GENESEO – Road rage apparently got the better of a Dansville man on Friday, spurring him to allegedly jump out of his car at a stoplight and punch out the turn signal of a vehicle who he thought was tailgating. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Michael Thompson, 34, of Dansville, was arrested for Criminal Mischief and Harassment on South Street. Thompson stressed to GeneseeSun.com reporters that the other … [Read more...]
Forgery Case Dismissed, Grand Jury Indictment Still Possible
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Felony forgery charges against former SUNY Geneseo student Carter Ellis were dismissed at the request of the defense attorney, Steve Sessler, on Friday after Ellis made bail and a scheduled felony hearing was not held to continue the case in lower court. A Geneseo Village court order by Justice Thomas Bushnell dismissed the Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the First Degree charge, a class C felony, and returned … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police concerned over new phone scam
GENESEO -- The Geneseo Police Department would like to warn the community of potential scammers calling residences. According to a news release sent out by the Geneseo Police Department, scammers are posing as workers from local electric, water or gas companies. The callers tell people they are late on their utility bill and their service will be shut off if the bill is not paid immediately. The scam comes in when the callers then instruct … [Read more...]