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Yahoo
14-06-2025
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Perry Police arrest woman for allowing her child to eat cannabis brownie
PERRY, N.Y. (WROC) – A Perry man was arrested after officers with the Perry Police Department received reports of a domestic incident in Perry on Covington Street last month. Officers say the incident took place during a party between 44-year-old Bobbie Ellis, 444, a man, and a child the two have in common. During the investigation, officers say Ellis provided and allowed her child, who's a minor, to consume a cannabis brownie and that Ellis was growing her own cannabis and 'had more plants than what is allowed by New York State Law governing the private ownership, cultivating, and harvesting of cannabis for private consumption.' Officers say when Ellis arrived to Perry Village Court for another matter on June 10, she was taken into custody and charged with endangering the welfare of a child for providing and allowing her child to consume a cannabis brownie. Officers also charged Ellis with cultivating more than six mature cannabis plants and six immature cannabis plants for a total of 12 plants. While investigating officers learned Ellis was in possession of 21 immature cannabis plants which were seized and disposed of by the Perry Police Department. Ellis was processed by Perry Police and returned to Perry Village Court where she was arraigned and released on her own recognizance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
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Teen pleads guilty in deadly Rochester crash that involved stolen car
A Rochester teenager on Wednesday pleaded guilty in Monroe County Court to his role in a May 2024 crash that involved a stolen car and killed a 14-year-old passenger. Anthony Barnes Jr., now 18, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter, the top count of the felony indictment, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office. The crash, which involved a stolen vehicle, occurred on Bloss Street around 7 p.m. on May 3, 2024. Officers said that the vehicle overturned due Barnes' reckless driving. Witnesses reported the westbound vehicle was speeding and driving erratically on Bloss Street as several people were hanging out of the car's windows. The driver lost control, the car fishtailed, overturned and came to rest in a Bloss Street yard. Six teens were in the car - ranging in age from 11 to 17. Jazzmeir Mouzon-Henton, 14, suffered serious injuries in the crash and died three days after the crash. Barnes is to be sentenced to 5 to 15 years in the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, which is the maximum sentence allowed by New York State Law, according to the DA's Office. Assistant District Attorney Kelly Pettrone, who prosecuted the case, said the plea was important as Barnes was taking responsibility for his "terrible decision." Jazzmeir's death, she was, "was entirely preventable." 'Jazzmeir Mouzon-Henton was a young teenager with his entire life ahead of him,' Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley said in a news release. 'A series of reckless choices made by Anthony Barnes Jr. led to this devastating loss. Because of his actions, Jazzmeir's family was robbed of their loved one, and Anthony Barnes, Jr. will face the consequences of his decisions while incarcerated." Barnes is scheduled to be sentenced by Monroe County Court Judge Julie Hahn on Aug. 14. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Anthony Barnes Jr. pleads guilty in deadly Rochester NY crash
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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On the Lookout: Level 3 sex offender Richard ‘Sweeting' White
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Can you help Syracuse Police find this man? 60-year-old Richard White, also known as Richard Sweeting, is a 5'11' and 180-pound white male with gray hair and hazel eyes. White is a Sexually Violent Level 3 Sex Offender with a registration date of Sept. 1, 2009, and he is required to maintain that registration for life. Under New York State Law, White is supposed to notify the Sex Offender Registry of all devices capable of accessing the internet as well as all internet accounts. However, he was found to possess an unregistered smartphone that contained photos of juveniles being subjected to sexual acts. His most recent address is unknown, and he has 16 local prior arrests. White has an active warrant for three counts of sex offender failed to register internet identifiers within ten days, and three counts of possession of an obscene sexual performance by a child. If you can help police find Richard White, you're asked to give the Syracuse Police Warrants Squad a call at 315-442-5230. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Sexton speaks out amid Town of Vestal board member lawsuit
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Town of Vestal supervisor, Maria Sexton, has issued a statement in regards to board member Stephen Donnelly, who is facing multiple claims in U.S. Bankruptcy Court stemming from the implosion of his construction company Atlas James. Sexton's statement acknowledged the Board's awareness of Donnelly's legal situation and the allegations he is facing. Vestal Town Board member apologizes for financial harm caused by business failure The members of the Town Board are aware of the allegations against Councilman Donnelly. The allegations are unproven at present and will be resolved by the Judicial system. The Vestal Town Board does not have any authority under New York State Law to remove elected officials. We understand the concerns of our residents. Mr. Donnelly was removed from all Town Committees in 2024. Town Council members do not have access to Town funds.' Maria Sexton Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
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Barneveld man dead in Monday night NYSP incident
BARNEVELD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Barneveld man is dead after an incident with New York State Police late Monday night. New York State Police were called to Sand Ridge Road in the Town of Barneveld at approximately 11:30 pm on Monday, March 24. Upon their arrival, Troopers attempted to engage with the individual — 30-year-old Matthew Brown of Barneveld. While Troopers were trying to talk with Brown, he lunged for a Trooper's holstered firearm. Officers were able to restrain Brown and take him into custody without further incident. Troopers called for emergency medical personnel to evaluate Brown for injuries. While they waited for an ambulance to arrive, Brown became unresponsive. Troopers — along with EMS personnel and an Oneida County Sheriff began life-saving measures. However, Brown was eventually pronounced deceased. The New York State Attorney General's Office has been notified of the death, under New York State Law. The investigation remains ongoing. This is an ongoing investigation into an incident. We will provide more information as it becomes available to us. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
