Police Beat Archives (2024)

Newark Woman Ticketed After Crash Hospitalizes Juvenile

A Newark woman was ticketed following a rear-end collision on Penfield Walworth Road in Walworth that sent a juvenile to the hospital. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reported that Amy M. Ladd, 45, struck a ... more

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Auburn Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Hit With Drug Charges

An early morning traffic stop in Auburn on August 20 led to the arrest of Christopher Clack, 26, who now faces multiple charges, including felony drug possession and DWI. The incident began around 2:30 a.m ... more

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Lyons man arrested after assaulting woman for hours: Held on no bail

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Jamaal E. Moody, 33, of Lyons, following a violent domestic incident early Tuesday on E Maple Ave in Newark. Deputies responded after reports that Moody assaulted a woman ... more

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Ithaca police investigate assault as hate crime on Cascadilla Street

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a reported assault as a hate crime after a man was attacked on Saturday afternoon in the 100 block of Cascadilla Street. The suspect, described as a white male ... more

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Hopewell man arrested on felony charge for violating court order

A Hopewell man was arrested Monday evening after deputies responded to a reported physical altercation at a residence on County Road 47. Michael S. Bement, 40, was taken into custody around 6:30 p.m. following an ... more

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Hornell man charged with attempted murder after shooting

A Hornell man is in custody after allegedly shooting at his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend during a Saturday incident. Michael E. Bloom, 33, was arrested on August 17 and charged with attempted murder, criminal use of ... more

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Sheriff: Romulus man has been missing for over three weeks

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Steven S. Langley, 54, who has been missing for over three weeks. Langley, a Romulus resident, was last seen by family and has ... more

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Bath man arrested after fleeing police in reckless motorcycle chase

A 22-year-old Bath man was arrested on Sunday after leading police on a dangerous motorcycle chase through the Village of Bath and into the Town of Cameron. Isaiah L. Conklin-Griffin was charged with Unlawful Fleeing ... more

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Do Arrests Show Up on Background Checks? What You Need to Know

The background check process has become an important part of the hiring process. You'll find that most employers will run a background check on applicants before considering them for the position. In fact, this applies ... more

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Bath man arrested for domestic assault and child endangerment

A Bath man was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a woman and endangering a child during a domestic incident. Quincy Tisdale, 37, was charged with Aggravated Criminal Contempt, a felony, along with Assault in ... more

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Canandaigua man faces sex crime charges after grand jury indictment

Canandaigua police arrested a local man on multiple sex crime charges following an investigation and indictment by a grand jury in Ontario County. Christoph Armbruster, 26, of Canandaigua, was arrested on August 17 on multiple ... more

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Canandaigua man arrested for obstruction and assault on Bristol St.

A Canandaigua man was arrested earlier this month following a violent altercation on Bristol Street. Jacob Bartosch, 20, faces charges of Assault in the Third Degree and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing after allegedly grabbing another ... more

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Two face 38 charges after multi-county crime spree across Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard announced the arrests of Dale M. Sutton and James R. Lisefski following an extensive eight-month investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies across four counties. The duo faces 38 charges, including ... more

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Two arrested after Geneva narcotics bust

The Geneva Police Department arrested two men on August 16 following a downtown narcotics investigation. Detectives observed a drug transaction involving Christopher R. Demaria and Zachariah Espana, both 20, leading to their subsequent arrests. Espana ... more

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Police: Newark man threatened to kill person and their family in Canandaigua

A Newark man was arrested in the early hours of August 4 following a disturbance at a business on Lakeshore Drive. Maxwell N. Lucieer, 21, is accused of striking another individual and threatening to kill ... more

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Geneva police conduct sobriety checkpoint arresting two, honoring victims of 2020 DWI crash

On August 16 the City of Geneva Police Department, in collaboration with New York State Police and the Ontario County Stop DWI program, conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Lakefront Drive. The operation, which screened 716 ... more

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Police: Canandaigua man pinned victim against fence, grabbed them by the neck during disturbance

Canandaigua police arrested a local man for harassment following a violent incident earlier this month. Christopher R. Stanton, 39, was arrested on August 4 after a late-night altercation on Pleasant Street. Stanton is accused of ... more

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Rochester man drove with suspended license in Canandaigua

Canandaigua police arrested a Rochester man for driving with a suspended license on Lakeshore Drive. Michael J. Benedict, 47, of Rochester, was arrested on August 9 after being pulled over on Lakeshore Drive for a ... more

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Rochester woman arrested for felony DWI after late-night traffic stop in Canandaigua

Canandaigua police arrested a Rochester woman on felony charges after a late-night traffic stop earlier this month. Melissa M. Refici, 44, of Rochester, was arrested in the early hours of August 8 for Felony DWI ... more

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Police Beat Archives (2024)

FAQs

Should you ever answer police questions? ›

You have the constitutional right to remain silent. In general, you do not have to talk to law enforcement officers (or anyone else), even if you do not feel free to walk away from the officer, you are arrested, or you are in jail. You cannot be punished for refusing to answer a question.

