Palmyra Woman Accused of Striking Officer With Car Door

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A Farmington man and a Palmyra woman face multiple charges, including resisting arrest, following a disturbance on Lakeshore Drive late last month.

On May 24, officers with the Canandaigua Police Department responded to the scene and made contact with 35-year-old William Cole of Farmington. According to authorities, Cole appeared to be intoxicated and made suicidal remarks. When officers attempted to place him under a mental health arrest for his safety, he allegedly resisted their efforts. Once secured in handcuffs and placed in the rear of a patrol vehicle, Cole reportedly began kicking the door, causing extensive damage to the vehicle. He was subsequently hit with an additional charge of third-degree criminal mischief.

While officers were dealing with Cole, 35-year-old Hillary Hinckley of Palmyra allegedly slammed a car door on an officer’s arm. When officers attempted to place her under arrest for second-degree harassment, Hinckley also allegedly resisted.

Both Cole and Hinckley were issued appearance tickets and are scheduled to answer the charges in the City of Canandaigua Court at a later date.

The charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Police reports are automatically removed from this site after 90 days.

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