Benton Fire Still Under Investigation

A Friday afternoon shooting has left two wounded in Ithaca. Police say they responded to the rear parking lot of the Ithaca Fire Department located on West State Street around 3:00p after receiving multiple calls for shots fired with two wounded. Witnesses say the shooter had run into an apartment in the 300 block of West Seneca Street, causing part of the road to be temporarily closed.

A Pennsylvania woman has been arrested in connection with a May 2021 burglary in Lyons. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Jordan Prinzi of Chaleroi Pennsylvania on a warrant stemming from the burglary of an industrial building on Cole Road in the Town of Lyons. Prinzi is...

A Penn Yan man has been charged with trespass after he allegedly forced his way into a neighbor’s apartment breaking the door. Police say Dale Eaves allegedly used methamphetamine and claimed he was attempting to get away from an intruder in his own apartment. It was later determined there was no intruder in the 49-year-old’s apartment and he admitted to be hallucinating.

A Brooklyn man was arrested Friday in Geneva after a car accident led to a foot chase. According to police, officers originally tried to stop Dion Stewart for speeding. Instead of pulling over, Stewart attempted to pass through a red light which caused a crash on Lake Street where his vehicle rolled over.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Sodus man on a bench warrant issued by the Town of Sodus Court for Failure to Appear. Deputies arrested Nolan Kelsey, age 21, of Maple Avenue in the Town of Sodus for failing to appear in court on charges of Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree and Harassment in the Second Degree.

Charges have been filed against a 28-year-old Penn Yan man following the investigation into an incident that happened on May 15th. Police were called to the report of an argument in process and when they arrived on the scene witnessed Steven Crawford slap the victim across the face. Prior to the call, Crawford was accused of forcing his way into the victim’s apartment and stealing money. He also allegedly followed the victim in his car prior to the argument and kicked the victim’s car, causing damage. A collision between the two cars also occurred. Crawford was charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and harassment.

State Police have identified the drivers involved in the Monday morning accident at Macedon Center and Walworth Roads in Macedon. 39-year-old Jamie Stobie, of Walworth, suffered serious injuries when her car was struck by a tractor-trailer that failed to stop at a stop sign. The driver of the tractor-trailer, 34-year old Tuychiev Otabek, from Brooklyn, was treated at the scene and released.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Sodus Point Man following an investigation into an animal complaint in the Village of Sodus Point. Deputies arrested 71-year-old Donald Antal of Third Street in the Village of Sodus Point for Unlawfully Feeding Wildlife. The charges stem from numerous animal complaints where neighbors allege that Antal had in excess of twenty-two feeders on his property to feed wildlife in violation of the Village of Sodus Point local ordinance 57-6B(1).

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 27-year-old Webster man following a domestic incident investigation in the town of Ontario. Terry Simmons, Junior, was arrested on two counts of harassment and criminal trespass. The charges stem from a domestic incident between Simmons, his girlfriend, and her brother where it is alleged that Simmons struck the brother after unlawfully entering the residence.

The woman charged with the March murder outside Swifty’s Tavern in Auburn has pled not guilty. According to The Citizen, 28 year old Shameek Copes was arraigned by Judge Thomas Leone Friday on charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon – both in the second degree. She is accused of shooting John Wesley Smith III of Syracuse on March 15th.

A 22-year-old Erin woman was ticketed by Penn Yan Police Friday for allegedly driving on a suspended license. Aria Pack was pulled over on Liberty Street after being spotted driving an uninspected car. A check of her license revealed it had been suspended. Pack was ticketed for aggravated unlicensed operation...

A 60-year-old Canandaigua woman was arrested by the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office on an assault charge. Robbin Harvey’s arrest stems from a domestic incident. Harvey was taken to Ontario County Jail where she was being held pending arraignment. Get the top stories on your radio 24/7 on Finger...

An 18-year-old Montour Falls man has been arrested for illegally possessing a nine-millimeter Ruger handgun. Michael Benway, Junior, was charged by the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office with criminal possession of a firearm. Benway was released on an appearance ticket to appear in Montour Town Court. Get the top stories...

Auburn Police is asking for your help in identifying the suspects involved in an overnight burglary that took place at the Verizon store on Grant Avenue earlier this month. Shortly before 3 a.m. on May 15th, a dark-colored SUV pulled into the store’s parking lot and one person got out of the front passenger side of the vehicle and broke into the store, while the second suspect waited in the car. The vehicle is described as a 2017, 2018, or 2019 Ford Escape SE Sport, and its color appears to be dark gray or green. (Photo below)

A convicted murderer is accused of injuring two officers at the Elmira Correctional Facility. According to the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, Incorporated, the alleged incident happened on May 18th as inmates were returning from lunch and were ordered back into their cells. One inmate refused to enter his cell and began yelling. When two officers approached him, he struck one officer in the left side of the face, knocking the officer to the floor. The inmate continued to attack the officer on the floor, striking him multiple times in the head. The second officer grabbed the inmate in a body hold and pulled him backward, off the injured officer. He forced the inmate to the floor. Additional staff arrived and assisted in applying handcuffs.

A Bath man who is currently incarcerated at the Steuben County Jail is facing new charges after he allegedly assaulted another inmate. 33-year-old Shane Wood is accused of causing serious injuries to the victim, which required treatment outside of the jail. Wood was charged with felony assault and returned to...

The Seneca Falls Police Department is providing officers with less-lethal beanbag shotguns. To give officers more less-lethal options – meaning options other than using a firearm on a person – the Seneca Falls Police Department recently placed two less-lethal shotguns into service. Chief Stu Peenstra states: “The Seneca Falls Police Department recognizes and respects the value of human life and the dignity of every individual.” “It further acknowledges that the primary duty of our officers is to preserve human life.” “Less lethal munitions bridge a dangerous gap that has long existed within the police use of force.” “It is imperative that we continue to provide our officers with as much knowledge and tools to end a potentially volatile situation with as little force as possible.” “We continue to train to best handle interactions with non-compliant subjects to successfully end situations without having to risk serious injury to officers or subjects.”

A motor vehicle accident on West Brutus Street Road in the town of Brutus Tuesday resulted in the arrest of a 33-year-old Auburn man. Ryan Sheehy was subsequently arrested for driving while ability impaired by drugs, and criminal possession of a controlled substance, along with several traffic tickets. He was...

On Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 12:53 pm, the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Catina Y. Overbaugh, age 48, of Seneca Falls, New York following two incidents. On Friday, May 20, 2022, police received a delayed report that Overbaugh grabbed another individual by the neck and threatened to cause them physical harm if they were to call the police. No one was injured during the incident. As a result of the investigation, police charged Overbaugh with harassment in the second degree, a violation; menacing in the third degree, a class B misdemeanor; and coercion in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Wayne County Department of Social Services, reports the arrest of a Village of Clyde woman following an investigation into a fraud complaint in the Town of Lyons. Deputies arrested Hailynn M. Impson, age 27, of Caroline Street in the Village...