Wyoming County Sheriff's Office

11/03/2026

⚠️ SCAM ALERT: Don’t turn your savings into gold for a stranger.

A troubling scam is targeting older adults by convincing them that their bank account, identity or money is in danger. The scammer may pretend to be from a bank, government agency or law enforcement and instruct the victim to withdraw money, purchase gold bars, and hand them over to a “courier” for safekeeping.

Legitimate agencies will not ask you to protect your money by buying gold and giving it to someone.

If you receive a call like this:
• Hang up.
• Do not withdraw money.
• Do not buy gold, gift cards or cryptocurrency.
• Contact your bank or local law enforcement using a number you know is legitimate.

Please talk with older family members and friends about this scam. A quick conversation could prevent a devastating loss.
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For more public safety information and resources, follow the New York State Sheriffs’ Association and visit nysheriffs.org.

10/30/2026

Today, we said farewell to Captain Edward D. Till, who officially retired after an exceptional 36 year career in law enforcement. Family, friends, and colleagues gathered to honor Captain Till as he signed off with his final radio call to dispatch. We extend our deepest gratitude to Ed for his decades of dedicated service to the People of Wyoming County. We wish him nothing but health and happiness in his next well-deserved chapter!

📣 “All units stand by for a special announcement as Wyoming County acknowledges the final radio transmission of Captain Edward D. Till.

After 36 and a half years of distinguished and dedicated service, Captain Edward D. Till is officially clearing the airwaves. From his beginnings as a Chautauqua County Deputy in 1989, to his hire by Sheriff Capwell in 1991, Captain Till has served the people of Wyoming County with unwavering honor. Captain Till served under five administrations, including Sheriff Capwell, Sheriff Ely, Sheriff Heimann, Sheriff Rudolph, and Sheriff Linder.

Through his rise from Deputy to Sergeant, Investigator, Lieutenant, and finally Captain, through his leadership of the Drug Task Force, and through his dedication to the mission of law and order, Captain Till has left a lasting mark on Wyoming County.

Captain Till, the men and women of the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office thank you for your leadership, your mentorship, and your friendship. We have the watch from here.

Captain Edward D. Till is officially 10-42. Clear at 1200 hours. Go enjoy your next chapter, Ed. Stay safe.”

10/30/2026

SCAM ALERT: Fake "Pre-Trial Services" Flyer

Scammers are targeting families of people who have recently been arrested, demanding money for "pre-trial release" or "GPS monitoring."

Do not fall for it! Real courts will NEVER ask you to pay by:

Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or Chime
Cash barcodes scanned at CVS or Walgreens

If you get a notice like this, do not pay. Call the courthouse using an official phone number, and call your local Sheriff's Office or Police Agency to report the scam.

10/24/2026

collection sites are NOW OPEN nationwide! Help keep your community safe by cleaning out your medicine cabinet and taking back unneeded meds for safe disposal! Find us today right here at the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office.

Find a collection site near you:
www.DEATakeBack.com

10/23/2026

The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office wishes to extend its condolences to the family and friends of Retired Road Patrol Sergeant Alvin J. “Skip” Buchwald, after learning of his passing earlier this week.

Sergeant Buchwald, an Air Force Veteran, joined the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff in 1979. Prior to his hire, Sergeant Buchwald had served for one year at Perry Police Department along with nine years at the Warsaw Police Department. From 1979 to 1984, Sergeant Buchwald served in the capacity of Deputy Sheriff, until his promotion to Sergeant in 1984. Sergeant Buchwald would then serve as Sergeant until 1992, at which time he entered into retirement. Sergeant Buchwald continued to serve in the capacity of Special Deputy until 2001, when he fully retired. Sergeant Buchwald also spent many years serving for the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Posse, Pike Fire Department, and several other community organizations.

Thank you Skip, for your lifetime of service to the People of our Nation and to the People of Wyoming County, may you rest in peace.

Click for obituary:
https://www.robinsonandhackemer.com/obituaries/alvin-buchwald

10/23/2026

Sergeant Aaron Chase enjoyed volunteering for Perry Central School District’s Annual Pumkin Walk, setting up a table for local children to trick-or-treat. Magic was in the air when Harry Potter himself showed up to help!

Thank you, Sergeant Chase, for taking the time to connect with the community and help make this a memorable night for all!

10/23/2026

Tomorrow from 10am - 2pm, right here at the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming DEA National Rx Take Back Day at the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 10am - 2pm

📍151 N Main St Warsaw, NY 14569

is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. On Saturday, October 24, from 10am-2pm bring those old and unneeded medications to a collection site near you: www.DEATakeBack.com

10/16/2026

Join our team of professionals in the Wyoming County Jail! Click for more information:

https://www.wyomingcountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/20486/Correction-Officer-2026

10/08/2026

Mark your calendars for our upcoming DEA National Rx Take Back Day at the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 10am - 2pm

📍151 N Main St Warsaw, NY 14569

is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. On Saturday, October 24, from 10am-2pm bring those old and unneeded medications to a collection site near you: www.DEATakeBack.com

10/05/2026

We are proud to announce that we have received a grant from Norfolk Southern’s Safety First Grant Program! This funding will help us purchase 30 trauma medical kits for our deputies and a new DJI Matrice 4T Thermal Drone to add to our fleet.

We’re grateful to Norfolk Southern for recognizing our work and supporting communities like ours across the country.