Weekend News Brief

Written by on January 31, 2025

Noah Magee

20-year-old Noah Magee of Brockport will spend up to 15 years in state prison, the maximum for second-degree manslaughter. He was sentenced yesterday in connection to the death of 24-year-old Roger Kingdollar III. Kingdollar was riding a dirt bike in Barre when Magee crossed the opposite lane and hit him, something that Magee maintained was an accident following his attempt to make too wide a turn at an intersection. Magee was also sentenced to up to seven years in prison for leaving the scene of a fatal accident, 30 days in county jail for reckless driving, and 15 days in jail for failure to keep right. Those sentences will be served concurrently with the longer sentence for manslaughter.

 

Martinko Jamel Caver

A Buffalo man will spend the next 15 years to life in prison for a fatal shooting in 2022. 45-year-old Martinko Jamel Caver was sentenced Thursday in Erie County Court. He pleaded guilty to one count of Murder in the Second Degree this past November. Investigators say Caver shot 33-year-old George McGee, III on Glenwood Avenue in Buffalo on September 5, 2022. McGee was taken to the hospital by ambulance where he was pronounced dead.

 

National Grid is encouraging their customers to be vigilant and protect their personal information. This, in light of multiple, active email and telephone scam campaigns occurring throughout our region. Customers and law enforcement agencies have reported receiving contact from someone representing National Grid and threatening service disconnection if immediate payment is not made. To learn more about this scam and ways to protect yourself from being ripped off, visit ngrid.com/scam.

 

Evans Bank is announcing layoffs to 64 of their employees due to the pending merger with NBT Bank. A bank spokesperson told WKBW that the layoffs would occur due to duplication of positions when the merger closes. The number impacted could be reduced however, as additional employees could be matched with NBT job openings. Employees impacted will be offered severance benefits and outplacement assistance.

 

With less than four months until the federal REAL ID Act becomes enforceable, the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles is encouraging state residents to make sure they are prepared. Beginning on May 7, 2025, anyone going through airport security to fly domestically or attempting to enter secure federal facilities will be required to have a REAL ID or another form of compliant identification such as an Enhanced ID or Passport. For those who need to upgrade their state-issued ID before May 7, the DMV is strongly encouraging them to act as soon as possible.

 

Unidentified children in undated file photo with electronics.

The New York State United Teachers Union convened in Rochester on Friday to deliberate on the state’s initiative to prohibit smartphone usage in K-12 schools. The state has proposed allocating more than $13 million to enforce a ban on smartphones from the start to the end of the school day, aiming to establish distraction-free learning environments. The union’s conference invited representatives from local school districts to explore the effects of cell phones and social media on students. Attendees also discussed successful policies implemented by other schools and districts.

 

Cheap Trick

New York State Fair organizers have announced the first of what will be many concerts this summer.   Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick will perform at Chevy Court on Thursday, August 21st at 6:00pm. The band is known for several smash hits including “The Flame,” “Dream Police,” and “I Want You To Want Me.”   Their performance is free as part of daily admission to the fair, which is $8 for adults for the second straight year.   The fair starts August 20th and ends September 4th.

 

The Buffalo Sabres will again be on home ice Friday night as they look to earn a second straight win. The Sabres are hosting the Nashville Predators at KeyBank Center Buffalo last played Tuesday when they dominated the Boston Bruins by a final score of 7 to 2 and improved their point total on the season to 43. Face-off for their contest is scheduled for 7:00 and the game airs nationally on NHL Network.

 

Anne Collins

A former Brockport JV basketball coach has admitted to having sexual contact with a student-athlete. Anne Collins pleaded guilty to engaging in inappropriate conduct with the then 15-year-old victim between March and August of 2018. At the time of her arrest last year, Collins had begun a career as a social worker and stopped seeing children in that position after being charged. She’s expected to be sentenced in April.

 

Crossroads House (Photo from their website)

The Crossroads House 29th Annual “Strike UP Some Fun for Crossroads” Betty Ellison Memorial Bowling Event is coming up next Friday and Saturday, February 7th and 8th at Mancuso Bowling Center. A DJ will be on hand for the evening shifts, and there will be contests throughout. For more information, please call 585-343-3892 or get registered at www.crossroadshouse.com/events.

 


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