BATAVIA/Police looking for help in identifying a suspicious person seen at local schools

Press release The Batavia Police Department is looking for the publics assistance in identifying the male seen in the photos. The male has been seen outside local schools on 03/04/2020 and 03/05/2020. School officials from the Batavia City School District and St. Joseph’s School notified police of the individual. Staff …

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BATAVIA/Fire Department reminds residents about changing smoke detector batteries when Daylight Saving time begins on Sunday, March 8th

Chief Stefano Napolitano recommends that as residents set their clocks ahead, that they test their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes with missing and/or damaged smoke detectors. Often times, a smoke detector fails to operate …

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