GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department arrested a Hamburg resident on on Rte. 63 for allegedly possessing heroin and driving without a license. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Michael Townsend, 47 was charged with misdemeanor Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, misdemeanor Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Second Degree, and violations including Unlicensed Operation … [Read more...]
Tipster Points Cops to Pill Swindler in Wegmans Lot
GENESEO – An anonymous tipster pointed the Livingston County Sheriff's Office to a man who allegedly possessed several types of prescription meds without the proper prescriptions. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, the tip led to the arrest of Samuel Ventura, 27, for three counts of Criminal Possession of a controlled substance in the Seventh Degree, which is a misdemeanor. “We thank the anonymous tipster for their … [Read more...]
Cops Arrest Avon Woman for Welfare Fraud
AVON – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested an Avon resident for allegedly defrauding the welfare system of over $1,000. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Karen M. Davis, 50, was arrested for felony Welfare Fraud in the Fourth Degree and Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. Investigator Dan Rittenhouse arrested Davis on Jan. 3. The investigation alleges that Davis applied for and … [Read more...]
Geneseo Man Packs Crack at Jail for New Years
AVON – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Geneseo resident for allegedly carrying crack cocaine, powder cocaine and marijuana into the County Jail in his person on New Year's Day. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Levert Giles, 29, was arrested for felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, felony Promoting Prison Contraband in the First Degree, misdemeanor Aggravated … [Read more...]
Cops Find Crack at Geneseo Traffic Stop
GENESEO The Geneseo Police Department recovered what they believe is crack cocaine from a Rochester resident at a traffic stop. According to a press release from the Geneseo Police Department, Nicholas Serret, 21, was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, which is a misdemeanor. He was also charged with Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and Speed not Reasonable and Prudent, which are both … [Read more...]
Conesus Child Porn Convict Jailed for Sexual Contact with 7-Year-Old
CONESUS – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office rearrested a low-risk sex offender for allegedly having sexual contact with a young child. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Derek Getman, 27, was arrested for Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, which is one of the most serious felonies in the state penal law, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, which is a misdemeanor. It is alleged that Getman had sexual … [Read more...]
Driving Off with Car and Gun Parks Livonia Woman with Felony Charges
LIVONIA – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Livonia woman on felony charges for allegedly driving off with someone else's car, which contained a handgun. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Sharry Habberfield, 53, was arrested for two counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. The Sheriff reports that on Dec. … [Read more...]
Parolee Jailed for Geneseo’s Previously ‘Shaky’ Handgun Threat
GENESEO – A parolee was held in jail for the pistol threat reported to the community by SUNY Geneseo Police earlier this month. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Jordan Vanlare, 20, of Geneseo, is charged with misdemeanor Menacing in the Second Degree. "This is in regards to the Orchard Street gun incident," said Osganian. "Mr. Vanlare is alleged to have pointed a pellet gun at a college student on … [Read more...]
Terrier Dies from Former ‘Clown’ Suspect’s Kick
LIVONIA – The dog passed away due to complications following an alleged kick to its leg by the formerly high-profile defendant in last year's 'clown' incident at Vitale Park. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested Christopher Hooper, 44, for misdemeanor Cruelty to Animals after the dog's leg had to be amputated due to the injury. Now, Livingston County District Attorney Greg McCaffrey says he is reviewing the case to see if escalated … [Read more...]
Grabbing Items from York Garage Sticks Former Owner With Felony
YORK – A Linwood woman was held in jail on a felony charge for allegedly taking items from a garage she recently sold. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Nancy Castle-Scott, 56, was arrested for felony Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. On Sept. 30, the Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on North Linwood Road for a complaint of items missing from a garage. It was determined that … [Read more...]