GROVELAND - The Livingston County Deputy Sheriffs and civilian support participated in the 2017 Farm Fest hosted by Dairy Knoll Farms. The event was sponsored by the Livingston County Farm Bureau sponsors the annual event along with several corporate and local businesses. The event attracts hundreds to celebrate and educate about life on a farm with many activities. According to the Livingston County website approximately 52 percent of … [Read more...]
Tattletale to Deputy Backfires for Livonia Man Charged with DWAI
LIVONIA – A local man was arrested for DWAI after requesting to a Livingston County Sheriff's Deputy to his home to file a traffic complaint and pulling into his own driveway while allegedly under the influence of a drug. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Adam Fuetterer, 30, was arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. On November 2 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office … [Read more...]
FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK: Discovered Handguns Lead to Lesson
A family member recently passed away, and we found a box of old handguns in his house. We didn't know the history of these weapons, or even if our family member knew they were in the house. You can only make assumptions, and I know that you can't make assumptions when dealing with a firearm. I really didn't know what to do. At that time I didn't own a pistol permit and I really had no idea what the history of these firearms were. The one … [Read more...]
Teen Re-Arrested for Another Conesus Burglary
CONESUS – The young man who was arrested on July 1 for allegedly stealing a phone from a local home was re-arrested on Wednesday for another burglary. According to a press release from Livingston County Undersheriff Matthew Bean, Sheriff Thomas Dougherty advises that Scott McKay, 19 was arrested for Burglary in the Third Degree, a D felony, and Larceny charges for allegedly climbing through an unlocked window on the front of a detached garage … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s ‘Operation Safe Stop’ Tickets Violators at Bus Stops
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. LIVINGSTON COUNTY – On Thursday, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office conducted Operation Safe Stop, a program designed to help insure the safety of our school aged children while they are being picked up, dropped off, or riding as passengers on their way to and from school. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Sheriff's … [Read more...]
Bogus Contractor Pleads Guilty, Has to Pay Up
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A contractor who stole more than $5,900 from seven Livingston County families pled guilty to misdemeanor charges in county court Tuesday morning, and has been ordered to pay up restitution or risk going to jail. Michael Sulkowski, 48, pled guilty on a 'conditional plea,' that being that he must pay $4,380 of restitution before May 12, or the court will 'vacate,' or undo, his plea, and the case will continue as a felony … [Read more...]
Deputy Swanson Recipient of County Award for Valor
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Sheriffs Office announced that Deputy Sheriff Ryan Swanson has been awarded the Livingston County Sheriff's Office Award for Valor today. According to the Office: Deputy Swanson was recognized when he responded to a call of an armed man in Nunda. As reported, the gunman, was threatening the general public in the Village of Nunda. Upon his arrival, the Deputy found several people seeking cover in fear, running for their … [Read more...]
From the Publishers Desk: Watching Good Leaders Lead
As many of you know, I have just come off of active duty orders from the Air Force Reserves and have returned to my role as a traditional reservist. My job in the Air Force is Air Crew Flight Equipment or AFE, where I ensure that anyone on the flight crew has properly functioning emergency and operational equipment, and that the user can properly operate it when needed. That includes helmets, air masks, parachutes, life jackets, and life rafts. … [Read more...]
Sex Offender Fails to Register Address, Results in Arrest
GENESEO — A Livonia sex offender has been arrested on felony charges for Failure to Register and to Verify, following an alleged change in address that went unreported to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Jason Savoy, 32, allegedly changed addresses and failed to report his change in address to the Division of Criminal Justice. The New York State Corrections … [Read more...]
Holiday DWI Crackdown set in motion
GENESEO - Livingston County Sheriff is warning the community to be safe and plan ahead if you plan to drink alcohol, as they plan a DWI crackdown during the holiday weekend. Monday, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty announced the annual DWI crackdown on roads will be in effect from July 3rd July 7th. Residents of the Livingston County will see increased patrols from Avon PD, Caledonia PD, Dansville PD, … [Read more...]