CALEDONIA – Mounted Patrol Units from six Western New York police departments congregated at the Caledonia Fairgrounds Wednesday morning for their annual Spring Tune-Up, a free chance for horses and riders to build on one another's abilities as well as a chance to enjoy day in the riding arena with dear friends. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office, Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Rochester Police Department, Wyoming County Sheriff's Office, … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office’s Horse Dubbed ‘Merrick’ in Loving Memory of Deputy
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. YORK – The latest addition to the Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol unit was officially named by a York Central School student at a touching ceremony on the front steps of the school Friday morning in memory of Deputy Carrie Merrick, who sadly passed away a year ago on Sunday. The 6-year-old horse was affectionately named 'Merrick' in memory of … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Horse ‘Twister,’ Passes Away
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The county is saddened by the unfortunate passing of Twister, a member of the Livingston County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol, Tuesday night. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Twister was 18 years old and originally from Tennessee. He served the Sheriff's Office proudly for the last 13 years with his partner and rider, Deputy John Morgan. “Thank you Deputy Morgan for sharing … [Read more...]