Complaint of dog shot with BB gun in Le Roy
A caller reports to dispatch that his neighbor on Lake Street in Le Roy shot his dog with a BB gun. Le Roy police are responding. No information about injuries to the dog.
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Crash on eastbound Thruway near Le Roy
An accident is reported on the eastbound Thruway at mile marker 384.9. The driver of one vehicle was unconscious but is now alert. Mercy Flight is called. Le Roy Fire and Ambulance Service are responding.
UPDATE 11:55 p.m.: The mile marker is actually 384.8 on the eastbound Thruway. State Police are on scene. Mercy Flight is on location.
UPDATE 12:09 p.m.: Mercy Flight will not be used and the helicopter is heading back to its base in Batavia.
UPDATE 12:15 p.m.: Le Roy fire units are back in service.
UPDATE 12:39 p.m.: Le Roy medics transported a patient to Strong Memorial Hospital.
Law and Order: Man accused of making threats while holding knives
Jon Nelson Roblee, 36, of Linwood Road, Le Roy, is charged with menacing, 2nd, and harassment, 2nd. Roblee is accused of throwing a coffee pot at a victim, cutting the victim's hand, and displaying two knives at victims and threatening to kill them. Roblee was jailed on $2,000 bail.
Trevor M. Rich, 30, of 7142 Randall Road, Le Roy, is charged with criminal contempt, 1st, and aggravated harassment, 2nd. Rich is accused of sending threatening text messages to a female he was ordered not to contact. Rich was jailed without bail.
Steven Thomas Schum, 52, of Alleghany Road, Darien, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, failure to signal and moved from lane unsafely. Schum was stopped at 2:25 a.m., Oct. 1, on Darien Alexander Townline Road, Alexander, by Deputy Jason Saile.
Charie Marie Oddo, 50, of Dellinger Avenue, Batavia, is charged with petit larceny. Oddo is accused of stealing clothing items from Kmart.
Robert Edward Greene, 30, of West Main Street, Batavia, is charged with criminal contempt. Greene is accused of violating an order of protection by placing a phone call to a protected person.
Serious motor-vehicle accident on Griswold Road in Le Roy
A serious motor-vehicle accident with multiple injuries is reported at 7863 Griswold Road in Le Roy. Le Roy Fire and Ambulance Service and Bergen Fire Department are responding. One person required extrication. Mercy Flight out of Buffalo is called in. A second Mercy Flight helicopter is requested. Multiple Mercy EMS units are called to the scene. Pavilion Fire Department is called to standby in Le Roy's hall.
UPDATE 9:12 a.m.: During the period that our site was down: Second Mercy Flight is cancelled. Bergen stands down. Caledonia Fire dispatched to the scene.
Accused arsonist enters 'not guilty' plea
Forty-two-year-old Paul F. Atkinson, of LeRoy, appeared in court today, noticeably limping as he entered courtroom. Atkinson entered a plea of "not guilty" to the charge of felony second-degree Arson.
Atkinson was originally arrested in June, following a destructive fire at his father's Orchard Drive home. Atkinson allegedly admitted to police at the time that he had torched the house after a late-night argument with his father. Atkinson had also written on his Facebook page that night: "Everyone can go to hell, tired of this life."
Public Defender Gary Horton today did not issue any appeal to Atkinson's high bail count. He remains in jail in lieu of $50,000 bail.
Atkinson will return to court on Nov. 14.
Possible fire in elevator shaft on East Main Road, Le Roy
Smoke is reportedly coming from an elevator shaft at 7758 E. Main Road in Le Roy. Le Roy Fire and Ambulance Service and a ladder truck from Bergen are responding.
UPDATE 5:39 p.m.: A unit from Pavilion is requested to fill in at Le Roy's fire hall. The scene of the possible fire is referred to as Mercy Grove.
UPDATE 5:58 p.m.: A check from the rooftop found nothing of concern. The firefighters don't have access to the shaft itself. They are now checking the basement.
UPDATE 6:01 p.m.: Power to the elevator was shut off briefly. They are going to turn it back on to see if they can locate any problems.
UPDATE 6:05 p.m.: Firefighters are informed that all motors to operate the elevator are on the third floor. There is a means for them to view inside the shaft. After power is restored, they plan to use a thermal imaging camera to detect heat.
UPDATE 6:12 p.m.: They have determined that there is an electrical problem and soon an electrician will be working to solve it. Pavilion is released from standby duty.
Parking in Le Roy
Parking in Le Roy; Everyone’s Favorite Subject.
