Troop E - Canandaigua

On April 9^th2021, New York State Police responded to the Steuben County Landfill located at 5632 Turnpike Road, town of Bath, for the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

On April 2, 2021, the State Police BCI in Canandaigua and U.S. Postal Inspectors report the arrest of 61 year-old Timothy D. Bilak, of Walworth NY, for Stalking 3^rd Degree (Class A Misdemeanor). 

The New York State Police Horseheads is currently investigating a credit card skimming device located at the Byrne Dairy, 1964 Grand Central Avenue in town of Horseheads. 

UPDATE: Josh Tietje has been located and is in good health.

The New York State Police at SP Painted Post is requesting the public’s assistance in searching for a missing and vulnerable adult.  

On March 9, 2021 the New York State Police in Auburn arrested Kevin D. Brown, age 26, of Auburn, NY, for one count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing 1^st Degree, a class E felony. 

On March 4, 2021, the New York State Police arrested Joseph J. Winters, age 28, of Painted Post, NY for Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree regarding an incident that occurred on February 3, 2021 in the Village of Savona.

On February 28, 2021, at approximately 1:46 a.m., the State Police responded to a 911 call of a deceased male in the roadway near number 3 County Route 85 in the town of Tuscarora, close to the Pennsylvania border.

On February 23, 2021, the State Police in Lyons arrested Matthew J. Hagar, age 33, of Newark, New York for one count of the class B- felony of Criminal Sexual Act 1^st  Degree.

On Tuesday evening, individuals walked eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-490, from Child Street to the Inner Loop, causing a significant risk of injury to themselves and passing motorists.

On February 9, 2021 at approximately 9:45 pm, the New York State Police were dispatched by Cayuga County 911 to a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian being struck along State Route 31 in the town of Montezuma. 

UPDATE:

Shortly after this media release, State Police announce that Mr. Bartula has been located safe.

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The State Police in Williamson are looking for Thomas S. Bartula, age 63, from Ontario, NY., who was last seen on January 28th, at approximately 8:30 a.m., at his residence in the town of Ontario.  

On February 2, 2021, at approximately 9:22 a.m., the State Police responded to a 1 car motor vehicle accident on St-Rte 104 eastbound near the Holt Road Exit.  Troopers state that the eastbound vehicle left the right shoulder and struck a guide rail, a tree, and overturned.

On January 22, 2021, at approximately 4:10 p.m., a State Police Investigator attempted to stop a larceny suspect on St-Rte 104 westbound near Lincoln Road in the town of Ontario, Wayne County.  

Mr. Koch, also a pilot with the New York Army National Guard, was tragically killed on January 20, 2021, when the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter he was flying in crashed in the town of Mendon, in Monroe County. 

State Police in Troop B have received multiple calls from people scammed out of hundreds of dollars after answering classified ads for purebred puppies for sale. 

UPDATED INFORMATION:

State Police has located Matthew S. Vargulick, age 43, from Pittsford, NY, in good health. 

On January 16, 2021, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the State Police responded to a 911 call of a serious accident on Middle Road in the town of Veteran.  When troopers arrived they located a full size pick up that had been traveling northbound on Middle Road and left the roadway and struck a tree.

UPDATE:

State Police identify the victim in today's suspicious death.  Roberta Parry, age 38, from Kanona, NY was found deceased in her residence that she shared with her boyfriend, Ricky Brooks.

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The State Police are currently on the scene of a suspicious death in the town of Bath.  Troopers are interviewing an individual who is connected to the incident.

The New York State Police in Auburn are requesting the public's assistance in identifying the subject in the attached photo regarding a burglary that occurred in the Town of Aurelius

UPDATE:

State Police release the name of the woman killed last night in an accident on St-Rte 104 near I-590.

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On January 12, 2021, at approximately 10:46 p.m., the State Police responded to the area of St-Rte 104 and I-590 in the town of Irondequoit for a car vs. tractor trailer fatal accident.  

 On January 9, 2021, the New York State Police assigned to the Wayland barracks investigated a rollover accident on State Route 21 in Fremont. 

SCAM ALERT:

 

There have been multiple instances of persons answering online ads to buy privately owned used vehicles in the Western, NY area. 

The arrest stems from an incident that occurred in the village of Newark in November of 2017. 

On December 27, 2020 at approximately 7:40 p.m. New York State Police in Lyons responded to the area of Marion Village Apartments in the town of Marion, Wayne County, for the report of a child that had been injured at a private residence.

On December 23, 2020, at approximately 11:28 a.m., Steuben County dispatched the State Police to a report of two ice fisherman that had fallen through the ice on Loon Lake, town of Wayland.

