WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/February 18th, 2026

Following an investigation at the Wyoming County Jail, Dillen J. Powell, 25, of Warsaw, NY,was charged with Aggravated Family Offense and Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree on February 13th, 2026. It is alleged that while incarcerated, Powell contacted a protected party by phone and mail whilea valid order of …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Warsaw man charged with Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child

(All Information provided from provided press releases) On December 21st, 2025, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation of areported sexual assault incident involving a female victim that was under the age of 13 years oldat the time. The allegations occurred between 2016 through 2020. On February 2nd, 2026, …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Postal carrier pleads guilty to stealing gift cards at the Perry Post Office

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Matthew Hurlburt, 25, of Pavilion, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to theft of mail by an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison …

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WYOMING COUNTY/ Undersheriff Colin P. B. Reagan announces his candidacy for Wyoming County Sheriff in 2026 Election

Provided announcement To the People of Wyoming County:My name is Colin P. B. Reagan, and I am proud to announce I am seeking candidacy for WyomingCounty Sheriff in the 2026 Republican Primary Election and General Election. It would be my greathonor to receive your vote on June 23, 2026, the …

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WYOMING COUNTY/County receives $15.7 Million to build community Wi-Fi & Broadband Network – Speedy C.O.W will provide internet access to all of Wyoming County

Press release Warsaw, NY — Wyoming County is excited to announce a new public-private partnership with Community Broadband Networks (CBN) to deploy a transformative broadband infrastructure project funded through the Municipal Infrastructure Program under New YorkState’s ConnectALL initiative. Governor Hochul announced that Wyoming County was awarded a $15.7 million dollar …

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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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