I received a parking ticket (which I have paid) picking my kids up from school last week. I was parked just south of Stanley Place on Wolcott Street under a sign that stated drop off/pick up 2:30-3:30. Of course I had to investigate this as I thought I was picking up my kids. What I have learned is that those spaces on Wolcott with those signs are for drive-by drop off/pick up. It is pretty clear that many of us did not interpret pick-up that way. Look for information from school and in the Superintendent’s column about this as well. The bottom line is walkers are walkers and bussers are bussers. If we choose to pick our children up from school in our cars then we can sit in those particular spots and wait for them to come out to get in the car, but we cannot get out of our vehicles to greet them or we will get a ticket. If we want to get out and walk to greet them then we can park on Wolcott in the 4 hour spaces, on Lincoln, on East Main, on the east end of Trigon, or in one of the lots behind the school. We can also drive-by in the “old bus loop” by the playground on Stanley Place or we can drive by on Wolcott Street. We can get out of our cars on Stanley Place as this is a loading/unloading zone. This is an effort to avoid the dangerous double parking and pulling up on the creek side of Wolcott to pick kids up. The school and the Police Chief have spent quite a bit of time (8+ years) and effort trying to sort out the parking issues at the school, including using committees that parents served on to provide input. Every year new issues come up. If you have questions or concerns please contact the principal or the superintendant of schools.
There are also other parking issues. There is designated no overnight parking in the largest area of the Bank Street parking lot behind McDonald’s Friday night to Saturday afternoon. The barricades we used to use were replaced this year with temporary signs. When we find cars in the middle of our market on Saturday morning we do contact the police department who may choose to write a ticket. In an effort to clear up confusion about where and when you are not permitted to park overnight new signs will be going up. The Farmers’ Market is an asset to our community that highlights many Le Roy Farms, as well as Genesee County Farms and other Genesee County Businesses. Thank you for your cooperation.
On Main Street in the Business District there is 2-hour parking. If you need to park longer than 2 hours there is long term parking in the Bank Street lot (referenced above) and the Bacon Street lot. In the Bacon Street lot; however, there is also posted 2-hour parking during the day to provide additional patron parking for businesses and a designated space for police transports on court day. If you own a business on Main Street you have likely received a letter asking for your voluntary compliance. The 2-hour parking will be enforced. If you have questions or concerns about these other parking issues please contact Chief Hayward.
This is not a very exciting piece, but I do hope it clears up some of the confusion. You can always contact me as well at trusteekeys@rochester.rr.com or the mayor at brady@villageofleroy.org . Thanks for taking a look and for your cooperation. We are all living here together in a nice community.
Blue Devil turnovers prove costly against Le Roy
The Batavia Blue Devils travelled to Le Roy last night to take on the Knights. It was a close game from the start, with each team scoring a touchdown on its opening possession. Le Roy's offensive line became a key factor early on by creating some huge holes in the defense for Tommy McQuillen to run through, allowing him to run for 336 yards on the night, and score six touchdowns (school record).
Batavia's offense was able to keep the score close for most of the game, however QB Brett Scheuerlein threw three very costly interceptions that may have cost them the game. One was intercepted by Tommy McQuillen, and the other two by Ethan Olsowski. Le Roy's offense scored touchdowns as a result of all three interceptions. Both teams appeared strong, and the game could have easily gone the other way if Batavia had maintained better control of the ball.
In the end, Le Roy came out on top, 48-35.
Andy Lowe and Marcus Mistersare also scored touchdowns for Le Roy. John Difante, James Soggs and Justin Washington scored for the Blue Devils.
Batavia is now 1-3, and will travel to Hornell next week. Le Roy is 2-2 and will host Perry at home next Friday night.
Photos: Marty Stuart at Frost Ridge
Five-time Grammy winner Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives were in Le Roy on Friday night, playing before a capacity ground at Frost Ridge Campground.
Prior to the show in the open-air theater, Stuart met with fans who had purchased priority VIP passes and signed autographs.
The Superlatives are Paul Martin on bass, Kenny Vaughn on guitar and Harry Stinson on drums.
Previously: Frost Ridge gaining ground as popular venue for country music stars
Car found in swamp on Griswold Road, Le Roy
A caller spotted a car in a swamp about a quarter mile west of 7445 Griswold Road, Le Roy.
Initially, Le Roy Fire Department was dispatched, but cancelled after a deputy who responded found the car unoccupied.
UPDATE 6:38 p.m.: The tow truck company inquired about how wet the driver would get retrieving while the vehicle. Deputy: "Not wet at all."
Car-versus-pedestrian accident with serious injuries in the Village of Le Roy
A car-versus-pedestrian accident, believed to be with serious injuries, is reported at 13 Lake St. in the Village of Le Roy. Le Roy Fire and Ambulance Service and Le Roy police are on scene.
