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

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

Arrested this week were the following: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

03-22-2012 

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

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

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

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

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

Arrested were:

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

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

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

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

03-16-2012

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

03-15-2012

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

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

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

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

03-15-2012

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

03-15-2012 

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

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

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

03-14-2012

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

03-14-2012 

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

03-09-2012

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

03-12-2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 03-02-2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

03/01/12

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

02-29-2012

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

02-29-2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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02-28-2012

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

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

2-23-12

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

March 24, 2012

April 28, 2012

May 19, 2012

June 16, 2012

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

02-21-2012

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

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

02-17-12

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

02-15-2012  

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arrested yesterday were the following persons:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The investigation is continuing.

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

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

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

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

answer to the charge.