Sheriff Jim Allard:  Painted Post Woman Charged After Alleged Bath/Thurston Stolen Vehicle Incident

From The Sheriff:  Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on July 9, 2025, Deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alesha M. Hunt, age 32, of Victory Highway, Painted Post, New York, following a report of a crash and attempted stolen vehicle in Thurston. It is alleged that Ms. Hunt stole a vehicle in Bath and possessed the stolen vehicle in Thurston. It is also alleged that the vehicle had neither a valid inspection or registration and that Ms. Hunt’s license was suspended or revoked. It is further alleged that Ms. Hunt followed a person about in a public place causing them to fear injury and acted recklessly in a manner likely to cause injury to that person. Ms. Hunt is charged with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C Felony, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree, a class D Felony, Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, Stalking in the Fourth Degree, Petit Larceny, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Third Degree, Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Uninspected Motor Vehicle and Fail to Keep Right. Ms. Hunt was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail.

 

The County Jail Is Accredited Once Again

The Steuben County Jail has received national accreditation for health services in the Steuben County Jail.  The sheriff says, he continues to strive to meet the best standards established in the industry to provide our best possible service to all Steuben County residents. 

 

Bridge Paving Tonight In The Town Of Corning

The New York State D.O.T. will be, weather permitting, paving tonight on the bridge on I-86 over Norfolk Southern Railway’s Southern Tier Line in Corning.  The D.O.T. says the plans are for it to be single lane traffic on the Icicycle Bridge in Corning, between the hours of 6pm and 6 a.m.  

  

Stefanik Wants Inspections Of Drone Makers

House Republican Leadership Chair Congresswoman Elise Stefanik wants the Office of National Intelligence to do a security review of manufacturers making drones in China.  Stefanik says, President Trump is stressing the importance of US leadership in drone technology and she does not want any national security issues from drones made in China.

 

Schumer Opposes Cuts To NPR, PBS

Democrat US Senator Chuck Schumer is criticizing Trump’s cuts to PBS and NPR. WBFO reports that the senator says, the cuts threaten the existence of many public radio and tv stations in places like Jefferson County, New York.  “Our public TV and radio stations are the glue that keep so many of our communities connected & informed across Upstate NY and targeting them for radical funding cuts hurts all of Upstate," Schumer stated. "PBS and NPR and others are more than stations, they are a public service networks providing life-saving emergency alerts, educational content to children, and so much more at no cost. But right now, the GOP’s devastating proposal to claw back federal funding for our public TV and radio stations could devastate these vital services ripping away millions leading to layoffs and cuts to beloved programs."