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Residents sought to serve on Geneva boards, committees and commissions
GENEVA — This Ontario County city is recruiting residents to serve on city boards, committees, and commissions. “There are a range of opportunities to engage in and support the economic and community development functions of the city and shape the future of your community,” City Clerk Nicole Tillotson said.
Two charged following major drug investigation in Ontario, Monroe counties
CANANDAIGUA — Two men are facing firearm and drug charges after an investigation involving several police agencies in Ontario and Monroe counties in addition to state, federal and out-of-state agencies. Cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and other drugs, guns and cash were seized after 20 search warrants, seven in Ontario County and 13 in Monroe, were executed June 26, according to Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione. ...
Summer at Canandaigua's Roseland Waterpark
Summer is in full swing, and a popular water park in Ontario County is opening its doors for its 23rd season. Chris Lopez brings us to Roseland Waterpark in Canandaigua. "The giant wave pool is one of our feature attractions," says Ryan Fuller, director of operations. "We also have our extreme tube rides, which go down various slides. Some are fully covered, and some are half covered.
Over $100K worth of drugs seized in multi-state bust, two Rochester men charged
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A multi-state drug bust led to the seizure of over $100,000 worth of drugs by local law enforcement, state police, and federal agencies. Search warrants were executed in Ontario and Monroe counties, along with New York City, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Reinaldo Suarez of Rochester and Oscar...
Two arrested in large drug bust following Ontario Co. investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Ontario County Sheriffs and several other agencies conducted a large investigation resulting with two arrests with a large number of drugs, firearms, and vehicles seized. On Wednesday June 26, Ontario County issued seven search warrants and Monroe County issued 13 warrants as a result of a seven-month long investigation into the […]
Two men charged as part of drug investigation in Monroe, Ontario counties
Canandaigua, N.Y. — Two men face charges after authorities executed a total of 20 search warrants in Monroe and Ontario counties as part of a seven-month-long drug investigation centering on the Geneva area. The search warrants, executed Wednesday, led authorities to seize 6 kilograms of cocaine, 2 kilograms of...
Ontario County outlines housing challenges in City of Geneva
GENEVA — Ontario County officials are hitting the road, talking with municipalities about the significant challenges the county faces related to housing. Last Wednesday, it was a visit to Geneva, where two representatives of a newly appointed ad hoc committee — Planning Director Tom Harvey and Economic Development Director Ryan Davis — made a presentation to City Council on the county’s recently completed housing study.
NY weather update: Damaging winds forecast with thunderstorms to hit Ontario County Sunday
On Sunday at 3:34 a.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 4 a.m. for Ontario County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 3:34 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Geneva, moving east at 55...
FedEx delivery truck hits tree on State Route 96
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A portion of State Route 96 in Ontario County was closed after a FedEx package delivery truck crashed into a guard rail and a tree. Deputies say Keith Loughney, age 54, was traveling down State Route 96 when he left the roadway, striking the guard rail and tree. The vehicle was […]
Two local men charged in major drug bust
Twenty search warrants were executed in Ontario and Monroe Counties on Wednesday, June 26 as part of a months-long investigation into the sale and distribution of narcotics in Ontario County, specifically the Geneva area. Three additional search warrants were executed in New York City, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. This investigation was...
Penfield duo arrested with 50+ stolen IDs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A pair of Penfield residents accused of identity theft allegedly had dozens of stolen IDs in their home when it was searched by police. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, Kelli Race and Jonathan Alvarez, both 41, used a stolen credit card to make a purchase at the Canandaigua Walmart […]
Woman arrested, accused of threatening to blow up Ontario County Social Services Building
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman was arrested in Canandaigua Friday, accused of threatening to blow up a government building and shoot people. Sherlla Denis, 40, threated to blow up the Ontario County Social Services Building on June 26 and shoot employees, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Police said she also resisted arrest. […]
Deputies: Couple had many passports, licenses, ID not belonging to them
Two suspects in an identity-theft case were found to have more than 50 driver’s licenses, passports and other personal information for other possible victims, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Kelli C. Race, 41, and Jonathan R. Alvarez, 41, are being held in the Ontario County Jail...
Canandaigua woman accused of making terroristic threat
Canandaigua, N.Y. - A woman is facing charges after being accused of making a terroristic threat and resisting arrest on Friday. Ontario County deputies say that 40-year-old Sherlla Denis threatened to blow up the Ontario County Social Services Building and shoot employees on Wednesday. Denis is awaiting arraignment in the...
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