UPDATE: DEC Calls Caledonia Hunter Shooting ‘Accidental’ CALEDONIA — The Livingston County Sheriff's Office confirms that the woman shot in an apparent Sunday hunting accident has died. According to Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, the woman passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital. Dougherty said that the middle-aged woman was with a hunting party of five people when she sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen at about 4 p.m. No charges are … [Read more...]
Woman Shot by Caledonia Hunter
UPDATE: DEC Calls Caledonia Hunter Shooting ‘Accidental’ CALEDONIA — The Livingston County Sheriff's Office confirms that a woman was shot in a hunting accident on River Road in Caledonia on Sunday. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty confirmed to our news partner News10NBC that a person was shot, and that the person is female. The accident occurred at about 4 p.m. The incident is currently under investigation. Check back to … [Read more...]
Judge Reduces Bail for Lima Trooper Assault Suspect
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Livingston County Judge granted a bail reduction for the Brooklyn teen who is alleged to have beaten and injured a New York State Trooper in April. Tyshawn Jones, 19, is charged with felony Assault in the Second Degree, misdemeanor Criminal Impersonation in the Second Degree, misdemeanor Resisting Arrest, and misdemeanor Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the Fifth Degree. He appeared with his attorney, Assistant Public … [Read more...]
NYS Trooper Shoots Suspect at Lima Traffic Stop
LIMA – A New York State Trooper was involved in a confirmed shooting with a subject late Wednesday night. The trooper stopped car on Rtes. 5 and 20 near Livonia Center Road Wednesday at about 11 p.m. An occupant of the vehicle reportedly attacked the Trooper, who fired his weapon, injuring the subject. The subject and Trooper were transported to the hospital. Continue to follow the GeneseeSun.com as further details become available. … [Read more...]
Sheriff Expects Felony for Portage Woman Who Shot Herself and Lied about ‘Masked Man’
PORTAGE – The Portage woman who was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly lying to police about an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound is expected to be charged with more crimes, including a felony, for tampering with evidence at her home. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Brittney Ellis, 26, has already been arrested for Falsely Reporting an Incident in the Third Degree, Making a Punishable False Written Statement, … [Read more...]
Portage Woman Calls 911 After Being Shot at Home
PORTAGE – A Portage resident called 911 in the early hours of Monday morning to report that she had been attacked and shot at her home. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty confirmed that the woman reported a masked man knocked on the door of her residence on New Road and shot her in the leg with what appeared to be a long firearm when she answered. Dougherty added that the community is not in danger. The woman is being treated for … [Read more...]
Walsh Back in Court for Alleged Violation of Probation
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Geneseo man who in 2013 struck his father with a loaded gun and was shot by state police returned to the Livingston County Courthouse on Tuesday for a conference on a pending Violation of Probation charge. Gregory Walsh, 23, appeared alongside his attorney, Kevin van Allen, and had the matter adjourned until Dec. 1. If found guilty of the violation, Walsh could face 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison. Walsh, was arrested in … [Read more...]