LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Manon Coyne, the school bus driver charged in a July 2013 incident for allegedly driving a school bus while intoxicated, reportedly with 5 children on the bus, was back in Livingston County Court today, but there were surprises. The case, on the docket Tuesday for disposition, seemed to be in the process of plea discussions, and headed for a possible resolution. Coyne, it turns out, is a Canadian citizen. As such, … [Read more...]
Coyne Now in Treatment After Geneseo Bus Driving DWI Charges
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Geneseo School Bus Driver who was charged with numerous DWI charges, has made bail and is now in treatment. Manon Coyne, 47, made a court appearance along with her defense attorney, Sarah Welsey, and according to court records the two sides are in negotiations for a plea deal. "From the start we have sought out a state prison sentence," said Josh Tonra, Livingston County Assistant District Attorney. Manon is … [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...]