On October 30th, 2024 Deputy Jason Page was assigned to the Sheriff's Office Highway Patrol Unit when he conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 390 in the Town of Groveland for violations of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic law.
During the roadside investigation, contact was made with the operator, 64-year-old John Brown of Hornell, NY. Through further investigation, the Deputy suspected that Brown was involved in drug activity. A search was conducted, and units on the scene located a quantity of crack cocaine. Brown was taken into custody at this time.
Brown was arrested and charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, and several NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Brown was turned over to Central Booking Deputies at the Livingston County Jail for processing. The District Attorney's Office was contacted regarding bail due to the felony level charges. It was recommended that Brown be held without bail for having two prior felony convictions.
Brown was later arraigned at the Livingston County Centralized Arraignment Part (LC-CAP) at the Livingston County Jail before Justice Love. The Judge did commit Brown to the custody of the Sheriff and remanded him without bail. The Livingston County Public Defender’s Office was present and represented Brown at the court arraignment for his defense. The Livingston County District Attorney’s Office was notified and did appear to represent the People.
