WYOMING COUNTY/Man wanted in murder of Warsaw woman, last seen crossing the border into Mexico

Press release On November 7, 2023, the Warsaw Police Department were called for a “welfare check” on CHERYL COOK, a 53-year-old female. Upon entry into the residence, the Warsaw Police Department located CHERYL COOK deceased in the residence. A preliminary autopsy indicated the cause of death was strangulation. At the …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Registered level 2 sex offender charged after failing to comply with the Sex Offender Registration Act

Updated mugshot photo/February 2024 On February 13, 2024, Elijah E. Albano, 43, of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Bennington NY, was arrested and charged with a class E felony for failing to comply with the Sex Offender Registration Act (CorrectionsLaw Section 168). Albano is alleged to have failed to appear at …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Perry man pleads guilty to criminally negligent homicide in the overdose death of a 34-year-old woman

Press release On February 15, 2024, TODD WEIGERT appeared before Acting Wyoming County Court Judge Melissa Lightcap Cianfrini and pleaded guilty to the following charges: CRIMINALLY NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE, a Class “E” Felony, and CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN THE FIFTH DEGREE, a Class “D” Felony The maximum sentence …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office targeted detail on Rt. 20A results in arrests

The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office announces multiple arrests following a detail targetingcrimes in progress. On February 9, 2024, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office conducted a detail along State Route20A with the purpose of identifying and apprehending crimes in progress. Funding for the detailwas secured through the United States Department of …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Three Correctional Officers injured in incident at Wyoming Correctional Facility

Press release Attica, NY – Two officers were transported to local hospitals after they were injured during anincident with an inmate which began when he kicked one officer in both knees and legs,causing the officer to fall to the ground and hit his head against the wall at the medium …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Tickets are on sale for the 15th Annual Pride of Wyoming County Agriculture Dinner March 2, 2024

Press release WARSAW, NY – The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism is pleased to announce that tickets are nowon sale for the 15th annual Pride of Wyoming County Agriculture Dinner, presented by Channel Seed,and scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the North Java Fire Hall. Doors open at 5:00 …

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GWMEA (Genesee-Wyoming Music Educators Association) Instrumental & Vocal Solo Festival held at LeRoy Jr. Sr. High School

About 350 students from the area converged on LeRoy Jr. Sr. H.S. for the GWMEA (Genesee-Wyoming Music Educators Association) Instrumental & Vocal Solo Festival on Saturday. Matthew Nordhausen, LeRoy Marching Knights Band Director and Percussion Instructor has organized the instrumental portion for the last 14 years at LeRoy. A few …

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