LIVINGSTON COUNTY – It's a trial of high stakes for John Fleming, 19, as his age at the time of the alleged crime or the victims age at the time of the crime could mean the difference of a 1-year sentence or life in prison. Opening statements and testimony were heard on Wednesday, the second day of the trial for Fleming, who stands charged with Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, an A-II felony that could put him in prison for life. The … [Read more...]
Day 1: Jury Selected in Fleming Predatory Sex Abuse Trial
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The jury is now set and ready to hear evidence and testimony in a high-stakes trial for Livonia resident John Fleming, who was arrested in Mount Morris in July 2014 for allegedly repeatedly having sex with a 12-year-old girl. While Fleming, 19, sat clean-shaven and with buzz-cut hair in a white shirt, black pants and bright white sneakers with his arms folded on the defense table, the courtroom set to selecting an … [Read more...]
David Homer Dead, Tried to be Revived with Naloxone (Narcan)
UPDATE: 5:02 PM - initial speculation is that Mr. Homer died of a drug overdose, please note that the official cause of death is not yet official. UPDATE 4:47 PM LIVINGSTON COUNTY – It's a tragic end for David Homer, 47, who passed away Sunday morning. According to law enforcement sources, Homer, 47, passed away early Sunday morning and was administered two doses of Naloxone. Homer made headlines after being repeatedly tased in … [Read more...]
Pervy Crandall Packs on More Charges with Sex Registry Violation
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – April Crandall, a pregnant mother of two who was convicted of Rape in the Third Degree after she forced a 15-year-old boy to have sex with her in 2008, has had her case continually soured by allegations of violations of the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA). In Livingston County Court on Tuesday, Crandall, 28, made a court appearance on a felony Violation of Probation, for which she was sentenced to a year in local jail, … [Read more...]
Former Caledonia Cop Deemed Maximum Risk Sex Offender
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Former Caledonia Police Officer and convicted rapist David Witherspoon is set to be released from prison this week, but thanks to District Attorney Greg McCaffrey he will be under the highest levels of observation possible by the Sheriff's Office. Witherspoon, 59, has served eight years of his 10-year prison sentence in Clinton State Prison in Clinton County, NY. Now, as a result of "good time and behavior" the Department … [Read more...]