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Two arrested in connection with alleged burglary in Le Roy

By Howard B. Owens

Two Monroe County residents have been arrested in connection with a March 13 daytime burglary in Le Roy.

Nicholas Nobles, 18, of 2546 Church Road, Hamlin, is charged with obstructing governmental administration, unlawful possession of marijuana and criminal possession of a controlled substance, 7th.

Nobles was picked up after police responded to the residential burglary address on Myrtle Street and while police were on scene, Nobles was reportedly spotted driving the alleged suspect vehicle.

Le Roy Police assert that Nobles attempted to interfere with their attempt to secure the vehicle.

Once they did, the car was searched and marijuana and Lorazapam were allegedly found inside the car.

Alan J. Delano, of 556 Peck Road, Spencerport, was identified as the actual burglary suspect during an investigation by Det. John Condidorio. Condidorio arrested Peck today. He is charged with burglary, 2nd, and petit larceny.

Delano, who was jailed on $2,500 bail, allegedly stole a flat-screen television and a jar of money from the Myrtle Street home.

Police Beat: Roommates charged with separate crimes following alleged dispute

By Howard B. Owens

Katrina L. Drake, 20, of 14 South Main St., Batavia, is charged with criminal mischief, 4th; Toni M. White, 29, same address, is charged with disorderly conduct. Drake and White were allegedly involved in a domestic dispute at 10:53 a.m., Saturday, with Drake allegedly destroying property belonging to White, and White allegedly yelling obscenities repeatedly while outside.

Stephen A. Lewis, II, 29, of 18 Cherry St., Batavia, is charged with DWAI (Drugs); aggravated unlicensed operation; moved from lane unsafely and inadequate headlamps. Officer Jason Davis stopped Lewis stopped Lewis at 12:15 a.m, Sunday, after reportedly observing him driving on East Main Street with out headlamps, turning onto Harvester Avenue and striking the curb.

Gregory L. Brennan, 41, of 8044 Kelsey Road, Batavia, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, aggravated unlicensed operation, 3rd, and driving the wrong way on a one-way street. Brennan was stopped at 5:06 a.m., Friday, by Officer Daniel J. Coffey after allegedly being observed driving the wrong way down North Spruce Street.

Summer Ogden, 31, of 112 State Street, lower, rear, is charged with assault, 3rd, and criminal mischief, 4th. Ogden is accused of attacking her boyfriend and biting him causing an injury. She also allegedly destroyed some property. She was arrested at 8:15 p.m., Thursday. She was jailed on $1,000 bail.

Andrew J. Duckworth, 31, of 128 Jackson St., Batavia, is charged with harassment, 2nd. Duckworth was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend at their residence. He was arrested at 4:08 a.m., Sunday, and jailed on $1,000 bail.

Warren H. Gaskin, 51, of 541 East Main St., Batavia, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater and operating without headlamps. Gaskin was stopped at 2:17 a.m., Saturday, by Officer Thad Mart after allegedly being observed driving on West Main Street without headlamps.

Robert J. Scott, 35, of 30 West Ave., Medina, is charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, 2nd. Scott was taken into custody on a warrant from 2005 by Batavia Police on Friday after being released from Orleans County Jail on unrelated charges. He was jailed on $1,000 bail.

Dennis F. Johnson, 49, of 901 Akron Road, Pembroke, is charged with DWI, driving with BAC of .08 or greater, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, inadequate plate lamps and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. Johnson allegedly failed to stop at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, for Deputy Kevin McCarthy who was attempting to make a traffic stop for an alleged equipment violation. Johnson allegedly didn't stop until he was in the driveway of his home.

Justin Zane Barker, 21, of 52 Columbia Ave., Batavia, was taken into custody on a bench warrant out of Cheektowaga Court for alleged petit larceny.

Julie Skye Besser, 42, of 380 Council House Road, Alabama, is charged with DWI, failure to yield right of way to emergency vehicle, refusal to take a breath test and failure to dim lights. Besser was reportedly stopped at 12:47 a.m., Sunday, on Hopkins Road in Pembroke, by Deputy Jason Saile.