What do you say to a police officer for appreciation? ›

Say Thank You

This is actually a very underrated option. If you see a police officer around town, simply tell them that you appreciate all the work they do, and thank them for keeping you safe. That's a small gesture that can make a big difference in an officer's day.

What do you say when the police question you? ›

DO tell the police your name and basic identifying information. But nothing else. DO say “I want to remain silent” and “I want to talk to a lawyer.” They should stop questioning you after that.

What is the beat for cops? ›

In police terminology, a beat is the territory and time that a police officer patrols. Beat policing is based on traditional policing and utilizes the close relationship with the community members within the assigned beat to strengthen police effectiveness and encourage co-operative efforts to make a safer community.

What do the police not want you to know? ›

Asking Incriminating Questions: Police officers may ask incriminating questions during interactions to gather evidence or establish probable cause for an arrest. It's essential to exercise your right to remain silent and refrain from answering questions that could incriminate you.

Do cops have to answer Are you a cop? ›

No federal or state law requires cops in California to identify themselves as police officers to the public, even if someone asks them directly. This is also true of police officers who work undercover. Still, some cities mandate that cops must identify themselves in a public setting.

What are three words to describe a good police officer? ›

While several adjectives might be associated with good police officers, it all depends on the specific qualities you're prioritizing. For example, you could say that a good police officer is (A) Brave, compassionate, dedicated, implying courage in face of danger, empathy, and commitment are important.

Can I say thank you for your service to a cop? ›

The Choice is Yours

“Thank you for your service,” is all it takes. Even a smile or another token of your appreciation could translate the same.

What is a good message for a police officer? ›

Anything works, really. Police officers get a lot more hate than praise, and a simple “I appreciate what you do for the community” always made my day when I heard it.

Why do police ask do you know why I stopped you? ›

"I think the most common reason is the officer wants you to admit guilt to some extent." "They're probably looking to get you to self-incriminate," added driver Justin Gehring of Woodbury. "If he's asking me a question, I'll answer him," added driver Deb Metzger from Wisconsin.

Can a cop tell you to put your phone down? ›

If an officer orders you to stop recording or orders you to hand over your phone, you should politely but firmly tell the officer that you do not consent to doing so, and remind the officer that taking photographs or video is your right under the First Amendment.

Why do cops not walk beats anymore? ›

Using vehicles, officers' beats are able to cover wider areas than traditional foot patrols. The move to motorized patrols in the mid-20th century greatly reduced the priority given to foot patrols.

Why do they call police 12? ›

10-12 is a police code in Atlanta. It means people on scene. It's meant as an advisory from dispatch that there are going to be a number of people on scene when they arrive. 12 is just shortened from 10-12 and used in the same way the cops use it.

What is a beat assignment? ›

Beat Assignment means a Bid Assignment for officers having a rank of patrol officer for which the primary job duties are foot patrol or business patrol in a specific location.

What happens if you don't answer questions to a police officer? ›

And once you start giving them information they may be able to claim you waived your right to an attorney at that point. You cannot be arrested just for refusing to answer questions. You can be arrested for refusing to identify yourself. You can be arrested as a result of not answering questions.

Is it ever a good idea to talk to police? ›

When a police officer wants to speak with you, it is typically because they are conducting a criminal investigation. But unless you are a victim of a crime, it is never in your best interest to talk to law enforcement. It is our Fifth Amendment Constitutional right to remain silent.

Do you have to answer police questions on the street? ›

Nonetheless, they may still assume you committed the crime. Even if you're not being investigated for a crime, you have the freedom to refuse to answer police questions. This holds true whether an officer approaches you on the street, summons you to the station for questioning, or arrests you.

Should you answer questions during a traffic stop? ›

The police officer may ask you if you've had anything to drink or if you know how fast you were driving. They may simply ask you where you're going or where you're coming from. You do not have to provide any answers to these questions, and you can exercise your right to remain silent.

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