GENESEE COUNTY/ Blizzard hits area
About noon time, blizzard conditions finally hit in Genesee County. Since then there have multiple accidents blocking roadways. Travel advisories are in place and no unnecessary travel is advised.
Year: 2019
WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Castile man charged after an accident
William Houck, 27, of Castile, was arrested following a one vehicle accident on Route 19A in the Town of Genesee Falls on January 18, 2019. Houck was operating his vehicle southbound on Route 19A and left the road and struck a guide rail. Houck is charged with felony DWI, failure …
GENESEE COUNTY/Byron/Firefighters from three counties battle blaze on Cook road in frigid temperatures
Firefighters from Genesee, Orleans and Monroe counties battled a house fire at 6123 Cook road in Byron on Monday evening. According to Fire Chief Robert Mruczek, the house was fully involved upon arrival, crews had difficulty in getting to the scene due to slick roads. Once on scene, crews were …
GENESEE COUNTY/Ellicott street man facing a 10 count indictment accusing him of sexual abuse and sex acts with a child
A Genesee County Grand Jury has handed up a 10 count indictment accusing Dale T. Young Jr., 38, of Ellicott Street, Batavia, of sexual abuse and sex acts with a child less than 17 years old. In count 1, Young is accused of endangering the welfare of a child, a …
BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Attica man accused of driving under the influence of marijuana
Alexander D. Kibler, 21, of School St., Attica, is charged with speeding in a zone, DWAI/drugs, possession of alcohol in a motor vehicle and aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd after a traffic stop on Walnut street on January 19, 2019 at 1:24a.m. After an investigation, Kibler was found to be allegedly …
PERRY POLICE REPORT/Man attempts to hide woman from officers
Brandon Cassada, 24, of Perry, was arrested by Officer Gregory Smith during a report of a possible domestic dispute at his residence. Officer Smith, along with Sgt. Bryant of the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department, where attempting to locate a female at Cassada’s residence who reported to her mother that she …
STATE POLICE/LeRoy woman arrested for felony DWI following an accident on the Thruway
Press release On January 25, 2019, at approximately 6:17 p.m., State Police responded to a one car motor vehicle accident on I-90 in the town of Lancaster. The uninjured driver, Heather M. Spiegel, 44, of LeRoy, NY, had a suspended license and was found to be intoxicated. Spiegel was transported …
WYOMING COUNTY/Attica/Heat lamp caused a barn fire on East Main road
Six fire companies responded to a reported barn fire at 4096 East Main road in the Town of Attica on Saturday afternoon. Fire investigators say a heat lamp caused a fire in a barn and caused $70,000 in damages about 2:08p.m. The barn is owned by Joe and Judy Cutitta. …
WYOMING COUNTY/Gainesville/Investigators say fire started in a front lower apartment
Sixteen fire companies responded to an apartment house fire at 8 East street in the Village of Gainesville on Saturday morning. The apartment house went up in flames about 8:45a.m. and five tenants are being assisted by the Red Cross. One firefighter was injured while fighting the fire as they …
GENESEE COUNTY/LeRoy Fire installs officers, Connolly named Firefighter of the Year for 2018
Brandon Connolly was named Firefighter of the Year for 2018 at the LeRoy Fire Department Installation Dinner at Terry Hills in Batavia on Saturday evening at their annual banquet and awards ceremony. Chief Tom Wood says, “Connolly is always willing to help with extra details like parades and setting up, …