GENESEE COUNTY, N.Y. (WKBW) — A man and woman arrested in connection with the death of Genesee County Sheriff’s Sgt. have pleaded guilty.

Michael Elmore pleaded guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter and Lyndsey Wilcox pleaded guilty to Assault following the incident at Batavia Downs in March.

Suspects plead not guilty in causing death of Genesee County Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello

Sergeant Sanfratello was working a special assignment when he, along with casino security, attempted to escort Elmore and Wilcox out of the building following an argument at the bar.

Wilcox was arrested after authorities said he became physically combative. Sergeant Sanfratello attempted to use his Taser on Elmore but he remained combative. The sergeant then became unresponsive and CPR was immediately started. Sanfratello was later pronounced dead by the Genesee County Coroner.

Sanfratello Family

Sergeant Sanfratello was 54 years old. He was a 32-year veteran of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.