GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia man accused of fraudulently placing firearms on a pistol permit

Justin T. Stimson, 33, of Hartshorn Rd., Batavia, is charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument 2nd and offering a false instrument for filing 1st, after an investigation into several firearms allegedly being place on a pistol permit on June 22, 2020. Stimson was arraigned in City Court and …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Statement from Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Chairwoman Ryan, on countywide vaccinations efforts

As of Friday, January 8, 2021, the Wyoming County Community Health System (WCCHS), in coordination with Wyoming County Health Department, administered 99.5% (956) of the 960 doses of COVID-19 vaccine received for Phase 1A priority populations as designated by NewYork State. These do not include the additional doses administered to …

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WYOMING COUNTY/COVID-19 Update/39 new positive cases reported/Free COVID-19 rapid testing on January 13th in Silver Springs

LINK TO REGISTRATION FOR TESTING Wyoming County, NY LINKS FROM THE ABOVE PRESS RELEASE Phased Distribution of the Vaccine | COVID-19 Vaccine (ny.gov) New York | Covid-19 Vaccine (ny.gov) https://apps.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=50501100 Wyoming County, NY | Official Website

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Warsaw man facing aggravated family offense charge after an order of protection violation

An investigation into a possible order of protection violation on January 4, 2021, led to the arrest of Nicholas C. Longhini, 32, of Warsaw, on family and drug related offenses. Longhini was observed outside a residence he was prohibited from being at by a Wyoming County Court Order of Protection. …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/137 new positive cases reported

Data Update –1/7/21o Genesee County received 59 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2818 positive cases. The new positive cases reside in the: West Region (Alabama, Darien, Pembroke) Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield) East Region (Bergen, Byron, LeRoy, Pavilion, Stafford) The individuals are in their …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Correction Officer injured during escape attempt at jail/ Attica Police Officer injured during physical altercation at traffic stop

Sheriff Gregory Rudolph reports, David Schmieder, 26, was arrested following an incident at the Wyoming County Jail that occurred on January 3, 2021. Schmieder is charged with assault 2nd, class D felony, and attempted escape 1st, class E felony. Schmieder was being held in the Wyoming County Jail on previous …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Town Board/Organizational Meeting/Special Meeting 1/6/21

AGENDAORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGJANUARY 6, 20217:00 P.M. Because of the Novel Corona virus (COVID-19) Pandemic and the State and Federal bans on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order suspending the Open Meeting Law, the Town of Batavia Town Board meeting will be held electronically via ZOOM video …

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