LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The notorious 'Birdman' from Perry who shook Livingston County a year ago when he brutally kidnapped a former lover from her home in York was sentenced to prison Thursday morning. After recommendations from Livingston County District Attorney Greg McCaffrey and defense counsel William Kelley, Judge Dennis Cohen sentenced Charles Braun, 67, to 15 years in state prison for felony Kidnapping in the Second Degree. He was found … [Read more...]
NYS Bar Association Calls for Policy Changes to Rehabilitate Former Inmates
NYLON — The New York State Bar Association is calling for policy changes and program enhancements dedicated to assist former prison inmates in building successful lives after incarceration. According to a press release from the NYS Bar Association, these propositions are aimed at improving a former inmate's rehabilitation into their community and curtailing the likelihood of future criminal activities, convictions, and … [Read more...]
Swick Starts 24-Year Prison Sentence for Dansville Burglary Spree
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Dansville man who was convicted at trial of several felony charges has started his 24-year sentence for a burglary spree and car theft. Christopher Swick, 30, was sentenced to 24 years in state prison for Burglary in the Second Degree, felony Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, felony Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree, felony Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, misdemeanor Petit Larceny, … [Read more...]
Rosa Pleads Guilty to All Charges on Morning of Trial
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The man who was arrested for burning down a Mount Morris families' detached garage in 2014 pled guilty on the morning of his long-anticipated trial to multiple charges including arson and burglary. Brandon Rosa, 26, pled guilty to all of the charges in his indictment, which were felony Arson in the Third Degree, Burglary in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree and Reckless Endangerment in the First … [Read more...]
Captain Morgan’s Rum Takes Wind Out of Sails for DWI Driver
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A wild birthday girl will soon set sail for prison after a guilty plea and sentence Thursday morning for felony DWI following a hectic night on the roads which included sticking her head out of a sunroof while zooming past a Sheriff's investigator and driving while intoxicated to pick up a buddy at the county jail who was arrested for DWI earlier that night. Kristy Rudney, 37, pled guilty to Driving While Intoxicated as an … [Read more...]
Drug Task Force Spring Roundup Defendant Sentenced to Prison
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A man who was the subject of an investigation and May arrest by the Livingston County Drug Task Force was sentenced to prison on Thursday. Paul Oberdorf, 53, was sentenced to two years in prison with three years of post-release supervision by Judge Dennis Cohen for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree for selling a narcotic preparation to an undercover police officer with the Drug Task Force. "I'm … [Read more...]
Green Balks at Plea Appearance for Yet Another Burgalry
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Caledonia woman who stands charged with 7 counts of Burglary and 7 counts of Larceny was ready to plead guilty to the top count Tuesday morning but backed down at the last second. Nicole Green, 29, continuously wept in court as she at first indicated that she was ready to enter a plea and face state prison time, then changed her mind when Judge Robert Wiggins said that the plea would mean a fixed sentence 9 years in … [Read more...]
Confronting Girlfriend in Avon About Order of Protection Spells Prison
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A local resident was sentenced for a felony Criminal Contempt charge on Thursday, which stemmed from an incident in February where he confronted his girlfriend about an order of protection she had put in place. Derek Getman, 24, asked Judge Dennis Cohen to consider the proactive steps he has taken to get help since his arrest, and was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in state prison with Shock camp eligibility for Criminal … [Read more...]
Inmate Accused of Biting Guard is Hungry for Justice
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A prison inmate accused of fighting and biting a guard faced off with Judge Dennis Cohen Thursday morning as he insisted that he knew his rights better than anyone in the courtroom. After Anthony Munford, 48, of Kings County, was arraigned on a sealed indictment charging Assault, he said that he wants to testify before a Grand Jury and no longer wants to work with his lawyer, David Wade. "I know that under 190.50 I have … [Read more...]
Recent Parolee Arrested for Sexual Contact with Teen in Geneseo
GENESEO – A local man who was released from prison in May was rearrested on a felony sex charge and several misdemeanor charges for allegedly throwing a 16-year old girl to the floor, and allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with a 15-year-old girl. Anthony Adams, 22, is now facing charges of Harassment, an A misdemeanor, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, an A misdemeanor, Menacing in the Third Degree, a B misdemeanor, and Criminal Sex Act … [Read more...]