Morning News Brief

A worker is dead in Perinton after a Salt Truck ran the worker over off Macedon Center Rd around 8:45 Thursday morning.  Monroe County Sheriff’s report that the worker appears to have slipped and fell under the truck while the truck was unloading salt.  The worker was pronounced dead at the scene.  The victim, who has not been identified, worked for a property maintenance company delivering salt to multiple businesses ahead of the cold weather.  Deputies say the driver of the truck is cooperating fully.

A Rochester woman faces charges after police say they found her unconscious behind the wheel at an intersection.  Police responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of Jefferson Road and Jay Scutti Boulevard in Henrietta around 4:40 a.m. on Christmas Eve.  After running the license plates, officers discovered the car had been reported stolen two weeks ago.  Police say the driver, 36 year old Casey Clohessy was unconscious behind the wheel of a Nissan Sentra with drug paraphernalia visible.  After deputies attempted to put the car in park, Clohessy allegedly woke up and tried to drive off.  A deputy removed the keys from the ignition.  Clohessy tried to run away but was taken into custody.  Clohessy is charged with criminal possession of stolen property, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, aggravated unlicensed operation and resisting arrest.  She also had outstanding warrants out of Monroe County Court, Rochester City Court and Irondequoit Town Court. She faces an additional charge of criminal possession of stolen property stemming from a warrant.

Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the lineup for the Park Place Events Center for the first 3 months of 2024.  The BBQ and Bourbon Dinner returns for 2 nights on February 2nd and 3rd.  Enjoy flights of BBQ and samples from Marker’s Mark and Knob Creek as staff gives insight into the history of the brands.  This is only available for those who buy a hotel package.  February 9th is Beatle Mania Magic with the show starting at 7:30.  The 5th annual Batavia Brew Fest, presented by Genesee Brewery and Rohrbach Brewing Company is back on Saturday, February 17th.  For $30, attendees receive 2 and half hours of beer sampling from many WNY breweries.  LoVeSeXy Tribute 2 the music of Prince is on Saturday, March 9th.  Music of the Stars comes to the downs on Saturday, March 23rd and the Record Riot vinyl vendor show will be March 24th.  

Authorities in North Tonawanda are investigating a threat made to the Tops store on Meadow Drive Thursday night.  According to the North Tonawanda Police Department, a man, using a voice disguiser, made a threatening call to the store around 7 p.m. A Tops spokesperson says the store was immediately evacuated after the call.  Police responded and swept the area. After clearing the building, investigators said they found “no credible threat present.” The phone number that made the call could not immediately be traced.  Officers then escorted customers and employees to their cars.

Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller on Thursday disputed the allegations of him assaulting the mother of his children, who is pregnant, by calling them “100% false” and “blown out of proportion.”  In addressing the media for the first time since turning himself into police in suburban Dallas on Nov. 30, Miller acknowledged he and his girlfriend “have problems just like any couple does.” But he then stressed they have not involved “any of those things that was alleged against me.”  The 34-year-old Miller faces a charge of third-degree felony assault of a pregnant woman, which is punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. He is free after posting a $5,000 bond. The woman and Miller have been in a relationship for seven years.

GO ART! Has announced events coming up in the Month of January.  Do-Re-Mi Preschool Music and Dance class is on Saturdays 10 to 10:45 at Go ART! The classes are for kids 2 to 5 years of age and uses songs, play, call and response, listening activities and other fun activities to get the kids moving and learning. The first Wednesday of each month is Game Night from 6 to 9pm.  Bring a game you love and play with others.  Go ART! is also accepting used games with all the pieces for their collection.