GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/April 26th, 2026

Troy A. McKissock, 56, of Holley, NY, was charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08% or more and following too closely, which resulted in a collision on North Lake Road in Bergen on April 3, 2026. McKissock was arrested and transported to the Genesee County Jail for processing …

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BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/April 26th, 2026

On 4/16/2026, Lindsay Goins, 70, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Menacing 2nd degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree. It’s alleged that Goins threatened another person with a knife during an altercation on Mill Street. He was arraigned in CAP Court and released. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Pembroke Fire District installs new officers at annual dinner

Deputy Director Gary Patnode with Genesee County Emergency Management swears in officers at the Pembroke Fire District Installation dinner on Saturday evening. The department responded to 287 calls this past year. 132 fire calls, 6 fire calls, 28 motor vehicle accidents, 23 car fires, 12 mutual aid calls, 47 good …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Investigator Loftus promoted to Chief Deputy-Criminal Investigation Division

Provided press release and photo Sheriff Joseph M. Graff announces the permanent promotion of Joseph D. Loftus to Chief Deputy – Criminal Investigation Division (CID). Chief Loftus is a 1997 graduate of Le Roy High School. Following high school, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, graduating …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Perry man allegedly causes an estimated $4,700 in damages at WCCH

Jonathan L. Michael, 51, of Perry, NY, is facing a felony charge following an incident at the EmergencyDepartment of Wyoming County Community Hospital on March 31st, 2026. The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office, along with the New York State Police, responded to the ER onMarch 31st for an agitated patient who …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Former Gainesville resident sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to criminal sexual act

Information/photo from a provided press release On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Jason Hoffman, a 56-year-old former resident of Gainesville, NY, was sentenced by the Honorable Donald G. O’Geen to five years in prison with twenty years post release supervision. This sentence was the result of Hoffman’s January 29, 2026 guilty …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office asking for the public’s assistance in solving unsolved death investigation from 1997

Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing the anniversary of the death of Ann Lee Rippel byreaffirming its commitment to pursuing answers in this case. The investigation has remainedactive since 1997 and continues to be a priority for investigators. On April 23, 1997, the body of Ann Lee …

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