March 13, 2026
Abbreviations: F = felony, M = misdemeanor, V = violation, T = traffic infraction
On February 20, 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged Jason Reed of Albion, NY, with Endangering the Welfare of a Child (M), and Harassment 2nd degree (V) in the Town of Barre.
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On February 21, 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged Mark Traxler of Carlton, NY, with Driving While Intoxicated (M), Speed in Zone (T), Open Container of an Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle (T), and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test following a traffic stop in the Town of Ridgeway.
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On February 23, 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged Kimberly Cardenas of Albion, NY, with two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (M) in the Town of Albion.
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On February 24, 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged David Whitman of Middleport, NY with False Personation (M) in the Town of Ridgeway.
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On February 25, 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged Anthony Larabee of Medina, NY, with Criminal Contempt 2nd degree (M), and Aggravated Harassment 2nd degree (M) in the Town of Shelby.
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On February 26, 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged John Moore of Albion, NY, with Driving While Intoxicated .08% or More (M), Driving While Intoxicated (M), and Drive on Shoulder of Roadway (T) in the Town of Gaines.
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On March 4, 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged Jeffrey Wells of Lyndonville, NY, with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs (M), Fail to Keep Right (T) and Moving from Lane Unsafely (T) following a traffic stop in the Town of Yates.
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On March 4, 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged Thomas McDowell of Middleport, NY, with Criminal Mischief 3rd degree (M), and Harassment 2nd degree (V) in the Town of Shelby.
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On March 10, 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged Chad Heideman of Lyndonville, NY, with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator 1st degree (F), Driving While Intoxicated .08% or More (M), Driving While Intoxicated (M), Improper Plates (T) and Fail to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle (T) following a traffic stop in the Town of Yates.