The blotter
Controlled substance

Bath village police last week charged Cassandra S. Levens, 19, of 105 Seyle Terrace, Rochester with third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. The arrest stems from a four month investigation into the sale of cocaine in the Bath area.

Levens was arraigned in Bath village court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail pending a further court appearance.

Police say they are continuing investigations into the local sale of narcotics and request anyone with information to call 776- 2375.

Fire

A Bath village residence sustained smoke and heat

damage when a fire broke out early Sept. 2, caused by an electrical failure in the kitchen area.

Bath volunteer firefighters found the home of the Gary Hall family in flames when they arrived just after midnight. Family members had reported the fire while leaving the house with the assistance of Bath village police; there were no injuries, although the family lost a cat, dog and bird.

Fire departments from Hammondsport, Kanona, and the Bath VA provided mutual aid, while Savona volunteer firefighters were on standby.

All units were back in service by 4:03 a.m.

Driver Distraction

Steuben County Sheriff's deputies recently participated in the Driver Distraction Program targeting illegal cell phone use by motor vehicle operators throughout Steuben County.

The program led to 30 drivers receiving tickets for illegal cell phone use, three tickets for seat belt violations, one aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle arrest and another charge of driving with suspended registration.