersection of State Route 96, in his 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. Robbins, neglected to stop for the stop sign driving through the intersection striking a 2009 Mercury Marquis which was operated by Peter F. Moliterno, age 50, 4818 West Seminary Avenue, Richmond, VA who was traveling southeast on State Route 96. Moliterno's vehicle continued through the intersection and then off the south side of the highway. After striking Moliterno's vehicle, the Robbins vehicle then struck a 1997 Chevrolet-Blazer being operated by Susan D. Archibald, age 50, 3253 E Sherman Hollow, Penn Yan, New York which was stopped at the stop sign on the south side of the intersection. Archibald and her passenger 8 year old Mercedes Strickland, 34 Harpending Avenue,  Dundee, New York as well as Peter Moliterno were all uninjured in the collision. J.R. Robbins suffered only minor injuries and was transported by a third un-involved party to Geneva General Hospital for further evaluation after a check over by North Seneca Ambulance at the scene. Robbins reported having minor neck pain. Both Robbins and Moliterno's vehicles were heavily damaged and were towed from the scene. Archibald's vehicle was driven from the scene. Deputies were also assisted on scene by Border City Fire Department. Robbins was issued a traffic ticket for unreasonable speed for road conditions and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Waterloo Court at a later date to answer the charge. 

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01/02/10 @ 2300 HRS - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested  Joseph C. Smith, age 30, 7 Seneca Road,  Seneca Falls, New York on a Family Court warrant of arrest. Deputies report that Smith was arrested in the Village of Seneca Falls following a Domestic Disturbance, when it was found that there was an active warrant for failing to appear for Family Court.  He was arraigned in the Town of Waterloo Court and Committed to Jail in lieu of $2000 cash / $4000 bond and is to appear in Seneca County Family Court at the next available date.

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01/02/10 @ 1057 HRS - Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Deputies investigated a one car Personal Injury MVA on County Rd. 132 in the Town of Ovid.  Samantha Felice, age 17, of State Route 96A,  Ovid, New York, was traveling south on Co. Rd. 132 when she lost control of the vehicle leaving the west side of the road, striking a utility pole then coming to rest into a ditch. Felice complained of pain to her right leg and was taken to Geneva General Hospital where she was treated for her injuries. A passenger in the vehicle, Paul Mozley, age 17, of 2214 E Seneca Street, Lodi, New York was not injured. Ovid Fire Dept and South Seneca Ambulance assisted at the scene. NYSEG was contacted to replace the utility pole that was damaged. 

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01/01/10 @ 1026HRS - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Randy D. Best, 52, of 3731 Cayuga Street, Interlaken, New York on a charge of Obstructing Governmental Administration in the second degree.  The charge stems from an incident where Deputies were investigating a report of a physical domestic disturbance in progress at a Village of Interlaken residence.  It is alleged that Best physically obstructed Sheriff's Deputies from entering the residence and rendering assistance to the occupants.  Best was taken into custody and arraigned in the Lodi Town Court.  Best was committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail/$1,000 secured bond.  Best is to reappear in the Covert Town Court on February 10th, 2010 at 10am.

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12/31/09 @ 1415HRS - Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies arrested William J. Crane, age 38, 8035 Action Blvd., Lot 123, Florence, KY on a warrant for failure to answer to a summons out of the Village of Waterloo Court.  Crane was initially stopped in Ontario County for a vehicle and traffic violation by Ontario County Sheriffs Deputies. Crane was turned over to Seneca County Sheriffs Deputies, where he then was arraigned before the Village of Waterloo Court, committed in lieu of $1000 cash, $2000 bail bond.  Crane is to return to the Village of Waterloo Court on 02/03/10 at 0900hrs.

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12/31/09 @ 2158 HRS - Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Daniel M. Barton, age 43, of San Francisco, California following a traffic stop on State Route 96 in the Town of Romulus. Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle leave a Town of Ovid business after hours and stopped the vehicle to question the occupants. Further investigation revealed that the driver, Barton had an outstanding Bench Warrant from the Town of Romulus Justice Court from 1997. Barton was arraigned before Town of Romulus Justice Greule and paid his fine of $290.00.

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12-30-09 - Deputies arrested Ronald H. Haight, age 27, 0f 1875 Auburn Road Lot 9, in the Town of Seneca Falls after a complaint which led Deputies to a residence on Rt 5 where Haight was an unwanted guest.  Haight physically fought with Deputies and was found to be in possession of a dagger.  Upon further investigation Haight had made death threats to a resident inside the residence.  Haight was also charged with Endangering the Welfare of a child (2cts) after it was found his children were inside the residence at the time he was found in possession of the dagger.   Haight was arraigned in the Town of Seneca Falls Court and remanded to SCCFin lieu of $2500 cash.  Haight will reappear on January 14th at 10am to answer the charges.

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Press Release - Website Launch - 12-29-09

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For Release: 12-18-09 - Sheriff's Deputies arrested Ryan W. Novick, 28, of 12 Villa Street in Rochester, on charges of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the fourth degree, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle in the second degree, Reckless Endangermant in the second degree, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle in the third degree, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the second degree, Reckless Driving, Speeding 110mph in a 55mph zone, Improper Plates, and Passing a Flashing Red Light. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on October 3rd, 2009, when Novick fled the scene of a traffic stop with the Interlaken Police Department. Novick then led the Interlaken Police Department and Sheriff's Deputies on a pursuit. The Interlaken Police Department and Sheriff's Deputies discontinued the pursuit due to public safety as the roads were slick and Novick was driving extremely dangerous. Within minutes, Sheriff's Deputies located the vehicle that Novick was operating parked in a business parking lot in the Town of Romulus. The vehicle was reported stolen in Monroe County and had switched license plates. Novick was unable to be located at the scene, but was later apprehended in the City of Rochester by the New York State Division of Parole. Novick was arraigned in the Covert Town Court and remanded back to the custody of the New York State Department of Corrections as he is currently a state inmate. Novick is to reappear in the Covert Town Court on February 1st, 2010 at 10am.

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