AVON – The investigation into the 'skimmer' devices used to steal from Exxon Mobil customers on the circle in the Village is now in its next phase. Acting Avon Police Chief Joe Geer said that investigators believe that they have made contact with all of the victims impacted by the hidden devices. Now, Avon Police and their law enforcement partners in Monroe County are tracking the suspects. "We are now working with Monroe County law … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Clears Fraternity in Conduct Investigation
NOTE: SUNY Geneseo originally sent us the conduct procedures that take place when an individual is charged with a violation of the student code of conduct. The excerpt at the bottom of this story is the procedure that is enacted when organizations are charged with a violation, as in this case. GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo revoked a suspension for the activities of Alpha Chi Rho following an investigation into allegations of a violation of the … [Read more...]
DWAI Drugs Suspect Dies at Livingston County Jail
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A person in custody for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs passed away at the Livingston County Jail. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, the death occurred in the early morning hours of Nov. 3. In the early morning hours on Nov. 3, a person in custody was brought into the booking area of the Livingston County Jail on the charges of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs … [Read more...]
Bomb Threat at Coastal Staffing Leads Avon Police to Critical Info for FBI
AVON – A nationwide bomb threat scare that struck Avon Town Plaza on East Main Street had the Avon Police Department and later the FBI thoroughly investigating in the days following Memorial Day. Investigating members of the Avon Police Department and K9 units with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, New York State Police and Rochester Police Department ultimately found the threat not to be credible. Avon Police Chief Gary Benedict says … [Read more...]
Driver Hits 2 Vehicles by Conesus Lake
GENESEO – A driver ran off West Lake Road and struck two parked vehicles Friday evening. According to first responders on scene, the driver was southbound on West Lake Road when he strayed too far to the right shoulder and struck a white vehicle, then swerved across the road and struck a black pickup. The driver is not thought to be seriously injured. Livingston County Deputy Sheriffs could be seen interviewing the driver, a male, at the … [Read more...]
More ‘Trump’ and Slur Vandalism Appears at SUNY Geneseo
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo police are investigating the appearance of more vandalism using the name 'Trump.' This time, the message also contains a homophobic slur. Etched into the wall of a men's bathroom stall are the words 'Trump' and 'F--K F----T LIBERALS.' "The college is aware of the act of vandalism in a Bailey Hall men's room," said SUNY Geneseo spokesman David Irwin. "University Police is investigating the incident to identify the … [Read more...]
Albany Investigates York Judge Purtell’s Conduct on the Bench
YORK – The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct is investigating Town Judge Walter Purtell. Purtell has retained an attorney to defend himself in the matter. Such investigations are thorough and long lasting, which indicates that the allegations are from incidents other than the most recent highly publicized decision to close the courtroom to all members of the media for the arraignment of Danielle Allen on felony manslaughter … [Read more...]
FBI Investigates Mount Morris Man for Child Porn
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Mount Morris man is facing felony charges for allegedly possessing child pornography. Kyle Kibler, 20, is charged with felony Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child and felony Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. "We'll be entering a plea of not guilty at this point," said John Putney, Kibler's defense attorney. "We're asking for a brief adjournment so that the court can arrive at a well-informed … [Read more...]
NYS Investigates ‘KKK’ Graffiti on SUNY Geneseo Campus
UPDATE: SUNY Geneseo President ‘Outraged’ by More Graffiti Including ‘KKK’ on Gazebo GENESEO – The graffiti found before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday has provoked another State Police and University Police investigation. Wednesday morning, a photo of the letters 'KKK' written on the side of the gazebo near Sturges Hall circulated social media. SUNY Geneseo President Denise Battles is expected to give a formal statement on the … [Read more...]
Careful ‘Death Investigation Involving Knife’ Continues in York
UPDATE: Marcus Postell, 22, Identified as Fowlerville Road Homicide Victim YORK – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office continues to meticulously investigate the death of one person due to knife wounds on Fowlerville Road. A female reported an unknown disturbance at the residence near the Caledonia town line to 911 at 10:10 p.m. Monday. Deputy Sheriffs arrived and began investigating the scene as a 'suspicious death.' "We're not … [Read more...]