Note: According to a press release sent later Tuesday from the U.S. Attorney's Office, all four defendants are facing increased federal charges that could result in a maximum of life in prison and a $10,000,000 fine. Take a look at our follow up here. WEST SPARTA – The U.S. Attorney's Office filed federal charges against four people, at least one of whom is believed to have been distributing meth from the Boneyard in West Sparta. Kenneth … [Read more...]
Meth Busts, Including One at West Sparta Boneyard, Lock Up 3
WEST SPARTA – Three men are in custody on high-level drug felonies following two drug busts in the Town of West Sparta, at least one of which was at the Boneyard auto salvage. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, arrested were: Kenneth Hoag, 55, of Dansville; Kurt Redance, 26, of West Sparta; and Andrew Culliton, 37, of West Seneca. All three were charged with felony Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the … [Read more...]
Sheriff: Snowstorm Could be a ‘Bust’ in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty posted to Twitter that nor'easter 'Stella' is positioned to be a 'total bust.' All Livingston County schools closed in anticipation of the storm, originally predicted to drop up to 15 inches of snow on the region. The National Weather Service activated a Winter Storm Warning, which will remain in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Find Felony Amount of Ecstasy and Pills After Routine Traffic Stop
GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department arrested a Grand Island resident for allegedly carrying a large amount of controlled substances in a vehicle. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Jordan Piershalski, 19, was arrested for felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, misdemeanor Driving While Ability Impaired by … [Read more...]
Drug Task Force Commends Cooperation During Geneseo Weed Bust
GENESEO – Police administrators commended the cooperation that was necessary to take into custody four people, more than 8 pounds of marijuana, and over $10,000 in American cash and over $2,000 in Canadian cash on Tuesday. The Geneseo Police Department made the arrests on Tuesday in the Village. "It was a good operation," said Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian. "Lines of communication remained open throughout. Now we will be able to hold … [Read more...]
State Police Bust Lima Weed and ‘Shatter’ Operation
LIMA — New York State Police arrested two former Lima residents on felony drug charges for allegedly growing marijuana and producing 'shatter,' or concentrated THC. According to a press release from New York State Police, Rebekah Schreppel, 27, and Dennis Nelson, 29, were arrested for felony Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the Second Degree and misdemeanor Unlawful Growing of Marihuana. A search warrant of the residence resulted in the … [Read more...]
Livingston County Drug Task Force Busts 4 Crack Dealers
UPDATE: Mel Rogers Not Guilty of Geneseo Crack Deal LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Drug Task Force arrested three Mount Morris residents and a Geneseo resident for allegedly selling crack cocaine. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty on behalf of the Drug Task Force, Anthony Velasquez, 28, Kimberly Hart, 45, Luis Chapman, 26, and Melchizedeck Rogers, 25, were all charged with Criminal Sale … [Read more...]
Drug Task Force Crushes Geneseo Weed and Pill Dealer
GENESEO – The Livingston County Drug Task Force arrested three young men following an investigation into illegal drugs in the Village of Geneseo, sending one to jail for a high-level drug charge. According to a press release from the Livingston County Drug Task Force, Thomas Troge, 21 of Oyster Bay, New York, was arrested by the Geneseo Police Department for felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree. … [Read more...]
Drug Task Force Busts Heroin Dealing Duo in Mount Morris
MOUNT MORRIS – Two Mount Morris residents were arrested following an investigation by the Livingston County Drug Task Force on Monday for allegedly distributing heroin in and around Mount Morris. According to a press release from the Livingston County Drug Task Force, both Cameron Velazquez, 23, and Chesah Palma, 24, are charged with felony Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled … [Read more...]
Rochester Bookie Bros Lose $1.3M in Federal Court Gamble
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. NYLON – A Rochester based internet gambling kingpin was finally toppled Wednesday in federal court when he was sentenced to federal prison for several crimes supporting his extremely lucrative gambling business, and forced to forfeit more than $1,300,000 and his lavish lakefront residence on Edgemere Drive in Rochester. According to a press … [Read more...]