A Hornell Man Was Convicted Of All Charges, For 2023 Fatal Accident In Avoca

The jury came back Thursday in the 3:00 hour, and found Michael Eldridge, 27, of Hornell guilty on all charges, for the fatal two vehicle accident in August 2023 in Avoca, which claimed the life of Michael Heinrich, 51, of Nunda.   The charges were: 1st Degree Assault, Vehicular Manslaughter and 3rd Degree Assault.  Prosecutors argued that Eldridge allegedly smoked marijiuana for seven hours straight, before driving 87 mph in a 55 zone.  Officials say that Heinrich died at the scene of the two vehicle crash.  Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker says. Michael Eldridge of Hornell, could get up to 25 years when he’s sentenced by Judge Matthew McCarthy.  The prosecution was handled by D.A. Baker and Assistant Senior D.A. Joe Pelych.  

 

Update On Child Rape Suspect In Hornell

In other courtroom news, yesterday, a grand jury,indicted Mohaly Bodnar, a Hungarian immigrant who is accused of allegedly sexually abusing and allegedly raping four children, ages two to eight.

 

House Fire Near Webbs Crossing Road Yesterday

Fire yesterday morning in the town of Hornellsville.  It was a structure fire on Riverside Drive there.  Arkport Fire Chief Dwight Smith says, the fire started in the back of the house and extended into the attic.  The house suffered much water damage as firefighters extinguished the fire in the attic.  There was also much smoke damage in the apartment next door.  One of the residents, who was on oxygen, was taken to St James to be checked over.  She’s requesting Red Cross help, because of the damage to her residence. The Arkport Fire Department was assisted by North Hornell, Hornell and South Hornell Fire Departments. 

 

BEGWS Phones Are Down Today

Bath Electric Gas and Water’s phones are down today, they say their call center will be answering all incoming calls.  However, the Bath Electric Gas and Water office is open to walk in and drive up customers today.