Groveland, NY – A Groveland man is facing several felony charges after allegedly firing a high-powered pellet gun at Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputies during a disturbance call Sunday evening.
According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a residence in Groveland around 5:05 p.m. on December 7, 2025, after a report of a disturbance involving a firearm. When law enforcement approached the home, a male was reportedly seen exiting through the front door holding an object in his hand. Investigators allege he discharged at least one round from a high-powered pellet gun toward deputies as they approached.
Deputies later identified the suspect as 22-year-old Limber Jimenez of Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Jimenez was arrested and charged with felony Attempted Assault in the First Degree, felony Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, felony Menacing a Police Officer or Peace Officer, and misdemeanor Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, the sheriff’s office said.
Jimenez was arraigned at the Livingston County Centralized Arraignment Part at the Livingston County Jail before a Town of Leicester justice. Prosecutors recommended he be held on $15,000 cash or $75,000 partially secured bond. The judge remanded Jimenez to the Sheriff’s custody under the partially secured bond option.
The Livingston County Public Defender’s Office represented Jimenez at the arraignment, while the District Attorney’s Office appeared for the People.
Assisting in the investigation were members of the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Command Staff, Criminal Investigations Division, Forensic Identification Unit, and New York State Police.
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