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Dansville woman arrested, charged with making terroristic threats
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Dansville woman for allegedly placing threatening calls to the County Dog Control office. Deputies said 20-year-old Jasmine Corbin is accused of calling the office, stating she was going to blow up the building, and made additional threats of physical harm towards staff. Corbin was […]
From golf course to rustic camping, wildlife habitat: Pinnacle merging into state forest
Removal of buildings and other facilities at Pinnacle State Park in Steuben County is nearing completion, and the former 9-hole golf course, which closed in 2017, is expected to be managed as a State Forest by the end of the year. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the current owner of...
NYSP: Man faces attempted murder charges after firing at troopers, stealing car at gunpoint
A man in Allegany County faces charges of attempting to murder police officers after he allegedly fired at state troopers investigating a burglary in the rural town of Wirt on Sunday. New York State Police said the suspect, 40-year-old Johnathan T. Russell, was taken into custody in a wooded area...
Twin Tiers Most Wanted: Stephanie Stewart
Stephanie Stewart is wanted by the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Stewart has violated her probation. Stewart is convicted of criminal trespass. Stewart is 31 years old. Stewart has blue eyes and blonde/black hair. Stewart is 5’5″ tall and weighs 130 pounds. The last know address for Stewart...
‘We’re afraid he’s losing hope:’ Wife of Dansville man detained by Taliban has first phone call with him in months
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It’s been nearly 600 days since a man from Dansville was detained by the Taliban. And here at home, his wife is continuing her fight to get her husband home. Anna and Ryan Corbett and their family evacuated Afghanistan and returned to Dansville in August 2021. Ryan made multiple trips back […]
26-year-old New York man pleads guilty to traveling to meet underage Lynchburg girl
A 26-year-old New York man pleaded guilty Monday after authorities said he drove 8 hours to attempt to meet a 14-year-old Lynchburg girl. Derrick Loi, 27, of Lakeville, New York, pled guilty to one count of coercion and enticement, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of Virginia.
Painted Post woman arrested on welfare fraud charges
PAINTED POST, N.Y. (WETM) – A Painted Post woman has been arrested on multiple charges in connection to an incident of welfare fraud in Steuben County. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, Emily P. Martin, 23, of Painted Post, was arrested on Wednesday, March 27, after it was alleged that she knowingly provided false […]
Mayor: Avon's police chief was suspended after the FBI presented evidence
Avon, N.Y. (WHAM) — Avon Mayor Thomas Freeman has shared new information on what led to the recent suspension of Police Chief Joseph Geer. Freeman said another officer has been tapped to lead the Avon Police Department in the interim following Geer's suspension without pay, which came following the presentation of evidence by the FBI Wednesday.
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