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Community Forum/Reform Plan/Survey Results

Click on this link to view the updated survey results.  We thank each and every one of you for taking the time to honestly and directly answer the survey questions. Additionally click on the link to view the reform plan as a result of your input and conversations.

As Law Enforcement personnel we are dedicated to the safety, security and well being of the communities we serve.  We are constantly looking for ways to improve and strengthen the relationship with our communities. It is with this in mind that we have setup a Community Forum on Law Enforcement to better connect with the ideas and expectations of the public. It is our sincere hope that all will attend. Click here to download information as well as Date and Times.

Below is the link to take the Online Community-based survey by the Seneca County Police Reform and Reinvention Collaboration Committee. The survey has now expired, but please feel free to watch the live recording of the event

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Monthly Snapshot

SENECA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MONTHLY SNAPSHOT FOR DECEMBER 2020 LAW ENFORCEMENT: Total Calls For Service: 945 Total Arrests: 71 D.H.S. Fraud Cases: 28; Yearly Total Cost Recouped: $240,208.08 Mental Health Calls: 9 NARCO: Total new drug cases: 7 Total arrests: 4 CORRECTIONS: Average Number of Inmates: 34 Monthly Total Made ...
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Criminal Contempt 2nd degree

On January 13,2021, Seneca County Sheriff's Office Investigators reports the arrest of Christopher J. Freeman, age 33, last known address of 6150 St Rt 96 Romulus, NY 14541. Freeman was charged with one count of Criminal Contempt in the second degree. The charge stems from an investigation of information that Christopher ...
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Welfare Fraud Arrest

The Seneca Co Sheriff's Office report that Investigators arrested Tanya M. Wetherwax, 40, and Vincent D. Donoski, 46, both of 22 VanRenssalaer Street, Seneca Falls, New York,  on 1/13/2021. Wetherwax was charged with Welfare Fraud in the 4th degree, Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st degree and Misuse ...
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Forgery/Offering a False Instrument for Filing

The Seneca Co. Sheriff W. Timothy Luce reports that On 1/12/2021 Investigators arrested Steven S. Marquart, 41, of 1074 Donnelly Rd Waterloo for 2 counts of Forgery in the second degree, 2 counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st degree and Making a Punishable False Written ...
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Sex Offense Arrest

On January 11, 2021, at about 6:30pm, Seneca County Sheriff's Investigators arrested Joel A. Shirk, age 31, of 5268 Kings Corners Road, Romulus, New York, on multiple charges following an investigation into alleged sexual activity with a minor. Shirk was charged with Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors in the First ...
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Tampering with Physical Evidence Arrest

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports, on January 7th, 2021, at approximately 1:15pm, members of the Narcotics Unit arrested Kyle W. Craig, age 29, of 15 Water Street,.Seneca Falls, New York. Craig was charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence, a Class E Felony, and a warrant for Violation of Parole ...
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Use of Force Policy - Updated Oct 2019

Click the above link to view the Seneca County Sheriff's Office updated policy involving the use of Force