The Yates County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help locating a 53-year-old woman wanted on a criminal charge out of the rural Finger Lakes county. Brenda K. Albrecht, born June 12, 1973, is wanted for aggravated harassment in the second degree, and deputies describe her as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes.
Details on the Warrant and the Charge
According to Newport Dispatch, Albrecht faces the aggravated harassment count tied to an outstanding warrant in Yates County. New York Penal Law § 240.30 addresses aggravated harassment in the second degree and includes provisions concerning intent and certain forms of communication.
It is not publicly known what specific conduct led to the warrant against Albrecht, nor whether she remains in the Finger Lakes region or has left the state. In New York harassment cases more broadly, courts routinely issue a judicial Order of Protection barring a defendant from contacting the alleged victim or affected family members, according to Saland Law, though it is not confirmed whether such an order has been issued in this particular case. Violating such an order can lead to additional charges, including criminal contempt.
Where to Send Tips
The Yates County Sheriff's Office is listed among the county's local law enforcement agencies, per Yates County, NY. Anyone with information on Albrecht's location can call the sheriff's office directly at 315-536-4438.
Residents can also send tips by texting YATES to 847411.
A Small County
Yates County is one of the least populous counties in New York, with a 2020 Census population of 24,774 spread across 338 square miles in the Finger Lakes region, according to Wikipedia.
A separate recent case involved Penn Yan Man Accused of Grabbing Victim, which described Penn Yan village police arresting 28-year-old Alexander M. Bates on September 25, 2026, on charges of aggravated family offense, third-degree assault, fourth-degree criminal mischief and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child after an alleged assault in front of two children; he was taken first to the Penn Yan Police Department and then to the Yates County Jail.
Yates County is also one of five counties selected for a two-year statewide Coordinated Community Response pilot program targeting domestic and gender-based violence. As with any wanted notice, Albrecht has not been convicted of any crime, and the warrant reflects an accusation rather than a determination of guilt.
