Press release
Last night, Batavia Police Officers arrested Devon Wright, 18, in relation to the reported car/pedestrian accident on Highland Park which occurred on 04/08/2020 at approximately 8:54 PM.
Wright was located in a vehicle during a traffic stop where he was taken into custody. Wright allegedly resisted officers while being arrested, and damaged property while at Batavia Police Headquarters.
Wright was charged with 1 count attempted assault 1st, 1 count resisting arrest, 1 count obstructing governmental administration 2nd, 2 counts criminal mischief 4th, 1 count criminal nuisance 2nd, and 1 count harassment 2nd.
Wright was virtually arraigned in Batavia City Court before Judge Saleh and remanded to the Genesee County Jail on $10,000 cash, $20,000 bond, $50,000 partially secured bond.
Wright is scheduled to appear in City Court on 5-18-2020 at 1:00 p.m.
Batavia Police investigation into the incident on 04/08/2020 revealed that Wright intentionally struck the victim with his car. The victim sustained some injuries during the incident, but was later treated and released.
The Batavia Police Department would like to thank the public for all their tips on Wright’s whereabouts.