Media Release: February 12, 2019
Offering a False Instrument for Filing Arrest

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on February 12th, 2019, deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Charlene C. Kowalski, age 27, of Liberty Street, Bath New York. It is alleged that in November 2018, Ms. Kowalski offered a written instrument to the Steuben County Department of Social Services, knowing it contained false information. Ms. Kowalski was charged with one count of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, a class E felony, and issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Village of Bath Court at a later date.

The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Steuben County Department of Social Services, and the District Attorney’s Office.

Media Release: February 11, 2019
Criminal Possession of Controlled Substances Arrest

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on February 9, 2019 deputies of the Steuben County Highway Interdiction team arrested Steven P. Carpenter, age 24, of Hornell, New York. Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person in the South Corning area and encountered Mr. Carpenter. It is alleged that Mr. Carpenter possessed cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, clonazepam, alproazolam, over twenty-five grams of marihuana and digital scales and over five hundred dollars in cash.
Mr. Carpenter was charged with the following:
1 count- Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the second degree.
1 count- Criminal use of Drug Paraphernalia in the second degree.
1 count- Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the fifth degree.
1 count- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree.
3 counts- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree

Mr. Carpenter was arraigned in Urbana Town Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash and $20,000 property bond. Mr. Carpenter will appear in Corning Town Court at a later date.

Media Release: February 11, 2019
Animal Cruelty Investigation and Arrests

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that deputies arrested Donald T. Rush, age 58, Gary W. Rush, age 65, and Garner R. Rush, age 69, of Feenaughty Hill Road in the Town of Howard, New York. All three men were arrested for Overdriving, Torturing, and Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance, in violation of Article 27, Section 353, a Class A misdemeanor, and Appropriate Shelter for Dogs Left Outdoors, in Violation of Article 27, Section 353B, both of the New York State Agricultural and Markets Law.
The Steuben County Sheriff’s Animal Cruelty Investigation team responded to the Feenaughty Hill Road residence based on an anonymous tip of several dogs left on the property without appropriate shelter for the elements. Deputies investigated and conducted an emergency seizure of thirty two adult dogs, six puppies and one kitten, due to the alleged combination of extreme weather conditions and no access to food or water at that time. All three men willingly signed ownership of the animals over to the Finger Lakes SPCA, the Hornell Humane Society, and Town of Howard Dog Control Officer Gary Hadsell.
Sheriff Allard thanks the Finger Lakes SPCA, the Hornell Humane Society, and the Dog Control Officer (DCO) for the Town of Howard, Gary Hadsell, for their teamwork and assistance in this investigation. The Finger Lakes SPCA, the Hornell Humane Society, DCO Hadsell, as well as Pawz & Purzz Animal Rescue, American Brittney Rescue, and Rescued Treasures, all assisted in the major undertaking of sheltering, fostering, and providing medical care for each animal. An initial intake examination was performed by a veterinarian through the Finger Lakes SPCA, and several of the dogs were found to have a variety of untreated health issues as well as the majority of them being unsocialized to humans.
As a reminder to the public; please be aware that all dogs that are outside for any amount of time must be provided with adequate shelter if they are under your care. The shelter should consist of water and wind resistance from all sides, be properly insulated with blankets or straw, and of appropriate size for the animal. Be aware that the animal should be fed and watered twice daily. Prevention of animal abuse is everyone’s responsibility.
If any member of the public that is aware of any incident of Animal Cruelty that needs to be investigated they are asked to contact 911 to file a report or make an anonymous report through the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office with as many details as possible.

Media Release
February 11, 2019
DWAI, Possession of Controlled Substance, Criminal Contempt in the First Degree and Stalking Arrests

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on February 9, 2019, deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s office arrested Dillon L. Cook, age 21, of Campbell New York following a traffic stop on Park Avenue in the Town of Corning, New York. It is alleged that Mr. Cook was impaired by drugs and was also in possession of a quantity of Methamphetamine. Mr. Cook was charged with driving while ability impaired by Drugs and Criminal Possession of a Controlled substance in the seventh degree. Mr. Cook was released to appear in Corning Town Court on a later date.
On February 9, 2019, deputies arrested Erik G. Miller, age 32, of Corning, New York. It is alleged that Mr. Miller committed the crime of Criminal Contempt in the first degree, a class E felony, after violating an Order of Protection. Mr. Miller was arraigned and remanded to the Steuben County Jail on $50,000.00 cash bail to return to the Town of Erwin Court at a later date. Sheriff Allard thanks the Corning City Police Department for their assistance in this investigation.
On February 10, 2019, deputies arrested Patrick L. Dunn, age 73, of Woodhull New York following an incident that occurred in the Town of Troupsburg, New York. Mr. Dunn was arrested and charged with Stalking in the fourth degree. Mr. Dunn was arraigned in Troupsburg Town Court and released on his own recognizance.

Village of Bath Police Department
Steuben County Sheriff’s Office

Search Warrant/Arrests Media Release
February 1, 2019

Members of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, Village of Bath Police Department and City of Corning Police Department executed two search warrants on Wednesday January 30th, 2019 in the Bath area as the result of an investigation conducted by the Steuben County District Attorney’s Drug initiative, including investigators from the Sheriff’s Office, Village of Bath Police Department and City of Corning Police Department. This investigation was initiated due to complaints of suspected drug trafficking at two residences.
The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office Critical Incident Response Team entered and secured a residence located at 7202, Apt. 102, State Route 54, Bath New York at about 4pm with the assistance of the Village of Bath Police Department. Two people were arrested and a quantity of suspected crack cocaine and cash were seized. It is alleged that William Q.C. Randall, Jr., age 35, of Rochester New York possessed a quantity of crack cocaine packaged for sale. Mr. Randall was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B Felony. Mr. Randall was arraigned in Bath Town Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail without bail. John E. Banks, Jr., age 57, of Rochester New York was charged with Criminal Nuisance in the first degree, a class E felony, for allegedly having knowledge and allowing the criminal activity in the residence. Mr. Banks was arraigned in Bath Town Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 Property bond.
Approximately ten minutes later the initiative team entered and secured a second residence, at 207 East Steuben Street in the Village of Bath New York. It is alleged that Jemarr T. Smith, age 34, of Rochester, New York provided a false identity of himself to a Village of Bath police officer and was charged with False Personation. It is also alleged that Mr. Smith was wanted due to an active New York State Parole warrant and a warrant issued from a Chautauqua County Court for Obstructing Governmental Administration and False Personation. Mr. Smith is currently on parole for Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree. Mr. Smith was arraigned in Bath Village Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail without bail.
Both investigations are on-going with future charges expected.

Media Release
January 29, 2019
Criminal Contempt in the First Degree Arrest

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on January 27, 2019, deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s office arrested Erik G. Miller, age 32, of Beartown Road, Painted Post, New York. It is alleged that Mr. Miller, while incarcerated in the Steuben County Jail, contacted the protected party of an active stay away order of protection via phone and email several times between January 15 and January 27, 2019. It is further alleged Mr. Miller was convicted of criminal contempt in the second degree within the past 5 years. Mr. Miller was charged with Criminal Contempt in the first degree. Mr. Miller will appear in the Town of Bath Court on a later date.