LEICESTER – The apparent theft of a handgun stuck a Mumford resident with two felony charges on Tuesday. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Kevin Ridgon, 32, is charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree and felony Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. On Feb. 20, a citizen reported the theft of a handgun from their home. Deputy Morganne Harrington from the Road Patrol … [Read more...]
Cops Find Stolen Walmart Toys in Carseat
GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department arrested a Dansville resident after she allegedly stuffed stolen toys into her child's car seat at Walmart. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Ashley O'Connor, 23, was arrested for misdemeanor Petit Larceny, misdemeanor Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and misdemeanor Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree. Police believe that Oconnor … [Read more...]
Livonia Employee Uses Stolen Inspection Sticker to Skip Repairs
LIVONIA – New York State Police arrested a Livonia man for allegedly fixing a stolen inspection sticker to his car to get around inspection. According to a press release from New York State Police, John Litolff, 31, was arrested for misdemeanor Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree. An Avon business reported that several New York State inspection stickers were missing from their company vehicles. During an investigation … [Read more...]
Leicester Teen Takes Snapchat of Shooting Stolen Pistol in Road
LEICESTER – A local teen was arrested on felony gun charges after he allegedly posted a Snapchat video of himself firing a stolen handgun from a vehicle. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Ryan Bonadonna, 19, was arrested for felony Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Discharging a Firearm on a Roadway. On June 5, the Sheriff's Office received a complaint concerning the Snapchat … [Read more...]
Accused Gun Thief Blows Stack, Fights Caledonia Police
CALEDONIA – A local woman was arrested by the Caledonia Police Department after allegedly losing her temper with a police officer at a residence in the village, and a loaded, reportedly stolen shotgun was found in her bedroom. According to a press release from the Caledonia Police Department, Dawn Allwood-Boop, 49, was arrested for felony Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree, misdemeanor Resisting Arrest, misdemeanor … [Read more...]
Stolen ‘Treaty of the Big Tree’ Sign Returned and Restored in Geneseo
GENESEO – The solid cast iorn sign that commemorates one of the most historic land purchases in New York State history will be restored to its former glory early next week after a long disappearance. Charles 'Dutch' Van Ry, who is taking on the project, says that the original sign was set up in 1948 on Mary Jemison Drive to commemorate the signing of the 'Treaty of the Big Tree,' which transferred some 36,000 to 37,000 acres of land west of … [Read more...]