Press release
On June 9, 2017 at approximately 4:37 PM, Batavia Police were called to Holland Ave. and Olyn Ave. for several people fighting in the street.
Upon arrival, police learned that at least one subject had been shot with a BB gun.
While on scene, another fight broke out.
Lionel J. Anderson Sr., 45, of Oak St, Batavia, NY, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct for allegedly fighting.
Tomlin
Jaequele M. Tomlin, 22, of E Main St, Batavia, NY, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Attempted Assault 2nd, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd and Resisting Arrest for allegedly fighting in the street and then fighting with officers.
A 16 year old was arrested for Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2nd.
Anderson and the 16 year old were released with appearance tickets returnable to Batavia City Court on June 13, 2017 at 1:00 PM.
Tomlin was arraigned before Judge Rogers and held with no bail.
Tomlin was transported to the Genesee County Jail to re-appear in Batavia City Court on June 12, 2017 at 1:30 PM.
The individual who shot the BB gun was a juvenile.
There was at least one injury resulting from the shots. The victim was treated and released from United Memorial Medical Center.
The investigation is ongoing.
If any further information develops in the case, the details will not be released until next week.
Anyone with information in reference to the case may contact Det. Eric Hill at 585-345-6373, the Batavia Police Department at 585-345-6350, the confidential tip line at 585-345-6370 or online at http://www.batavianewyork.com/police-department/webforms/report-suspicious-drug-or-criminal-activity.
City Fire also had to respond to the scene for a kitchen fire at 23 Holland towards the end of the incident.
A smokey pot on the stove was removed from the structure and fire crews were looking into a possible fire behind a microwave.