MOUNT MORRIS – A Manhattan man, wanted in multiple states, is facing several charges after fleeing a traffic stop and leading police on chases in three area counties before being captured in Steuben County and jailed in Livingston County. At least four law enforcement agencies were involved in the incident which began when Tequan T.… Read More »
Three Monroe County residents are facing drug charges, and one is also facing a pair of felonies, including a weapon-related charge, following a traffic stop on Interstate 390. Deputy Jerry Pilkenton, while assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Operation Safe Interstate initiative, made the stop on March 9 for an alleged violation of state Vehicle and… Read More »
Seventeen aldermen said Thursday they believe a board colleague does not have proper evidence to support his claims that a police officer was inappropriate and unprofessional during a traffic stop. The group is also asking the police department to immediately drop an internal affairs investigation of the officer involved, according to a letter sent to… Read More »
Lee esta historia en español Despite a surge in deadly crashes, Austin police have scaled back traffic enforcement because of a staffing shortage. Now, the city is considering paying Travis County law enforcement officers to help catch dangerous drivers overnight. Austin City Council members are being briefed this week on a possible partnership that would… Read More »
Oregon legislators Monday will hold a public hearing on a bill that would require a law enforcement officer to tell a driver they can refuse a search during a traffic stop and would prohibit them from pulling someone over based solely on a minor infraction such as a broken taillight. Senate Bill 1510 takes portions of House… Read More »
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Pennsylvania resident on felony charges following a traffic stop. On January 5th, 2022 at about 7:30pm Deputy Jerry Pilkenton was assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Operation Safe Interstate initiative when he stopped a vehicle on Interstate 390 for a violation of the NYS Vehicle and… Read More »