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Bath Resident Arrested on Second-Degree Rape Charge After State Police Investigation. A 26-year-old man from Bath was arrested by New York State Police following a multi-month investigation into an incident involving a 13-year-old girl. The suspect faces a charge of second-degree rape, classified as a class D felony under New York law. Authorities initiated their investigation in September, gathering evidence before making the arrest on Wednesday. The case remains under the jurisdiction of local law enforcement and court proceedings are expected to follow. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Feb 27) Finger Lakes Bath, NY

Bath Woman Charged With Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop. A 27-year-old woman from Bath was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance after police conducted a traffic stop on West Morris Street. Officers reported finding suspected methamphetamine during the stop, which occurred the evening of February 25. Miranda B. Neally received a Class A misdemeanor charge and a traffic citation. She was processed at the Bath Police Department and will appear in Bath Village Court at a later date. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 27) Finger Lakes Bath, NY

Bath Resident Arrested on Forgery Charge Following Incident Involving Checks. A 43-year-old former resident of the Budget Inn in Bath has been arrested by the Village of Bath Police Department. The individual, identified as Thomas Weinman, faces a charge related to the possession of a forged instrument following an investigation into fraudulent checks. Weinman is reported to have six previous felony convictions. The case is part of ongoing law enforcement efforts to address financial crimes in the Bath area. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Feb 27) Finger Lakes Bath, NY

Bath Resident Arrested on Criminal Drug Possession Charges After Traffic Stop. A 27-year-old woman from Bath was taken into custody by village police on Wednesday evening after a vehicle stop on West Morris Street. Officers initiated the stop due to a violation of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. Upon investigating, authorities found grounds to charge her with criminal drug possession. The incident remains under investigation by local law enforcement. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Feb 27) Finger Lakes Bath, NY

LP Building Solutions Plans $17 Million Expansion at Bath Plant. LP Building Solutions is investing $17 million to expand its Bath plant in Steuben County. The project includes 46,000 square feet of new indoor storage and a 20,000-square-foot production line extension. These improvements aim to increase output of LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding and will create five new positions with competitive wages. Construction begins in April and is expected to conclude within a year. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 26) Finger Lakes Bath, NY Corning, NY

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