Pavilion and Le Roy fire departments are responding to a serious injury accident on Old State Road in Covington.
Covington is part of the Pavilion Fire District.
There are two victims, and adult and a child. At least one victim was entrapped.
One Mercy Flight helicopter is in route.
A grass fire is reported off the eastbound Thruway between mile markers 379 and 380. Le Roy fire and ambulance responding.
UPDATE 7:25 a.m.: Chief Chris Hayward said Dustin G. Nicometo, 24, called his mother at 4 a.m. and said he was OK, but would not divulge his location. The search for this morning was cancelled.
UPDATE 5:17 a.m.: A family member just sent a text message: "The young man has been found and is OK." No further details available at this time.
The search for a missing Le Roy man who apparently walked into Oatka Creek shortly after 10 p.m. has been suspended for the night.
The young man, whose identify has not been released, was last seen by a Le Roy police officer floating in the creek. All of his clothing -- except for his underwear -- were found downstream on an island in the creek.
"Our best hope is that he got himself out and doesn't want to be found yet," said Le Roy Police Chief Chris Hayward.
The missing man was described as intoxicated at the time he went into the water.
Hayward said the search was suspended because of concerns for the safety of rescue personnel. It's a moonless night and Oatka Creek is running high and swift.
Shortly before 11:30 p.m., Le Roy Fire Department was put back in service, though a Geneseo K-9 unit continued to try and track the man along the banks.
The search will resume at 6:30 a.m., if he hasn't turned up by that time.
Several family members were on scene and expressed both disappointment and understanding at the search being called off.
Mercy Flight was called in to for an air-to-ground search with spotlights, but could not locate him.
Le Roy fire personnel responded first with generators and lights and their own powerful flashlights, searching along the banks from the area of the footbridge down past the graveyard.
Bergen fire was dispatched to the area of Buttermilk Falls to keep an eye on the creek. Buttermilk Falls is approximately 1.2 miles down stream from where the search was centered.
When the search resumes in the morning -- if the young man doesn't turn up before then -- a State Police helicopter will be brought in to assist.
A person is believed to have jumped off the footbridge over the Oatka Creek in Le Roy.
Le Roy Police are on scene. The person was last seen in the water, but it's unclear if he's still in the water.
Le Roy firefighters are asked to respond with a boat.
Le Roy Ambulance dispatched.
The subject went into the water "by the bike rack south of the footbridge." Unclear if he jumped or just went into the water.
UPDATE 10:15 p.m.: Chief requests generator and lights to the scene.
UPDATE 10:23 p.m.: Lights and thermal camera set up at Church Street. Nothing visible.
UPDATE 10:24 p.m.: A Le Roy officer has apparently found some of the person's clothing on an island in the creek.
UPDATE 10:28 p.m.: State Police helicopter requested to the scene.
UPDATE 10:30 p.m.: Bergen requested mutual aid to stage in the area of Buttermilk Falls.
UPDATE 10:37 p.m.: No confirmation yet of State Police helicopter being available. A Mercy Flight helicopter requested to the scene.
UPDATE 10:39 p.m.: Caledonia requested to stand by at Le Roy's fire hall.
UPDATE 10:43 p.m.: Mercy Flight in route.
UPDATE 10:46 p.m.: Geneseo K-9 in route.
An unknown type of fire has been reported in the back yard of 6972 Cole Road, Le Roy.
Le Roy Fire Department responding.
UPDATE 11:01 p.m.: Landowner on scene tells a chief he thinks it may be over by Bernd Road, so the chief is checking that area.
UPDATE 11:02 p.m.: Assignment being held to one truck for now.
UPDATE 11:03 p.m.: It appears to be a campfire.
UPDATE 11:05 p.m.: Le Roy assignment back in service.
A dryer fire was reported at 61 Myrtle St., Le Roy, in the basement.
Flames were showing.
An assistent chief responded to the scene and knocked the flames down with an extinguisher.
Le Roy Fire is responding and Bergen is responding mutual aid, non-emergency.
