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Livingston County
Sheriff's Office New York

Livingston County
Sheriff's Office
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HOMICIDE ARREST IN THE TOWN OF SPRINGWATER
SPRINGWATER - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Springwater man on murder and weapon charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 25th, 2026 at approximately 11:07pm, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the Town of Springwater for the report of a person who had been shot. Deputies arrived on scene and found a female outside of the residence who had been shot and was obviously deceased. The deceased
13 minutes ago2 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE TOWN OF LIVONIA
LIVONIA - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Livonia resident on felony Grand Larceny, Identity Theft and Petit Larceny charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On September 12th, 2026, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of Rix Hill Road in the Town of Livonia to meet with a victim who noticed fraudulent activity on their bank account. It is alleged through the investigation that 36-year-old Justin R. Fraser of
4 days ago1 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE TOWN OF MOUNT MORRIS
MT. MORRIS - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Mt. Morris resident on felony Criminal Mischief charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 18th, 2026 at approximately 3:00 pm, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Creek Road in the Town of Mt. Morris for the report of a possible violation of an Order of Protection that had taken place. Deputies arrived on location and began an investigation into th
Oct 191 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE VILLAGE OF GENESEO
GENESEO - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Mount Morris resident on felony charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 16th, 2026, Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 50-year-old, Curtis Williams for felony Failure to Register and Verify as a New York State Registered Sex Offender. It is alleged through the investigation that Williams, who is a level (1) New York State Registered Sex Offender, failed to report and
Oct 192 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE VILLAGE OF GENESEO
GENESEO - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Livonia resident on felony Driving While Intoxicated charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 10th, 2026 at approximately 10:53 am, Sheriff’s Deputy Gavin Duell was dispatched to the Livingston County Government Center for the reported possibly intoxicated individual who had been observed operating a vehicle. Upon arrival contact was made with the operator of the vehi
Oct 142 min read


FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH IN THE TOWN OF LIMA
LIMA – Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty advises of a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in the Town of Lima. On October 10th, 2026 at approximately 6:30 pm, Deputies responded to the area of East Main Road near the Village of Lima line after receiving calls reporting a motor vehicle crash that had just occurred involving a motorcycle. Arriving Deputies confirmed that there was in fact a crash involving a motorcycle and that the victim was being treated at the scene. The prel
Oct 141 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE TOWN OF AVON
AVON - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Livonia resident on felony Driving While Intoxicated charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 8th, 2026 at approximately 6:48 pm, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Bronson Hill Road in the Town of Avon for the reported motor vehicle crash. Deputies arrived on scene and made contact with the operator of the vehicle who was identified as 39-year-old Brandon Horrocks o
Oct 92 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE TOWN OF GENESEO
GENESEO - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an Avon resident on felony Criminal Mischief charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 8th, 2026 at approximately 2:15 pm, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a business in the Town of Livonia for the reported domestic incident that occurred in the Town of Geneseo. Upon arrival, Deputies met with a male individual who advised that he had gotten into a domestic inciden
Oct 91 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE TOWN OF GENESEO
GENESEO - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Genesee County resident on felony charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 4th, 2026 at approximately 10:30 pm, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Genesee Valley Plaza in the Town of Geneseo for the reported motor vehicle crash. Deputies arrived on scene and met with one of the involved individuals who was identified as 19-year-old Matthew Henry of Pavilion.
Oct 71 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE TOWN OF LIVONIA
LIVONIA – Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Steuben County resident on felony Driving While Intoxicated charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 5th, 2026 at approximately 1:40 am, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of the Rodeway Inn in the Town of Livonia for the check the welfare of an individual inside a vehicle, appearing to be passed out and slumped over. Deputies arrived on location and made
Oct 72 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE VILLAGE OF GENESEO
LIVONIA/GENESEO - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an Ohio resident on felony charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 1st, 2026, Deputy Caleb Nellis of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop after witnessing an infraction of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law in the Town of Livonia. The individual identified himself as Ryan Brickman, however information received indicated that the individu
Oct 61 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE VILLAGE OF GENESEO
GENESEO - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Mount Morris resident on felony charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 1st, 2026, Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 50-year-old John Wesner for felony Failure to Register and Verify as a New York State Registered Sex Offender. It is alleged through the investigation that Wesner, who is a level (1) New York State Registered Sex Offender, failed to report to the Livin
Oct 62 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE TOWN OF AVON
AVON - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Livingston County resident on felony drug charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On September 21st, 2026 at approximately 4:30 pm, Sheriff’s Sergeant Mitchell McGee conducted a traffic stop on East Avon Lima Road in the Town of Avon, for a violation of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. Sergeant McGee met with the male operator, who was identified as 24-year-old, Jaden I
Sep 291 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE TOWN OF LEICESTER
LEICESTER - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an Erie County resident on felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On September 27th, 2026, at approximately 12:00 pm, Sheriff’s Deputy Dylan Bowser conducted a traffic stop on York Road in the Town of Leicester, and made contact with the operator, who was identified as 50-year-old Mushtaq Al Jenahi of Amherst NY. During the roadside investigation, it was
Sep 291 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE TOWN OF MOUNT MORRIS
MOUNT MORRIS - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Mount Morris resident on a felony charge following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On September 5th, 2026 at approximately 12:40 am, Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Fire and EMS, were dispatched the area of Al Lorenz Drive in the Town of Mount Morris for the report of a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle. Sheriff’s Deputies arrived and quickly discovered that the suspect ve
Sep 291 min read


DRUG TASK FORCE ARREST IN THE TOWN OF AVON
The Livingston County Drug Task Force reports the arrests of two City of Rochester residents on multiple felony charges following an investigation into fentanyl and crack cocaine sales in the Town of Avon. On September 24th, 2026 members of the Livingston County Drug Task Force and Livingston County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Ivey and Hughwanna Davis following a drug investigation in the Town of Avon. Robert Ivey, age 36 from Rochester NY, was arrested by members of
Sep 282 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE TOWN OF WEST SPARTA
WEST SPARTA – Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a West Sparta resident on felony charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. In December of 2025, the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a resident of Livingston County in regards to a possible fraud. At that time, Sheriff’s Investigators conducted an inquiry into the allegations. While investigating the original matter, the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by another separate resid
Sep 241 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE VILLAGE OF GENESEO
GENESEO - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Livingston County Inmate on felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation. On September 22nd, 2026, 45-year-old, Daniel VanSkiver Jr. of Dansville, NY, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Family Offense, a class E felony and Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor after an investigation was conducted by members of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On September 21st, 2026
Sep 231 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE TOWN OF GROVELAND
GROVELAND - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Dansville resident on felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On September 15th, 2026 at approximately 4:45 pm, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence in the Village of Dansville for the delayed report of a domestic incident that had taken place in the Town of Groveland. It is alleged that 45-year-old Daniel Vanskiver of Dansville had gotten into
Sep 181 min read


FELONY ARREST IN THE TOWN OF LIVONIA
LIVONIA - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Wyoming County resident on a felony charge following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. On August 14th, 2026, the Sheriff’s Office commenced an investigation into a possible sexual offense that was committed in the Town of Livonia. The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division launched an investigation into the allegations. It is alleged through the investigation that 21-year-old, D
Sep 181 min read
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