Month: December 2019
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Medina man accused of burglarizing residence, stealing a rifle
Edward C. Simmons, 33, of Applegate Dr., Medina, is charged with burglary 2nd/illegal entry into a dwelling, and two counts of grand larceny 4th after allegedly entering a residence on East Shelby road in Oakfield and stealing a Remington .22 caliber rifle and other property, value exceeding $1,000, on September …
ORLEANS COUNTY/Three facing felony drug charges after being found with crack cocaine, synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia in Medina
ON DECEMBER 10, 2019, AFTER AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF CRACK COCAINE IN THE VILLAGE OF MEDINA, N.Y., THE ORLEANS COUNTY MAJOR FELONY CRIME TASK FORCE ALONG WITH THE MEDINA POLICE DEPT., THE ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. AND THE ORLEANS COUNTY MULTI-AGENCY SWAT, EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT …
BATAVIA/City Council looking into a multi-sport complex, upgrading the ice rink, tractor trailer traffic, housing issues, appointed a part time City Court Judge
In a long City Council Conference and Business meeting combined, City Council listened to and discussed many issues on Monday night. During Public Comments, residents from the Oak street/Richmond avenue area asked council to do something about the increased tractor trailer traffic on Oak street/Rt. 98. Another resident spoke of …
WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Bliss man charged during traffic stop in Genesee Falls
Mark A. Brace, 51, of Bliss, was arrested on December 7, 2019 following a traffic stop in the Town of Genesee Falls. Brace was observed by Sgt. Chase of the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office driving erratically on Route 19A and Griffith Road. Brace was stopped, and following a roadside investigation, …
BATAVIA/Larcenies from vehicles and stolen vehicles
Press release The Batavia Police Department has received multiple complaints of vehicle thefts, and larcenies from vehicles over the past couple weeks. With the holidays upon us, the Batavia Police Department would like to remind our citizens: -Lock your doors/vehicles -Do not leave important items in your vehicle (wallets, presents, …
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Man steals gift cards at Christmas party
Brian L. Crockett, 39, of Woleben Rd., Portland, NY, is charged with petit larceny following an investigation at a hotel on Park road on December 7, 2019. Crockett allegedly stole various gift cards valued at $225 from a Christmas party that was being held at a local hotel. Crockett was …
BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Lancaster man takes money for HVAC work, but does not complete the job
GENESEE COUNTY/GCC Foundation holds its largest fundraising event to continue to assist students with scholarships
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Man accused of breaking window at the Downs
On November 17, 2019, Deputies responded to a complaint of a broken exterior window at Batavia Downs at 8315 Park road. Following an investigation, Gregory F. Frieday, 34, of Batavia, was charged with criminal mischief 4th, for allegedly breaking an exterior window on the south side of the building. Frieday …