Re: Stolen Utility Vehicle – Steuben County:

The New York State Police at SP Painted Post are investigating a reported larceny of a Kubota RTV900 utility vehicle from the Lamb and Webster dealership in Woodhull, NY. The vehicle is described as Kubota orange, with black trim and silver wheels and It is a two-seater with a dump bed.   

On December 6, 2020, at approximately 5:50 p.m., a State Trooper was driving southbound on St-Rte 332 south of CR-41, when the trooper observed a vehicle northbound in the southbound lane approaching the State Police vehicle.

On December 3, 2020, The New York State Police in Horseheads arrested Andrew C. Kelly, age 33, from Catlin, New York for Assault 1st Degree, a class B Felony and Assault 2nd Degree, a class D Felony. 

The State Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing teen from the Canandaigua area.

On December 1, 2020, at approximately 10:30 a.m., New York State Police responded to the NYS Thruway, between the Exit 43 westbound off-ramp and on-ramp, in the town of Manchester, Ontario County, for a fatal commercial vehicle accident.

At approximately 12:07 p.m., today, the State Police responded to a one vehicle - serious injury accident on the Lake Ontario State Parkway, near Manitou Beach Road.

In preparation for the first real snowfall for this season, the State Police and AAA Western and Central NY encourage motorists to exercise due care over the next few days.  The State Police will be out across the region checking all major routes of travel to ensure that motorists are as safe as possible. 

On November 27, 2020,  at approximately 8:21p.m., State Police Troop T Communications received a complaint of a wrong way vehicle traveling westbound on I-90 in the eastbound lanes near MPM 366. 

The State Police are currently assisting the Waterloo Police Department with a police investigation on West Street in the village of Waterloo.

On November 10, 2020, at approximately 4:09 a.m., the New York State Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Route 390 South in the Town of Avoca involving a passenger car and tractor trailer.

On November 10, 2020, at approximately 5:40 a.m., the State Police responded to Kelsey Road west of Powers Road for a 1 vehicle, single occupant fatal accident.

Updated: State Police asking for the public's assistance.

On November 9, 2020, the State Police was notified by the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision about a missing incarcerated parolee from the Willard Drug Treatment Campus In Willard, NY. 

UPDATE:  On November 7, 2020, at approximately 3:49 p.m., the State Police responded to a car vs. motorcycle double fatal accident on St-Rte 5&20 and County Road 6 in the town of Geneva.

On November 3, 2020, at approximately 3:26 p.m., the State Police responded to report of a domestic incident that was in a moving vehicle in Savona.  Troopers and Investigators located and interviewed an individual who stated that the suspect was using drugs and drinking alcohol when she was forced out of the vehicle.

On November 02, 2020, the New York State Police arrested Donald P. Baxter, age 33, of Lindley, NY, for an AUO 3^rd warrant and pending State Police charges stemming from a search warrant that was executed on October 29, 2020.  While attempting to take Baxter into custody Baxter attempted to flee from troopers. 

The New York State Police is searching for Dean M. Nohle, age 28, from Bloomfield, NY and is described as a white male, 6’02”, 250 pounds, blue eyes, and brown hair.

 

UPDATE:

  On October 29, 2020, State Police responded to an address in the town of Pulteney, Steuben County, for a report of an adult male, deceased.  

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On October 29, 2020, at approximately 10:06 a.m., the State Police responded to a residence on Gloades Corners Road, in the town of Pulteney, Steuben County for a report of a deceased male. 

On October 27, 2020, at approximately 1:02 a.m., the State Police attempted to stop a stolen motor vehicle that was wanted in connection to a burglary from the Waterloo Outlets.

UPDATE:

On November 2, 2020, a Wayne County Grand Jury handed up Indictments against Linda Martinez (53 years old) Brandon H. Williams (27 years old) and Mark T. Shannon (54 years old) subsequent to an ongoing criminal investigation into the homicide of Rafael Martinez.  

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On October 25, 2020, the State Police responded to an address in the village of Clyde, Wayne County, for a report of a missing adult male. 

New York State Police in Waterloo are seeking the public’s help as they investigate a suspicious incident which occurred in the Town of Junius, Seneca County.

On October 17, 2020, at approximately 6:40 p.m., the State Police responded to I-490 eastbound for a report of several people walking on the controlled access highway. 

On October 14, 2020, Raymond R. Brown, age 42,  of Townsend Road, town of Dix, Schuyler County was arrested on a superior Court Warrant for Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the Second Degree, a D felony. 

On October 12, 2020, at approximately 3:44 p.m., the State Police attempted to stop a motorist for a vehicle and traffic violation on Joseph Avenue in Rochester. 

On October 7, 2020, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the State Police investigated a 1 car fatal accident on the 104 eastbound access road from Five Mile Line Road to Hard Road in the town of Webster.

On October 2, 2020, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the State Police arrested Tyquan Rivera, age 26, from Rochester after a traffic stop for several drug charges. 