Mercy Flight was called and pilots advised that it needed to be dispatched now to go to Rochester or it would be unable to fly due to weather. Subsequently, Mercy Flight was cancelled.
The location is in front of the Sugar Creek convenience store.
UPDATE 8:49 p.m.: Le Roy fire is back in service.
UPDATE 9:09 p.m.: Le Roy ambulance is now at Strong Memorial Hospital after transporting one patient there.
Photos: Crop-duster in Le Roy
As I was leaving Le Roy yesterday, I saw this crop-duster flying over a field off Route 5.
Photo: Flowers on the banks of Oatka Creek, Le Roy
In Le Roy for a bit yesterday afternoon, and I went down to Oatka Creek and saw an opportunity to snap this picture.
Le Roy resident accused of punching and kicking another person
A former Batavia resident who has had a few run-ins with the law the past couple of years is back in jail, this time with bail set at $15,000.
Robert J. Eppolito Jr., 29, of 61 Church St., Apt. #2, Le Roy, is being charged with one count of assault, 2nd.
Last night, Le Roy Police responded to multiple calls about a disturbance in the area of Bacon and Lake streets.
Eppolito is accused of striking another person several times on the head and face with his fists, knocking the victim to the ground and then kicking the victim in the face with his foot.
The victim reportedly suffered a possible eye socket fracture.
In September, 2009, Eppolito was accused of having sex in public with a woman and in a separate incident of slamming another woman against a wall.
Eppolito lived in Oakfield at the time.
In June, 2010, Eppolito was accused of endangering the welfare of a child and harassment, 2nd, while a resident on Maple Street, Batavia.
This past Monday, law enforcement officials were heard on the scanner chatting about Eppolito being released from jail that day.
Frost Ridge gaining ground as popular venue for country music stars
If you've never thought of Frost Ridge Campground in Le Roy as a great place to see live music, it might be time to change your perception.
Last summer, one of several live shows in the open-air music venue was Confederate Railroad.
On Sept. 23, country music superstar Marty Stuart -- a multi-talented, five-time Grammy Award winner -- and his Fabulous Superlatives will stop at Frost Ridge for a show that already has people from all over the Northeast requesting tickets.
"Each year we do this it just seems to get bigger and now we're really trying to grow it," said David Luetticke, who bought the campground in 2008 with his brother Greg.
Live music shows started with local bands a few years ago, which helped the brothers meet Brian Chase, who was able to bring in several regionally popular bands and he was also able to help them book W.C. Edgar, a former sideman for Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson.
The Edgar connection led to the hit-making country band Confederate Railroad getting booked at Frost Ridge last June.
The booking agent for Confederate Railroad also represents Marty Stuart, so when it turned out that Stuart would be passing through Western New York, the agent called David and Greg to check on the availability of a tour date.
After the show was booked, word spread fast among Stuart's fans. VIP seating was sold out before the tickets were even printed and there's only six premium seats left. The first ticket sold went to a fan from Germany.
The brothers -- fellow refugees from Southern California -- have been slowly making improvements to Frost Ridge, adding more recreation programs and reconfiguring the park. They're pretty proud of this music venue -- they call it "Jam at Frost Ridge" -- that's coming to fruition on their secluded and rustic property.
"It has amazing acoustics," Greg said. "Every sound engineer that comes through here says the acoustics are amazing. Anywhere you go on the hill, it doesn't lose the sound at all."
Aaron Tippin has already been booked for next June and the brothers' hope to add more big name acts to the lineup.
Opening for Stuart will be Bush Hogs and Closing Times. Gates will open at 3 p.m. and the music starts at 4:30. Frost Ridge is located at 8101 Conlon Road.
Ruby Shooz will play Frost Ridge on Sept. 17.
Tickets can be purchased online with no service charge at frostridge.com.
Police Beat: DWI suspect charged under 'Leandra's Law'
Linda Jean Desnatis, 42, Main Street, Batavia, is charged with two counts of DWI with a child passenger under age 16, DWI, driving with a BAC of .10 or greater and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Following a complaint of a possible drunken driver, Desnatis's car was stopped at 7:45 p.m., Saturday, on West Main Street Road, Batavia, by Deputy Joseph Graff.
Francis T. Lacko, 29, of Johnstown, Pa., is accused of being a fugitive from justice. Lacko was arrested in Le Roy on Friday. Lacko was stopped in the Village of Le Roy after police received reports of a suspicious person going door-to-door selling magazines without a permit. Upon investigation, police found outstanding warrants for Lacko from three different states, including Pennsylvania. Among the charges faced by Lacko is fraud. Lacko was jailed without bail.
