(WNY News Now) – ELLICOTT, N.Y. — A 51-year-old Falconer woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child following a reported domestic dispute involving two juveniles that allegedly resulted in an injury, according to Ellicott Town Police.

Police identified the woman as Shirley M. Voorhees, who was charged on October 17, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m.

According to police, officers responded to a domestic dispute in which two juveniles allegedly became involved in a physical altercation, resulting in an injury.

Investigators allege that Voorhees failed to exercise control over the juvenile involved in the incident.

Following the investigation, police issued Voorhees an appearance ticket. Voorhees is scheduled to appear in Ellicott Town Court at a later date to answer the charge.

The charge is an allegation, and the case is pending court proceedings.