GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department released the following activity report to local media. Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian said that the activity reports are intended to give local residents a direct glimpse into the day-to-day activities of the Geneseo Police Department. “We want residents to know what our officers are doing in their community,” said Osganian. “These days, we think it’s important that people get to see what the … [Read more...]
Cops with Car Jack Save Geneseo Fawn
GENESEO – A short clip of bodycam footage shows a spotted fawn in a sticky situation later resolved by members of the Geneseo Police Department. According to an activity report by Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, officers found the fawn stuck in the metal fence along Rte. 39 (Avon Geneseo Road) on Tuesday. "Officer Chris Matteson thought to use the car jack," said Osganian. "It was a god idea to use the jack to pry open the metal … [Read more...]
WATCH: Geneseo Police Officer Saves Fawn from Ditch
GENESEO – Body cam footage from a Geneseo Police Officer recorded the moment that he freed a fawn who was stuck in a ditch by Pizza Hut. Geneseo Police Officer Dan Piedmonte said a passerby reported that a fawn had been stuck in the water by a culvert on Rte. 20A (South Street) for 45 minutes to an hour. "I tried to spook it so it would jump up on the bank but it just couldn't make it so I got down and pulled it up," said Piedmonte. The … [Read more...]