Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Monroe County woman on drug related charges after a traffic stop. On June 12, 2019 Deputy Shawn Whitford was assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Operation Safe Interstate initiative when he stopped a vehicle on Interstate 390 for a violation of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. The Deputy Sheriff suspected that the occupants in the vehicle were involved in drug activity and conducted a roadside … [Read more...]
Rush Fire/Rescue Called To Crash Involving Dump Truck On Top Of Car
The Rush Volunteer Fire Department announced that today at 3:12pm they were dispatched to a grass burning call on I-390, north of Exit 11 which turned out to be in Henrietta. At the same time Rush Fire/Rescue & Ambulance were dispatched to Works Rd and Honeoye Falls No. 6 Road for a dump truck on top of a car with people trapped. Rush Asst. Chief Sean Brown on location reporting 2 vehicles and a dump truck involved with a person trapped. … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 140 Months For Rochester Pawn Shop Robbery
ROCHESTER - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Marquee Hicks, 22, of Philadelphia, PA, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and robbery affecting interstate commerce, was sentenced to serve 140 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean C. Eldridge, who handled the case, stated that on … [Read more...]
The TJ Connor Pipe Band Reunion
On June 15th from 10am to 4pm, the TJ Connor Pipe Band will hold its reunion at the Genesee Country Village and Museum. The band used to be in the Wheatland Chili school area in the 1970s. This will be the first reunion since the 1970s. It is only fitting that the reunion is being held at the Genesee Country Village because the band played at the Grand Opening of the Genesee Country Village in 1976. The members are excited for the reunion. … [Read more...]
Livonia/Rochester – June 4, 2019 Marion F. Wildey
Livonia/Rochester: At age 89, Marion passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia. She was born in Caledonia, New York to the late Leon and Alice Wildey and was a lifelong resident of Rochester, NY. Marion recently moved to Livonia two years ago to be close to her niece. She is predeceased by her siblings; Leon Wildey, Alice Koestner, and Gloria Wildey and survived by her niece Pamela (Steven) Bishop of … [Read more...]
Greece Tax Preparer Sentenced For Filing of False Tax Returns
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Sedat Kaya, 64, of Greece who was convicted of aiding and abetting in the preparation and filing of false tax returns, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge David G. Larimer to three years’ probation and ordered to pay $55,681 in restitution to the United States Treasury. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle Rossi, who handled the case, stated that the defendant owned and operated Seneca Tax Services … [Read more...]
Red Cross Plans To Help Monroe County Flood Victims
Red Cross to Distribute Flood Clean Up Kits Distribution planned for Sunday morning in several impacted neighborhoods Volunteers from the Greater Rochester Chapter of the American Red Cross will distribute free clean up kits in neighborhoods along the Monroe County shoreline who have been impacted by ongoing flooding. On Sunday morning, two Red Cross vehicles, each equipped with more than 100 kits, will traverse areas of Edgemere Drive, Old … [Read more...]
Woman Sentenced For Beating Witness In Her Brother’s Sex Trafficking Trial
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Shykeila Russell, 30, of Rochester who was convicted of witness intimidation, was sentenced to serve 12 months and a day in prison by U.S. District Judge David G. Larimer. Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa M. Marangola, who is handling the case, stated that in September 2017, an individual identified as L.T., testified in a federal jury trial against the defendant’s brother Stephen Jones. Jones … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Ticks
Let’s Talk Ticks SAFETY TIPS AND TRICKS TO AVOID TICK-BORNE DISEASE May 20, 2019 | 7-8:30pm | Watershed Education Center, Vitale Park, Lakeville Guest Speakers: • Lynn Braband, NYS Integrated Pest Management Program from Cornell University • Aaron Farney, M.D., Livingston County EMS Medical Director and Board of Health Member As a participant, you will: • Enhance your awareness of ticks to include different species and tick-borne … [Read more...]
Nine Individuals Connected to a Hacking Group Charged With Online Identity Theft
Six individuals connected to a hacking group known to its members as “The Community” were charged in a fifteen count indictment unsealed today with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced United States Attorney Matthew Schneider. In addition, a criminal complaint was unsealed charging three former employees of mobile phone providers with wire fraud in relation to the conspiracy. Schneider was joined … [Read more...]
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