ORLEANS COUNTY/Sheriff’s Department Warrant Roundup Report

Orleans County Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke announced that during the week of October 16th, 2023, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office executed a number of arrests during a Sheriff’s Warrant Round-Up event. Deputies worked to locate and make arrests of defendants failing to make court appearances, or defendants that have not …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Health Department’s Early Intervention Program to host Community Meeting

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) will be holding their Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC) Quarterly Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at the GeneseeCounty Health Department (3837 W. Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020) or by …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Cocaine use contributing factor in fatal cocaine fentanyl overdoses

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) have identified aconcerning trend of elevated cocaine use locally that is causing fatal fentanyl overdoses.Fortunately, these deaths are preventable, and resources are available locally to help. Since 2021, there have been 29 fatal fentanyl overdoses confirmed in Genesee County, …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Foley promoted to project director of WNY Prevention Resource Center

UConnectCare (formerly Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse) has promoted Christen Foley to the position of project director of the Western New York Prevention Resource Center. By Mike PettinellaUConnectCare Publicist The Batavia resident will oversee the implementation of training programs and technical assistance to community drug and alcohol prevention …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Rochester man arrested after investigation into multiple burglaries

Press release On September 28th, 2023, Orleans County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Angel L. Marrero (46) of Rochester, NY, after a 3-month investigation into multiple burglaries on Orleans County’s eastside. Between June 28th, and July 5th, Marrero is alleged to have entered and stole property from three homes within the Towns …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Oversize load escort could slow traffic on Wednesday September 27th

PRESS RELEASE On Wednesday September 27, 2023, starting at 4:00 A.M., the New York State Police will be escorting an oversized load starting at Howard Street, Batavia and going to a location at Albion Eagle Harbor Road, Albion, NY. The route is Howard St, to Harvester Ave N, to NY-5 …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant expanded

Press release Lead is a metal that is toxic to our bodies. Young children under 6 years old are most atrisk for lead poisoning because their bodies are rapidly developing. A child with leadpoisoning can experience learning difficulties, lower IQ, difficulty paying attention, organdamage, and anemia. At very high levels, …

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