MOUNT MORRIS – Chief Ken Mignemi and members of the Mount Morris Police Benevolent Association say that the organization has deep roots in the Village community. According to Mignemi and Officer Terry Soto, President of the Mount Morris Police Benevolent Association (PBA), the PBA began as a police officer's union but slowly became more of a social organization and began raising money for Mount Morris events and charities. "The PBA is an … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Police Officer Tom Brice Enters Well-Earned Retirement
MOUNT MORRIS – One of Mount Morris' finest officially retired his badge after decades of service in uniform that he finished as a village police officer. According to a Facebook post by his wife Catey Elaine, Officer Tom 'Jethro' Brice was truly devoted to service and public safety, starting as a submariner with the U.S. Navy in 1980. "[He's] a man of honor, a man of dignity,and a man of the badge and uniform," posted Elaine. "Today marked … [Read more...]
Hero Cop Fights Through Own Injuries to Help Victim After Horrific Car Crash
MOUNT MORRIS – A seriously injured Mount Morris Village Police Officer demonstrated his courage after hydroplaning into another vehicle Saturday morning when he cut himself from his destroyed patrol car with a knife and then used his fists and a hammer to break the window of the other car and tend to the victim, who was also seriously injured. According to Mount Morris Police Chief Ken Mignemi, Officer Jacob Zangerle's patrol car hydroplaned … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Police Officer Injured in Accident During Pursuit
MOUNT MORRIS – A Mount Morris Police Officer is recovering after being injured Saturday morning in the line of duty, pursuing a speeding vehicle in the rain. According to Mount Morris Police Chief Ken Mignemi, Officer Jacob Zangerle was in pursuit of a speeding vehicle in Saturday's rain when his vehicle hydroplaned, causing the officer to lose control. "According to witnesses and the officer's account, while in pursuit of a speeding … [Read more...]
Geneseo Woman Arrested for Crack and Crack Pipe in Mount Morris
MOUNT MORRIS – A Geneseo woman was arrested on July 16 in the Village of Mount Morris after a vehicle and traffic stop during which she allegedly admitted to possessing crack cocaine and a crack pipe. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Donna Madorran, 58, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, an A misdemeanor. Deputy Robert Holt of the Livingston County Sheriff's … [Read more...]
EXCLUSIVE: Deputies smartly handle irate inmate in court
UPDATE: Harris has successfully appealed a guilty plea to attempted promoting prison contraband and will soon return to court to continue to fight the charge. LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Jail and Court Deputies had their hands full in court with a man charged with menacing a police officer. The man claimed he suffered from mental illness and thus needs treatment. An irate Joseph Harris, 45, appeared in front of Judge Dennis Cohen with his left arm … [Read more...]