The local six-person team of Dave Pepper, Millie Tomidy-Pepper, Matt and Becky Ashley and Gerry and Maureen Calmes, all of Le Roy, placed 12th in the Roc City Rib Fest Cook-off.
The festival is held during Memorial Day weekend at Ontario Beach Park (Charlotte Beach). More than 115 teams competed from around the nation and Canada.
State Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer honored Millie Tomidy-Pepper this week as the 2011 Woman of Distinction for the 61st Congressional District at the 14th Annual Senate Women of Distinction ceremony.
She was honored for her outstanding contributions in enriching the quality of life for the community and beyond.
"Without women such as Millie, there would be a huge void in Genesee County," Ranzenhofer said. "Her initiative and tireless advocacy has led to the creation and development of so many services at the Mental Health Association in Genesee County...these programs have served the needs of the community and have had a positive impact on a countless number of lives."
In response to the recognition, Tomidy-Pepper said: "To have an honor such as this bestowed upon me by Senator Ranzenhofer and be included among a group of women that have inspired me and whom I hold in the highest regard has left me speechless. I owe a great deal of gratitude to the countless women who came before me and worked tirelessly to pave the way so that I could be blessed with opportunities in my life to do work that I find both meaningful and rewarding."
Tomidy-Pepper has worked at the Mental Health Association in Genesee County for more than 17 years, serving the past 10 years as executive director. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the Mental Health Association of New York State. During her tenure, she has established numerous support groups and programs, including Trauma Services program, Transportation Services, and Mental Illness/Chemical Abuse Services program.
She is a contributor to the Community Services Board-Mental Health Subcommittee, Mental Health Court, Crime Victims’ Rights Week Planning Committee, Genesee Veterans Support Network, GCC Human Service Committee and the Genesee Area Personnel Association.
In addition, she volunteers at the Batavia Animal Shelter and has traveled to New Orleans four times after Hurricane Katrina to help with rebuilding efforts.
She and her husband, David, reside in Le Roy.
In her spare time, Millie enjoys spending time with family and participating in outdoor activities, including skiing, kayaking, hiking and flying.
The Women of Distinction program was created in 1998 to honor great New York women. Past honorees include the late comedienne Lucille Ball, 19th Century suffragist Katherine Davis and other women accomplished in sciences, academics, business and the arts.
The Mental Health Association in Genesee County promotes mental wellness through education, advocacy and support for the community thereby improving quality of life and instilling hope.
A Le Roy man who got in a tussle with members of the Local Drug Enforcement Task Force in April will go through a drug treatment program before facing a possible sentence of up to four years in prison on drug and alcohol charges.
Craig A. Tiberio-Shepherd, 21, of 22 Lathrop Ave., Le Roy, entered a guilty plea today to criminal possession of a controlled substance, 4th, and assault, 3rd. He also admitted to driving drunk in August 2010.
Still in police custody for today's hearing, Tiberio-Shepherd will be released under supervision to Hope Haven for rehab.
On April 21, Tiberio-Shepherd was apprehended by members of the Local Drug Enforcement Task Force in Batavia and found in possession of at least 1/8th of a gram of cocaine. During his arrest, he wrestled with task force members. Two detectives suffered minor cuts and scrapes.
On Aug. 14, 2010, Tiberio-Shepherd was arrested and charged with felony DWI. Just five days prior to his arrest he was convicted of DWI in Le Roy Town Court.
The drug and assault charges carry a maximum four year prison sentence and the DWI charge is a one-and-a-third to three-year sentence. As part of the plea agreement, Tiberio-Shepherd could serve the sentences concurrently.
The following local residents were among more than 555 graduate students from Nazareth College who received master's and doctoral degrees during the college's 84th Commencement Exercises held on May 8.
Laura Hungerford, of Bergen, received a BS degree in Nursing.
Sara George, of Byron, received a BS degree in Nursing.
Kristin Glazier, of Byron, received a MSW degree in Social Work.
Kimberly Barber, of Leroy, received a BA degree in History.