On September 27, 2020, at approximately 9:42 p.m., the State Police responded to a serious injury motorcycle accident on the westbound lanes on the Inner Loop.  

On September 18, 2020, the New York State Police Lyons Bureau of Criminal Investigation reports the arrest of the following two people. 

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at about 6:00pm the New York State Police at SP Auburn responded to the Auburn Community Hospital for a subject with a reported stab wound.

On September 14, 2020, at approximately 6:25 p.m., the State Police responded to a 1 vehicle, fatal accident on St-Rt 36 in the town of Wayland, Steuben County

Labor Day weekend DWI Arrests

New York State Police arrested 6 individuals for Driving While Intoxicated over the Labor Day weekend.

UPDATE:

Following a thorough investigation and after consultation with the Seneca County District Attorney's Office, the State Police have determined that no criminal charges will be filed in this case, and the investigation is now closed.

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The State Police are releasing the names of the people killed in yesterday’s accident on the NY State Thruway in Seneca County.

Sisters, Maryella Annal, age 11, and Elizabeth Annal, age 9, from Baldwinsville, NY died when the vehicle they were passengers in was struck from behind by a pickup truck.

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On September 3, 2020, at approximately 10:29 a.m., the State Police responded to a 4 vehicle, 2- person fatal on the New York State Thruway in the westbound lanes at the Junius Ponds Rest Area, Seneca County.

On September 2, 2020, while patrolling in the city of Rochester, troopers stopped a vehicle for speeding.

On September 1, 2020, troopers made a traffic stop on Interstate 490 in the city of Rochester for a seatbelt violation.

On Monday August 31, New York State Police received a complaint of man trying to use counterfeit $50 bills to purchase merchandise at the Kohl’s in Big Flats.

On August 28, 2020, the New York State arrested Steven Harrington, age 50, of Hilton, NY for the class E- Felony of Unlawful Surveillance 2^nd. 

New York State Police were on routine patrol in the City of Elmira late in the evening on Wednesday August 26^th, when they observed a vehicle driving on East Miller Street with no headlamps on and not using the turn signal.

On August 23, 2020, Troopers arrested Elizabeth Halligan, 28, for  Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.

On Tuesday August 25, New York State Police responded to the Aces and Eights gas station on Broadway St in the town of Southport for the report of a larceny of several flashlights.

On August 20, 2020, the State Police in Canandaigua arrested Mark Zullo, age 60, for Menacing a Police Officer, Assault 2nd Degree and 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree stemming from an incident on Saturday, August 15, 2020 in the city of Canandaigua.

On August 19, 2020, Troopers from the SP Williamson Station initiated a vehicle and traffic stop of a 2018 Honda traveling eastbound on State Route 104 in the town of Sodus. 

On August 19^th, 2020, a joint operation with State Police, Homeland Security Investigations, and U.S. Postal Inspectors resulted in a search warrant being executed, at a residence in the town of Hopewell NY, Ontario County. 

On August 12, 2020, the State Police arrested Steven Maio, age 55, from Steuben County for Patronizing a Prostitute 3^rd Degree.

While on patrol on State Route 14 the evening of August 19^th, New York State Police observed a vehicle driving with only one headlight.

On Tuesday August 18, Steuben County 911 dispatched the New York State Police to the Walmart located in the Town of Erwin for the report of a larceny in progress.

State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a wrong way driver on I-90 in the town of Farmington, Ontario County.

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The New York State Police in Horseheads are requesting assistance in identifying the pictured subject regarding unlawful surveillance.  

On Wednesday evening August 12^th, Steuben County 911 dispatched the New York State Police to the Town of Erwin for the report of an altercation between parents at a little league baseball game.

On August 2^nd a New York State Trooper attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on CR-1, Town of Addison.  The operator of the suspect vehicle failed to stop and fled from the scene with child passengers. 

New York State Police are requesting the public’s assistance identifying a person of interest, involving a recent theft at The Glenora Winery.

Chemung County 911 center dispatched the New York State Police to Olympia Sports in the Arnot mall in the Town of Big Flats, on Wednesday August 5^th.

UPDATED INFORMATION:

State Police arrested Romero M. Collier, age 23 from Syracuse, NY for Murder 2^nd degree, a class “A” felony.

At approximately 12:55 p.m., the State Police were called to St-Rte 104 over the Bay Bridge for an individual who stopped their vehicle in the eastbound lanes and jumped off the bridge into Irondequoit Bay.

On July 22, 1979, David Dewitt Southard, age 29, was found deceased in his residence located at 9899 Gulf Road # 2, Painted Post, New York. 

On July 15, 2020, at approximately 4:07 p.m., Steuben County 911 received a report of a structure fire at 51 Pine Drive in the Town Campbell.  Troopers from the Painted Post Station responded to the scene. Additionally, multiple fire departments and ambulances responded to the scene including: East Campbell FD, Coopers Plains FD, Painted Post FD, Campbell FD, Gang Mills FD, Corning Joint Fire District, AMR Ambulance and Bath Ambulance.

