Disagreement over possible punishment for former Macedon Police chief charged with DUI

MACEDON, N.Y. — Sentencing for a former Macedon chief of police accused of driving under the influence in his department-issued vehicle has been delayed.

Fabian Rivera was in Walworth Town Court Monday morning.

On Nov. 22, 2023, Rivera was accused of being impaired when he hit a car with his department-issued vehicle. The crash happened near the Gananda school campus.

Rivera was then driven home in Walworth where, court paperwork says, he got into another car and started driving again. Rivera resigned as chief the next day. Rivera pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The Wayne County District Attorney’s Office offered Rivera a conditional discharge. In court Monday, his attorney said he believes Rivera should receive one.

But the judge thinks Rivera’s sentence should include probation.

The parties will have a conference phone call this week and meet in court on May 20.