PRESS RELEASE State Police are investigating an attack on author Salman Rushdie prior to a speaking event at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, NY. On August 12, 2022, at about 11 a.m., a male suspect ran up onto the stage and attacked Rushdie and an interviewer. Rushdie suffered an apparent …
On July 30, 2022, at approximately 2:48 a.m., Troopers out of SP Batavia arrested Beth E. Jerome, 41, of Albion, NY, for driving while Intoxicated and other vehicle and traffic infractions. Troopers stopped Jerome on Route 98 in the town of Elba for several traffic infractions. While interviewing Jerome, she …
On July 19, 2022, at approximately 10:45pm, Troopers out of SP Albion arrested Aaron Watts, 43, of Barker, NY for DWI. Troopers responded to a 9-1-1 call for a property damage accident. While interviewing Watts, the odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected. Watts was placed under arrest after failing …
On July 19, 2022, Troopers out of SP Warsaw arrested Wayne A. Wardak, 48, of Williamsville, NY, for DWAI/drugs. Troopers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 20A, in the town of Warsaw and during the interview with operator, who was allegedly exhibiting signs of impairment, Troopers determined Wardak …
On July 8, 2022, Troopers out of SP Warsaw arrested Earl J. Perry, 46, of Sheldon, NY, for felony driving while intoxicated/previous conviction within 10 years. During a traffic stop on Route 78 in the town of Java, Perry was allegedly exhibiting signs of impairment. Perry failed standardized field sobriety …
On July 2, 2022, SP Albion Troopers arrested Caleb l. Jackson, 31, of Canton, PA, charging him with burglary 3rd degree. On July 2, 2022, Troopers investigating a burglary complaint to a camper at an address on East Kent Road in the town of Carlton, determined Jackson allegedly forced his way into the …
On June 12, 2022, Troopers out of SP Warsaw arrested Kodie R. Skeels, 24, of Varysburg, NY, for strangulation 2nd, obstruction of breathing, assault 2nd and assault 3rd. On June 12, 2022 Troopers out of SP Warsaw received an arrest warrant for Skeels. Troopers did locate Skeels at his residence and he was …
On June 12, 2022, Troopers out of SP Warsaw with the assistance of New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, arrested Shavon M. Brown, 36, of Buffalo, NY, for promoting prison contraband 2nd and criminal possession of a controlled substance 5th. Troopers arrested Brown for allegedly having marijuana …
Robert Mizell, 35, of Attica, NY, is charged with aggravated harassment/employee by inmate, a class E felony, on June 1, 2022, after an incident on February 2, 2022, in Attica. Mizell was listed as held at the time of arrest with a pending investigation. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Nailah I. Smith, 32, of …
Press release The NYSP is warning the public on a recent increase of scams to elderly citizens. These scams include a few different scenarios: *The caller claiming to be a family member and has an illness or was arrested. This caller will put urgency on helping them and not to contact other family.*The caller claims …