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5 days ago
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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21-03-2025
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Dickinson man charged for filming alleged rape of a minor
TOWN OF DICKINSON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A Town of Dickinson man previously charged with statutory rape is now facing additional charges after allegedly filming himself having sex with his juvenile victim. On March 11, Broome County Sheriff's Office detectives charged 20-year-old Jordan Wilson with Rape in the second Degree (Victim under 15 years), a Class D Felony and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A Misdemeanor following an investigation into statutory rape in the Town of Colesville. Wilson was taken into custody, arraigned, and released in accordance with New York State Law. As the investigation continued, detectives executed additional search warrants related to the incident. They allegedly recovered multiple video recordings of Wilson engaging in sexual acts with the victim. Following the investigation, Wilson was arrested again and charged with the following: Three Counts of Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance, Class C Felonies Three Counts of Promoting an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, Class DFelonies Three Counts of Possession an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, Class EFelonies Wilson will be arraigned for the additional charges. He remains in custody at the Broome County Jail. 'Excellent work, as always, by our Broome County Sheriff's Office Detectives Division inensuring that sexual predators who seek to do harm to our community's children are heldaccountable for their actions to the furthest extent of the law,' said Sheriff Fred Akshar. 'Thereis no place in a civilized society for predators like this.' BU alumna to discuss career wellness during TEDx Talk After 17-month investigation, Onondaga County deputy whose gunshots killed two teenagers won't be prosecuted by State Attorney General Dickinson man charged for filming alleged rape of a minor Vestal graduate suing Trump over alleged illegal firing from FTC Brief lane closures on I-81 in Broome County Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
