GENESEO – Geneseo's police chief received an award from the New York Conference of Mayors commemorating his 25 years of service. Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian said that his department owes all of its successes to its many members over the years. "The Geneseo Police Department owes everything to the many men and women who have served and protected the community during the time that I have been privileged to be Chief of Police and … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Investigate Report of Abduction Attempt
GENESEO – Police are asking for any information to back up a teenage girl's report of an abduction attempt on Main Street on Saturday. According to Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, a 14-year-old girl reported that a man in his 40's or 50's called out to her from the bench near the corner of Main and Bank Streets, and grabbed her wrist and tried to drag her away. She says that she pulled away and ran down Park Street to Brodie Hall on the … [Read more...]
Milk Truck Tips Geneseo’s ‘Emmeline’ on Daily Route to School
GENESEO – The truck driver who slammed into Geneseo's iconic bear fountain Thursday morning was on his way to deliver milk to Geneseo Central School on a route that he drives every day. Geneseo Police are still trying to determine what made Thursday's trip so different. "The driver had injuries to the ribs and shoulder, and some bruising," said Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian. "We are still investigating. We can say that we had no … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police School Drivers on Bus Passing Law
GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department reminded drivers of the dangers and potential penalties of passing school buses that are picking up or dropping off kids. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, passing a school bus that is exchanging passengers is not only dangerous but can result in serious penalties. "Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights is a serious offense," said Osganian. "If … [Read more...]
Thieves Hit Six Unlocked Cars in Woodbine Park Geneseo
GENESEO – Geneseo Police are warning local residents of a string of thefts from unlocked cars in Woodbine Park in the Village. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, police received numerous complaints of items missing from unlocked cars on Friday, March 11. "The items taken varied from change to clothes to a bookbag to craftsman tools," said Osganian. "Some cars had nothing taken but someone went through the … [Read more...]
Burglary Reports Spike at Courtside Apartments in Geneseo
GENESEO – Reports of thefts from the Courtside Apartments on Court Street have skyrocketed over the last two weeks. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, occupants of these apartments are mostly SUNY Geneseo students, who have returned to town over the last two weeks to find that electronics have been stolen. "The subject is thought to have made forced entry through a window," said Osganian. "Once inside the … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Make First Social Host Party Arrests
GENESEO – Geneseo Police used the newly passed Chapter 88 of Village of Geneseo Code law, affectionately known as the 'Social Host Law,' to enforce underage drinking violations at house parties in the Village on Halloween. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Paul Michael, 21, of Houppouge, NY and Jack Eisenberg, 20, of Pleasantville, NY were among the first to be arrested on Oct. 31 for Unlawful Dealing with a … [Read more...]
ALERT: Burglars Taking Furniture and Electronics in Village of Geneseo
GENESEO – A recent uptick in apparent burglaries around Court Street in the Village has Geneseo Police warning residents to lock up their windows and doors before leaving their homes or cars. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, his department has seen seen an increase in burglaries from unlocked residences in the Court Street area within the past week, and the alleged burglars are apparently expanding their … [Read more...]