Monthly Archives: January 2013

WACK News Update 01/29/13

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More details on the man’s body found on the side of the road in Pittsford last night. The black man in his 30′s found on east avenue near Kilbourn road. It was believed to be a possible hit and run. Now it appears that a driver has come forward in connection with the accident. The unidentified man’s body found shortly before 7:00 last night and the man was taken to Strong Hospital where he was pronounced dead.The investigation continues.

 

A Farmington man arrested after a traffic stop for unlawful possession of marijuana. Ontario County Sheriff’s say 18-year-old Jacob Russel Dapp was speeding on Lynaugh road in Victor and upon further investigation they discovered he had pot on him. Dapp will appear in a town of victor courtroom again later.

DWI charges for a Naples man. Police say 29 year-old Kyle Edward Dinzler’s vehicle left the road while driving southbound on state Route 245. After an investigation Ontario County Sheriff’s charged Dinzler with DWI.

Ontario County Sheriff’s arrested a 31-year-old Dansville man for traveling too fast through an accident scene. Daniel Milton Luce was charged with speed not reasonable for the hazards and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was arraigned in Canadice Town Court and committed to jail in lieu of bail.

A 41-year-old Waterloo woman facing petit larceny charges after police say she stole items from the Walmart in Geneva. Christine Louise Maddox was arraigned and committed to the Ontario County jail in lieu of bail. She will be back in Geneva Town Court to answer the charges.

Monroe County Maggie Brooks is moving forward with the plan to buy the property at the Kodak headquarters for a new downtown MCC Campus. The current campus is in the Sibley building and the board of trustees has recommended a move. The new plan calls for the purchase of space in five different Kodak buildings.

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Speaking of Kodak, the former photo giant is looking toextend filing of it’s chapter 11 bankruptcy plan until April. The current deadline is February 15th. Kodak claims it needs more time to consult with lenders for it emergence from bankruptcy.

Although additional security patrols remain in effect at the U of  R Campus. There’s a bit of a sigh of relief as Security officers at say that a suspect has been arrested by Rochester Police in connection with the robbery of two grad students at their University Park apartment a week ago Sunday. The suspect is a 22-year-old gates man. An additional suspect is still sought.

Want to speak out and ask questions on the New York State Safe Act? Representatives from the state police will be on hand today at 5 pm at the public safety building in downtown Rochester.

Tomorrow is the day…..as tax season officially opens.The IRS will start processing returns tomorrow, later this year because of the new tax laws the congress enacted  Officials say e-filing is the way to go and direct deposit is your fastest way to get your refund. The IRS says it should be business as usual with processing refunds in about the same amount of time, 21 days or less.

Do you like Cracker Barrel? Well, if you like cracker barrel you can soon look for some of its food products at your favorite grocery store and other retail outlets. Things like cracker barrel ham, bacon, lunch meat, glazes and jerky….

And if your a NASCAR fan, 18 days and counting until Daytona international speedway comes alive with racing. again this year 1420 WACK is your home for NASCAR.

WACK News Update 01/22/13

The national weather service out of Buffalo has issued a lake effect snow warning for Monroe, Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties including the cities of Rochester, Newark and Fair Haven Starting at 10AM Tuesday. Possible Accumulations of 6 to 10 Inches tonight and another 1 to 3 inches possible Wednesday.

A suspect still on the loose in connection with a shooting in Honeoye Falls on Ontario st last night. Monroe County Sheriff’had blocked off several streets around the shooting for a short while during their investigation.

The search continues in Webster for a missing elderly man. Police says 80 year old Marco Montante walked away from his residence yesterday morning. Authorities say he suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and has walked away before. If you have any information you are asked to call 9-1-1.

A Rochester woman learns her fate today in connection with the death of her 4 children in a fatal house fire. Bobbie Kugler admitted to setting that fire last February. She could get up to 15 year in prison at sentencing today.

Ontario County Sheriff’s have arrested a Geneva couple for petit larceny. Kelsey Erin Hemminger and Malcom-Jamal Parmer are accused of stealing merchandise from Walmart. Both released with appearance tickets and will answer those charges in Geneva Town Court at a later time.

Two Victor teens facing charges after a traffic stop in Victor. Police say Brett Stephen Nassello was speeding on Maple Avenue in the village. Police also say that his date of birth on his license had been altered. The passenger Aaron J LeFebvre was not wearing his seat belt and both men discovered to be in possession of marijuana. they both will appear in Victor Town court at a alter time.

132 billion…that’s the amount of money that Governor Andrew Coumo is expected to propose when he unveils the New New York State budget for April 2013 to 2014. Details outlined when Coumo make his address this afternoon.

WACK News Update 01/21/13

Today is the observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday so you find city and county offices, town halls, Libraries, Banks & post offices all closed and of course the kids are out of school.

A Palmyra man charged with felony DWI & driving without a license. Ontario County sheriff’s arrested John Christopher Williams on route 96 in Victor.Williams was arraigned in Manchester town Court and committed to the Ontario County jail without bail.

A Canandaigua man also facing DWI charges. Michael David Woodworth arrested after Police say he was speeding on Routes 5 & 20 in the town of Seneca. He will be in a Seneca town courtroom to answer the charges at a later date.

A couple of U of R students robbed last night. According to U of R security it happened at the apartments on Kendrick Road near the U of R’s river campus. It’s reported two men wearing ski masks with at least brandishing a gun, stole electronics and more by having the victims put the items in a suitcase. No injuries reported and the police investigation continues.

A 29 year-old Shortsville woman facing charges for unlawful possession of marijuana. Ontario County sheriff’s arrested Christina E. Clark after a traffic stop on maple avenue in the village of Victor. She also faces several other vehicle citations. She will be in Victor Court at a later date.

Some scary moments for passengers of a United Express flight that left the Greater Rochester International airport heading for New Jersey. Flight 4480 had it’s rear tires blow. the plane landed safely and no one was hurt.

Governor Andrew Coumo and the state have launched a new website to help you understand the new gun control law called the New York Safe Act. The site also answers many of the frequently asked questions. you can access it at http://www.governor.ny.gov/2013/gun-reforms-faq. I will also post it on our webstite at 1420wack.com

Today is the observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. City and county offices, town halls, Libraries, Banks & post offices all closed today and of course the kids are out of school.

Looking for something to do today. head to the BCA as Members of the Rochester Fire Department and Rochester Police Department will be participating in a “hometown heroes hockey game at 4 p.m. The proceeds from the event will benefit the fallen West Webster firefighters, The Emerald Society and The Rochester Police Foundation. Tickets are $15.00