The Waterloo Police Department reports, on Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 at approximately 9:15am, officers arrested Robert C. Bernardez, age 37, of Geneva, NY. Bernardez was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the 3nd degree following a traffic stop where Bernardez was determined to be operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license. Bernardez was issued Uniform Traffic Tickets for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 3rd degree, Uninspected motor vehicle, and Unregistered motor vehicle, and is to appear in the Village of Waterloo Court on September 7th, 2022 at 5:00 pm.
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Arrest – Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd
The Waterloo Police Department reports, on Saturday July 30th, 2022 at approximately 6:53pm, officers arrested Christina M. Palys, age 44, of Williamson, NY. Palys was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the 2nd degree following a traffic stop where Palys was determined to be operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license. Palys was issued a Uniform Traffic Ticket and is to appear in the Village of Waterloo Court on September 7th at 5:00 pm.
Arrest – Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear
The Waterloo Police Department reports, on July 24th, 2022 at about 3:30pm officers arrested Lauryn Wendt, age 26, of Waterloo, NY. The arrest stems from a bench warrant for failure to appear on the original charge of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Wendt was transported to the Seneca County Jail to await central arraignment.
Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator 1st, and Resisting Arrest
The Waterloo Police Department reports, on July 19th, 2022 at about 3:15pm, officer arrested Steven E. Wilcox, age 23, of Newark, NY. The charges stem from an investigation into a theft from a local business in which Wilcox was identified as a suspect, having fled on a dirt bike. After a brief search Wilcox was located by officers. When officers attempted to take Wilcox into custody it is alleged that Wilcox was uncooperative and resisted officers. Further investigation found Wilcox to be intoxicated while operating a dirt bike. Wilcox was then charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 1st Degree, Operating Without Insurance, Unlicensed Operator, Unregistered Motorcycle and Resisting Arrest. Wilcox was processed and released with Uniform Traffic Tickets as well as a Uniform Appearance Ticket. He is to appear in the Village of Waterloo Court on August 17th, at 5:00pm. Officers were assisted on scene by the Seneca Falls Police Department, Seneca County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police.
Arrest – Criminal Contempt 2nd
The Waterloo Police Department reports on July 25th, 2022 at approximately 7:28 PM Joshua R Read, 31, of Waterloo NY was arrested on an arrest warrant issued by the Village of Waterloo Court for Criminal contempt in the 2nd degree. The arrest stems from an incident occurring on July 16th, 2022 where it is alleged Read was at the residence of an individual who currently has an active order of protection against Read. Read was transported to the Seneca County Correctional Facility to await central arraignment.
Arrest – Criminal Mischief 2nd
The Waterloo Police Department reports, on July 14th, 2022 at approximately 2:15 pm, officers arrested Gregory A. Arnold, age 33, of Waterloo, NY. Arnold was charged with Criminal Mischief in the second degree following an incident where it is alleged that he spray-painted wording onto a residential building, causing damage to the siding. Arnold was issued an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Village of Waterloo Court on August 3rd, 2022 at 5:00 pm.
Arrest – Harassment 2nd
The Waterloo Police Department reports on July 20th, 2022 at approximately 2:09 PM Michael J. Tobin, age 30, of Waterloo NY was arrested for Harassment in the 2nd degree. The arrest stems from an incident where it is alleged Tobin threatened to subject another person to unwanted physical contact. Tobin was transported to the Seneca County Correctional Facility to await arraignment. An order of protection was requested on behalf of the victim.
Juvenile Arrest – Menacing 2nd
The Waterloo Police Department reports, on July 14th, 2022 officers arrested a 14-year-old juvenile, whose name is being withheld due to their age, for Menacing 2nd degree. The arrest stems from an investigation into an incident that occurred on June 27, 2022, when officers responded to Inslee Street for a report of children being chased by the juvenile with a knife. The juvenile was released on an Appearance Ticket, the case has been turned over to Seneca County Probation and will be referred to Seneca County Family Court.
Arrest – Assault 2nd and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd
The Waterloo Police Department reports, on July 3rd, 2022 at 2:41pm officers arrested Ryan S. Miles, age 24, of Waterloo, NY. Miles was arrested for Assault in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree. The charges stem from an incident where Miles was in possession of a firearm that was not legally registered in New York State. Miles recklessly caused the firearm to go off, unintentionally striking another person. The victim was flown to Strong Memorial Hospital where they were deemed in stable condition. Miles was transported to the Seneca County Correctional Facility to await Central Arraignment Court.
The Waterloo Police Department was assisted on scene by Seneca County Sheriffs Office, New York State Police, Seneca Falls Police Department, New York State Park Police, North Seneca Ambulance, Mercy Flight and the Waterloo Fire Department.
Arrest – Auto Stripping 3rd, Grand Larceny 4th and Criminal Mischief 4th
The Waterloo Police Department reports, on July 7th, 2022 at approximately 5:00 pm, officers arrested Kevin J. Larrabee, age 39, of Fulton, NY. Larrabee was charged with Auto Stripping in the 3rd degree, Grand Larceny in the 4th degree, and Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree following an incident where Larrabee was cutting a catalytic converter from another person’s vehicle. Larrabee was secured in the Seneca County Correctional Facility to await central arraignment.