NYLON – A member of the Perry Town Board is in custody on a murder charge. Joe Mlyniec was arrested for Murder in the Second Degree. Wyoming County District Attorney Donald O'Geen says that Mlyniec allegedly shot and killed Robert Irvine III at Mlyniec's home Wednesday. O'Geen says that the investigation is ongoing and more information will be given Thursday morning. Mlyniec is held without bail for further court proceedings. NYLON … [Read more...]
After Florida Shooting, Geneseo Superintendent Urges Action on Guns, Mental Health, and Violence
GENESEO – Geneseo Central School Superintendent Tim Hayes released a statement to the school Thursday morning asking for thoughts and prayers for the victims of Wednesday's school shooting in Florida, urging that something be done about guns, mental health and violence, and asking the public to speak up if they see something suspicious. Hayes' message to the school, which he later released to the public, is as follows: My Dear … [Read more...]
Geneseo Central Investigated Shooting Rumor Last Week
GENESEO – For several days now, Geneseo Central Schools has been investigating rumors of a school shooting threat that are now all considered unfounded. Geneseo Central Schools Superintendent Tim Hayes said Tuesday that talk of a possible school shooting first began to circulate at the school last week. "The bottom line is that there was a rumor last week that a student made a threat during a conversation in a classroom," said Hayes. "We … [Read more...]
Geneseo Central Finds No Credible Shooting Threat
GENESEO – Geneseo Central School and the Geneseo Police Department find no credible threat in social media posts suggesting that a high school student was going to 'shoot up the school' on Tuesday. Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian said that they have assisted the school with an investigation that finds no credible threat to the school in posts circulating on social media that a particular high schooler was going to 'shoot up the school … [Read more...]
Please Be Safe this Hunting Season from the GeneseeSun.com
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Today, thousands are finally taking their guns afield after months of anticipation and preparation. Fortunately, hunting accidents are rare. However, it's worth remembering that last year, three people died in hunting-related accidents in Livingston County. One hunter fell from a West Sparta tree stand on opening day and another hunter suffered a fatal medical problem in Springwater later in the season. In Caledonia, … [Read more...]
Goose Season Starts Friday Morning
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Shotguns rang out across the county Friday morning, the opening morning of goose hunting season. According to a press release from Basil Seggos, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the hunting season for Canada geese in all upstate hunting zones open Sept. 1 and run through Sept. 25. “New York is home to more than 200,000 resident Canada geese, and the September seasons are … [Read more...]
Shooting Geneseo Walmart with BB Gun Hits Felony Charge
GENESEO – An Avon resident is facing a felony charge for allegedly shooting and damaging a window at Walmart with a BB gun. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Robert Santos, 23, was charged with felony Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree and Discharging a Firearm. It is alleged that Santos discharged a CO2 BB gun from the store’s parking lot and struck a window at the store, causing damage. The vehicle … [Read more...]
Hunter Asks for License Back after Killing Sister in Law in Caledonia
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Rochester man who pled guilty to a felony for a fatal Caledonia hunting accident late last year is on a mission to get his hunting privileges back. John Lander, 51, asked Judge Robert Wiggins if he could have his hunting license back now that he has pled guilty to felony Criminally Negligent Homicide and been sentenced to 4 months of weekends with work release eligibility and a Conditional Discharge requiring a … [Read more...]
DEC Reminds Hunters of Safety Rules After Caledonia Shooting Conviction
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation released a reminder to hunters to respect firearm safety rules following the April 4 conviction of hunter John Lander for Criminally Negligent Homicide. A press release from the Livingston County District Attorney's Office reiterated that John Lander, 50, pled guilty to felony Criminally Negligent Homicide and agreed to serve 4 months of weekends in jail for shooting and … [Read more...]
Lander Shakily Pleads Guilty in Caledonia Fatal Shooting
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The man accused of shooting and killing his sister in law while hunting pled guilty to a felony Tuesday morning in Livingston County Court. John Lander, 50, pled guilty to felony Criminally Negligent Homicide for causing the death of Sharon Lander. He stood firmly with his feet shoulder-width as he answered Judge Robert Wiggins' routine questions in a low, barely audible voice. He then answered questions by Assistant … [Read more...]