Bah Man Facing Charges After Alleged Hospital Incident

FROM NYSP: 

On May 23, 2025, members of the New York State Police in Bath responded to a report of an assault at Ira Davenport Hospital, located in Steuben County. The initial investigation revealed that Richard L. Freeland, age 29, of Bath, NY, while undergoing evaluation at the facility, assaulted a nurse during an altercation.

At approximately 8:34 a.m., Troopers responded to the scene after being dispatched by Steuben County 911. Upon arrival, Troopers interviewed the victim, who reported being intentionally elbowed in the nose by Freeland while caring for him. The impact caused physical injury, and the victim required medical attention.

Freeland was placed under arrest without further incident at the hospital and transported to SP Bath for processing. While in custody, Freeland became combative, attempted to tamper with evidence, and assaulted law enforcement officers. He attempted to conceal a New York State Police body camera, stole New York State Police property, and caused physical damage to State Police property, including handcuffs, leg shackles, and a patrol room wall.

During the altercation at SP Bath, Freeland attempted to strike and spit on Troopers, successfully spitting on a Trooper. Further investigation revealed that Freeland had falsely identified himself upon admission to the hospital, leading to a charge of Falsifying Business Records.

Freeland was charged with:

• Assault 2nd (D Felony)
• Tampering with Physical Evidence (E Felony)
• Three Counts of Criminal Mischief 4th(A Misdemeanor)
• Two Counts of Petit Larceny (A Misdemeanor)
• Falsifying Business Records (A Misdemeanor)
• Resisting Arrest (A Misdemeanor)
• Obstruction of Governmental Administration (A Misdemeanor)
• Two Counts of Harassment 2nd (Violation)

Freeland was processed and transported to the Steuben County Jail for CAP arraignment. 

 

Bath Man Facing Seriuos Charges

From NYSP: 

On May 3, 2025, the New York State Police in Bath received a Cyber Tipline from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children reporting the possession of child abuse material.

Subsequent to an investigation, it was determined that Ralph E. Hicks, age 54, of Bath, NY., possessed files of child sexual abuse materials.

On May 15, 2025, State Police seized numerous electronic devices for forensic examination by the Troop E Computer Crimes Unit (CCU) as part of an ongoing child exploitation investigation.

On May 22, 2025, the CCU advised investigators that a forensic analysis of Hicks' HP laptop uncovered approximately 1,500 images of confirmed child sexual abuse material.

On May 23, 2025, Hicks was arrested without incident and transported to Steuben County Jail for CAP Court for arraignment.

Hicks is charged with the following:

• Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D Felony)
• Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child (E Felony)

Hikers Saved After Falling Into A Gully In Naples

The D.E.C. reports that on Monday in the Yates County Town of Naples, Forest Ranger Miller responded to a call for two hikers who had fallen into a gully.  Numerous fire departments including the Naples Fire Department, along with the Dundee and Ontario County rope teams, also responded. Rescuers brought the hikers out of the gully. One had suffered a leg injury and the other suffered back pain. Rescuers also assisted two additional hikers out of the gully.  Officials say that by 9:20 p.m., all four hikers were out of the woods. Two of the hikers were transported to the hospital.