WYOMING COUNTY/Varysburg teen dies in snowmobile accident

Press release/provided photos On February 8, 2026, at approximately 12:12 P.M., Troopers out of SP Warsaw respond to a snowmobile collision on a private trail off Wilder Road in the town of Warsaw. An Investigation determined that a 2012 Ski Doo traveling south on a marked trail lost control and …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Orangeville/Drivers involved in Thursday’s accident are in stable condition, one driver charged with DWI

(Submitted photo-Jessica Caplick) (Update-January 9th, 2026-information from a provided press release) On January 8, 2026 at approximately 5:16p.m., the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office respondedto the report of a serious motor vehicle collision on Rt. 20A in the Town of Orangeville, atthe Warsaw Town Line. Upon preliminary investigation, it was found …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Warsaw man sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in the murder of 53-year-old Cheryl Cook

(Information from a provided press release) On January 9th, 2026, Michael H. Bellaire, 43, of Warsaw, NY, appeared for sentencing before the Honorable Melissa Lightcap Cianfrini after being convicted of Murder 2nd degree. Strangulation 1st degree, and Grand Larceny 4th degree. After hearing statements from the victim’s family members, Judge …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office investigating after serious injury car/pedestrian accident in Warsaw

Press release On 10/02/2025 at approximately 08:14PM, The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office responded toa motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian near 2469 State Route 19 in the Town ofWarsaw. Upon arrival, deputies located a female pedestrian, later identified as Tammieleen Heap, age 59of Warsaw, who had been struck by a …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Warsaw man pleads guilty to promoting and possessing a sexual performance by a child

Press release On Monday, July 21, 2025, Darren Boynton, a 48-year-old resident of Warsaw, NY, waived indictment and pleaded guilty to seven (7) counts of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child, a Class “D” Felony, stemming from crimes committed on or about December 5, 2024 through February 28, 2025. …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Sen. Borrello presents NYS Senate Empire Award to Vertical Café in honor of 10-year anniversary

Senator Borrello presenting the New York State Senate Empire Award to Rodd Proefrock, owner of the Vertical Café. Press release/provided photos WARSAW, NY – In honor of its 10th anniversary, Senator George Borrello presented the prestigious New York State Senate Empire Award to the owners of the Vertical Café, a beloved local …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Two people are dead after vehicle fleeing police involved in a head on collision in Warsaw/Orangeville

Information from a provided press release The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision whichoccurred on State Route 20A at the Orangeville and Warsaw Town border on May 2, 2025. At 8:21a.m., Wyoming County Emergency Dispatchers were notified by a Warsaw Police Officerof an attempted traffic …

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