Garger was remanded to the Livingston County Jail on $5,000 cash bail, $10,000 bond. Sheriff Dougherty further advises that luckily, no one was injured in the accident, and urges everyone to use a designated driver.
Assisting in this investigation was Captain Norm Zeh, Deputy Judson Marvin, Deputy William Clarke, and NYSP Trooper David Nelson.
The investigation and arrest was handled by Deputy Shawn Whitford of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, assisting was Deputy Connor Sanford of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. A drug evaluation was also conducted on Zeh that was preformed by Chief Deputy Jason Yasso of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. Zeh is schedule to appear in Avon Town Court on August 19, 2014.
was also in possession of heroin and hypodermic needles. Deputy Whitford also suspected David Vattes of operating under the influence of drugs. Deputy Connor Sanford of the Sheriff’s STOP DWI unit responded to the area of the stop. Deputy Sanford later arrested David Vattes for DWAI Drugs.A drug evaluation was later conducted at the Sheriff’s Office by Sergeant Joseph Breu who is a certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). It was concluded that Vattes was indeed under the influence of a narcotic analgesic. David Vattes was also charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle in the Third Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, Criminal Possession of a hypodermic needle, as well as other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.
The occupants of the vehicle Samuel J. Kelley, 32 years old of Olean, NY and Karl E. Vattes, 40 years old of Belfast, NY, were also charged. Kelley was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th, and Criminal Possession of hypodermic needle, as well as Facilitating Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle in the Third Degree. Karl Vattes was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree and Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic needle.
Each of the men were arraigned in Avon Town Court, David Vattes and Samuel Kelley were remanded to the custody of the Sheriff on $2500.00 cash bail, or $5000.00 secured bond. Karl Vattes was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff on no bail due to past felony convictions. The three were turned over to the Livingston County Jail.
The investigation and arrest(s) were handled by Deputy Shawn Whitford, Deputy Connor Sanford, Deputy Menzo Peck and Sergeant Joseph Breu.
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The occupants of the vehicle Samuel J. Kelley, 32 years old of Olean, NY and Karl E. Vattes, 40 years old of Belfast, NY, were also charged. Kelley was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th, and Criminal Possession of hypodermic needle, as well as Facilitating Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle in the Third Degree. Karl Vattes was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree and Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic needle.
Each of the men were arraigned in Avon Town Court, David Vattes and Samuel Kelley were remanded to the custody of the Sheriff on $2500.00 cash bail, or $5000.00 secured bond. Karl Vattes was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff on no bail due to past felony convictions. The three were turned over to the Livingston County Jail.
The investigation and arrest(s) were handled by Deputy Shawn Whitford, Deputy Connor Sanford, Deputy Menzo Peck and Sergeant Joseph Breu.
The investigation and arrest was handled by Deputy Michael Wade of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.
LIVONIA: Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty advises of the arrest of Phillip A. Higgins of Livonia for Felony Driving While Intoxicated.
Michael Wade of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on motor vehicle that was bei…ng operated by 28 year old, Phillip A. Higgins, after the operator passed through a red light at the five corners area on Big Tree Rd in Lakeville.
Upon further investigation it was found that Higgins was operating the motor vehicle under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Higgins was arrested, he later submitted to a chemical breath test, Higgins blood alcohol content was shown to be a .14% BAC.
Higgins was charged with Driving While Intoxicated as a Felony due to a past conviction in the past ten years. Higgins was also charged with Driving While Intoxicated per se. .08%BAC or greater, an NYS inspection violation and for passing a red light.
Higgins was released and is scheduled to appear in Livonia Town Court at a later date.
The investigation and arrest was handled by Deputy Michael Wade and Deputy Brandan Flicker, both of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office STOP DWI unit.
Stevenson of being under the influence of alcohol. The Deputy requested that Deputy Connor Sanford of the Sheriff’s STOP DWI Unit to respond to his location for further investigation.
Stevenson was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. Stevenson refused to submit to any chemical testing regarding his blood alcohol content.
Stevenson was charged with one Felony count of Driving While Intoxicated due to a prior conviction. Stevenson was also charged with failure to submit to an alco-sensor device, failure to keep right on a two lane highway and two equipment violations regarding his motor vehicle.
Stevenson was then taken before Town Justice Mahoney in Livonia Town Court. The District Attorney recommended bail at $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond. The Justice released Stevenson on his own recognizance.
Jamison was arrested; his blood alcohol content was shown to be a .16% after he submitted to a chemical breath test. Jamison was charged with one misdemeanor count of Driving While Intoxicated, one misdemeanor count of Driving While Intoxicated per se. 08% BAC or greater, and one count of failure to keep right.
Jamison is scheduled to appear in Sparta Town Court on July 28, 2014.
The investigation and arrest was handled by Deputy Connor Sanford, Deputy Arick Perkins, and Deputy Ryan Dale.
Sheriff Dougherty reminds all motorists that the Sheriff’s Office along with State and Local Law Enforcement have ramped up DWI enforcement for the Holiday Weekend. If you plan on drinking, have a plan and get a safe ride home.