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Dundee woman charged with criminally negligent homicide in infant's death, longtime OC undersheriff passes away, community holiday projects kick off, and latest on fatal Newark motorcycle crash.

Nov 08, 2024

A Dundee woman has been charged with multiple felonies after two separate investigations by the Yates County Sheriff’s Office led to allegations of welfare fraud and criminally negligent homicide. Samantha W. Crane, 36, was arrested on November 7 on charges related to public assistance fraud and the March death of her infant child.

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A woman has died following a motorcycle crash Thursday on West Union Street in Newark. According to police, a male driver and female passenger were riding the motorcycle on the sidewalk around 4:43 p.m. when the driver attempted to return to the roadway. [More]
Prosecutors say a Palmyra man has admitted to producing child pornography in court. John Aldrich IV, 54, pleaded guilty this week to production of child pornography. The charge carries a 15 year sentence. [More]
David G. Hammond, a retired undersheriff of Ontario County and longtime contributor to local law enforcement, passed away on November 5 at F.F. Thompson Hospital. He was 81. [More]
Cayuga County enhanced Election Day safety by implementing SaferWatch LTE panic buttons at every polling site, providing real-time emergency support for poll workers. The initiative, led by the Cayuga County Board of Elections, Information Technology Department, and Sheriff’s Office, linked these advanced devices directly to local 911 centers to ensure immediate access to emergency services if needed. [More]
The Canandaigua Police Department has announced its participation as a donation center for the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program, encouraging the community to help bring holiday cheer to children in need. Residents can drop off new, unwrapped toys at the department’s lobby at 21 Ontario Street. [More]

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INSIDE GOVERNMENT: Water quality at center of policy debate, legal challenge in Cayuga County

Dr. Adam Effler, Executive Director of the Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council, appeared on Inside Government with Guy Cosentino this week to address growing concerns about harmful algae blooms and water quality issues affecting Owasco Lake and nearby water sources. The discussion comes amid heightened attention to water safety, with recent blooms detected in multiple lakes, including Owasco and Skaneateles for the first time.