Kristine Wolcott, of Oakfield, received a MSE degree in Art Education.
Melissa Cutcliffe, of Pavilion, received a DPT degree in Physical Therapy.
Jessie Janes, of Pavilion, received a BA degree in Sociology.
Riley Carhart, of Stafford, received a BS degree in Accounting.
Sara Churchill, of Stafford, received a MSE degree in Inclusive Education.
Founded in 1924, Nazareth College is located on a close-knit, suburban campus in the dynamic, metropolitan region of Rochester. It offers challenging academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences and professional programs in health and human services, education, and management.
Thursday, June 30, 7-8 p.m. In this adult program you will experience the music of West Africa through authentic African Drums. It is led by Katie Zelig and registration is required. There is a $3 fee. You may call 585-768-8300 or sign up at the front desk.
Elmira College has released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Winter 2011 term, which was from January through April.
The Dean's List recognizes students that have a grade point average of 3.6 or highter.
Alicia Hough, of Elba. Alicia is majoring in Business Administration and is the daughter of Valeria Moore and Albert Hough.
Alicca Vigneri, of Elba. Alicca is majoring in Business Administration and is the daughter of Phil and Janette Vigneri.
Matthew Gale, of Le Roy. Matthew is majoring in Childhood Education and Sociology and Anthropology and is the son of Mr. Christie and Mrs. Cynthia Gale.
Megan Lowe, of Le Roy. Megan is majoring in Adolescence Education: Mathematics and is the daughter of John and Lynda Lowe.
Elmira College, located in the Finger Lakes Region of beautiful, historic Upstate New York, is one of the great small colleges of the nation. To learn more about what Elmira College has to offer, navigate to www.elmira.edu or call 800-935-6472.
A Le Roy resident caught dealing methamphetamine from his home during a multi-agency law enforcement investigation will spend 210 months in a federal penitentiary.
Donald G. Vanelli II, 48, was sentenced to 17-and-a-half years in a Rochester federal court today.
Vanelli had previous entered a guilty plea to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Documents released by federal authorities at the time of his arrest indicated that Vanelli, president of the Road Agents Motorcycle Club, was head of a meth ring involved in acquiring meth in Monroe County and distributing in Genesee County.
The operation, headed by the FBI with assistance for the Local Drug Enforcement Task Force, included wiretaps and a video camera positioned on a pole near his house and well as the use of an informant.
As a result of the investigation, authorities concluded that Vanelli obtained between five and 15 kilograms of methamphetamine from drug suppliers.
Arrested the same day -- July 13, 2010 -- as Vanelli were David H. Cohen, 49, of 918 Goodman St., Rochester, Donna L. Boon (aka Donna McAuley), 44, of 3658 Batavia-Oakfield Townline Road; Andrew W. Chapman, 40, of 5 Cedar St., Batavia; and Kerry A. Ball, 51, of 7202 Meadville Road, Basom.
The cases against the other defendants are still pending.
In late April, Boon's husband, James Henry McAuley Jr. (aka "Mitch"), 62, was accused by federal authorities of being a leader in the Rochester Hells Angels and charged with racketeering.
Eric J. Bratcher, 22, of North Street, Le Roy, is charged with disorderly conduct. Bratcher is accused of shouting numerous profanities while outside a residence. At the time, there were many other individuals, according to Le Roy police, who were capable of overhearing the vulgar language Bratcher was allegedly using.
Ryan Thomas Covell, 20, of Polish Place, Buffalo, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Covell was allegedly found in possession of a partially smoked marijuana blunt during a traffic stop on Route 63 in Pavilion at 11:35 p.m., Friday, by Deputy Chad Minuto.
Kenyon Hanks Barnes, 26, of Clinton Street, Batavia, and Lisa Marie Horn, 21, of Clinton Street, Batavia, are charged with endangering the welfare of a child and unlawfully dealing with a child. Barnes and Horn are accused of providing alcohol to a 17-year-old girl while at their residence, 5100 Clinton St., Lot #4.
