GENESEO – A Mount Morris resident who was convicted earlier in 2015 of charges stemming from defrauding Livingston County's Welfare system was re-arrested on Sunday for allegedly driving without a license and having illegal drugs and needles in the car with him, while there was already an active warrant for his arrest. Eliezer Santiago, 37, of Mount Morris, was arrested for misdemeanor Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal … [Read more...]
Bad Bills Lead to Forgery Charges for Hemlock Man
UPDATE: According to Steve Sessler, the attorney representing Ellis, the charges have been dismissed in lower court. The GeneseeSun.com has published an additional story on the matter. GENESEO — Last Monday, a former SUNY Geneseo student found himself facing felony charges after being arrested for attempting to use forged money at multiple businesses in the Village of Geneseo. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric … [Read more...]
Duo Dinged in Dine & Dash at Geneseo Denny’s
GENESEO – A pair of Western New York residents were arrested after an alleged dine-and-dash at Denny's on Lakeville Road. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Jacqueline Quinn, 20, of Hemlock, and Ashlie Parnell, 19, of Bloomfield, were arrested for Petit Larceny at Denny's. The pair are accused of eating $31.19 of food at the restaurant and leaving without paying for their meal. Both are scheduled to … [Read more...]
Tractor Trailer Driver Ticketed for Losing Trailer
READING THIS ON YOUR PHONE OR TABLET? BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR APP! GENESEO —A Washington woman, who was driving a tractor Trailer on Main Street when she lost her trailer, was ticketed after causing a mid day traffic jam this past Wednesday. According to Village of Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Brenda Mittrucker, 54, was driving a 2015 Freightliner when she stopped at the light located at the south end of Main Street and when she … [Read more...]
Geneseo Man Ditches Children in Snow Storm to Save Own Skin
GENESEO — A Geneseo man apparently thought it was a good idea to get drunk, take children in a car, and drive speeding through a snow storm, and then after getting pulled over, ditch the kids in the car and flee police on foot. According to the Village of Geneseo Police Eric Osganian, Michael McMillan, 32, was smacked with multiple charges including felony DWI under Leandra's Law, Reckless Endangerment, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, … [Read more...]
Getman Facing New Charges After Allegedly Harassing Victims
GENESEO — A level 1 sex offender has found himself in more hot water after allegedly sending harassing text messages to one of his victims. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Derek Getman, 23, was arrested for Harassment in the 2nd Degree and Forcible Touching. Getman has previous convictions for Criminal Contempt and Attempting to Promote Sexual Performances by a child less then 17 years of age, and as a … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Officers Safer Thanks to Federal Grant
GENESEO — A federal grant is aiding in the safety of Village Police Officers. According to press release from Village Police Chief, Eric Osganian, they have received an award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, a federal agency that grants awards for police officers, for $437 to purchase two new bulletproof vests for the officers. The Geneseo Police Department has been applying for this award since 2003. The department has received over … [Read more...]