PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release
Incident Type: Residential Burglary Suspect Apprehended by
K9
Incident Date: May 10, 2024
Location: Town of Java
Deputy: Multiple
Person[s] Involved: Antonio L. Campbell Age 44 Homeless
Details:
The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of
Antonio L. Campbell, age 44 with no home address, a convicted felon formerly of
Missouri and Illinois, following a residential burglary and K9 search for the
suspect on Route 98 in the Town of Java.
On May 10, 2024, at approximately 12:34pm, Wyoming County
Deputy Sheriffs responded to Route 98 in the Town of Java for the report of a
female resident who had returned home and found an intruder inside. The
complainant had located a male suspect inside her residence, and when
approached, the male suspect fled into the woods. A search was conducted by
deputies, and a K9 was requested to the scene. Batavia Police Department K9
Batu with his handler responded to the scene. K9 Batu was deployed, followed
the scent of the suspect, and ultimately located the male suspect inside a barn
at a neighboring property. The male suspect was called out of the barn by
deputies, at which time he complied and was taken into custody without incident.
The male suspect was identified as Antonio L. Campbell.
Campbell was charged with Burglary in the Second Degree, a Class C Violent
Felony, and Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree, a Class B Misdemeanor.
Campbell was arraigned in Warsaw Town Court where bail was set at $2,500.00
cash, $5,000.00 bond, or $10,000.00 partially secured bond. Campbell remains in
custody in the Wyoming County Jail awaiting further court appearances.
The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the
scene by Batavia Police Department’s K9 Batu, Wyoming County Emergency Services
Drone, and New York State Police.