On July 15, 2020, at approximately 4:10 p.m., the State Police investigated a 2 vehicle fatal accident on the Lake Ontario State Parkway in the town of Greece.  

On July 8, 2020, at approximately 5:54 p.m., the State Police responded to a serious injury hit and run accident on St-Rte 414 in the town of Rose involving a vehicle vs. horse and buggy.

On July 6, 2020 SP Bath patrols received the report of a stolen pick-up truck from a local business in Bath, NY. 

On Saturday July 4^th, New York State Troopers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Pine Valley Road in the Town of Catlin.

On Saturday July 4^th, New York State Police were dispatched by Steuben County 911 to State Route 36 in the Town of Hornellsville, for the report of a car leaving the scene of an accident.

While on routine patrol on Sunday July 5^th, New York State Police observed a vehicle traveling at an excessive rate of speed on Interstate 86 in the Town of Elmira.

On Sunday July 5^th, Steuben County 911 dispatched the New York State Police to the Walmart in Painted Post.

On Sunday July 5^th, Chemung County 911 dispatched the New York State Police to the Walmart in the Town of Horseheads.

On Friday July 3^rd, New York State Police initiated a routine traffic stop in the Town of VanEtten on State Route 224.

On Saturday July 4^th, New York State Police were on routine patrol in the Town of Elmira and witnessed a vehicle driving erratically on Lake Road.

On Friday July 3^rd, New York State Police canvassed local businesses in Steuben County and uncovered two separate incidents where alcohol was sold to a minor person.

The New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions this 4^th of July.  State Troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide in an effort to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest summer holidays for travel.

On Wednesday July 1^st, New York State Police responded to the Walmart on County Route 64 in the Town of Horseheads for a report of two shoplifters.

On Monday June 22, New York State Police were dispatched by Steuben County 911 to the Walmart on Silverback lane in the Town of Painted Post, for the report of a Larceny. Troopers spoke with the Walmart Asset Protection employee who stated that she had observed

On June 19, 2020, at approximately 11:05 p.m., the New York State Police and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call of a domestic incident at 6022 Boyd Road in the town of Sodus, Wayne County. The caller stated that his son was breaking objects inside the residence and was armed with a shotgun.

Steuben County 911, dispatched the New York State Police to a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday June 17, 2020. When the State Police arrived on Park Ave in the Town of Corning they observed a pole in the road and a vehicle under the Corning Building Company sign.

On Monday June 15, 2020 The New York State Police arrested William C. Evans III, age 36, from Port Byron, NY for Criminal Sex Act 2^nd degree for subjecting a child under the age of 15 to sexual acts.

The New York State Police in Geneseo are investigating complaints involving Livingston County residents receiving telephone calls stating that a member of their family was involved in a motor vehicle accident. 

The New York State Police issued more than 8,900 tickets during a special traffic enforcement period over Memorial Day Weekend. During the campaign, which started on Friday, May 22 and ran through 3 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Re: Caton Area Burglaries – Steuben County

 The New York State Police at SP Painted Post and the Town of Caton Police Department, are investigating a series of residential burglaries occurring over the past weeks.

The New York State Police at SP Auburn responded to 2042 West Genesee Street in the Town of Aurelius for a reported burglary in progress, with the occupant of the residence fleeing to a neighboring residence. 

UPDATE:

The State Police have a current investigation on West Genesee Street Road in Aurelius, Cayuga County.  

On Thursday, May 14^th, at approximately 8:40 p.m., the State Police responded to the Williamson Town park for a report of an altercation between several individuals.

On May 11, 2020, troopers from the SP Auburn barracks responded to the report of a burglary in progress at Fox Honda, 320 Grant Avenue Road in the town of Sennett.

The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation from the Horseheads barracks is conducting an investigation into found human remains in the Town of Elmira.

The New York State Police today announced that the Trooper entrance exam that was scheduled to be held this October has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On May 6, 2020, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the State Police responded to a dump truck, caring crushed stone, that rolled over on I-490 eastbound near the Goodman Street Exit.

The New York State Police Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit working with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at SP Dundee arrested Trevor M. Kokot, age 23, from Alfred, NY for Attempted Rape 1^st degree and Sexual Abuse 1^st degree for an incident that occurred in the Town of Jerusalem on May 4^th 2018.

On October 20, 2019 Troopers from the New York State Police (Troop T & E) responded to a collision on the New York State Thruway in the Town of Tyre, Seneca County.

The State Police in Williamson are Investigating a Burglary of several large appliances and an assortment of tools from a job site on Ridge Chapel Road in the Marion-Williamson area.