Wayne County middle school lockdown: Employee with knife injures deputy
A Wayne County deputy sheriff acting as a school resource officer at a Wayne County middle school was injured Monday morning during a confrontation with a school employee armed with a knife.
In a statement, Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts said the deputy went to Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School in Ontario to help a staff member who was in a physical altercation with the armed employee.
The deputy and the assailant were taken to local hospitals for treatment of injuries described as non-life-threatening. The staff member with whom the suspect originally engaged was not hurt.
UPDATE: Sheriff Virts says deputy, Wayne Central employee injured after incident at middle school
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DWI campaign announced for St. Patrick’s Day
Wayne Post
Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts announced a STOP-DWI Crackdown campaign for St. Patrick’s Day and weekend, March 16-21.
This program will be enforced by local police departments, State Police and the Sheriff’s Office. Research demonstrates that highly visible, publicized efforts like this campaign can further reduce the occurrence of DWI.
The STOP-DWI Foundation created “Have a Plan,” a free app for smartphone users to find safe rides home. Visit stopdwi.org/mobileapp for information.
The next Crackdown is scheduled for Memorial Day.
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Democrats in Wayne County have endorsed the candidate they would like to see succeed longtime Sheriff Barry Virts.
Steve MacNeal received the party’s support. He’s a sergeant in the Macedon Police Department.
“We are pleased to designate Steve MacNeal as our candidate for county sheriff due to his commitment to serving all county residents, regardless of background,” county Democratic Chairman Mark Alquist said in a news release. “We are enthusiastic about supporting Steve’s robust campaign.”
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