ORLEANS COUNTY/Barre woman jailed after stabbing

Press release Orleans County Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke reports the arrest a female suspect following a violent domestic incident in the Town of Barre. On December 11, 2023, at about 7:56am, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5164 Oak Orchard Road in the Town of Barre for the reported …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Rise in syphilis and congenital syphilis cases

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are alerting residents to rising cases of syphilis and congenital syphilis. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is most often spread through sexual contact. Congenital syphilis is a preventable disease that occurs when a mother with syphilis …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Tips on talking to youth about vaping

Press release Replacing the popularity of traditional cigarettes, the e-cigarette was introduced to the market around 2007. Typically branded as a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, e-cigarettes work by using a battery to heat up liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavorings, and other additives and chemicals. Various flavors and …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/WYOMING COUNTIES/GLOW OUT to host four vigils for International Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th

Press release Each year, on the 20th of November, people worldwide take time to remember those lost to anti-transgender violence. This year, GLOW OUT will host four ceremonies in all GLOW counties simultaneously. In a broad sense, the phrase “transgender” means anyone whose gender identity or expression is outside of …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Major Felony Crime Task Force make arrests in Medina, crack cocaine, cash, scales, drug paraphernalia and packaging found

AFTER AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF CRACK COCAINE IN AND AROUND THE MEDINA AREA, THE ORLEANS COUNTY MAJOR FELONY CRIME TASK FORCE ALONG WITH THEMEDINA POLICE DEPT. AND THE ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT., EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT AT 388 ERIE ST., IN THE VILLAGE OF MEDINA, N.Y. …

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