LIVONIA – One of Livingston County's most iconic businesses was allegedly the victim of theft by an employee. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Bonnie Peri-Osborne, 69, was arrested for felony Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office said that they were contacted by a business owner reporting that an employee was stealing money. The Sheriff’s Office did not release the name of the … [Read more...]
Geneseo Burglaries on the Rise
GENESEO – Burglary and theft reports are on the upswing in the Village of Geneseo this year. According to Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, there have been 21 burglary reports since January in the Village, an increase from this time last year. Thieves appear to have especially targeted college students at the Courtside Apartments on Court Street. "We have taken 21 burglary reports this year and 8 have been at the Courtside Apartments," … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Student Tries 3 Felony Charges for Ambulance Theft
UPDATE: Judge Finds SUNY Geneseo Ambulance Thief Not Guilty of Felonies GENESEO – The SUNY Geneseo student accused of stealing an ambulance and driving it drunk through the Village of Geneseo took his felony case to a bench trial Thursday morning before Judge Robert Wiggins. There is no question that Colin Dahlberg, 22, represented by attorney Peter Skivington, wrongfully drove the ambulance from where it had responded to an emergency call … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Man Swipes Credit Card
MOUNT MORRIS – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Mount Morris resident on felony charges on Friday for allegedly stealing a credit card and using it at multiple Livingston County businesses. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Brandon Jenkins, 35, was arrested for felony Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, felony Forgery in the Third Degree, three counts of misdemeanor Petit Larceny, and three counts of … [Read more...]
Wayland Mom’s Theft Trial Loss Spells Trouble for Stabbing Case
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Wayland resident lost a felony trial this week for stealing her daughter's credit card, which puts her in a tough spot headed into a felony assault case for allegedly stabbing a man in Mount Morris. Laurina Dow, 37, represented by attorney Jeannie Michalski, lost at trail and was convicted of felony Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, making her a second felony offender due to a prior conviction. "It is unfortunate … [Read more...]
Dansville Police Investigate 3 Hot-Wiring Thieves at Maddie’s Motor Sports
DANSVILLE – The Dansville Police Department is investigating the theft of three all-terrain-vehicles from Maddie's Motor Sports According to a press release from the Dansville Police Department, video surveillance shows three men approaching Maddie's Motor Sports at 116 Clara Barton Street, hot wiring three Polaris RZR's, and driving them off of the property. Dansville Police first took a report of a larceny from the property 2:30 a.m. and … [Read more...]
Mumford Man Swipes Antique Farm Equipment, Reaps Felonies
CALEDONIA – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Mumford man on felony charges for allegedly stealing car batteries and antique farm equipment in Caledonia. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Joshua Liming, 24, was arrested for felony Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, felony Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, two counts of misdemeanor Criminal Trespass and two counts of Petit Larceny. The … [Read more...]
ALERT: Suspect in Dansville Store Theft at Large
DANSVILLE – Police are seeking information on this man, the suspect in a theft from a Dansville store on March 24. According to Facebook posts by the Dansville Police Departmemt, many community members have commented with the name of a local man who rides a bicycle around Dansville, but Police say that he is not a suspect. "Comments on this thread will be deleted," posted the Dansville Police Department. "Many have named a man who rides a … [Read more...]
Caledonia Mail Thief Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
CALEDONIA – A Caledonia resident pled guilty to federal charges on Thursday for stealing mailed gift cards and cash to the tune of $6,500. According to a press release from Attorney William Hochul Jr., Sheila Fullmer, 60, pled guilty to Engaging in Theft During the Course of Performing her Official Government Duties. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney John J. Field, who … [Read more...]
Wayland Woman Swipes Credit Card for $200
WAYLAND – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Wayland resident for allegedly stealing a credit card from a Dansville home and using it at a Dansville store. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Laurina Dow, 37, was arrested for felony Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and felony Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree. On Feb. 18, Sheriff's Deputy Brittany Smyder responded to a … [Read more...]