Kaleb J. Bobzien, 21, of Dellinger Ave., Batavia, was arrested in Batavia City Court when he appeared for sentencing on an unrelated matter on September 24, 2019. Bobzien is accused of violating a stay away order of protection and is charged with criminal contempt 1st. He was processed and arraigned …
After an investigation, Niasia S. Jiggetts, 28, of Thomas Ave., Batavia, is charged with two counts of assault 2nd, a class D felony, person less than 7 years old, after she allegedly struck a child with an object, causing injury to the child. The first incident occurred on W. Main …
Approximately 1,000 students in grades 8-12 from two dozen school districts across the GLOW region attended the first ever GLOW With Your Hands event, a hands-on career exploration experience where students were able to do first-hand activities associated with careers, like welding, bricklaying, electrical wiring, heavy equipment operation, advanced manufacturing …
As part of Rail Safety Awareness on Tuesday, The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department participated in Operation Lifesaver sponsored by Amtrak. Sgt. Michael J. Lute was stationed at the Colby road railroad crossing from 1130a.m. to 2:30p.m., handing out safety cards to passing motorists before they crossed the tracks. Sgt. Lute …
On September 20, 2019, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office received a call in regards to several garbage bags which were dumped in a cornfield at the intersection of Merriman and Cook roads in the Town of Byron. The garbage bags were filled with animal remains which included pigs, two small …
Elmer Brown, Jr., 66, of Akron, Ohio, was arrested following a traffic complaint on Curriers Road in the Town of Arcade on September 22, 2019. Brown drove his vehicle into the ditch on Curriers Road, and after an investigation several consumed containers of Methadone were found within the vehicle. Brown …
Press release At approximately 11:55p.m. on September 23, 2019 ,the City of Batavia Fire Department was dispatched to a general fire alarm at 1 Batavia City Centre. First arriving fire units were on-scene at approximately 11:58p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters began investigating and found a working kitchen fire inside of the …
At a City Council Conference meeting on Monday night, City Manager Dr. Martin Moore told City Council that a new police headquarters is about five years away. “We are planning for the worse case scenario,” says Moore. Moore recommended putting $175,000 into a Facilities Reserve Fund, which currently has a …
Joseph C. Barone, 39, of N. Pearl St., Oakfield, is charged with obstruction of governmental administration, harassment 2nd, unlawful possession of marijuana and trespass after he refused to leave a business/establishment at 214 East Main street on September 21, 2019 at 2:04a.m. Barone allegedly attempted to strike an employee and …
Story and photos by Julie Carasone On Saturday afternoon at TF Browns, the Genesee County Libertarian Party held a meet and greet for candidates running for local office. Deborah Kerr-Rosenbeck is running for Batavia City Council for the 3rd Ward and she is running against current City Council Member John …