Man charged with criminal mischief after vehicles damaged in Hopewell
Jason David Ward faces multiple third-degree criminal mischief charges over alleged vehicle damage in Hopewell, according to fingerlakes1.com.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 1, 2026, 6:50 p.m. ET
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Sep 4, 2026, 9:48 a.m. ET
Man charged with damaging vehicles in Hopewell
Jason D. Ward, 36, who was listed as homeless in Canandaigua, has been charged with multiple counts of third-degree criminal mischief in connection with vehicle damage in Hopewell, according to fingerlakes1.com. The charges were reported on Sept. 1, 2026.
Ward faces eight counts of third-degree criminal mischief, as reported by fingerlakes1.com. The government's allegations differed: one account said Ward damaged a window and mirror on a vehicle at Walmart, causing about $1,500 in damage, and damaged two other vehicles in the Lowe's parking lot, each with damage estimated at more than $250. Another account alleged that Ward intentionally damaged eight vehicles in the Recreation Drive area between Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office investigated the case. As this matter is only at the charging stage, it has not been decided in court, and Ward is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Sep 1, 2026, 6:50 p.m. ETFirst report
Man charged with damaging eight vehicles in Hopewell
Jason David Ward has been charged with eight counts of third-degree criminal mischief, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office, as reported by FingerLakes1.com. The charges stem from an incident that occurred between Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 in the Recreation Drive area, where Ward allegedly intentionally damaged eight vehicles.
The case is at the charging stage and has not been resolved; no plea has been entered and no trial has been held. Ward is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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