Skip to main content

Site search

Search results

2 results found

K-9 Frankie performs last tracking job to follow in handler's footsteps

K-9 Frankie
By Joanne Beck
K-9 Frankie
K-9 Frankie of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office will retire and live with his handler, Deputy Andrew Mullen, who has resigned.
File Photo by Howard Owens.

Frankie, the faithful K-9 used for tracking and other law enforcement duties for the Gensee County Sheriff’s Office the last four years, will now follow in his handler’s footsteps.

Deputy Sheriff Andrew Mullen resigned his position, and has asked to take Frankie with him, Sheriff William Sheron said during Monday’s Public Service Committee meeting.

Law and Order: Batavia resident accused of owning six unlicensed, feces-covered dogs

By Howard B. Owens

Rulee A. Allyn, 60, of Batavia, is charged with six counts of owning an unlicensed dog and six counts of failure to provide sustenance to animals. On the morning of July 12, Officers were called to Brooklyn Avenue, Batavia, for a report of numerous dogs running loose in the area. Officers located five dogs and were able to contain them. They were determined to belong to Allyn. A sixth dog was located in Allyn’s residence. All the dogs were allegedly covered in feces and were not being properly cared for. Allyn was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear.

Authentically Local