ORLEANS COUNTY/Four people rescued from Lake Ontario after their boat sank

Four people from Batavia were rescued from the waters of Lake Ontario about 3 miles northwest of Point Breeze on Sunday afternoon. According to Undersheriff Christopher Bourke, the rear structure of the boat gave way which allowed water to rush in and the motor fell off,  the boat started taking …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Darien/Mississippi man arrested for assaulting an officer after head butting a deputy, breaking the deputy’s nose at Jason Aldean concert

The following people were arrested by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office during the Jason Aldean Concert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on August 11, 2018: Robert A. Maharrey, 23, of County Rd. 149, Oklona, Mississippi, was arrested for assault on a police officer after head butting a deputy in …

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BATAVIA/Get ready for Ricky Lee and the Freedom Tour, along with Lee Ann Womack tonight in the last “Rockin the Downs” concert of the summer season

(Pictured left to right-Bill Brantner/Tour Manager, Ricky Lee and Henry Wojtaszek/President/CEO at Batavia Downs) Ricky Lee and his crew are ready to hit the stage tonight at 7:00p.m at Batavia Downs in the last “Rockin the Downs” concert of the 2018 season. Lee is currently traveling with his band on …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Oakfield man charged after one vehicle accident on Lewiston road

Antonio D. Dames, 42, of Knowlesville Rd., Oakfield, is charged with aggravated DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation 1st, DWI, driving with a BAC of .18% , operating without an interlock device and moving from a lane unsafely after a single car motor vehicle accident at 1748 Lewiston road in Alabama at …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Man threatens four people at bar with a knife, then causes two property damage accidents

On August 8, 2018, about 9:30p.m., deputies were called to the Pavilion Cloverleaf at 7021 Telephone road, for a reported disturbance. After an investigation, deputies arrested Joseph T. Sieg, 23, of French Rd., Depew, for allegedly displaying a knife and threatening 4 people. Sieg then allegedly drove off leaving the …

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