WYOMING COUNTY/Gainesville man charged with killing dog

On October 29, 2020, Wade Remington, 45, of Gainesville, was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty (Felony), criminal mischief 3rd degree (E Felony), tampering with physical evidence (E Felony), and falsely reporting an incident 3rd degree (Misdemeanor) following a domestic incident investigation. Remington was arraigned by Judge Mohun in …

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BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Rochester man charged with felony DWI after allegedly driving the wrong way on N. Spruce street

Glennder J. Velez, 24, of Moulson St. Rochester, NY, is charged with felony DWI, felony driving with a BAC of .08% or more, aggravated unlicensed operation 1st, driving in the wrong direction on a one way street and operating without an interlock device, following a traffic stop on North Spruce …

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WYOMING COUNTY COURT REPORT/Sept. 24, 2020-October 23, 2020

Attica Theasia Bess- Successful on Interim Probation; sentenced on thereduced charge of Criminal Possession of ControlledSubstance in the Seventh Degree (Misdemeanor) to 3years probation. Gainesville Gregory Akin- Arraigned on Indictment for Grand Larceny in theThird Degree (D Felony); Criminal Mischief in theThird Degree (E Felony); pleaded not guilty; adjourned to11/19/20 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Investigator Parker says goodbye after 23 years at the Sheriff’s Office

Investigator Christopher Parker, an Investigator with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, has retired from the Department as of today. Parker has been with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department for almost 23 years. He was named Officer of the Year in January of 2020 for the year 2019. Parker, a Republican, …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19/ Information regarding the Governor’s Cluster Initiative

COVID-19 UpdateFor IMMEDIATE RELEASE On October 6, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced a new cluster actioninitiative to address COVID-19 hotspots that have or may be identified incertain areas of New York. “Under the Governor’s initiative to prevent cluster activity it is important tounderstand the detrimental impact having a cluster can have …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/10 new positive cases reported/Elba Pre-K Program will be 100% distance learning until November 9th

New Cases – As of 2:00 p.m. October 28, 2020 o Genesee County received 4 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 362 positive cases. § The new positive cases reside in Batavia, Bergen, Darien, and LeRoy. § The individuals are in their 0-19’s, 40’s, 60’s, and 70’s. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Investigator Parker retiring from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office

Investigator Christopher Parker, an Investigator with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, has announced he is retiring from the Department. His last day of work is today. Parker has been with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department for almost 23 years. He was named Officer of the Year in January of 2020 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/County Manager discusses the recommended 2021 budget, public hearing on the budget is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4 at 6 p.m. at the Old Courthouse

Statement from County Manager L. Matthew Landers: As the Genesee County Manager, I am pleased to present the 2021 recommended budget. This budget will fund the County government in an efficient and responsible manner. The recommended budget stays under the NYS tax cap, while covering the lengthy number of expensive …

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