Justin James Jaszko, 30, of 8087 Kelsey Road, Batavia, is charged with criminal contempt, 1st, two counts of criminal trespass, 2nd, unlawful imprisonment, 2nd, menacing, 3rd, harassment, 2nd. Jaszko allegedly violated an order of protection at 4:30 a.m., Saturday. He was jailed on $20,000 bail.

A 17-year-old from Oakfield is charged with aggravated harassment. The youth allegedly sent unwanted text messages and made unwanted phone calls to a young victim after being told to have no further contact with that person.

Lacey Ann Easton, 21, of 13369 Steiner Road, Akron, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Easton was stopped at 12:34 a.m., Saturday, by Deputy Patrick Reeves for alleged traffic violations on Route 5, Pembroke.

Anthony John Ferris, 28, of 43 Longs Lane, Corfu, is charged with six counts of criminal contempt, 2nd. Ferris allegedly tried to call his ex-girlfriend in violation of a court order while locked up in Genesee County Jail.

Henry Leon Polanowski, 30, of 7205 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, Ariz., is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Polanowski was arrested by Deputy Chad Minuto at 2:21 p.m., Friday, in Oakfield.

James R. Presnal, 51, of Penfield, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, moving from lane unsafely and refusal to take a breath test. Presnal was reportedly stopped by State Police at 7:46 p.m., Saturday on the Thruway in the Town of Batavia.

Accidents from the State Police blotter:

4:32 p.m., March 18, Pekin Road, Elba, two vehicles; Driver 1: Mary R. Maciag, 26, of Darien Center; Driver 2: Joan C. Whyman, 68, of Oakfield. No injuries reported.

7:40 a.m., March 20, Thruway toll entrance, Town of Batavia, two vehicles; Driver 1: Ashton L. Smith, 27, of Le Roy; Driver 2: M.L. Klinkbeil, 36, of Rochester. One injury reported.

North Spruce residents report finding uninvited guest in bedroom

By Howard B. Owens

Brandon M. Maldonado apparently needed a place to sleep Monday night, but where he wound up on Tuesday evening probably isn't what he had in mind.

That night, he was sleeping in the Genesee County Jail, locked up on no bail and charged with burglary, 2nd, endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful possession of marijuana.

At 7 a.m., Tuesday, the 21-year-old Batavia resident was reportedly found sleeping on a couch, wearing only a T-shirt and covered with a blanket, in an upstairs bedroom in a house on North Spruce Street. That isn't where he lives. His address is 42 Spencer Court.

It's unknown what time Maldonado allegedly entered the house as an uninvited guest, but he was reportedly highly intoxicated at the time.

The rest of his clothes were reportedly found in a child's bedroom, where a 5-year-old was sleeping that night, leading to the charge of endangering the welfare of a child.

The child was not injured.

Students evacuated from Le Roy High for bomb threat

By Howard B. Owens

A message making a bomb threat was found around noon at Le Roy High School today.

The entire student body was evacuated to the athletic fields.

A New York State Police bomb-sniffing dog was brought in and no bomb was found. Students were allowed to return to class around 2 p.m.

Batavia man faces federal complaint for sharing files on sex site

By Howard B. Owens

A federal complaint was filed in Buffalo last week against a Batavia man accused of sharing pictures online in a chatroom depicting naked young girls in revealing positions.

A federal agent was monitoring the chatroom as an administrator on the two occasions when the Batavia man allegedly entered the discussion area.

Samuel W. Nigro, of 145 Trumbull Parkway, is accused of violating Title 18, United States Code, Section 2256(8), which deals with interstate commerce and using both physical and digital means to share material depicting minors in a sexual way across state lines.

According to an affidavit filed by Investigator Matthew R. Meyer of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Nigro entered chatrooms at free6.com and shared files with another user.

Meyer reports searching Nigro's home on Dec. 9 and seizing two computers, an external hard drive and thumb drives.

There were explicit video files involving prepubescent girls on the devices, according to Meyer, but no charges were listed in the complaint for items found on the devices.

As an administrator, Meyer was able to obtain the IP address for the users, and after Time Warner responded to a subpoena, it was determined that the IP address of one of the users was linked to a subscriber at the Trumbull Parkway residence.

The alleged chats took place on May 21 and June 17.

Free6.com is registered to a man in Sweden, Stefan Sederholm, according to the domain registration company Go Daddy, but the domain has been suspended for "Spam and Abuse."

