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Incarcerated Individual Injures Deputy During Proactive Contraband Investigation
On April 29, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a search of incarcerated individual Scott Lamagna following the receipt of credible intelligence suggesting he was in possession of contraband. In the process of transporting Lamagna to Central Booking, he beca...
Predicate Felon Recently Released on Parole Arrested With Stolen Vehicle
On April 17, 2025, at 2:51 a.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Paul Road in the Town of Chili for the report of a stolen Kia. During the investigation, a call came in for a domestic disturbance on Audino Lane involving the suspect of the stolen Kia. Upon arrival at Aud...
Deputies Arrest Two Suspects and Recover Valuable Property for the Burglary Victims
On March 16, 2025, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to three separate residential burglary reports in the Town Parma. Based on witness testimonies and surveillance footage, investigators identified a potential suspect vehicle. The pattern persisted in the following days, marked by addition...
Deputies Recover Nearly Half a Million Dollars Stolen in Bank Robbery
UPDATE (04.16.25): The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is diligently investigating the recent bank robbery in Sweden. Following the development of sufficient evidence, Michael O’Shea was located and taken into custody by the MCSO Warrant Unit on April 15, 2025. Michael O’Shea, 60...
Three Men Caught Stealing Nearly $400 in Energy Drinks
On April 6, 2025, at 1:48 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Wegmans at 745 Calkins Road in the Town of Henrietta for a larceny in progress. Witnesses saw two men load a shopping cart with energy drinks and pass all points of sale without paying. Upon arrival, deputies observed...
Overnight Deputies Arrest Three Burglary Suspects in Sweden
On March 31, 2025, at 2:45 a.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 7000 block of Fourth Section Road in the Town of Sweden for the report of a burglary in progress. A homeowner witnessed two males enter his garage and steal an ATV. One suspect operated the all-terrain vehicle eastwar...
Notable Arrests
On March 19, 2025, at 2:44 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies made a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Hilton Parma Corners Road in the Town of Parma. Juston Hutchings was operating a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe that was not properly insured or registered in New York State. During the investigation, de...
Deputies Arrest Man for Robbery on Lehigh Station Road in Henrietta
On March 24, 2025, at approximately 5:28 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 1400 block of Lehigh Station Road in the Town of Henrietta for an unknown cause. The 911 call received from a female included an address, the mention of a gun, and yelling in the backgroun...
Update: Monroe County Jail Investigation
(August 15, 2025) In December 2024, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office became aware of allegations of official misconduct involving Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies. We immediately conducted criminal and internal investigations and notified the NYS Commission of Corrections and the NYS Attorney Gene...
Deputies Arrest Three Men in Van Bortel Ford Burglary
At 3:20 a.m. on March 11, 2025, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress at the Van Bortel Ford on Marsh Road in the Town of Perinton. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with an employee who gave them the description of three male suspects. Deputies established a perimeter and...