ORLEANS COUNTY/First death from COVID-19 reported

Press release “Today, I am reporting that an individual (over 65 years of age and who had been under mandatory isolation) who tested positive for COVID-19 has passed away,” stated Paul Pettit, Director of the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments. “This is our first confirmed death related to COVID-19 …

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STATE POLICE/Wethersfield man facing vehicular manslaughter charge in fatal accident

PRESS RELEASE On April 15, 2020, Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Michael A. Conrad, 20 of Wethersfield, NY for Vehicular Manslaughter 2nd degree (D Felony), Assault 2nd degree sub 4 (D Felony), Driving While Intoxicated and multiple traffic infractions. On April 14, 2020 at 11:14 A.M., Troopers out of SP Warsaw responded …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia man arrested after leaving the scene of an attempted burglary in Warsaw

Clayton R. Baylor, 23, of Batavia was arrested following a traffic stop on Route 19 in the Town of Middlebury on April 11, 2020. Baylor was driving a vehicle which had fled the scene of an attempted burglary in the Village of Warsaw. Wyoming County Sheriff Deputies located and stopped …

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GENESEE COUNTY/”Genesee Connects” discusses child and adult abuse and what to look for

“Genesee Connects” zoom session two.  This session is centered around what people should be looking out for and aware of regarding the potential for child or adult abuse and how to report instances or suspicions.  In the session are representatives from adult and child protective services at DSS, the Director …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./Press briefing/Six more positive cases in the area

SITUATIONAL UPDATE New Cases · As of 2:00 p.m. today: 4.15.2020 o Genesee County received 3 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 80 positive cases § The three positive cases reside in Batavia. § One individual is in their 20’s, one individual is in their 40’s, and …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Department reports a second confirmed death in Genesee County

Press release “It is with great sadness that I am reporting the second confirmed death related to COVID-19 in Genesee County” stated Paul Pettit, Public Health Director of Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments. The individual was over the age of 65 and resided in the central part of Genesee …

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