LIVINGSTON COUNTY – New York State Police and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are urging drivers and shoppers to follow certain safety guidelines during the holiday rush. According to a press release from NYS Police Superintendent George P. Beach II, shoppers can take safety precautions like removing snow and safely securing 'a tree or large purchase' before driving to keep themselves and their purchases secure. Beach … [Read more...]
Drugged Geneseo Driver Crashes with Pills, Weed, and ‘Billy Club’ in Car
AVON – New York State Police arrested a Geneseo woman Sunday on several charges after her vehicle was found in a ditch on Lakeville Road. According to a press release from State Police Troop E Commander Richard Allen, Ashley Adkins, 33, was arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon Fourth Degree, all of which are misdemeanors, … [Read more...]
Vegas Shooting Increases ‘SWAT’ Presence at Letchworth Craft Fair
CASTILE – A photo of special operations police personnel at the Letchworth Arts and Crafts Festival is turning heads but fortunately is no indication of a specific public threat. Facebook profile Jeff Kramarz posted the image to social media with the text, 'Snipers on a roof at the Letchworth Arts & Craft Festival. Welcome to the new normal in America.' A State Police Sergeant who asked not to be named confirmed a heavy presence of SORT … [Read more...]
Livonia Man Wants Trial after Chase and Kids ‘Exit Car’
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Livonia man said Tuesday that he is turning down a plea offer to take his felony Reckless Endangerment, DWI and drug possession case to trial. Paul Carey, 38, said that he wants to fight several charges, including: felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree; felony Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree; and felony Aggravated DWI. State Police allege that he led them on a chase during … [Read more...]
State Police Push for New Members on 100th Anniversary
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — New York State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II announced that for their 100-year anniversary, the State Police force has begun a new recruiting effort to attract qualified candidates to take the Trooper entrance exam and compete for a position in the organization. According to a press release from the New York State Police, opportunities within the organization include training and membership in specialized units, … [Read more...]
Car Cuts Off Pickup on Rte. 15 in Avon
AVON – A pickup truck struck a car and ran off of Rte. 15 at 390 Exit 9 Wednesday afternoon. According to first responders on scene, the white sedan pulled onto Rte. 15 from the Exit 9 off ramp, into the path of an oncoming pickup truck at about 2 p.m. The pickup then ran off the road, striking a road sign signaling the 390 north and south entrance ramps. One of the sign's two anchors was dislodged. No one was seriously injured. The … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Man Busted for Illegal Car Parts Shopping Spree
NYLON – Police arrested a Mount Morris resident on felony charges for allegedly using a family member's account to make purchases in Geneseo and Henrietta. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Brandon Dioguardi, 24, was arrested in Geneseo for felony Forgery in the Second Degree, felony Forgery in the Third Degree, and misdemeanor Petit Larceny. Dioguardi allegedly bought a belt, plugs, oil filter, oil, … [Read more...]