Sheriff - Brian Schenck

10/13/2026

Today we welcome Dana Haff to our Sheriff’s Office team. Dana comes to our agency with many years of law enforcement experience. He will be assigned to the Southern Cayuga School District as a Special Patrol Officer, providing security and serving as a resource officer to the students and staff. Welcome to our team Dana!!

10/09/2026

* Retiree Luncheon *
Today we held our annual retiree luncheon. Countless years of service with our Sheriff’s Office were represented and I am grateful for our retired members. It was great to catch up.

10/09/2026

ARREST RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: October 9, 2026
Subject: Patrick J. Crisalli – Brutus, NY
Location: Town of Sennett

Sheriff Brian Schenck reports that on October 6, 2026, at approximately 2:30 PM, deputies arrested Patrick J. Crisalli, age 59, of Brutus, NY, on an arrest warrant for Burglary in the 3rd Degree (D Felony), Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree (D Felony), and Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree (E Felony). The information gathered during the following investigation established probable cause for the arrest

On September 8, 2026, at approximately 10:00 AM, deputies responded to a car wash business located in the Town of Sennett for a reported burglary. It was discovered that someone had forced open a door to the business and tried to gain access to a change dispenser, causing damage to the building and equipment inside. The business was able to capture a suspect on security footage, and deputies were able to identify the male as Patrick J. Crisalli. A warrant was obtained for his arrest, and on October 6, 2026, he was taken into custody. Crisalli was also found to be on parole for burglary charges as well at the time of this incident. Crisalli was arraigned in CAP court and was remanded without bail due to previous felony convictions and being charged with another felony while out on parole.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office at 315-253-1222 or tips can be left at https://www.cayugacounty.us/452/Send-a -Tip

You can also provide tips via our SaferWatch, App. To access or download the free App, go to: https://www.cayugacounty.us/1894/SaferWatch or search SaferWatch in your App store. You can remain anonymous.

All suspects accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

10/09/2026

ARREST RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: October 9, 2026
Subject: Amanda V. Frisby – Aurelius, NY
Location: Town of Aurelius

Sheriff Brian Schenck reports that on October 7, 2026, at approximately 10:05 AM, deputies arrested Amanda V. Frisby, age 36, from Aurelius, NY, and charged her with Endangering the Welfare of a Child (A Misdemeanor). The information gathered during the following investigation established probable cause for the arrest.

On August 28, 2026, at approximately 11:50 AM, deputies initiated an investigation into a potential order of protection violation with an incarcerated subject inside Cayuga County Jail. Deputies found in their investigation that Amanda V. Frisby was using her children to facilitate phone calls with an inmate inside the jail who they had an order of protection against. Frisby was arrested and released with an appearance ticket charging her with Endangering the Welfare of a Child. She is scheduled to appear in the Town of Aurelius Court on October 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office at 315-253-1222 or tips can be left at https://www.cayugacounty.us/452/Send-a -Tip

You can also provide tips via our SaferWatch, App. To access or download the free App, go to: https://www.cayugacounty.us/1894/SaferWatch or search SaferWatch in your App store. You can remain anonymous.

All suspects accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

10/08/2026

Hey area first responders. We have been challenged by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office to create our best Halloween themed uniform patch. We want to challenge our area EMS, Fire, Law, and 911 agencies to do the same. Feel free to tag us and share them on this post under comments.

10/08/2026

Thank you to CAP Community Action Programs Cayuga/Seneca for coordinating and sharing this message for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to our community partners for spreading the word about domestic violence awareness. Your support helps connect survivors with safety, resources, and hope—and reminds them they are not alone.
Together, we can build a safer, more supportive community.

