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Update on hours-long standoff in Wayne County, new photos from wild crash scene along NYS Thruway, DEC gives SMI extension, and update on attack at Five Points. Plus the latest sports news!

Sep 27, 2024

A parolee’s alleged threats turned a routine arrest into a prolonged standoff Thursday in Butler, resulting in his surrender and the arrest of his girlfriend on an outstanding warrant. The incident began around 9:30 a.m. on Wolcott Spring Lake Road when state parole officers arrived at the suspect’s home.

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An inmate just days away from his scheduled release attacked and injured three correctional officers at Five Points Correctional Facility, according to officials. The 23-year-old inmate, who was set to be released on Oct. 5, became combative when officers attempted to escort him from a holding cell to the infirmary. [More]
Residents awaiting a decision on the Seneca Meadows landfill expansion will have to wait longer. The state DEC and landfill operator Seneca Meadows Inc. have extended the review deadline of the draft Environmental Impact Statement by 90 days to Nov. 12. [More]
A former treasurer of the Citizens Hose Fire Company in Shortsville has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $100,000 from the organization over a four-year period. Jill Havens, who served as treasurer from 2018 to August 2022, faces charges of grand larceny, according to state and local officials. [More]
In response to circulating rumors and community concerns, the Auburn Police Department has released body camera footage from a Sept. 7 arrest on Cady Street where a man was injured during the incident. The man, identified as Dedrick Parks, became involved while officers were interviewing a juvenile suspect accused of trespassing on residential properties. [More]
After a quarter-century of dedicated work, Court Security Officer Pam Housel has retired from the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, leaving a legacy of community engagement and positive influence. Housel was honored at a recent celebration attended by friends, current and former coworkers, and community members whose lives she touched. [More]