May 29, 2023
From Hornell Police: A six-month investigation into illicit drug sales in the City of Hornell resulted in the arrest of Brian T. Hess, age 40, of 10 S. Main St. Wayland NY. Mr. Hess was arrested via Steuben County Superior Court Warrant at approximately 9:45am Saturday morning and was charged with 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (B Felony) and 3 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance (B Felony). Hess was transferred to Steuben County Central Arraignment Part Court to answer the charges. The investigation was led by Sgt. Tom Aini of the Hornell Police Department with assistance from the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office.