LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The federal case against Livingston County for alleged abuses at the County Jail could be nearing an end. Joe Harris, 49, has over the past four years successfully appealed a guilty plea to felony Promoting Prison Contraband, instead pled guilty to felony Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree and misdemeanor Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, and appealed those charges as … [Read more...]
Justice Issues Order of Protection Against Parents Charged with Locking Girl in Room
MOUNT MORRIS – A local justice provided additional legal protections for a 4-year-old girl with special needs whom her parents allegedly locked in her room for days. According to our news partner 13WHAM, the Justice issued a no-offensive contact order of protection against Mekial McLean, 27, and Cody McLean, 28, which would result in misdemeanor or felony Criminal Contempt charges if it is violated by endangering the child. Livingston County … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Couple Arrested for Locking Toddler in Room for Days
MOUNT MORRIS – The Mount Morris Police Department arrested two people for allegedly locking their 4-year-old in her room for days. According to the Mount Morris Police Department, Mekial McLean, 27, and Cody McLean, 28, were arrested on Feb. 17 for misdemeanor Endangering the Welfare of a Child. "Both were cooperative with us," said Mount Morris Police Officer Melody Gates. "The child was being locked in her room for days, urinating and … [Read more...]
Caledonia Boy Scout Leader Sentenced to Prison for Abusing Child
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The former assistant Boy Scout leader who pled guilty to using a child in a sexual performance was sentenced to state prison on Tuesday. Daniel Fisher, 26, was sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison for felony Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance. "As a Scout Leader, [Fisher] built up trust and confidence, groomed the victim, and abused that trust," said Assistant District Attorney Joshua Tonra. "He used bizarre … [Read more...]
Excessive Discipline Leads to Abuse Charges for Avon Couple
AVON – An Avon couple was arrested Thursday on Endangering and Harassment charges in the Second degree after allegedly beating their six year old with a wooden back scratcher and wet towels in what the Sheriff's Office calls "an ongoing pattern of abuse." According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Randy Pierson, 25, and Marianela Cutlip, 25, both of Avon, were arrested for Harassment in the Second Degree and … [Read more...]