OSSIAN – The teen that was missing for nearly all of Tuesday is located. Dansville Police Chief Charlie Perkins said that the search for Evan Sinsebox, 15, was unusual and concerning. Searchers covered over 100 houses with foot patrols and a bloodhound before letting up the search for the night. "It's just odd and concerning that no family members saw or heard anything of him all day," said Perkins. "He's old enough to take care of himself. … [Read more...]
Search Continues for Leicester Woman
LEICESTER – The search continues for a woman who went missing from her residence in the area of Perry Road. According to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, Starrlita Smith, 21, is reported missing. She is described as 5’5″, 120 lbs with brown eyes and ‘very sort’ brown hair. Deputies were called to the area of Perry Road in Leicester Monday afternoon for the report of a missing person. Smith had allegedly walked away from her residence … [Read more...]
Plane, Drones, Neighbors Searched Geneseo for Runaway Hunt Race Pony
GENESEO – A WWII plane, drones and dozens of volunteers searched for two days for the pony that bolted from the Genesee Valley Hunt Races on Saturday. According to Marion Thorne, <> of the Hunt, a child was trying to mount the pony, Jasmine, when the saddle slipped. "The girth wasn't tight enough and the saddle slipped under her. She was excited and took off," said Thorne. "She had to make a few jumps to get where she went, but it's … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake Search Suspended for Ice
LIVONIA – After four full days of searching, the recovery mission for the two missing snowmobilers is being called off until ice recedes. According to Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, the search may resume in a few days. "We scanned everything in our targeted area. Search will be suspended until ice recedes back enough to scan farther north; best case few days" tweeted Dougherty. The Sheriff added that he met with the families of both Chris … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake Search Continues into Fourth Day
LIVONIA – The search for the two missing snowmobilers on Conesus Lake continues Wednesday morning. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty is updating the public on the operation over Twitter. "We will continue side scan sonar today at the northern end of the lake with open water. Two under water robots will work under the ice." tweeted Dougherty Wednesday morning. Christopher Copeland, 40, and Jason Fluet, 40, have been reported … [Read more...]
Day 3 of Conesus Lake Search Ends with No Findings
LIVONIA – Day three of the search for two missing men ended with no findings. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty continues to update the public on Twitter whenever divers go into the water to search an area of interest or leave the water to come up to resume searching with an underwater sonar robot. "The recovery mission is called for the day. Several points of interest were checked with negative results. All members out of water … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake Search Enters Third Day
LIVONIA – The search for two missing men on Conesus Lake is now in its third day. Christopher Copeland, 40, and Jason Fluet, 40, have been reported missing since Sunday morning. Local fire department boats and Livingston County Sheriff's Office divers continue to search the lake Tuesday. "We live in a great county with extremely dedicated people who really care about the communities they serve and we have appreciative residents who continue … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake Search Called Off Until Tuesday
LIVONIA – The search for two men who have been reported missing since Sunday has been postponed until Tuesday morning. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty tweeted that divers did enter the water with an area of interest but did not recover anything. "The divers are up with nothing recovered. The recovery mission will resume tomorrow," tweeted Dougherty. Dougherty said at a Sunday press briefing that the men are believed to have … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake Search Continues into Second Day
LIVONIA – The search continues for two missing men thought to have fallen through lake ice on a snowmobile early Saturday morning. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty confirmed that the search has begun again after an overnight hiatus for safety reasons. "A round table discussion followed with assignments and deployment," said Dougherty. "Command will be at Vitale Park." Earlier on Sunday, Livingston County Sheriff Thomas … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake Search Called Off Until Monday Morning
UPDATE: Conesus Lake Search Continues into Second Day LIVONIA – The search for two missing men will resume Monday morning. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty confirmed that the search was being called off for the safety reasons. "I just spoke with family & calling off recovery mission for the night due to safety reasons," tweeted Dougherty. Earlier on Sunday, Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty said at the scene … [Read more...]