GENESEO – The University Police Department (UPD) put out a 'timely warning' to the SUNY Geneseo community that someone reported a handgun displayed during a verbal confrontation off campus. According to the email from SUNY Geneseo Police Chief Thomas Kilcullen titled 'Timely Warning,' UPD received a report Monday from the Village of Geneseo Police Department (GPD) that a person claimed to have been confronted by an unidentified male subject on … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Release Activity Report for July 14-16
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: Geneseo Man Shattered Window on Pregnant Woman and 6-Year-Old
GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department arrested a man wanted on two warrants at the Highlands apartment complex on Wednesday. Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian said that Brandon Green, 23, is now charged with felony Criminal Mischief, misdemeanor Assault in the Third Degree, and misdemeanor Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was also taken into custody on a court warrant for failure to pay a fine. The criminal charges stem from what … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Catch Perps with All of Kelly’s Stolen Property
GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department has returned all of the property that was stolen from the work site at Kelly's Saloon on the night of June 30. According to Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, the apparent perpetrators are Benjamin Rafte, 22, of Webster, and Tucker Jensen, 23, of Phelps. Site manager and contractor Phil Deiter declined charges for both young men and both were released. "Neither are being criminally charged, but we … [Read more...]
Flat Idea Takes Air Out of Geneseo Police Car Tires
GENESEO – Geneseo Police Officer Dana Carson was surprised on Sunday when he stepped out of the Village Building and saw a man lying down in the Geneseo Police parking lot, slowly letting the air out of the tires on a police car with a tire gauge. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Philip Rosebrough, 26, was only charged with Disorderly Conduct, a violation. However, if there had been an emergency call while … [Read more...]
Geneseo Becomes One of Few Accredited Police Departments in NYS
GENESEO – The New York State Accreditation Council formally accredited the Geneseo Police Department on Thursday, making them one of 150 accredited police agencies in the state and the only village police department to be accredited in Livingston County. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, accreditation concludes a 5-year process of administrative training and abiding by strict standards. "The accreditation … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Crack Down on Distracted Driving
GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department will be cracking down on distracted driving as part of the National Distracted Driver Enforcement campaign. According to a press release from the Geneseo Police Department, they are participating in the national crackdown planned from April 8 to 13 in recognition of April's National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Law enforcement personnel will be using a combination of traditional and innovative … [Read more...]
Geneseo Walmart Sells Alcohol to Minor, Pinched Using College Coalition Grant
GENESEO – A Walmart employee allegedly sold alcohol to a minor on Saturday and was ticketed as part of a compliance check by the Geneseo Police Department that was made using grant money from the Healthy Campus Community Coalition (GHCCC) with SUNY Geneseo. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, the 28 year old employee from Retsof was ticketed for Prohibited Sales after allegedly selling alcohol to a minor who … [Read more...]
Underage Alcohol Arrest Leads to Rape Charge in Geneseo
GENESEO – The Honeyoye Falls man who was arrested by Geneseo Police on Nov. 15 for allegedly giving alcohol to a 15 year old girl is now facing rape charges for allegedly having sex with her that night. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Brendon Kelly, 23, was arrested for Rape in the Third Degree, an E felony, on Nov. 25. "This was a follow up on our arrest from the 15th," said Chief Osganian. "The … [Read more...]
ALERT: Geneseo Thieves Hit More than 12 Unlocked Cars Overnight
GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department is investigating a rash of thefts from unlocked cars that allegedly occurred on the night of Nov. 15 into the morning hours of Nov. 16. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Geneseo Police received numerous complaints of an unknown person(s) entering unlocked vehicles in the Village. In all incidents, the suspect(s) took advantage of cars that were unlocked. Items taken … [Read more...]