AVON – A man fled from police at a traffic stop on 390 that eventually led to felony drug possession charges. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Cody Burch, 31, of Friendship, and David Heath, 28, of Rochester, were each charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and several other charges. On March 27, Deputy Shawn Whitford stopped a vehicle for alleged violations of the … [Read more...]
DASHCAM: Spike Strips Stop Drugged Driver, Teen in Stolen Car Chase Through Geneseo
GENESEO – Police used 'spike strips' to disable a speeding stolen vehicle occupied by a driver they believe was drugged with no valid license and a 15-year-old male passenger. According to Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Kayana Salmon, 22, is charged with felony DWAI, felony Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree, and several vehicle and traffic law misdemeanors and violations including Aggravated Inlicensed Operation … [Read more...]
Man in Armed Mount Morris Chase Pleads Guilty Before Trial
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The man charged with multiple felonies for pointing a loaded gun at pursuing police in Mount Morris pled guilty to a drug felony and agreed to serve time in prison. Gerald Bradley, 33, pled guilty to felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and agreed to serve 10 years in prison and 3 years of post-release supervision. "Mr. Bradley has significant substance abuse history in his life and … [Read more...]
WATCH: Sheriff’s ‘StarChase’ GPS Dart Stops Stolen Car in Mount Morris
MOUNT MORRIS – Dashcam footage shows newly acquired GPS tracking dart technology helping catch two Mount Morris residents who were allegedly riding in a stolen car from Rochester Monday night. According to Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Montrya Brown, 26, and Levert Giles, 28, were each arrested for felony possession of stolen property. "This technology was expensive but the value of it is seen here because no civilians … [Read more...]
Livonia Man Wants Trial after Chase and Kids ‘Exit Car’
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Livonia man said Tuesday that he is turning down a plea offer to take his felony Reckless Endangerment, DWI and drug possession case to trial. Paul Carey, 38, said that he wants to fight several charges, including: felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree; felony Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree; and felony Aggravated DWI. State Police allege that he led them on a chase during … [Read more...]
Armed Speeders Pack Ton of Crack in Mount Morris Police Chase
MOUNT MORRIS – A Pennsylvania woman and an armed Rochester man led Mount Morris Police on a dangerous chase through the Village on Saturday which ended with the officers tasing and arresting the man and taking an extraordinary amount of crack cocaine into custody. According to a press release from Mount Morris Police Chief Ken Mignemi, Rachel Cole, 27, was charged several misdemeanors related to fleeing police and Gerald Bradley, 33, was … [Read more...]
Car Thief Catches Prison Stint after High-Speed Chase
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The man who led Caledonia and then Monroe County police on a high-speed chase that ended with a crash and foot chase at Mighty Taco in Scottsville was sentenced to prison on Tuesday. Thomas LoBue, 30, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison for felony Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree. Judge Robert Wiggins also ordered that LoBue pay $20,494.67 of restitution to Allstate Insurance for … [Read more...]
Cops Chase Drunk Driver Through Dansville
DANSVILLE – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office and Dansville Police Department worked together to catch and arrest a fleeing Canadice driver who they believe was driving under the influence of a drug. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, David Stuver, 30, was arrested for felony DWI, misdemeanor Reckless Endangerment and numerous Vehicle and Traffic Law violations that included Reckless Driving and several tickets … [Read more...]
Cops Spike Speed Fiend’s Wheels in Dansville
DANSVILLE – A brief high-speed chase ended in Dansville with NYS Police arresting a Fairport man on fleeing, reckless endangerment and marijuana charges. According to news partner 13WHAM, Michael Eason, 21, was charged with several misdemeanors including Unlawful Fleeing in the Third Degree, Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, Resisting Arrest, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree, as well as unlawful … [Read more...]