Steuben County DA Working On A Case In A Nearby County

Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker has been working this week on an Allegany County case, the Billy Larson Jr. homicide case.  Larson was found guilty in 2023, of killing his parents back in 2019, in the Allegany County Town of Cuba.  District Attorney Baker tells us that the prosecution has to have their arguments in on Monday.  "There was a lengthy five day sentencing hearing held in this case, that was in May," Baker said. "We have been directed by the court to submit our closing arguments on that matter, this week.  The defense has already gotten their arguments in, the prosecution is due on Monday July 8.  Then, the judge, Judge Terry Parker, will decide on whether or not to given a downward departure on the murder sentence, based on Larson's claims that he was the victim of domestic violence from his mother.  Our position is, that was not the situation," Baker explained.  

 

Law Enforcement Seems To Never Stop Taking Classes

Bath Police Investigator Mike Jackson has taken a four day Principled Policing Instructor Course in Rochester.  Bath Police say Investigator Jackson will now be teaching this course to local police officers.  The training is focused on building relationships within the community.

 

BEGWS Will Be Closed For Two Days - For The Holiday
Bath Electric Gas and Water will be closed both tomorrow and Friday, in observance of the July 4^th holiday. 

 

Hammondsport - Carnival Date And Fireworks Schedule

The Hammondsport Firemen’s Carnival starts tomorrow and goes through Saturday.  Fireworks are planned for Saturday too in Hammondsport.  Fireworks in Hammondsport will begin at 10:30 on Saturday night.

 

Sheriff Allard: On The High Visibility DWI Campaign 

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard says there’s a high visibility campaign going on this week, and that the sheriff’s department will be out looking for impaired drivers.