Police Beat: Man accused of breaking window at friend's house

By Howard B. Owens

Robert Michael Price, 25, of 693 E. Main St., Batavia, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater and criminal mischief, 4th. Price allegedly drove to a friend's house and broke the window at a little after midnight today. Deputy Frank Bordonaro arrested Price on the additional charge of DWI.

Matthew J. Klink, 38, of Albion, is charged with DWI and driving with a BAC of .08 or greater. Klink was stopped by state police at 12:28 a.m., Thursday, on Route 77 in Alabama. No further details released.

Anthony W. Johnson, 54, of Buffalo, is charged with DWI. Johnson was arrested by state police at 11:43 p.m., Wednesday following an accident on the Thruway at mile marker 383.8, Town of Stafford. Erin M. Vecio, 33, of Pittsford, was reported as the driver of the other vehicle. One person was reported injured in the accident. No further details were released.

Accidents from the state police blotter:

5:18 p.m., March 18, Thruway, mile marker 396.6, Pembroke, two vehicles; Driver 1: Elvira R. Alexander, 33, of Renselaer; Driver 2: hit-and-run suspect. No injuries reported.

Reward offered in drug robbery case in Le Roy

By Howard B. Owens

The Le Roy Police Department and Crime Stoppers are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man who robbed a Rite Aid of pharmaceutical drugs on March 5.

The reward is funded by Purdue Pharam, with operates a program aimed at teaming pharmacists and law enforcement to combat pharmacy thefts.

Anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect is asked to call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at (888) 4RxTIPS or (888-479-8477).

Tips are confidential.

The suspect is described as as a white male, approximately 5'7", and he wore a yellow-hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a mask.

The suspect allegedly entered the Rite Aid Pharmacy, 151 W. Main St., Le Roy, at 8:55 p.m., March 5, and implied he had a gun and demanded prescription medicines. The suspect then fled through the front door with an undetermined amount of medicine.

Federal charges brought in two alleged meth lab cases

By Howard B. Owens

Additional charges, including federal charges, have been filed against two men suspected in meth lab operations in Batavia and Le Roy.

One of the men was not previously named as a suspect in recent meth lab raids.

Warren T. Cotton, 33, of 335 Bank St., Batavia, faces federal  charges of manufacturing, possessing with intent to distribute, and distributing a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. He's already named as a suspect in the alleged discovery of a meth lab at 13 Ross St. on Feb. 24.

At the state level, Cotton is also charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, 2nd.

Matthew Long, 20, of 24 W. Main St., Le Roy, is charged with manufacturing, possessing with intent to distribute, and distributing a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, in violation of federal law.

Long was not previously named as a suspect in either the 13 Bank St. raid or the alleged discovery on Dec. 10 of a meth lab at 28 Clay St., Le Roy.

Pair of men from Le Roy charged in meth lab case

By Howard B. Owens

Two men arrested on minor charges following the discovery of an alleged meth lab in Le Roy on March 2nd now face more serious federal charges.

The duo were arraigned in a Buffalo Federal court on Wednesday.

Both were charged with knowingly and intentionally and unlawfully possessing with intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.

The suspects are Christopher L. Williams, 31, of 8 Erie St., Le Roy, and Nicholas P. Sadwick, 23, of 345 Sandybrook Drive, Le Roy.

Both men have also been charged under state law with criminal possession of a controlled substance, 2nd.

The Sheriff's Office press release also carried this disclaimer: "The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty."

Mugs: Williams, top; Sadwick, lower.

Evidence hearing in arson case touches on whether police and parole cooperated too much

By Howard B. Owens

The degree of cooperation between Batavia Police investigators and New York State parole officers during the investigation into an alleged arson last year could determine what evidence can be used at trial against Andre Scott, accused of attempted murder.

In a hearing that was broken up over three different sessions in a three-week span, defense attorney Thomas Burns probed whether state parole officers based in Rochester merely did what they were supposed to do in supervising Scott, or collaborated with Batavia investigators to obtain evidence improperly.

The 6' 8" Scott, who appeared in court Thursday sporting a big, ill-kept '70s style Afro, is charged with arson, attempted murder and burglary. He is in jail awaiting trial.

