GENESEE COUNTY/Alabama man accused of hitting a person with a hammer and choking them until unconscious

After engaging in an altercation with another person at a residence on Knowlesville road in Alabama on November 3, 2017, Paul R. Hoffman is charged with assault 2nd, strangulation 2nd and unlawful imprisonment 2nd. Hoffman allegedly struck the other person with a hammer, choked them to the point of unconsciousness …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Albion/Two men charged after kidnapping a female and holding her against her will

On November 2, 2017 at about 8:45p.m., the Orleans County 9-1-1 Center received a report from an individual that a family member had been kidnapped and was being held against her will. The complainant stated that text messages had been received from the victim giving a general location of the …

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ORTT, HAWLEY CALL FOR LOCAL CONTROL OF SPEED LIMITS/ Citing safety concerns, Legislation calls for Counties to control school zone speed limits

Press release Kendall – State Senator Rob Ortt (R,C,I – North Tonawanda) today joined Assemblymen Steve Hawley (R,C,I – Batavia) in calling for local control of speed limits. The state representatives recently introduced legislation to address concerns expressed by local officials and members of the community. They cited safety as well …

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GENESEE COUNTY/ Police are investigating three more gas station break-ins

Since the middle of October, gas stations in the area have been burglarized and damaged in many overnight break-ins. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and State Police have been investigating the break-ins which have occurred in Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston and Erie Counties. Early this morning, Crosby’s at 47 Alleghany road …

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