GENESEE COUNTY/ Alexander/ Community rallies behind teen at Inventor’s Fair Friday evening

An Inventor’s Fair was held on Friday night at Alexander High School to encourage the community to rally behind 14 year old Andrew Young Jr. after it was announced on Monday that he is one of five finalist in a nationwide invention contest sponsored by Frito-Lay. Last March, Andrew decided …

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STATE POLICE/Warsaw/Two men arrested on assault charges after incident at Attica Correctional

On October 25, 2017, the New York State Police, Warsaw, arrested two NYSDOCCS inmates for their vicious edged weapon and physical assault on another inmate on May 20, 2017. The incident occurred in the “B” Mess Hall Kitchen of the Attica Correctional Facility. Inmate Kevin D. Rogers, 28, currently housed …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/ Albion Correctional Facility begins Canine Training Program involving inmates

The Albion Correctional Facility held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to introduce a Canine Training Program at the state prison. The Canine Training Program will provide inmates with jobs skills for an eventual re-entry into the community and the canines will receive care, socializing and training so they can be …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Drug arrests at Brockport apartment for drug sales in Orleans County

ON OCTOBER 25, 2017, AFTER AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF CRACK COCAINE FROM THE VILLAGE OF BROCKPORT TO ORLEANS COUNTY, THE ORLEANS COUNTY MAJOR FELONY CRIME TASK FORCE ALONG WITH THE BROCKPORT POLICE DEPT. EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT AT 29 MAIN ST. APT. 2, IN THE VILLAGE …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Walnut street resident jailed after allegedly bringing drugs into the jail

Carlton L. Beardsley, 22, of Walnut St., Batavia, is charged with introducing dangerous contraband 1st, criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th and controlled substance in non original container after allegedly introducing a narcotic drug into a secure area of the Genesee County Jail on October 24, 2017 at 7:30p.m. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Congressional candidate announces his campaign at Batavia High School

With a passion for education and the people of WNY, Nicholas Stankevich of Mumford announced he is running for the 27th Congressional District of WNY currently being held by Republican Chris Collins. Stankevich received the endorsement of City of Batavia School Board President Patrick Burk at Batavia High School today …

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