BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Woman accused of using stolen credit card

Melissa R. Piazza, 27, of Jackson Sq., Batavia, is charged with criminal possession of stolen property 4th following an investigation where she allegedly used a stolen credit card to purchase items at 99 Jackson street, the Kwik Fill, on November 22, 2016. Piazza was arraigned on January 18, 2017 in …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Chamber of Commerce opens at new location near the thruway

It has been almost a three year project that began in April of 2015, and today the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center has opened up at their new location at 8276 Park road, across from the Sheriff’s Office. “It’s all about location,” says Chamber President Tom Turnbull. “It’s location, …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Castile man facing an aggravated family offense charge for the second time

Christopher Volk, 22, of Castile, was arrested following a domestic incident on Toolhouse Road in the Town of Warsaw on January 16, 2017. Volk is accused of taking a cell phone out of the victim’s hand and taking it to a remote location near the residence. An order of protection …

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BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Man taken into custody during traffic stop

Eric K. Ricks, 38,  of Ellicott St. Rd., Batavia, is charged with obstructing governmental administration 2nd, aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd, operating a vehicle while registration suspended and operating a vehicle without insurance after a traffic stop at 12 Swan street on January 11, 2017. Ricks was found to be operating …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Man jailed after threatening a person with a baseball bat

Ernest Lane On January 14, 2017,  58 year old Ernest Lane was arrested by Deputy Asquith after a domestic dispute took place between Lane and another household member in Castile. During the altercation, Lane threatened another person with a baseball bat. Lane was charged with menacing 2nd, a class A …

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