LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Dansville man who was convicted at trial of several felony charges has started his 24-year sentence for a burglary spree and car theft. Christopher Swick, 30, was sentenced to 24 years in state prison for Burglary in the Second Degree, felony Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, felony Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree, felony Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, misdemeanor Petit Larceny, … [Read more...]
Swick Guilty as Charged, Stares Down 30 Years for Car Thefts
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A jury returned a guilty verdict on all charges on Thursday for a Dansville man arrested for the thefts of three cars in Dansville and numerous petty thefts from unlocked vehicles in Livingston County. Christopher Swick, 30, is now facing more than his own lifetime in prison for felony Burglary in the Second Degree, felony Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, felony Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth … [Read more...]
Dansville Man Faces 30 Years at Car Theft and Joyriding Trial
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A jury trial began Tuesday morning for the Dansville man who could face more than 30 years in prison if found guilty of stealing three cars in Dansville and stealing items from several other cars in several Livingston County towns. Christopher Swick, 30, is charged with two counts of felony Burglary in the Second Degree, three counts of felony Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, three counts of felony Criminal Mischief, and … [Read more...]
Life in Prison Possible for Accused Dansville Car Thief
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – One of two men accused of stealing three vehicles and stealing from parked cars is looking at several of the potential results of a trial, some of which could make it possible for him to serve life in prison. If found guilty, Christopher Swick, 29, could have all 10 of his current charges become consecutive, or served back-to-back, and could also be eligible for persistent felony offender status, meaning that his maximum … [Read more...]