Burns focused most of his questioning of Det. Chuck Dudek and Parole Officer Chris Van Schaick on when and how Batavia police obtained custody of Scott's mobile phones, the reason and nature of parole officers obtaining a saliva-based drug test and whether Batavia officers incorrectly participated in a search of either Scott's car or his home.

Since Scott was on parole -- starting in 2007 on a unlawful possession of a weapon conviction -- Scott is required to comply with search requests and submit to drug and alcohol tests from parole officers. He isn't required to be as cooperative with agents of other law enforcement units.

Scott is accused of trying to set fire to an apartment in Batavia on Jan. 24, 2009. Batavia investigators quickly identified Scott as a suspect and went to Rochester in an attempt to question him. When they failed to make contact, they called Van Schaick and asked for his help in locating Scott.

After an initial meeting at the parole office in Rochester, two Batavia detectives and three parole officers staked out Scott's apartment.

Scott, who had a 9 p.m. curfew, arrived at the complex at 8:50 p.m., but parked in a lot next door to his complex.

The Batavia detectives, along with a parole officer, stopped Scott and the parole officer immediately handcuffed him, apparently, because of a concern that he might be carrying a weapon.

Parole officers then searched Scott's car and obtained one of his cell phones.

At Thursday's portion of the hearing, Scott took the stand, and said Dudek asked to search his car and Scott said no. Dudek then obtained a key from one of the parole officers and attempted to open the car. After the car was finally opened, Dudek removed Scott's mobile phone and then began pushing buttons -- which Scott said he knew, because he hadn't had time to terminate his previous phone call and his Bluetooth ear piece was still activated.

Dudek denied that sequence of events. He said Det. Patrick Corona accidentally locked Scott's car after Scott was in custody, felt it was his mistake and asked Dudek to help get the car unlocked again. But once it was unlocked, Dudek said he returned to the vehicle where Scott was being held and took no part in the search, except to help remove the spare tire.

Once back at the parole office, Scott was asked to submit to an alcohol screening and drug test.

Scott admitted on the stand Thursday that he had been drinking on Jan. 25, in violation of his parole terms. He also said that during his nearly two years on parole he had been asked to submit to drug tests about 20 times. Each time, he said, the test was a urine sample.

This time, Scott was asked to submit to a mouth swab.

Prior to the alcohol screening, Van Schaick said during his testimony on Thursday that Dudek asked for the mouth swab after the screening.

Van Schaick said he asked Dudek, "You're looking for DNA?" Dudek said he was. "This," Van Schaick said, meaning the mouth swab, "would be better than the tube."

Dudek's version of that exchange didn't include an explicit mention of a search for a DNA sample.

At the end of the hearing Thursday, Judge Robert Noonan, during the process of selecting a trial date, said to District Attorney Lawrence Friedman, "Based on the evidence I've heard, I gather that if the defense wins its motion, it would not be terminal to the prosecution?"

Friedman agreed it would not be terminal to his case against Scott.

Noonan won't rule on the defense motion to suppress the disputed evidence until after receiving written briefs from both the defense and the prosecution.

A trial date was set for Aug. 23, with a provision that if a week (the trial could take up to five days) opens on the court calendar before then, the trial date would be moved up.

Scott has until June 30 to accept any potential plea agreement, otherwise the case will go to trial.

Batavia Police investigating home invasion burglary

By Howard B. Owens

Two men with faces covered by white towels or bandannas forced their way into a home at 20 Vine St. at 5 a.m. and demanded drugs.

The intruders threatened the use of guns but did not display a weapon.

One of the three residents at home at the time fought back and one of the suspects, a black man, may have suffered cuts on his face and nose.

The second suspect is a white man.

Investigators do not believe the home was selected at random.  The suspects fled the scene in a northerly direction.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Batavia Police Department at 585-345-6350 or the Batavia Police Department’s Confidential Tip Line at 585-345-6370. Information can also be left via the Suspicious Activity Reporting link at the Batavia Police Department’s web site.

Police Beat: Batavia man accused of trying to steal from CSX Railroad

By Howard B. Owens

David J. Swartz, 49, of 313 Washington Ave., Batavia, is charged with petit larceny and trespass. Swartz was reportedly found on CSX Railroad property Wortendyke Road in the Town of Batavia. Sheriff's deputies and a CSX Railroad police officer responded to the area at 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle. Swartz was allegedly stealing items from CSX.

