WNY/Trooper dragged after driver fled from traffic stop in Lockport, pursuit ended on Thruway in Pembroke

(Submitted photos Carol Magoffin) Scene near the Batavia exit on Tuesday afternoon Update: According to Public Information Officer Trooper James O’Callaghan, the Trooper who was dragged had minor injuries and was not transported to the hospital. On March 19, 2024, Troopers out of SP Lockport arrested Antonio B. Tucker, 29, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Presidential Primary and Early Voting information and deadlines

Press release Genesee County, New York: As the Presidential Primary approaches on April 2, 2024, the GeneseeCounty Board of Elections is providing essential information and deadlines for voters in Genesee County. Primary Eligibility:New York State operates as a closed Primary State. Only registered Republicans and Democrats areeligible to cast their …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Prior felon arrested on new child pornography charge

Press Release ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jordan Brodie, 37, of LeRoy, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with the receipt, distribution and possession of child pornography following a previous conviction for possession of child pornography. Brodie faces a mandatory minimum penalty …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region to host luncheon simulating vision loss

Press release To aid participants in better understanding eating and socializing with vision loss, Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR), is holding a “Lunch in the Dark” event, with diners eating in a darkened environment.  It will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th at  The New York State School for the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region to host Transition Planning Workshop for students with disabilities along with State and County Agencies

Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR), working with the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) and the New York State Department of Special Education is hosting a workshop “Transition Planning: Life After High School”.  Designed for the young people living in Genesee or Orleans County between the ages of 13 and …

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WYOMING COUNTY/NYSCOPBA reports drugs and weapons recovered at Wyoming Correctional Facility

Press release Attica, NY – Staff at Wyoming Correctional Facility conducted several dorm searches forcontraband at the medium security prison last week and recovered four make-shift weapons andtwo unknown drugs. During the search, one staff member needed to be transported to a local hospital after beingexposed to a white powdery …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Arrests made during crimes in progress detail along Rt. 20A

On March 15, 2024, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office conducted a detail along Route20A throughout Wyoming County with the purpose of identifying and apprehending crimes inprogress. Funding for the detail was secured through the United States Department of HomelandSecurity, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s [FEMA] Operation Stonegarden GrantProgram [OPSG], and …

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GENESEE COUNTY/East Pembroke Volunteer Fire Department 2024 Installation and Awards Banquet

Members of the East Pembroke Fire Department 2024 Installation and Awards Banquet Chief- Donald Newton Jr., Deputy Chief-Charles Chatley, Assistant Chief- Andrew Martin 2021 Service Award- Genesee County Health Department Firefighter of the year-Jennifer Groff 2022 Service Award- Genesee County Emergency Management Firefighter of the Year- David Martin 2023 Service …

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