- Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a part time Jail Division cook on felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. In April of 2023, the Sheriff’s Office began an investigation after it was alleged that a civilian staff member working in the Livingston County Jail was having inappropriate communications with a male who was incarcerated in the facility. At that time, the Sheriff’s Office … [Read more...]
Assault, Criminal Contempt, Obstructing Government Arrest
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on May 12, 2023, deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s office arrested James B. Elward, age 57 of William Street, Bath, New York following a report of an attack in the Centralized Arraignment Court. It is alleged that Mr. Elward pushed and struck the Assistant District Attorney present in the Centralized Court, causing injury to that person. It is also alleged that Mr. Elward acted … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Department Activity Report
May 8 GPD responded to ARC Group Home on Groveland Road for an individual that wanted to harm himself. GPD received a lost property report on Center Street. GPD responded to the April Meadows Apartments to assist child protective services with an investigation. GPD responded to April Meadows Apartments for an individual that dialed 911 and hung up. GPD responded to Tuscarora Avenue for a complaint of an individual … [Read more...]
Jail Division Cook Arrested on Felony Charges
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a part time Jail Division cook on felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. In April of 2023, the Sheriff’s Office began an investigation after it was alleged that a civilian staff member working in the Livingston County Jail was having inappropriate communications with a male who was incarcerated in the facility. At that time, the … [Read more...]
Avon Police Activity Report (May 8 – May 14)
May 8 Responded to West Main Street for the open door complaint. Responded to East Main Street for the traffic complaint. Responded to Genesee Street for the civil issue. May 9 Responded to East Main Street for the larceny complaint. Responded to Genesee Street for the vehicle repossession. Responded to Oak Street for the welfare check. Responded to West Main Street for the alarm. Responded to High Street for … [Read more...]
Stolen Vehicle Arrest in Avon
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Buffalo, NY resident on felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. On May 8th, 2023 at approximately 8:16 a.m. Sheriff’s Deputies from the Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division responded to a residence in the Town of Avon for the report of a vehicle that had just been stolen from the driveway. A description of the stolen vehicle … [Read more...]
False Instrument, False Business Record and Grand Larceny Arrest in Steuben County
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on May 11, 2023, Investigators of the Steuben County Sheriff’s office arrested Renee L. Morris, age 43 of May Street in the Village of Bath. It is alleged that from 04/01/2022 to 04/30/2023 Ms. Morris offered a false instrument for filing and falsified business records she provided to the Steuben County Department of Social Services and received benefits from the Steuben County … [Read more...]
NY AG Proposal to Regulate Cryptocurrency
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced landmark legislation to tighten regulations on the cryptocurrency industry to protect investors, consumers, and the broader economy. The multi-billion-dollar industry lacks robust regulations, making it prone to dramatic market fluctuations, and has been used to hide and facilitate criminal conduct and fraud. Attorney General James’ program bill, which proposes the strongest and most … [Read more...]
PAB Approves Disciplinary Matrix
Rochester’s Police Accountability Board has finalized the agency’s Disciplinary Matrix. Members of the board will begin receiving investigations for review as early as May 18. The Disciplinary Matrix outlines potential penalty levels and sanctions for Rochester police officers who commit various levels of misconduct. Sherry Walker-Cowart, Interim Executive Director of the PAB, says cementing this process has been the primary goal of the agency … [Read more...]
Canandaigua Police Blotter
On March 26 2023, at 7:43 pm, Justin P. Doyle, 31, of Canandaigua NY, was arrested for Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree following the report of threatening text messages at a Beeman Street address. Pursuant to the investigation, it was determined that Doyle had threatened to damage the property of another person via text message. Doyle was transported to the Ontario County Jail for arraignment at CAP Court. On March 30 2023, at 11:49 … [Read more...]