The Republican lead Assembly Minority is demanding New York State to reverse what they are referring to as “dangerous policies that have continuously compromised public safety and undermined the ability of law enforcement agencies to do their jobs as violent, and often deadly, incidents increase across New York state.” They are calling for the immediate reversal on new laws eliminating bail in most arrests, reestablishing judicial … [Read more...]
OHIO RESIDENT INDICTED IN NY ON CHARGES OF ENTICEMENT AND HAVING SEX WITH A MINOR
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a three-count indictment charging Priscilla Vogelbacher, 37, of Oregon, Ohio, with one count of enticement of a minor and two counts of interstate travel with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Douglas A. Penrose, … [Read more...]
Man Sentenced To 12 Months Home Confirment & Must Pay $243,387 for Tax Evasion
Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Mark E. Wolanyk, 62, of Clarence Center, NY, who was convicted of tax evasion, was sentenced to 12 months of home confinement, 3 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $243,387 in restitution to the IRS by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant U.S. Attorney John D. Fabian, who is handling the case, stated that in October 2010, the defendant and his minor son opened … [Read more...]
MEMBER OF THE CBL/BFL SENTENCED IN RICO CONSPIRACY AND VIOLENT ASSAULT
Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Michael Walker, 29, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of racketeering conspiracy and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul C. Parisi, who is handling the case, stated that the defendant was a member of the CBL/BFL Gang, which stands for, among other … [Read more...]
Traffic Stop Leads To Both Passengers Felony Arrest
Livingston County Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of two Genesee County residents on several charges after a traffic stop. On July 7, 2020 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Investigator Shawn Whitford was assigned to the Police Traffic Services (PTS) Grant Program when he stopped a vehicle on Interstate 390 for a violation of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. The operator of the vehicle identified himself as Anthony Vega, … [Read more...]
Security Camera Catches 52 Year-Old Avon Woman In Burglary
Livingston County Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an Avon NY resident on felony Burglary charges after an investigation. On July 4, 2020 at approximately 11:55 p.m. the Livingston County Emergency Communications Center (E-911) received a call from an Avon resident who was on vacation in Pennsylvania. The caller advised that he had security cameras in his home and he could see someone walking around inside his … [Read more...]
Woman Charged With Felony After Crash
Livingston County Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Monroe County resident on felony assault charges after a UTV crash investigation. On March 21, 2020 at approximately 3:00 p.m. the Livingston County Emergency Communications Center (E-911) received a call for a UTV roll over crash, with a subject trapped under the machine on Dudley Road in the Town of Mount Morris. Responding units from the Sheriff's Office and … [Read more...]
5 DEFENDANTS ARRESTED IN 4 SEPARATE CASES INVOLVING ARSONS AND AN ASSAULT DURING MAY 30th PROTESTS IN ROCHESTER AND BUFFALO
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that five defendants have been arrested and charged federally in four separate complaints in connection with violent protests held on May 30, 2020, in both the City of Rochester and the City of Buffalo. In Rochester, four individuals have been charged for their roles in connection with the burning of three government vehicles and a private mobile construction trailer office during … [Read more...]
Two Mt. Morris Residents Charged With Felony By Sheriff’s Office
Two Mount Morris residents were arrested on felony charges after an investigation by Livingston County Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty office. On June 26, 2020 Sheriff’s Investigator Shawn Whitford arrested and charged 26 year old Matthew E. Bell with felony Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2nd Degree and two (2) counts of Petit Larceny. On June 29, 2020 Sheriff’s Investigator Shawn Whitford arrested and charged 38 … [Read more...]
Rochester Creating Online Database Of Police Department Disciplinary Records Without The Need To Foil
In response to the Repeal of Section 50a Of NYS Civil Service Law, the City will make records available without a FOIL request The City of Rochester announced that its Police, Law and Communications departments are working to create an online database of police department disciplinary records in response to the repeal of Section 50a of New York State Civil Service Law. Under the recent legislation, such records are accessible by … [Read more...]
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