Stephany Marie Demorcy, 21, of East 161 St., Bronx, is charged with petit larceny. Demorcy is accused of shoplifting at Walmart.
Mazariegos Rene Roblero, 26, of McGregor Street, Corfu, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, failure to dim headlights, unlicensed driver and unsafe tire. Roblero was stopped at 2:20 a.m., Saturday, on Main Street, Village of Oakfield, by Deputy Patrick Reeves.
Timothy Wood, 22, of North Spruce Street, Batavia, is charged with harassment, 2nd. Wood is accused of threatening to harm a woman.
Woodrow C. Horseman, 35, no permanent address, is charged with petit larceny. Horseman is accused of shoplifting from the Wilson Farms on East Main Street, Batavia. He was jailed on $2,500 bail.
A telephone pole is completely blocking the roadway, with live wires down, in the area of 8631 North Street Road in Le Roy. A farm truck reportedly caught a wire, snapping the pole.
Le Roy Fire Department is responding.
UPDATE 10:52 a.m.: Fire police are asked to shut off traffic at North Street and Route 19 up to the railroad tracks.
UPDATE 11:58 a.m.: A National Grid representative is on scene.
UPDATE 12:06 p.m.: A fire official says the road will probably be closed for at least another three or four hours.
Two local Genesee Community College students were recently honored for their entries in the Annual Garfinkel Essay Contest. It's sponsored by the Historical Society of the Courts of the State of New York.
GCC student Kevin Volk, of Batavia, was awarded Second Place for his essay, "A Brief Examination of the Difficulties in Finding Justice for the Victims of the Triangle Factory Fire, 1911."
Volk's essay points out the importance the 1911 Triangle Factory Fire had in New York State, and how this tragedy began the wheels of change to protect factory employees and improve working conditions.
His award-winning essay can be found on the following Historical Society of the Courts Web site: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/history/essay/2011/essay11.htm
Phyllis Washburn, of Le Roy, received an honorable mention.
The Historical Society of the Courts was chartered to preserve the legal history of New York state and foster understanding and public appreciation of court history.
Shyqwan D. Foster, 20, of 188 Elmdorf Ave., Rochester, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, failure to dim headlights and moving from lane unsafely. Foster was stopped at 3:21 a.m. on West Main Street by Officer Darryl Streeter.
Ryan Charles Bishop, 20, of 9 Lathrop Ave., Le Roy, is charged with DWI and aggravated driving with a BAC of .18 or greater. Bishop was stopped Friday morning in the Village of Le Roy by Le Roy Police.
James D. Qutermous, 52, of 9484 Putnam Road, Batavia, is charged with grand larceny, 4th. Qutermous is accused of accepting a $1,500 down payment to paint a house in Le Roy, and cashing the check, but never returning to start the work or return the money.
Troy Anthony Hokenson, 42, of Wood Street, Batavia, is charged with petit larceny. Hokenson is accused of stealing $49.11 worth of merchandise from Kmart.
Rachellyn G. Burek, 29, of 4131 Broadway Road, Apt. #4, Darien, is charged with identity theft in the third degree. Burek is accused of using the identity of another person from December 2006 to August 2007 to obtain service from Time Warner Cable. Burek allegedly received more than $900 in services. The case was investigated by Det. Pat Corona, Batavia PD.
Kelly J. McMurty, 34, of Benedict Street, Perry, and Linda L. McMurty, 55, of Embury Avenue, Silver Lake, are each charged with petit larceny. The women are accused of stuffing clothing items in their purses and then walking past the last point of purchase without paying for the items.
Edward S. Wiosinski, 60, of 1364 Rush Henrietta Townline Road, Rush, is charged with aggravated harassment, 2nd. Wioskinski was arrested by Le Roy Police for allegedly harassing another person.
Wednesday, May 11, 3:15-4:15 p.m. for grades 1-3. Read and watch, Jack and the Beanstalk, then decorate a planter cup and plant a seed. Take it home and watch it grow. Will it become a giant beanstalk? Registration is required. Call 585-768-8300 to sign up.
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