Two Men Charged For ATM Thefts In Steuben, Yates, Allegany And Schuyler Counties 

From The Sheriff:  Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports the arrest of Dale M. Sutton and James R. Lisefski on multiple charges resulting from an eight-month investigation spanning four counties and five law enforcement agencies stemming from multiple reported commercial burglaries in Steuben, Allegany, Schuyler and Yates Counties.

The Steuben County Sheriff's Office, Schuyler County Sheriff's Office, Yates County Sheriff's Office, Penn Yan Police Department and the New York State Police worked cooperatively and cohesively to share investigative information and gain evidence which conclusively linked multiple alleged commercial burglaries, alleged stolen vehicles, arson, larcenies, tampering with evidence, damage to property and narcotics sales to Mr. Sutton and Mr. Lisefski. Hundreds of hours of collaborative investigation techniques and the cooperative efforts of the Steuben, Schuyler and Yates County District Attorney Offices resulted in a Grand Jury presentation which led to the indictment of Mr. Sutton and Mr. Lisefski on 38 individual charges.

Dale M. Sutton, age 50, of Colonial Circle, Campbell, New York and James R. Lisefski, age 44, of Snyder Road, Prattsburgh, New York are charged with:

Enterprise Corruption, a Class B Felony, Seven Counts of Burglary in the Third Degree, Class D Felonies, Ten Counts of Criminal Mischief, both Felony and Misdemeanor level, Ten Counts of Grand Larceny, Class E and Class D Felonies, Three Counts of Petit Larceny, Three Counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence, Class E Felonies, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class B Felony and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class B Felony.

Mr. Sutton was arraigned in Steuben County Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail in lieu of $20,000 cash bail. Mr. Lisefski was committed to the Steuben County Jail due to an active NYS Parole Violation Warrant and is held without bail.

 

Addison Man Charged After Allegedly Driving Stolen Vehicle

From The Sheriff:  Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports the arrest of Jeffrey W. Brown, age 56, of County Route 1, Addison, New York, following a vehicle stop of a reported stolen vehicle from Addison.

It is alleged Mr. Brown possessed and operated a reportedly stolen vehicle on Jackson Hill Road, Cameron, New York.

Mr. Brown was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree, a Class D Felony. Mr. Brown was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and released.

Sheriff Allard thanks the Addison Village Police Department for their assistance in this case.

 

Another Financial Assistance Event Here In Steuben Co

Coming up here in Bath today, there will be another flood damage info event for people who are hoping to get state aid, after having storm damage from Tropical Storm Debby.  That’s from 1pm-5pm at the Steuben County Civil Defense Center on Route 54 in Bath.  Officials say, bringing proof of residency and income, are suggested.

 

The Steuben County Community Board, What Is It? 

Tuesday at 3pm, there will be a meeting at the Steuben County Office Building, of the Community Board.  Steuben County Legislative Chair Kelly Fitzpatrick explained this morning, what the community board is.   "It's a group of mental health professionals from various agencies, it also includes a community member and school district official," Fitzpatrick said.  "What they do is get together and discuss the current status of our mental health services and they review ways to make our mental health services better, and how to make our communities a better place for all of us," Fitzpatrick stated.  

 

Is There More Covid These Days Here In Steuben County? 

On the topic of the Covid, Steuben County Public Health Director Darlene Smith says that hospitalizations have not increased locally because of covid, "However , there is a higher positivity rate of the covid here in Steuben County," Smith said today.  Darlene Smith also says that’s pretty much also the case, across the state.

 

United Way Donation Drive In Corning

The United Way of the Southern Tier is collecting donations through September 13, for kids who need toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap and similar items.   Donations may be delivered to United Way in Corning, that’s at 88 East Tioga Avenue in Corning during business hours.  

 

Debby Damage, And Update On Getting $$$ Assistance 
Republican State Senator Tom O’Mara says he worked to persuade Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul to drop the idea of the state refusing flood damage financial help to those who make over $57,000 a year.  There had originally been a rule about those who make $58,000 or more not being able to get state aid.  O’Mara says, he and others convinced the governor to make it so those who make $158,000 a year, cannot get flood money from the state.  Also, Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy report that they are both working to speed things up to get financial assistance more quickly, to the Steuben County flood victims who had property damage on August 9^th from Tropical Storm Debby.  And Langworthy says, he’s gotten federal assistance money for farmers and others who suffered damage in mid-July, from Hurricane Beryl. 
 

Avoca Fire Dept: A New Tanker Is Almost Ready

The Avoca Hose Company says, their new tanker, PT-6, is just about ready to be in service.  Avoca fire fighters say they did some training with the new tanker Sunday morning at Sonny’s Pond.