Joshua S. Bettilyon, 22, of 26 Maple St., Apt. A, Batavia, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater and speeding. Bettilyon was stopped by Deputy Chad Minuto in the Village of Oakfield at 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, for allegedly speeding.

Victim asks judge to throw the book at con man, and Noonan grants her wish

By Howard B. Owens

Yusuf A. Hassem told Judge Robert Noonan today that's he's not an evil man.

"Most of those things on my record are misdemeanors," said the 69-year-old con man who's criminal history dates back to 1957.

Noonan wasn't buying it.

"I'm imposing the maximum sentence and I know there is a prosecutor in Albany looking to do the same," Noonan said. "I don't know if you are going to live long enough to see daylight again or not, but society would certainly be safer if you don't."

Hassem, aka Louis L. Reed, was convicted by a jury Feb. 3 of grand larceny, 4th.

The maximum sentence Noonan could impose was two to four years in state prison.

The swindler stole $2,000 from a Batavia woman after meeting her at Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union. That day Hassem was dressed in suit that made him look like a possible African visitor and spoke to the woman in a fake Nigerian accent. He said he was new to the country and needed help with a banking transaction. Somehow, he managed to switch packages with her, handing her a pile of paper in a handkerchief, and walking off with her money.

The mother of three was working three jobs at the time, 70 hours a week, and the $2,000 represented her entire savings.

In court today (she asked that I not us her name and I agreed), the woman described how angry she was and how foolish she felt when she realized her money had been stolen.

"I had to rethink the situation and realize I was just being me -- helpful and good-hearted, and I got taken advantage of by a criminal that had sadly made a career out of taking from people," the woman told Noonan.

She said Hassem should be locked away forever and asked Noonan to throw the book at him.

District Attorney Lawrence Friedman pointed out that Hassem has made contradictory statements about the events of that day and most recently told pre-sentence investigators that he didn't steal the victim's money.

"It’s clear this defendant can’t tell the truth," Friedman said. "We can't really protect society from him long enough because eventually he will get out and he will victimize people again. The maximum isn’t long enough, but let’s at least protect society for as long as we can."

Friedman noted that the Buffalo resident's rap sheet is 23 pages long and spans multiple decades, multiple states and multiple aliases.

His defense attorney asked for some a minimum sentence because of health issues and Hassem's age.

When it came time for Hassem to speak, he blamed the victim. He claimed that he flirted with the woman and she flirted back and that they had made a date for later.

"This is really about she couldn't get a dime from me," Hassem said.

When the aging grifter finished his disjointed speech, Noonan laid into him.

"Well, sir, it's hard to imagine that somebody could get to be nearly 70, and to be as intelligent a person as you seem, and then be so detached from reality," Noonan said.  "For you to think that this young woman would be attracted to you and that you could get a date with her, while it may have been in your mind that she was flirting back, while you're all dressed up in your funny little African costume, and that you could win her over as a little old man who needed her help, is hard to believe."

Noonan also ordered Hassem to pay restitution of $2,000, which Hassem also tried to dispute saying his family tried to pay restitution previously, but Friedman turned it down.

Noonan shut him off with a terse, "you also could have accepted a plea before this case went to trial for one and a half years. Those times are long gone. This case is over. The matter is adjourned."

At which point, Hassem was asked to sign some papers and he started to speak again, but his deputy escort said, "Do you want to add contempt of court to your charges?"

Driver in alleged high-speed chase and accident charged

By Howard B. Owens

Louis M. Reeb IV has been charged with DWI, unlawfully fleeing a police officer, speeding and reckless driving, among other charges.

The 19-year-old is accused of leading law enforcement on a 100-mph chase through the town and city of Batavia on March 8 before slamming his truck into a house on South Main Street.

Reeb appeared voluntarily in Town of Batavia court with his family this morning to answer to seven charges filed in the town's jurisdiction. He also faces three charges in the city.

The young man was released from the hospital yesterday.

The other town charges include unsafe passing, driving left of pavement markers and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.

