Police: Seneca Falls man held knife to victim’s throat during domestic incident (2024)

Police say a 32-year-old Seneca Falls man was arrested on a warrant following a domestic dispute that happened on September 25th. Brandon L. Backus, 32, of Seneca Falls is accused of physically restraining a female victim, who was prevented from leaving his residence. He also attempted to strangle that individual, and held a knife to the her throat. During the... more

On Tuesday around 2:52 am police arrested a 34-year-old Seneca Falls man following an incident at the Walmart located on North Road. Jayson R. Hall, 34, of Seneca Falls was previously banned from entering the store, and then observed this month inside the store. Police say he was observed by asset protection taking an item out of its packaging, concealing... more

Reports from Cayuga County indicate that a rollover accident on Route 104A resulted in an extensive police search into the night. Neighbors say they were told that a ‘search’ will continue in the morning. Those same individuals say that law enforcement is searching for the person who was operating the vehicle. #INBOX: Neighbors say this accident on Rt. 104A yesterday... more

Investigators say a 27-year-old Geneva man was arrested on felony drug charges following an investigation in the Town of Waterloo. Sharmeer A. Sinopoli, 27, of Geneva was charged with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance and felony criminal sale of a controlled substance after an investigation into the sale of crack cocaine in Waterloo. Deputies say that Sinopoli sold... more

After flipping a vehicle in a ditch several times on Monday – the driver of that car fled into the woods, resulting in an hours-long search. New York State Police Sgt. Jay Welsted, of the Auburn barracks, said the man allegedly told a witness that he “couldn’t be involved in anything” before he disappeared into the woods, according to the... more

Sheriff Tim Luce has announced that the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is holding its second annual Citizens Police Academy this November. The purpose of the academy is to give citizens of Seneca County a better understanding about law enforcement and how the Sheriff’s Office works within the community. The academy will consist of four Thursday night sessions in November running... more

Federal attorneys arrested a man from Bath after investigators said he was caught with child p*rnography while trying to meet a 9-year-old child for sex. William Read, 33, is accused of using an social media app to try to meet the child. A criminal complaint filed in federal court shows Read sent messages over the app to an undercover officer... more

A Seneca Falls woman was arrested on multiple charges after an extensive investigation into the sale of Fentanyl in Seneca Falls and other local communities in Seneca County. On October 3rd at approximately 12:42 pm deputies arrested Shannon M. Markel, 29, of Seneca Falls on multiple charges following a lengthy investigation into the sale and possession of Fentanyl in Seneca... more

In January 2017, Charles E. Henry Jr. was found sleeping in his car outside the Grant Avenue Dunkin’ Donuts with more than 30 bags of heroin and a large amount of cash in his possession. Henry was arrested by the Auburn Police Department for possessing the drugs and charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony. He... more

Police say a 24-year-old Seneca Falls man was arrested following an incident where he violated a party protected by a legal order. Jonathan D. Jones, 24, of Seneca Falls was charged with criminal contempt and aggravated family offense due to a prior conviction of a family offense; and the incident where he contacted a protected party. He was transported to... more

On Saturday, September 29th, 2018, from 9AM-3PM, the Seneca Falls Police Department, in cooperation with the Waterloo Police Department, will be hosting an annual Child Safety Car Seat check at the Seneca Falls Police Department, 130 Ovid Street, Seneca Falls, NY. Anyone with a car seat wishing to have the police check to ensure their seats are correctly installed or... more

The Canandaigua Police Department reports the arrest of a 20-year-old driver following a vehicle pursuit that happened on Tuesday around 8:14 pm. Autumn Smith, 20, was charged with reckless endangerment, DWAI-drugs, unlawfully fleeing a police officer, reckless driving, speeding, and a variety of other traffic offenses after the incident, which started as an investigation along the City Pier. When police... more

Ithaca Police are searching for a man accused in an armed bank robbery. Police say it happened around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday night at the Tompkins Trust Company on South Meadow Street in Ithaca. Police say a man entered the bank with a handgun, demanding money. He later took off with an undisclosed amount of cash. Anyone with information should... more

Deputies say a 78-year-old Rochester man was arrested on multiple charges after an incident on September 10th. An investigation was launched after the incident earlier this month, which resulted in a warrant being issued by Judge Benedict in Ontario Town Court for the arrest of Clifton Moody Sr., 78, of Rochester. He was charged with criminal contempt, assault, criminal mischief,... more

Deputies say a Newark man was arrested after using another person’s debit card to make multiple fraudulent purchases. On Wednesday at approximately 4:03 pm Marcos A. Cirino, 46, of Newark was arrested in Lyons. It is alleged that he made purchases using another person’s debit card without their permission. He was arraigned in Arcadia Town Court and held in lieu... more

Police say a 20-year-old Seneca Falls man was arrested on a harassment charge following a domestic incident at his residence. Servin Page, 20, of Seneca Falls was charged with harassment after the incident, in which he stands accused of shoving a female during a physical altercation. Page was transported to the Seneca County Correction Facility for arraignment. An order of... more

An Ithaca man is accused of assaulting residents while carrying a machete. On Thursday around 10 pm, police were called to an apartment complex at 150 West Village Place for the report of an assault. At the scene, officers determined a man forced his way into an apartment and punched the resident, demanding drugs and money. The suspect ran off... more

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce reports the arrest of three local residents on multiple charges following the investigation of a scheme to sell a vehicle that didn’t belong to them. Laurie M. Foulkrod, 45, Christopher Brinson, 32, and Austin T. Wheeler, 21, were all arrested on various felony charges. Wheeler was charged with conspiracy, grand larceny, first- and second-degree forgery,... more