WYOMING COUNTY/Attica Correctional inmate sentenced to 15 years to life after assaulting corrections officer

Information from a provided press release On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Michael Nero, 45, appeared for sentencing before the Honorable Donald G. O’Geen. As part of the sentencing procedure, Nero admitted that he had been previously convicted of the following violent felony crimes over the course of his life: Assault …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Celebrating and recognizing the awardees at the 17th Annual Pride of Wyoming County Agriculture Dinner

Press release Photos credit: Sarah McGinnis Photography WARSAW, NY – The 17th annual Pride of Wyoming County Agriculture Dinner, presented byBuried Barrel Hard Cider, was held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the North Java Fire Hall. The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism office partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension of …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Inmate found guilty of assaulting a Corrections Officer during a two-day jury trial

On Monday, February 23, 2026, MIichael Nero, age 45, was found guilty following a two-day jury trial, before the Honorable Donald G. O’Geen on two counts of Assault second degree under Penal Law 120.05(3) and Penal Law 120.05(7) for assaulting an Attica Corrections Officer. The defendant was arrested by the …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Woman charged after allegedly throwing a garden chair at a house and then threatening the homeowner

Erin Collins, 45, of Freedom, NY, was arrested on 02/21/2026, on Liberty Street in the Town ofArcade following a property damage investigation. On 02/20/2026, a 911 call was received by the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office. The callerobserved an unknown female banging on and making loud noises at their residence, duringwhich …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Sheriff candidate Colin P. B. Reagan announces Undersheriff candidate and endorsements

Press release Today, I announce Captain Kenneth M. Tisdale as my Undersheriff candidate in the 2026 Republican Primary and General Election.  Captain Tisdale has been with the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office since 2004, where he served as a Correction Officer in the Wyoming County Jail for four years.  While serving …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Matthew Sage announces candidacy for Wyoming County Sheriff

Press release Wyoming County, NY — Matthew Sage, a lifelong Wyoming County resident and 21-year veteran of the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office, has officially announced his candidacy for Wyoming County Sheriff. Sage brings more than two decades of law enforcement experience and deep local roots to his campaign. Born and …

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