New Year’s Break-Ins Result in 3 Arrests

GENESEO – Three men were arrested over the night of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day for allegedly breaking their way into houses or apartments while intoxicated.

According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, none of the break-ins are connected to each other, and some of the incidents involved residences that were left unlocked.

“It is kind of scary, since the residents were home during these break-ins and called us,” said Chief Osganian. “The Geneseo Police Department would like to remind all residents to keep their doors, windows, and vehicles locked, and to have a ‘lock before you leave’ mentality.”

Sergeant Dana Carson arrested Matthew Koval, 21, of Victor, for Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree on Main Street. Allegedly, Koval entered and remained unlawfully in a residence on Main Street. He was arraigned in Geneseo Village Court, where he was apparently disrespectful to the courtroom and to Village Justice Thomas Bushnell, meriting an increase in his bail amount. Koval was remanded to the Livingston County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash or $5,000 bond.

Officer Travis Lana arrested Richard Ely, age 22, of Batavia, for Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree and Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree on Main Street. Allegedly, Ely allegedly damaged property, entered, and remained unlawfully in a residence on Main Street. Ely was arraigned in front of Geneseo Justice Thomas Bushnell and remanded to the Livingston County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash or $3,000 bond.

Officer Phillip Bauers arrested Daniel Pasquantonia-Pierce, 21, of Rochester, for Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree and Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree on Hillside Drive. Allegedly, Pasquantonia-Pierce damaged property and entered and remained unlawfully in an apartment on Hillside Drive. He was arraigned in front of Geneseo Justice Thomas Bushnell and remanded to the Livingston County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash or $3,000 bond.

Chief Osganian encourages any Geneseo residents who see anything suspicious or notice suspicious activity in their neighborhood to call the Geneseo Police Department at (585) 243-2420.

PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) Richard Ely, Daniel Pasquantonia-Pierce, Matthew Kowal mugshots. (Photos/ Geneseo PD)