Category: Genesee County
GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office warns of scam phone calls claiming you have a warrant and $ is required to resolve the warrant issue
Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has become aware of residents receiving phone calls from anindividual purporting to be a Sergeant with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office who then advisesthem that they have an active warrant out for their arrest. During the ensuing conversation, the purported Sergeant requests that …
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia man arrested after a one vehicle accident in Stafford
GENESEE/ORLEANS/Air Quality Advisory: Masks Available in Genesee and Orleans Counties
Press release The New York State Department of Health recommends that with the reduced air quality, everyone should limit his or her outdoor activities to reduce exposure. Masks will be available to the public at the following locations in Genesee and Orleans Counties during normal business hours while supplies last. …
Genesee County Interagency Council awards a $1,000.00 scholarship at their annual picnic
Ava (pictured 2nd from right) standing with (from left) scholarship committee membersKari Heideman, Lisa Smith, and Julie Wasilewski (Batavia City School District Social Worker) Press release On June 21, 2023, at their annual year-end picnic at DeWitt Park, the Genesee County Interagency Council presented a $1000.00 educational scholarship to LeRoy …
NYS Police/Rochester pair accused of stealing a vehicle and items from a retail store, lead police on a pursuit
GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia man sentenced to 15 years in state prison after shooting last summer
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Child found unconscious after ingesting chocolate that contained marijuana
BATAVIA/Bridge replacement project on Wortendyke Road to start June 26th
Press releaseThe Genesee County Highway Department would like to notify the public of a significant bridge replacement project on Wortendyke Rd in the Town of Batavia. Starting June 26th, this essential undertaking will require a temporary closure of approximately 6-8 weeks between South Main Street Road and State Route 33.
GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs presents WNY Heroes with a check from the Jackpot 5K proceeds
$3,000 Raised for Local Vets Press release BATAVIA –Western Region Off Track Betting (WROTB) and Batavia Downs President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek was joined by staff from WNY Heroes, Inc as they were presented with a check for $3,000. These proceeds were from this past Saturday’s Jackpot 5k event. “WNY …