GENESEO – An investigation into the sudden passing of a Geneseo man ended with the arrest of who the Sheriff's Office believes is the man who sold the deceased heroin. A press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty announced the arrest of Steven Rigoni, 38, of Pavilion, for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a high-level drug felony. "The Sheriff reminds those selling illegal drugs in Livingston … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Student Overdoses on Cocaine, Pills and Alcohol
GENESEO – A SUNY Geneseo student went to a hospital on Friday after allegedly ingesting a mixture of illegal drugs. According to Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, the student, a male, aged 20, was conscious and alert when first responders transported him from an address on Wadsworth Street. "He said that he took cocaine, Xanax and alcohol," said Osganian. "I can't stress enough the danger of mixing substances like this. Everyone needs to … [Read more...]
390 Heroin Overdose Ends with Rescue and Arrest
AVON – A Perry resident is facing several criminal charges after allegedly overdosing while driving on 390. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Joseph Corcimiglia Jr., 56, was arrested for misdemeanor Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, misdemeanor Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, and misdemeanor Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Third … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Overdose at Geneseo Fire Hall is Just Latest in Rising Drug Calls
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A drug overdose at Geneseo's fire hall on Memorial Day is just the latest in a long-term rise in drug overdoses in and around Geneseo. Geneseo Fire and Ambulance Chief Andrew Chanler said that before the Memorial Day parade on Monday, a man suddenly drove up to the fire hall seeking medical attention for his male passenger, who was unresponsive. "He realized something wasn't right with his friend and sought medical … [Read more...]
Dad and Son C.O.’s Save Inmate from Heroin Overdose at Groveland
GROVELAND – A father-son team of corrections officers at Groveland Correctional Facility is credited with potentially saving the life of an inmate overdosing on heroin. NYS Corrections Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) commended the actions of corrections officers (C.O.'s) Kenneth and Brandon Poddany actions in a press release. “I am extremely proud of our two members from Groveland Correctional Facility and their … [Read more...]
Possible Heroin Overdose Sends Driver Off Livonia Road
LIVONIA – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested a local man for allegedly driving drugged and running his car off Richmond Mills Road. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, James Ozzello IV, 28, was arrested for misdemeanor Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, misdemeanor Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, misdemeanor Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Needle, and Failure … [Read more...]
Drug Overdose Takes Life of SUNY Geneseo Student
GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department is investigating the death of a SUNY Geneseo student in an off-campus apartment. Colin Murphy, 21, passed away on Nov. 22. Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian said that the initial investigation suggests a drug overdose. "We have expressed our condolences to the family," said Osganian. "Unfortunately this is a very tragic case that brings the presence of illegal drugs back into our community's … [Read more...]
LETTER: Sheriff’s Office Captain Thanks Heroic Dansville Officer for Saving Overdosing Man
DANSVILLE – Livingston County Sheriff's Office Captain Norman Zeh sent a letter of gratitude to Dansville Police Officer Shannon Griese for quickly and professionally saving the life of a man who fell from a riding lawnmower while overdosing on opiate drugs on April 28. Though the man was at first unresponsive, Officer Griese administered two doses of Narcan with the assistance of a Dansville Ambulance crew, and the man began to breathe on his … [Read more...]
Dansville Police Save 2 People from Overdoses in 11 Days
DANSVILLE – The Dansville Police Department saved another life on Saturday from an overdose on narcotic drugs. Dansville Police Chief Charlie Perkins said that this is the second case in 11 days where a dose of Narcan, an anti-overdose nasal spray, has helped a person recover from an overdose in Dansville. "We received a call for an unresponsive person at a home in the Village," said Perkins. "Our officer was able to get there in minutes, … [Read more...]
Dansville Police Revive Overdosing Man Who Fell from Tractor
DANSVILLE – A quick response and two doses of Narcan saved the life of a man who is thought to have overdosed on an opiate drug while on a tractor. According to the Dansville Police Department Facebook page, they responded with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and Dansville Ambulance to a residence in the Town of North Dansville on April 28 for a male who had fallen off a tractor and was unresponsive in the yard. "Another example of … [Read more...]