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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Two more Geneva PD members on leave ahead of criminal investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two additional members of the Geneva Police Department have been placed on administrative leave ahead of a criminal investigation by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office, a release from the Geneva Police Department confirmed Friday. Chief Ronald Eveland said the placement of the members on leave stems from Wednesday's announcement that 13-year-veteran Officer Michael Tapscott was placed on leave pending an investigation and subsequent arrest. Former Geneva police officer accused of selling drugs while on duty Officer Tapscott submitted a letter of resignation to Geneva Police Tuesday before he was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth degree, and official misconduct relating to the sale of a form of Adderall. It's alleged this happened while the officer was on duty and operating a police car. 'If true, the allegation against Mr. Tapscott is deeply unsettling. However, we trust and faith in our judicial system to conduct a thorough investigation resulting in the appropriate outcome,' Chief Eveland said in a statement. 'This is an extremely difficult time not only for our police department family, but for the Geneva community and for any innocent parties involved.' The Ontario County Sheriff's Office released a statement shortly after Chief Eveland's letter to the community. 'We understand that the allegations in this case are troubling, and the public wants to know the extent of criminality involved.' Sheriff David Cirencione said in a statement. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office remains committed to conducting a thorough, unbiased investigation, and we are going to continue to pursue our findings, wherever they lead. Further information will continue to be released as appropriate to maintain the integrity of the investigative process.' Sheriff Cirencione urged anyone with information relating to the case to contact or utilize 'Submit a Tip' on the 'OntarioSheriffNY' mobile app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Politics
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Pless' meeting with Maggie Valley town board postponed
Feb. 14—N.C. Rep. Mark Pless was a no-show at the Maggie Valley town board meeting Tuesday night, disappointing many who had planned to attend and witness the exchange between Pless and town leaders. Pless had asked to appear before the board to discuss possible legislation that would allow property owners in Maggie Valley to be removed from town jurisdiction — which means they would no longer have to pay town property taxes. Pless had made the request through Alderman Philip Wight. According to other board members, Wight is the only Maggie alderman the state representative will speak to. At an earlier meeting, Maggie aldermen expressed confusion over the proposal to give property owners a way to opt out of being part of the town but agreed to place Pless on the agenda. Pless had business in Raleigh that prevented him from attending after all. Maggie Valley Mayor Mike Eveland said he was looking forward to the chance to talk with Pless about Maggie's needs after Helene. "He won't take our phone calls. The people of Maggie Valley deserve the same attention that other municipalities in Haywood County and across the region are getting from their representative," Eveland said. "I think it would have been a great opportunity to talk about our needs. We would certainly like to have a relationship with our representative." Pless has been at odds with Maggie after introducing a suite of bills two years ago limiting Maggie's ability to regulate development. But with the town facing $4 million in storm damages, Eveland was more interested in having an opening to parley with Pless about restoration. "Please come and let's have a conversation about what you can do to help us at this time," Eveland said. Throughout the day Tuesday, town hall fielded phone calls from residents who intended to come to the meeting. Only a couple who hadn't gotten the memo showed up anyway. While Pless hasn't spoken to Maggie leaders in two years other than Alderman Wight, he's publicly criticized the board on more than one occasion — the most recent of which was when taking the mic during a GOP rally in the Ghost Town parking lot in the fall. The Maggie Valley town board is majority Republican, the same party as Pless.
