BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Craigslist scammer now facing a weapons charge

Jaequele M. Tomlin, 23, of Central Ave., Batavia, is charged with criminal possession of a weapon 3rd in connection with an ongoing investigation into Craigslist scams. Tomlin was allegedly in possession of a blunt force weapon with the intent to use against another, the weapon was not used against any …

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Batavia Police Department joins “SafeTrade” for people looking to meet in person to complete an online transaction

Press release The Batavia Police Department joins SafeTrade – a national safety initiative for completing online transactions safely when meeting in person. The Batavia Police Department today announced it has joined the SafeTrade initiative for safer completion of online transactions. SafeTrade is a simple program for police and sheriff’s departments …

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