Information from provided press releases
On August 10th, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office, along with the New York State Police, Warsaw Police Department, and Perry Police Department, responded to an address on Oatka Street in the Town of Warsaw for a report of a person threatening harm with a firearm.
Upon arrival, Joseph E. Parker, 47, of Warsaw, was observed outside of a residence and fled from responding deputies. Parker was ultimately located in the basement of the residence and placed into custody.
The investigation concluded that another incident had also occurred the day prior.
In regard to both incidents, Parker was charged with the following misdemeanors: Menacing in the 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree – Preventing a 911 Call, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the 2nd Degree, and Resisting Arrest.
Parker was arraigned in the Town of Warsaw Court and released on his own recognizance, as the charges are non-qualifying offenses under New York State bail reform. Parker is scheduled to appear in the Town of Warsaw Court on September 14, 2026, to answer the charges.
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On August 22nd, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office responded to a location on Route 78 in the Town of Java for a report of a domestic incident.
Following an investigation, Joshua D. Doohan, 25, of Niagara Falls, was placed under arrest and charged with misdemeanor criminal obstruction of breathing.
Doohan was transported to the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office and released with an appearance ticket, returnable to the Town of Java Court on September 2, 2026.
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On August 28, 2026, John Castro, 20 of Buffalo, NY, was arrested following a traffic stop on Route 20A in the Town
of Sheldon.
Castro was observed to be operating a motor vehicle without an operating taillight. After a roadside interview, it was discovered that Castro had been operating the vehicle with a suspended New York State driver’s license.
Castro was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree and was issued an appearance ticket on all charges and was advised to return to the Town of Sheldon Court at a later date.
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On August 13, 2026, at approximately 3:53PM, members of the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Dewitt Road in the Town of Pike for a speeding violation.
The operator, identified as Jennifer L. Slager, 49, of Castile, NY, was allegedly exhibiting signs of intoxication. Slager was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tests and performed poorly on the testing. Slager was subsequently placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
Slager was transported to the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office for processing, where she refused to submit to a chemical test.
Slager was arraigned in the Town of Eagle Court for the chemical test refusal and was released on her own recognizance. Slager was scheduled to appear in the Town of Pike Court on August 25, 2026, at 7PM.