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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Finger Lakes drug arrest: Canandaigua man faces charges
CANANDAIGUA — A Canandaigua man is facing felony drug charges after what the Ontario County Sheriff's Office called a lengthy investigation into the distribution of cocaine in the area. Jeffrey R. Johnson, 42, of Canandaigua, was charged Feb. 24 with first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A-I felony, and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class B felony, according to the Sheriff's Office. Johnson was arraigned in Ontario County CAP Court on Feb. 25 and remains in the Ontario County Jail without bail pending further court action, investigators said Wednesday morning. Johnson was arrested when officers stopped his vehicle as he exited the state Thruway at Exit 43 in Manchester. After his arrest, investigators said multiple search warrants were executed throughout the night on Feb 24 and into the following day. Sheriffs' investigators, assisted by officers from multiple law enforcement agencies, said they seized: 1.5 kilograms of cocaine; 9,108 tabs of LSD; six pounds of marijuana, 6.7 pounds of mushrooms (with suspected psilocybin); 1.6 kilograms of ketamine; 27.9 ounces of MDMA; 92 Ecstasy pills; and $6,879 in cash. Weights are approximate, investigators said. Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione characterized Johnson's arrest as "significant." 'There is no doubt that the seizure of these drugs before they entered our neighborhoods and communities will prevent countless overdoses and likely save lives,' Cirencione said in a prepared statement on Wednesday. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office was assisted in this investigation by members of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Seneca County Sheriff's Office, Canandaigua Police Department, Geneva Police Department, Ontario County Distirct Attorney's Office and U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration. 'My sincere thanks to the men and women of the Ontario County Sheriff's Office and our law enforcement partners who have worked diligently on the front lines over the past several months to bring this case to the resolution we have,' Cirencione stated. The investigation remains active and additional arrests are possible. Anyone wishing to report illegal drug activity may do so by calling 585-396-3784 (DRUG) or by selecting the 'Submit a Tip' tab on the Sheriff's Office's Mobile App, 'OntarioSheriffNY.' Mike Murphy covers Canandaigua and other communities in Ontario County and writes the Eat, Drink and Be Murphy food and drink column. Follow him on X at @MPN_MikeMurphy. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Finger Lakes drug arrest: Jeffrey Johnson faces charges
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested, large amount of drugs uncovered in Canandaigua
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Ontario County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a man following an investigation that uncovered a large amount of drugs with over $6,800 cash. Following a lengthy investigation into the distribution of cocaine, 42-year-old Jeffrey Johnson was arrested when officers stopped his vehicle near Thruway Exit 43 in the Town of Manchester. According to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office, multiple search warrants were executed on February 24 and 25 following the arrest. Following the searches, deputies and investigators uncovered 1.5 kilograms of cocaine, 9,108 tabs of LSD, 6 pounds of marihuana, 6.7 pounds of mushroom with suspected psilocybin, 1.6 kilograms of ketamine, 27.9 ounces of MDMA, 92 ecstasy pills, and $6,879 in cash. Johnson was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (1st) and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (3rd). OCSO noted that the investigation remains active and additional arrests are possible. Anyone who would like to report illegal drug activity can call (585) 396-3784 or select the 'Submit a Tip' tab on the OntarioSheriffNY app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