He was issued an appearance ticket for the City of Batavia charges, which are: reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and speeding. He is scheduled to appear in City Court at 9 a.m., March 31.

No bail was set for Reeb by Justice Tom Williams. He was released under the supervision of Genesee Justice. He is to appear in town court again at 1:30 p.m., April 27.

Bergen man suspected of DWI dies shortly after arrest

By Howard B. Owens

A 47-year-old Bergen man suspected of DWI died shortly after being arrested Tuesday evening, despite the best efforts of Sheriff's deputies and EMS personnel to revive him.

Richard Fox, of 7936 Swamp Road, was pronounced dead at UMMC at 7:33 p.m.

The incident started at 5:59 p.m. when Deputy Timothy Wescott was dispatched to the Fox residence after a 9-1-1 call reported that Fox had just gotten in his car while intoxicated and driven off.

When Wescott arrived at the address, he reportedly found Fox's car in the driveway and Fox was in his residence, so Wescott questioned him about the alleged drinking and driving.

Based on the interview, Wescott conducted a field sobriety test. Fox reportedly failed the test and was placed into custody.

After Fox was handcuffed and placed in a patrol vehicle, he asked to speak to his wife.

Fox is described in a Sheriff's Office press release as cooperative throughout the entire process.

After Fox finished talking with his wife, Wescott noticed that Fox had become unresponsive. About this time, Deputy Chris Parker arrived on scene.

Wescott and Parker began to administer CPR to Fox and the Bergen Volunteer Fire Department ambulance was dispatched to the location.

The medics took over resuscitation procedures and began the transport to UMMC.

Efforts to revive Fox at UMMC were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead.

The investigation into his death is ongoing by the Sheriff's Office, Coroner Robert Yungfleisch and the Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office.

Attorney says he's ready to defend Scott Doll in murder trial

By Howard B. Owens

BATAVIA, NY -- Scott Doll didn't kill Joseph Benaquist. That's the defense attorney Paul Cambria said he will present at the Corfu man's murder trial starting May 3.

Cambria won't rely on expert psychological testimony to try and explain Doll's actions or statements, Cambria said at a hearing in Genesee County Court this morning.

"There is no such defense," Cambria told Judge Robert Noonan after District Attorney Lawrence Friedman asked for the results of any psychological evaluation of Doll. Cambria said no such evaluation has been done because Doll's state of mind won't be an issue in the trial.

"The defense is the defendant is not guilty. That’s the defense. We do not intend to offer any sort of psychological testimony. He didn't do it. That’s the the defense of the case."

Today's hearing was primarily to give Doll a chance to accept any plea offer before the trial date is confirmed, but Friedman hasn't made a plea offer to Doll.

"It has been the understanding from the start of this case that it had to be tried and Mr. Cambria agreed with that assessment," Friedman said.

The two attorneys, as well as Cambria's co-counsel, Daniel Killelea, discussed various issues regarding evidence in the case.

Killelea raised a concern about the prosecution's inability, so far, to narrow the time of Benaquist's death further than some time between 4:45 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. p.m., Feb. 16-17, 2009 (the prosecution puts the time of attack at between 4:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.).

"Obviously, a more narrow time is important to us as we prepare our defense, and at trial, to effectively represent Mr. Doll," Killelea said.

Judge Noonan said he couldn't really order the prosecution to name a more particular  time if Friedman doesn't have the evidence to draw that conclusion.

Outside of court, Cambria said the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney reached a hasty conclusion that Doll killed the 66-year-old Benaquist, who was found bludgeoned to death in the driveway of his Pembroke home. Cambria said they concluded Doll was the killer even before all of the forensic evidence was gathered.

"They rushed to judgement here," Cambria said. "In two days they had an indictment. We’re getting reports now (from the forensics lab). We just got one last week. And here they are rushing to judgment two days after it’s over. As far as we’re concerned, they have their opinion and when they get to court and they get crossed examined and we put in our evidence, then the jury will make a determination."

Sheriff's Office investigators say Doll was found covered with blood wandering on the east side of North Lake Road. 

The trial is expected to last three weeks.

For previous coverage, click here.

Photos: Cambria, back left, Killelea, and Doll exit the court house. Inset: Paul Cambria talks with the media.