Paul Konieczny, 47, of 144 Harvester Ave., Batavia, is charged with DWI and three counts of failure to keep right. Konieczny was involved in a motor-vehicle accident at 9:20 p.m., Friday. He is accused of striking a street sign and two parked cars. The vehicles reportedly sustained significant damage. Konieczny reportedly suffered cuts on his face and was transported to UMMC by Mercy EMS.
Thomas Tyrone Gantt, 54, of Mount Hope Avenue, Rochester, was arrested at 8:04 p.m., Friday, on Clinton Street Road, Batavia, on a bench warrant out of Town of Gates Court. Gantt is accused of petit larceny.
Kerry Michael Simpson, 49, of Getman Road, Alden, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, driving left of pavement markings in a no-passing zone and speeding. Simpson was stopped at 1:33 a.m., Saturday, on Erie Street, Darien, by Deputy Jason Saile.
Thomas Z. Wilson, 19, Michael A. Albini, 19, and Patrick W. Moran, 18, all of 113 S. Swan St., Batavia, are all charged with criminal nuisance and unlawful possession of alcohol under age 21. Wilson, Albini and Moran were arrested after allegedly hosting an underage drinking party at 12:22 a.m., Saturday.
Edward M. Davis Jr., 46, of 23 Oak St., lower, Batavia, is charged with criminal trespass. Davis is accused of remaining unlawfully in the apartment of a female acquaintance.
Latoya D. Jackson, 25, of 112 State St., lower, Batavia, is charged with petit larceny. Jackson is accused of shoplifting $12.50 in merchandise from the Dollar Store on East Main Street.
A 17-year-old resident of State Street is charged with disorderly conduct. The youth is accused of shouting obscenities while attending a football game at Vendetta Stadium at 9:45 p.m., Friday.
Photos: Volunteer firefighters participate in community event for 9/11
Volunteers from at least four fire companies -- I saw Le Roy, Batavia, Stafford and South Byron while I was there -- were on hand Sunday at The Home Depot to raise a flag in honor of the 9/11 victims and give community members a chance to meet with local volunteers and learn about fire safety. Children could tour the firetrucks and receive hats and coloring books.
Suspicious duffle bag on Main Street, Le Roy, proves not hazardous
Press release:
At approximately 12:30 p.m. today, the Le Roy Police Department received a report of an unsupervised/suspicious duffle bag located near the U.S. Post Office on Main Street.
During the investigation, Main Street (between Bank and Wolcott streets) was closed for a short time while bomb squads from the New York State Police and the Rochester Office of the FBI responded and determined that the item was non-hazardous.
Main Street was reopened and no charges are pending. The Le Roy Fire Department assisted with traffic control during the incident.
Le Roy Community Pool update at town meeting tonight
The 2011-2012 school year has started. It is September 8 and the community pool has gone another summer without being opened. What makes this September 8 different from last September 8, though, is that there has been action taken.
In July at a very well attended open meeting, local attorney Mike Welsh made a proposal to the Le Roy Village Board to fix the pool with donations (thank you to the Giambrones) and volunteer labor. The village board in turn voted 4-1 to rescind the previous official closing of the pool and then in another vote of 4-1 made the pool and its buildings surplus, freeing them to be sold to an entity for one dollar and pledging $11,000 per year to maintain the pool.
The problem is that there has not been an entity willing to buy the pool, nor was there one at the time of the vote. A petition was also presented to the board by a concerned citizen signed by concerned citizens who pledged to fund raise and keep the pool going. In addition, the village board voted to create a pool committee to explore all of the options and try to get some answers to questions that have been asked. To date this committee has not been formed, perhaps because of the potential outlined below.
The last word that I have received indicates that the same group of concerned citizens who has been working with Mike Welsh will present an option to the Le Roy Town Council this evening. It involves the town taking over the pool with the support of the proposal made to the village board and the money the village board has pledged.
This is, of course, one of the options suggested in comments to my previous blog about the pool.
As I promised during the same discussion, I have found out more information about a referendum. The village could attach a referendum to the March 2012 public vote for little cost, whereas if we were to hold a separate referendum it would cost us about $20,000. Yes, there are town and county elections in November, but as they are not village elections, the village would have to pay to hold a referendum.
The problem is that March is a little too late to get it open for next summer. Also, I learned that a referendum is NOT binding, though it would show what the voting public wants.
I am writing today’s blog to update everyone who is interested in the pool. The Le Roy Town Council meeting takes place tonight at 7 (Thursday, Sept. 8). The pool is not a dead issue, unless you want it to be. I hope to see you there.