Cayuga Counseling Services Auburn, N.Y. Police Department Cayuga County District Attorney's Office Auburn Rescue Mission Cayuga County Probation

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

ARREST RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: October 7, 2026
Subject: Thomas R. Purdy
Location: Town of Locke

Sheriff Brian Schenck reports that on October 2, 2026, at approximately 1:18 PM, deputies arrested Thomas R. Purdy, age 49, from Locke, NY, and charged him with Menacing a Police Officer and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, both class D Felonies. The information gathered during the following investigation established probable cause for the arrest

On October 2, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, deputies responded to an address in the Town of Locke for a domestic violence incident. A deputy had arranged for one of the subjects involved to speak with a victims' advocate via phone. While attending this, Thomas R. Purdy became increasingly irate and threatening. The Deputy stepped away from the subject and approached Purdy in an attempt to calm him down. It was then discovered that Purdy had a pocketknife and raised it in a threatening manner at both the deputy and a trooper who was on scene assisting. Officers then began giving verbal commands to Purdy, who did comply. Purdy was then taken into custody and transported to the Public Safety Building for processing, where he was turned over to CCJ for CAP arraignment. Purdy was remanded to the CCJ in lieu of $2500.00 cash or $5,000 bond bail.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office at 315-253-1222 or tips can be left at https://www.cayugacounty.us/452/Send-a -Tip

You can also provide tips via our SaferWatch, App. To access or download the free App, go to: https://www.cayugacounty.us/1894/SaferWatch or search SaferWatch in your App store. You can remain anonymous.

All suspects accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

10/07/2026

ARREST RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: October 7, 2026
Subject: Luke W. Cross- Auburn, NY
Location: City of Auburn

Sheriff Brian Schenck reports that on October 5, 2026, members of the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Luke W. Cross, age 20, for NYS PL 130.30.01: R**e in the 2nd degree (D felony). The information gathered during the following investigation established probable cause for the arrest.

In March of 2026, members of the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into allegations that Cross had engaged in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old female victim when he was 19 years old, at a residence in the City of Auburn. As a result of the investigation, Cross was arrested on the above charge. Following his arrest, Cross appeared in CAP court where bail was set at $1,500 cash, $2,500 bond. A full stay-away order of protection was issued in CAP court protecting the victim from Cross. Cross has since posted bail and was released from the Cayuga County Jail with an appearance in Auburn City Court at a later date.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office at 315-253-1222 or tips can be left at https://www.cayugacounty.us/452/Send-a -Tip

You can also provide tips via our SaferWatch, App. To access or download the free App, go to: https://www.cayugacounty.us/1894/SaferWatch or search SaferWatch in your App store. You can remain anonymous.

10/06/2026

ARREST RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: October 6, 2026
Subject: Brian K. Bell III – Weedsport, NY
Location: 2709 Erie Dr., Rodeway Inn and Suites – Weedsport, NY

Sheriff Brian Schenck reports that on October 3, 2026, at approximately 8:10 PM, deputies arrested Brian K. Bell III, age 18, of Weedsport, NY, on one count of NYS PL 120.14(1) Menacing in the 2nd degree (A Misdemeanor), and NYS PL 265.01(2) Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th degree (A Misdemeanor). The information gathered during the following investigation established probable cause for the arrest.

On October 3, 2026, at approximately 7:56 PM, deputies responded to a weapon complaint at the Rodeway Inn and Suites in Weedsport. It was reported that Bell had displayed a knife during an argument and threatened to kill the person. Upon arrival, deputies interviewed all parties involved and determined Bell displayed a large kitchen knife and threatened the victim with it. Bell was placed in custody and transported to the Public Safety Building, where he was processed on the above charges. Bell was then brought to CCJ for CAP arraignment and was released on his own recognizance to appear in Weedsport Village Court on October 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office at 315-253-1222 or tips can be left at https://www.cayugacounty.us/452/Send-a -Tip

You can also provide tips via our SaferWatch, App. To access or download the free App, go to: https://www.cayugacounty.us/1894/SaferWatch or search SaferWatch in your App store. You can remain anonymous.

All suspects accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.