Erin Collins, 45, of Freedom, NY, was arrested on 02/21/2026, on Liberty Street in the Town of
Arcade following a property damage investigation.
On 02/20/2026, a 911 call was received by the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office. The caller
observed an unknown female banging on and making loud noises at their residence, during
which the female was asked by the homeowner to stop and leave.
Before leaving, the unknown female damaged property by throwing a garden chair into an exterior door window and proceeded to threaten the homeowner.
Officers of the Arcade Police Department arrived on scene and found tracks in snow that lead to
Rt. 98, where officers observed the unidentified woman by the road. Officers observed
the female getting picked up by a passing motorist.
The Arcade Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, and spoke with the female
subject. At that time, a deputy arrived on scene and began to interview the female who identified
herself as Erin Collins. Collins was detained and an investigation was conducted. As the Deputy
was speaking to the homeowner, Collins kicked out and shattered a rear window on the patrol
car. Collins was restrained and placed in another patrol vehicle as the investigation concluded.
Collins was charged with Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree, a class E Felony, and Criminal
Mischief 4th degree, a class A Misdemeanor.
Collins was released with an appearance ticket and is expected to return to the Town of Arcade Court at a later date.
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Scott S. Klein, 43, of Java Town, was arrested following a trespass complaint that occurred at the
Dollar General in the Town of Sheldon on February 21st, 2026.
Klein was previously trespassed from the store on January 13, 2026, and a temporary stay away order of protection was issued on January 26, 2026, protecting the store employees.
On February 21, 2026, Klein entered the store violating the trespass notice and temporary order
of protection. Klein was arrested on February 21, 2026, and charged with Burglary in the 3rd
degree and Criminal Contempt in the 2nd degree.
Klein was arraigned in Warsaw Village Court where he was released on his own recognizance.
Klein will answer the charges in the Town of Sheldon Court on March 17, 2026.
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The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of James D. Barrows, 49, of Perry, NY on a charge of felony Driving While Intoxicated.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Gainesville, after the operator allegedly failed to
dim headlights for oncoming traffic. During the stop, Barrows exhibited roadside indicators
consistent with intoxication and declined to participate in standardized field sobriety tests.
Barrows was taken into custody and transported to the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office for
processing, where he refused to submit to a chemical test. Due to a prior DWI conviction within
the past 10 years, the charge was elevated to a felony.
Barrows was arraigned in Warsaw Town Court and released on his own recognizance. He is
scheduled to appear at a later date in Town of Gainesville Court to answer the charge.
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Following a report of a male walking around the outside of his vehicle and acting suspicious, Reid
W. Walton, age 27, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
Walton allegedly displayed signs of intoxication roadside and was asked to submit to standardized field
sobriety tests. It was reported that Walton performed poorly on the tests and was subsequently placed under arrest and charged with DWI.
Walton was transported to the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office, where he submitted to a
chemical breath test which indicated a blood alcohol content .18% or greater.
Walton was also charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and issued an appearance
ticket. He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Orangeville Court at a later date.
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On February 14, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Sergeant Wright responded to the area of
Market Street and Main Street in the Village of Attica for a reported motor vehicle accident
involving an Attica Police Department patrol vehicle.
During the investigation, Sergeant Wright made contact with the operator of the other vehicle, identified as Jesse Frank, age 25, of Alden, NY. While speaking with Frank, Sergeant Wright observed signs
consistent with intoxication. Field Sobriety tests were conducted and Frank performed poorly.
Frank was subsequently placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated.
Further investigation revealed that Frank’s New York State driver’s license was suspended
with multiple active suspensions. Frank was charged with, Driving While Intoxicated,
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the first degree, Aggravated
Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the second degree, Criminal Possession of a
Controlled Substance in the seventh degree, and Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign.
Frank was arraigned in Attica Village Court and released on his own recognizance.
The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Attica Police Department.
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Tracy Bossinger, 46, of Delevan, NY, was arrested following a traffic stop for an inspection violation
and a delayed report of erratic operations.
During the investigation, Bossinger performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into
custody and charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Bossinger was transported to the
Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office, where she underwent a drug influence evaluation conducted
by a certified Drug Recognition Expert. It was determined that she was under the influence of a
narcotic analgesic and unable to safely operate a vehicle.
Bossinger submitted to a blood draw and was later released with an appearance ticket. She is
scheduled to appear in the Town of Arcade Court on March 5, 2026.
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The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office reports that on February 17, 2026, deputies responded to
a complaint of an Order of Protection violation.
As a result of the investigation, Katie Legg, age 24, of Silver Springs, NY, was arrested and
charged with Criminal Contempt in the first degree and Aggravated Family Offense, both Class
E felonies under New York State law.
Legg was arraigned in Warsaw Village Court and released on her own recognizance. Legg is
scheduled to appear in the Town of Castile Court at a later date