LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A jury convicted a Groveland Correctional inmate arrested for attacking and injuring a guard in 2016. According to a press release from Livingston County District Attorney Greg McCaffrey, Lance Williams was convicted of felony Assault in the Second Degree. "On July 9, 2016 Lance Williams deliberately and violently attacked Sgt. Grisewood at the Groveland Correctional Facility," said Assistant District Attorney Justin … [Read more...]
Inmates Attack and Injure 3 Groveland Corrections Officers
SONYEA – A corrections officer at Groveland Correctional Facility was allegedly attacked and injured by two inmates on Saturday, Dec. 23. According to a press release from the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Officers Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), a corrections officer was conducting a routine search of an inmate’s dorm cubicle at about 11 a.m. when the inmate came in, 'refused to follow repeated orders to leave the area, … [Read more...]
Groveland Family Still Without Home, Dog or Christmas Presents after Fire
GROVELAND – An online fundraiser is underway for the young family who lost everything in Friday's fire. Ashley and Billy Lantz and their 10-year-old daughter, 8-year-old son and 8-month-old daughter lost their home, their dog, most of their property, their Christmas presents and their dog, 'Shot gun,' who is still missing. "We appreciate all the support and help we have been receiving from everyone," said Ashley Lantz. The family was … [Read more...]
Dog Missing from Groveland House Fire
GROVELAND – A pet dog is unaccounted for after a house fire on Flats Road late Friday morning. According to New York State Police, one of their troopers was the first emergency personnel to the scene and found the structure fully involved in fire with a door open. The residents say that their dog was home alone at the time of the fire. The running theory is that the dog escaped from the burning house and is still outside. Anyone who … [Read more...]
SUN EXCLUSIVE: Fire Collapses Groveland Home
GROVELAND – A fire destroyed a house in a brushy low spot on Flats Road Friday morning. According to first responders on scene, the emergency call went out at about 10:40 a.m. The first units to arrive found the house fully involved in fire and were unsure if anyone was inside. First responders eventually confirmed that the house was not occupied at the time of the call. Multiple fire departments arrived. Fire trucks took turns … [Read more...]
Cops Say Alabama Truck Driver Drove Loaded Through Groveland
GROVELAND – New York State Police arrested an Alabama truck driver for allegedly driving drunk through Groveland. According to a press release from State Police Troop E Commander Major Rick Allen, Richard Hicks, 45, was arrested for misdemeanor DWI and several commercial vehicle violations. On July 19 at 10 a.m., State Police from Geneseo responded to a report of a tractor trailer with a flatbed northbound on 390 that was being operated … [Read more...]
Woman Airlifted from Groveland Lawn Mower Accident
GROVELAND – A medical helicopter airlifted a woman from a lawn mower accident in the area of Bath Road Saturday morning. According to first responders who are at the scene, the female suffered injuries when the mower rolled on her and pinned her against a tree at approximately 11 a.m. She was not believed to be riding the mower at the time of the accident. Medical professionals have yet to officially determine the extent of her … [Read more...]
Pickup Strikes Tree in Groveland
GROVELAND – A pickup ran off Maple Beach Road and struck a tree late Monday afternoon. According to first responders on scene, the driver of the pickup was eastbound on Maple Beach Road when it left the roadway, flattened a small tree and struck a larger tree at about 4:50 p.m. The driver was transported from the scene with non life-threatening injuries. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is investigating. The preliminary … [Read more...]
Dad and Son C.O.’s Save Inmate from Heroin Overdose at Groveland
GROVELAND – A father-son team of corrections officers at Groveland Correctional Facility is credited with potentially saving the life of an inmate overdosing on heroin. NYS Corrections Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) commended the actions of corrections officers (C.O.'s) Kenneth and Brandon Poddany actions in a press release. “I am extremely proud of our two members from Groveland Correctional Facility and their … [Read more...]
Car with Toddler Rear-Ends NYS Trooper on 63
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A driver apparently did not see a NYS Police vehicle assisting in an investigation on Rte. 63 on Friday. According to first responders on scene, the Trooper was assisting the Livingston County Sheriff's Office with an investigation into a car off the road on Rte. 63 between Abele Road and Jones Bridge Road near the Groveland town line when a vehicle rear-ended the trooper car at about 1:50 p.m. The Trooper was uninjured … [Read more...]