LIVINGSTON COUNTY — An Ossian woman was arrested on multiple charges in connection with welfare fraud. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Ossian resident, Emily Young, 30, allegedly received $4,761 in public assistance benefits illegally. As a result of the investigation Young was charged with welfare fraud 3rd, grand larceny 3rd, misuse of food stamps, and falsifying business records 1st. The … [Read more...]
Deputies Conduct Successful Child Car Seat Check
DANSVILLE — The Livingston County Sheriff's Office announced a multi-agency child car seat check and announced the date for their next child one. According to a press release from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there was a Child Car Seat Check Event at Wentworth Motors, 131 Franklin Street, Dansville. "Through the efforts of Certified Child Seat Technicians from Sheriff's Office, Cornell … [Read more...]
County Conservatives Endorse Sheriff Dougherty for Re-Election
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Conservative Party announced Tuesday that they are endorsing Sheriff Thomas Dougherty in his re-election bid. Livingston County Conservative Party Chair Rev. Jason McGuire said that the party's endorsement is based on the experience that Dougherty has gained "Looking back on the 2013 election, experience was a key issue for many Conservative voters looking for the next Livingston County Sheriff," … [Read more...]
Livingston County says ‘Thank You’ During Correctional Officers Week
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – This week, May 7 to 13, is National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. A press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty announces the week and asks the community, both law enforcement and civilians, to thank corrections officers for the hard, dangerous work that they do. "The job of those that work inside the walls of our county jail is not an easy one, says the release. "These folks often see people on their darkest … [Read more...]
Dougherty Receives Unanimous Republican Designation for Sheriff
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Republican Committee unanimously seconded the nomination of incumbent Sheriff Thomas Dougherty for the November election. Committee member Peter Dougherty, Thomas Dougherty's father, nominated him for Sheriff at Thursday's Repubican Committee meeting. No challenger candidates have come forward so far, but other committees have yet to hold designation meetings. "Back in 2012, this young fella comes … [Read more...]
Sheriff: Snowstorm Could be a ‘Bust’ in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty posted to Twitter that nor'easter 'Stella' is positioned to be a 'total bust.' All Livingston County schools closed in anticipation of the storm, originally predicted to drop up to 15 inches of snow on the region. The National Weather Service activated a Winter Storm Warning, which will remain in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Sheriff Dougherty Talks Wind Storm Aftermath
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Recovery efforts continue Thursday after powerful winds rocked the north of Livingston County. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty said that the biggest priority now is staying safe while utility crews restore power to Caledonia and areas of York. "At this moment we're in good shape," said Dougherty. "Most of the roadways have been cleared. There are a couple outstanding like Stewart Road behind me but overall the … [Read more...]
FBI Offers $20K for Tip that Solves Tammy Jo Alexander Murder
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a cash reward for any reliable information that will solve the murder of Tammy Jo Alexander. FBI Special Agent in Charge Adam Cohen said that the FBI will offer up to $20,000 for any information that leads to identifying Alexander's killer. "We won't stop. As you've seen, our work has never stopped," said Cohen. "Our work continues, and we'll come here over and over again … [Read more...]
Livingston County Sheriff’s Office to Invite 100 Kids to Red Wings Game
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office will bring 100 underprivileged children to a Red Wings game, courtesy of a local car dealer. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty says that the tickets will go to civilians who want to join members of the Sheriff's Office for the game on Sunday, July 17 at 1:30 p.m. The tickets were purchased by Dom Genova, Owner of Genesee Valley Ford and Genesee Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep in … [Read more...]
Resigned Jail Deputy Waives Grand Jury on Felony for Smuggling Tobacco
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A former Livingston County Deputy Sheriff who resigned upon his arrest as a Corrections Officer at the county jail was arraigned by Superior Court Information (SCI) on a felony contraband charge Tuesday morning. Ryan O'May, 25, now stands charged in county court with felony Bribe Receiving in the Third Degree and three misdemeanors: Official Misconduct, Promoting Prison Contraband in the Second Degree, and Conspiracy in the … [Read more...]