ORLEANS COUNTY/Albion/Two men charged after kidnapping a female and holding her against her will

On November 2, 2017 at about 8:45p.m., the Orleans County 9-1-1 Center received a report from an individual that a family member had been kidnapped and was being held against her will. The complainant stated that text messages had been received from the victim giving a general location of the …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/ Albion Correctional Facility begins Canine Training Program involving inmates

The Albion Correctional Facility held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to introduce a Canine Training Program at the state prison. The Canine Training Program will provide inmates with jobs skills for an eventual re-entry into the community and the canines will receive care, socializing and training so they can be …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Girlfriend of Albion man charged with attempted murder arrested after intimidating a witness

On June 9, 2017, the Albion Police Department arrested Wesley Askew, of Albion for various assault charges and attempted murder. The victim in the case is identified as Joseph A. Julyan, 53, of North Main Street, Albion, NY. Julyan remains hospitalized at Buffalo General Hospital in critical condition. He suffered …

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