Alleged shoplifting leads Le Roy Police on string of arrests

By Howard B. Owens

It started out as a simple shoplifting accusation against a 16-year-old girl in Le Roy and wound up leading to a series of arrests including charges of assault, underage drinking and stealing.

The initial complaint came in on Feb. 27, when Le Roy Police were called to a local business that alleged a 16-year-old Village girl had stolen items and when confronted by management, the girl fought with them causing injury.

The girl was charged with petit larceny and assault, 3rd. She was jailed on an unspecified amount of bail.

During the investigation, police found two people under age 21 in possession of alcohol. Charged with unlawful possession of alcohol were Kenneth Michael Gray, 18, of 77 Myrtle St., Le Roy, and Nicholas A. Thurley, 19, of 61 Myrtle St., Apt. A-7, Le Roy.

Another person, Alan J. Delano, 19, of 556 Peck Road, Spencerport, was arrested on a warrant out of Monroe County. He allegedly gave a false name to police. He was charged with one count of criminal impersonation, 2nd.

Delano was jailed, but posted bail and was released from Genesee County custody and immediately picked up by Monroe County on the outstanding warrant.

Detective John Condidorio then determined that a coat containing a wallet and three credit cards found inside of a car was stolen from a house in Brockport. On Sunday, Condidorio relocated Delano and he was charged with three counts of criminal possession of stolen property, 4th. He was jailed on $2,500 bail.

Police Beat: State police arrest man on drug charges in Alabama

By Howard B. Owens

John P. Richter, 57, of East Amherst, is charged with DWI, criminal possession of a controlled substance, 7th, criminal use of drug paraphernalia (scales) and unlawful possession of marijuana. Richter was stopped by state police on Route 77 in Alabama at 2:35 a.m., Monday. No further details were released.

Kyler S. Hapeman, 19, of 306 Caroline St., Albion, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Hapeman was allegedly found in possession of marijuana during a traffic stop by Deputy Kevin McCarthy at 7:16 p.m., Monday, on Knowlesville Road in Alabama.

Linda M. Clemens, 49, of Batavia, is charged with criminal mischief and harassment, 2nd. Clemens was arrested by state police at 11 Mix Place, Batavia, at 7:30 p.m, Sunday in connection with an alleged incident in Stafford. No further details were released.

Accidents from the state police blotter:

8:35 a.m., Sunday, Thruway, Le Roy, mile marker 379.6, one vehicle; Driver 1: Patrick D. McCarthy, 41, of Stratford. No injuries reported.

Police Beat: Man accused of breaking into ex-girlfriend's basement and sleeping

By Howard B. Owens

Charles Daniel Bucci, 34, of 22219 Judge Road, Oakfield, is charged with criminal trespass, 2nd, and criminal mischief. Bucci is accused of kicking in the basement door of his ex-girlfriend's house, breaking the glass in the process. He was reportedly found at 2:49 a.m., Saturday, sleeping in the basement.

Sara Jo Likus, 24, of School Street, East Pembroke, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal trespass. Likus is accused of entering a residence in Le Roy without permission on Wednesday evening and getting in a fight with a woman at that residence. A 5-year-old child was home at the time.

Malik I. Ayala, 18, of 44 Walnut St., Batavia, is charged with robbery, 2nd, petit larceny and endangering the welfare of a child. Ayala is accused of stealing an MP3 player from a 15-year-old youth in the parking lot of MacArthur Park. Another suspect has been identified and is being sought by police. Ayala was jailed without bail.

Amy Lynn Showler, 34, of 9 Pearl St., lower, Batavia, is charged with petit larceny. Showler is accused of shoplifting from Kmart.

Wendelyn Leigh Ruiz, 48, of 177 Menard Drive, Rochester, is charged with DWI and reckless driving. After receiving a report of a vehicle operating erratically and forcing oncoming vehicles on to the shoulder on Route 33 in the Town of Batavia, Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello made contact with a vehicle allegedly driven by Ruiz. Upon investigation, Sgt. Sanfratello concluded that Ruiz was allegedly operating under the influence of prescription drugs.

Adam A. Fusco, 28, of 3613 Retsof Road, Retsof, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater and speeding. Fusco was reportedly stopped by Deputy Patrick Reeves at 9:58 p.m., Friday, in the area of 675 Main Road, Pembroke.

