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Police chief candidates in Geneva face the public: Who will be the next leader in law enforcement? (video)
Geneva is one step closer to appointing a new police chief following the resignation of Matthew Colton in March. Three candidates faced the public at a forum on Wednesday night, sharing their visions for the ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Geneva Mayor talks police chief resignation, short-term rentals, and 5&20 construction (podcast)
On this episode of Inside the FLX we're joined by Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino to discuss the last month's action. We kicked off with the breaking news about Chief Matthew Colton's resignation, and get the ... more
FOIL response: Geneva police chief remains on paid leave as personnel investigation continues
Geneva’s police chief remains on paid administrative leave. That statement came from City Manager Amie Hendrix on Monday after FingerLakes1.com received documents from a Freedom of Information Law request filed on January 10, 2024. Matthew ... more
Geneva Police Chief Matt Colton on paid leave; Lt. Eveland steps in as acting chief
Matt Colton, the Chief of Police in Geneva, has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to City Manager Amie Hendrix. The specific cause of leave has not been released yet, or confirmed by any ... more
Geneva PD contends with understaffing, overtime costs, and retirements: City councilor asks, “Why are we not adding staff?”
How should Geneva spend public safety dollars? That question was central in Geneva City Council's debate about the future of the city's police department. Chief Mike Passalacqua says they're suffering from being short-staffed. It's not ... more
Felony contempt arrest in Geneva
On 11/22/2021 at approximately 5:30pm, the Geneva Police Department's Uniformed Division arrested Kenneth E. Nelson, 56, of Geneva for felony contempt and harassment, a violation. The individual allegedly violated a duly issued Order of Protection ... more
Trial begins this week for Geneva police officer accused of choking a woman in custody
The trial for the Geneva police officer accused of choking a woman in his custody has begun. The officer, Jack Montesanto, is charged with misdemeanor criminal obstruction of breathing. The jury was shown footage from ... more
Geneva City Council work session cut short after turning to chaos (video)
Staffing issues took center stage at a work session for Geneva City Council- as a presentation by GPD Chief Michael Passalacqua led to a contentious exchange between council members. Less than an hour into the ... more
