LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Cattaraugus County man was put in a very tough spot in Livingston County court Thursday morning as he suddenly found himself facing one and a third years in state prison for persistent DWI and Unlicensed Operation, the latest of which was committed in Groveland in June 2014. Donald Lippert, 54, closely held a white copy of the Holy Bible as he explained to the court that he was not aware that his sentence could be … [Read more...]
Indicted Bail Jumper Case Adjourned, Potential Trial Looms
GENESEO-- Tuesday morning saw a court appearance for an accused criminal who jumped bail and fled to Texas where he successfully dodged authorities for nine months. Christopher Crippen, 39, faced the judge for several charges including jumping bail, possession of a controlled substance, and a cocaine related charge, request his case to be adjourned until later this month after receiving new council. Crippen is facing a potentially lengthy … [Read more...]
Hopes of Substance Abuse Treatment for Geneseo School Bus Driver Charged with DWI
GENESEO — The Geneseo Central School bus driver, who was charged with DWI back in July, made her first court appearance on Tuesday and is hoping for treatment court. Manon Coyne, 47, was charged with five counts of felony DWI, one count of aggravated DWI as her Blood Alcohol Content, BAC, was .24, and five counts of endangering the welfare of a child. After just finishing driving her summer school bus route Coyne arrived at a Geneseo home … [Read more...]
Gary Smith, charged with ’83 rape, remanded without bail
GENESEO — It has been over 20 years since Gary Smith, 66, saw a Livingston County courtroom but today he found himself back there to face the charges that date back to an alleged horrific rape in 1983, In 1983, Smith was indicted on charges of Rape 1st, Sodomy 1st, and Kidnapping 2nd.Smith jumped bail in 1986 and has until now successfully evaded authorities. According to Livingston County Court Officials, Smith was remanded without bail and is … [Read more...]