MOUNT MORRIS – Police say that a surveillance photo circulated Friday actually does not show the car involved in a suspicious vehicle case outside Mount Morris Central School. Mount Morris Police Chief Ken Mignemi says that the main witness, a female student at Mount Morris Central, identified the car in the photo as the one which approached her and from which 'a white male in his fifties with dark gray hair and red cheeks and thick, dark, … [Read more...]
Driving Off with Car and Gun Parks Livonia Woman with Felony Charges
LIVONIA – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Livonia woman on felony charges for allegedly driving off with someone else's car, which contained a handgun. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Sharry Habberfield, 53, was arrested for two counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. The Sheriff reports that on Dec. … [Read more...]
Cops Warn of Deer Crashes During Rut
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office released an advisory warning local drivers of increased car-deer accidents during the early fall. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, drivers should take extra precautions while traveling throughout the county. "Currently, the deer mating season, also known as 'The Rut,' is underway, and there has been a large increase in deer activity … [Read more...]
Tractor Trailers Crush SUV in York
YORK – Two tractor trailers crushed a vehicle on Rte. 63 in York Thursday, seriously injuring the driver. According to first responders at the scene, all three vehicles were southbound on 63 when a chain-reaction rear-end collision crushed the vehicle between both trucks at about 4:26 p.m. The driver of the SUV was conscious, alert and breathing when firefighters freed her from the vehicle and took her to an ambulance while she was lying on … [Read more...]
Sluggish Car Bursts Into Flames in Sparta
SPARTA – A car burst into flames after a driver felt it lose power on her way north to Rochester on Stagecoach Road Thursday afternoon. According to first responders at the scene, they found the car fully involved with flames as they pulled up. "The driver felt the car lose power so she pulled over and stopped and turned it off," said Kevin Niedermaier, Director of Livingston County's Office of Emergency Management. "She got out, looked … [Read more...]
Close Call Means Geneseo Cops Remind Drivers of ‘Move Over Law’
GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department reminds drivers of the 'move over law' after a close call on Rte. 20A (Lakeville Road). According to Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Officer Michael Donals stopped a motor vehicle on Lakeville Road (Rte 20A) when another vehicle drove by and almost struck him. "The vehicle that almost stuck the officer was later stopped and given a citation," said Osganian. The law, 1144-a, which took effect in … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Injured Cat’s Owner
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to try and locate the owners of a cat who was struck and injured by a car in Geneseo. The Sheriff's Office social media post does not include a photo of the cat but describes it and asks anyone who believes they are the owner to call (585)243-7100. "Good morning Livingston County! Overnight, an all grey cat (uknown sex) was struck by a vehicle on Route 39 near Huston … [Read more...]
Local Ford Dealers Donate Car to Mount Morris’ Auto Tech Students
MOUNT MORRIS – The Rochester Area Ford Dealers kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week by donating a current Ford vehicle and related technical and computer support to the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership in Mount Morris. According to a press release from the Rochester Area Ford Dealers, this is the third consecutive year that the Ford Future Techs program supplied a Rochester-area school’s automotive technical-repair program with a current … [Read more...]
Ford Dealers’ Vehicle Donation Drives Mount Morris Auto Tech Students
MOUNT MORRIS – Automotive tech students will have a pre-owned 2014 vehicle to roll up their sleeves and dive into, courtesy of Rochester-Area Ford Dealers. According to a press release from the 2014 pre-owned vehicle will be used by high school students and faculty during the school year as part of the Career and Technical Education Center. The donation event coincides with Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers in auto tech repair programs … [Read more...]
Cars Crash at Notorious Lima Intersection
LIMA – A two-vehicle crash slowed traffic at the intersection of East Main Street and Bragg Street Wednesday evening. According to first responders on scene, one person complained of hand pain. As of 7:12 p.m., no one had been sent to a hospital. "This intersection is very dangerous," said Fire Chief Jim Pribanich at the scene. "It needs to have something done with it." The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the … [Read more...]