WYOMING COUNTY/Inmate at Attica Correctional Facility found guilty after two-day bench trial

Information/photo from a provided press release On Tuesday, May 4, 2024, Emmanuel Jenkins, age 38, was found guilty following a two-day bench trial before the Honorable Melissa Lightcap Cianfrini of the following charges: Attempted Rape first degree, a Class “C” Felony, Robbery first degree, a Class “B” Felony, Assault second …

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WYOMING COUNTY/WCCHS becomes a Critical Access Hospital

Press release Warsaw, New York, June 4, 2024, Wyoming County Community Health System (WCCHS) officially received Critical Access Hospital (CAH) status by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The change is effective May 16, 2024. According to David Kobis, Chief Executive Officer, “The conversion to Critical Access designation …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office to participate in the “Click It or Ticket” Campaign

Press release As Memorial Day weekend approaches and the unofficial start to summer begins, more motorists are taking to our roadways. The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office is urging everyone to buckle up, this includes proper child safety seat usage as well. Starting May 20th –June 2nd the Wyoming County Sheriff’s …

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WYOMING COUNTY/NYS Police are investigating after a body was found in the water at Letchworth State Park

Press release On May 16, 2024, Troopers and Officers responded to a possible deceased body located in the water at Letchworth State Park in Wyoming County. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation are working with the New York State Park Police in recovering the unknown body. This is an ongoing investigation.

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WYOMING COUNTY/Death of incarcerated individual reported

Press release At approximately 6:00pm on May 14, 2024, a Correction Officer in the Wyoming County Jailwas conducting rounds when a 19-year-old incarcerated individual was located unresponsivelying on his bunk in his cell. Jail personnel immediately began conducting lifesaving measures, and emergency medical services were called. Following extensive efforts, lifesaving …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Resident returns home to find intruder inside her home, convicted felon located and charged

Press release The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Antonio L. Campbell, age 44, withno home address, a convicted felon formerly of Missouri and Illinois, following a residentialburglary and K9 search for the suspect on Route 98 in the Town of Java. On May 10, 2024, at approximately …

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