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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
