On September 5, 2024 at 6:12 p.m., while participating in a multi-jurisdictional stolen vehicle task force operation, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies observed a 2013 gray Kia Sorrento driving erratically in the area of Lyell Avenue and Sherman Street in the City of Rochester. When deputies tried to stop the Kia, the driver refused to cooperate, intentionally striking two police cars in an effort to avoid arrest. The Kia came to a stop on Route 390 near the exit of Lexington Avenue in the Town of Gates. Task Force members detained the driver, Shaundale Williams and his 53-year-old passenger, Jasen P. McFarland. Williams was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries. Several deputies were also treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Shaundale A. Williams, 40, of Rochester is charged with:

  • Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree (Class D-Felony)

Williams has four outstanding warrants of arrest for Burglary 3rd, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3rd, Petit Larceny, and Harassment 2nd, was taken to the Monroe County Jail to await arraignment in Rochester City Court. He was arraigned this morning and remanded to MCJ without bail because of his predicate felon status.

McFarland was turned over to the Greece Police Department to answer three outstanding warrants of arrest for Petit Larceny.

We appreciate the New York State Police, Rochester Police Department, Greece Police Department, Gates Police Department, Ogden Police Department NYS DMV, and NYSDFS for their assistance during this detail. The dedication of the Law Enforcement Officers in Monroe County in service to the community as evidenced here is commendable.

The results of yesterday’s detail:

  • Stolen Vehicles Recovered – 6
  • Felony Arrests- 4
  • Warrants Served – 10

Deputy Brendan Hurley
Public Information Officer
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
MCSOCommunications@monroecounty.gov
(585) 753-4840