NY State Police investigate fire, vandalism involving prison buses

On February 19, 2025, State Police received a report of vandalism involving two buses used to transport incarcerated individuals who are in the custody of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). 

The buses, which are owned by a company contracted by DOCCS, were parked in a storage lot on State Route 370 in the town of Victory, Cayuga County.

The rear area of one of the buses sustained heavy fire damage, and a second bus had a message “can you hear us now” spray painted on one side.

Anyone who has information about this case is asked to contact NYS Police Troop E at 585-398-4100.