Kurt Walter Guhman, 37, of 6213 Route 5, Stafford, is charged with criminal mischief, 4th. Guhman is accused of taking his wife's mobile phone during a domestic dispute, preventing her from making a call for help. Guhman was arrested at 8:15 p.m., Friday. He was jailed on $500.

William Holtz McGorray, 44, of 237 Wright Road, Alabama, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08, and unsafe turn/failure to signal. McGorray was reportedly stopped by Deputy Jason Saile on Wright Road 2:44 a.m., Friday.

Joseph Nicholas Striegel, 19, of 509 Main Road, Pembroke, is charged with unlawful dealing with a child. Striegel is accused of hosting an underage drinking party. He was arrested at 1:14 a.m., Sunday.

Matthew Scott Williams, 22, of 5012 Hundredmark Road, Elba, is charged with grand larceny, 4th. Williams is accused of stealing a shotgun.

Matthew Legler, 20, of 736 Paul Road, Chili, is charged with grand larceny, 4th. Legler is accused of stealing a shotgun.

Andrew Steven Novak, 47, 7235 Telephone Road, Le Roy, is charged with DWI as a felony and driving with a BAC of .08 or greater as a felony. Novak was reportedly involved in a car accident on Linwood Road, Le Roy, at 5:58 p.m., Sunday. Novak was also issued tickets for alleged failure to keep right and moving from lane unsafely.

Jason M. Wolf, 46, of 8770 Wenner Road, Williamsville, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, speeding and passing in a no-passing zone. Wolf was stopped by Deputy Patrick Reeves at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, on West Main Street Road, Pembroke, after the Sheriff's Office received a complaint of an erratic driver on Route 5, who was allegedly driving at a high rate of speed and passing other cars illegally.

Karri A. Kunst, 36, of 43 Ballantyne Road, Rochester, is charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, operating with a BAC of .08 or greater. Kunst was stopped at the intersection of Clinton Street and East Main Street in Batavia by Officer Matthew W. Baldwin after the dispatch center received a report of an erratic driver on Clinton Street Road, Town of Batavia.

Steen L. Bordonaro, 43, of 30 Woodcrest Drive, Batavia, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, possession of an open alcoholic beverage in a vehicle and unlawful possession of marijuana. Bordonaro was stopped by Officer Frank Klimjack, who was following up on a report of a subject getting involved in a fight at a bar in Oakfield and driving to the city. Klimjack reportedly stopped Bordonaro's vehicle on Lewiston Road in the City of Batavia. Bordonaro was arrested at 12:24 a.m., Sunday.

James N. Lauricella, 23, of Le Roy, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, equipment violation and a license plate violation. Lauricella was arrested by state police at 7:30 p.m., Saturday.

Scott B. Humel, 23, of Pembroke, is charged with disorderly conduct (creating a hazardous condition). Humel was arrested by state police at 12:49 a.m., Sunday. No further details available.

 

Accidents reported on the state police blotter:

8:41 p.m., Saturday, at Park Road, Batavia, two vehicles; Driver 1: Not identified (apparent hit-and-run); Driver 2: Margaret V. Janus, 39, of Albion. One injury reported.

5:36 p.m., March 12, parking lot of 48 Deli Express, Town of Batavia, two vehicles; Driver 1: Mark J. Geitner, 40, of Attica; Driver 2: Marsha K. Barton, 71, of Batavia. No injuries reported.

Police Beat: Le Roy man jailed after alleged violation of probation

By Howard B. Owens

Benjamin G. Evans, 21, of 23 Lincoln St., Le Roy, was arrested by Le Roy Police at 6:28 p.m., Thursday, on a bench warrant out of Batavia City Court. Evans reportedly failed to comply with the terms of a release-under-supervision agreement. Evans was originally charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, 7th, in August 2009. Following his arrest by Le Roy Police, he was turned over to Batavia Police and jailed on $3,000 bail.

Summer Ogden, 33, of 112 State St., Apt. #2, Batavia, is charged with DWI, moving from lane unsafely, failure to notify DMV of address change and unsafe tires. Ogden was stopped at 1:45 a.m., Friday, by Officer Dan Coffey on West Main Street.

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