BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Two men facing felony rape charges in two separate incidents

Criminal Contempt 1st/Rape 1st/Burglary 2nd, 09:30AM, Thursday March 18, 2021– Kyle GUGEL M/34 was arrested for allegedly violating an order of protection, illegally entering a residence, and forcibly raping the victim.   Arrest Date:  Sunday, March 21, 2021 – 9:30pm Charges: PL 215.51 – Criminal Contempt 1st PL 130.35 – …

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BATAVIA/Kiwanis Club awards “Golden Egg” finders with chocolate Easter bunnies at Centennial Park

Kiwanis “Golden Easter Egg Hunt” winners gathered at Centennial Park in Batavia on Saturday morning to turn in their golden eggs for a chocolate Easter bunny from Oliver’s Candy store. The “Golden Egg Hunt” was held over a two week period at Centennial Park this year due to COVID-19, with …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/23 new positive case reported/11 hospitalized

o Data Update –4/2/21 o Genesee County reporting 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4674 positive cases. § The new positive cases reside in the: · Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield) · East Region (Bergen, Byron, LeRoy, Pavilion, Stafford) § The individuals are in …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/18 new positive cases reported/12 hospitalized/Travel quarantine lifted for domestic travel

o Data Update –4/1/21 Please note today is the first day of no travel quarantine which is noted in the brief.  It is important for residents to understand they are still responsible for completing the NYS Traveler Health Form, continue with masking, proper hand washing/sanitizing and monitoring their health for …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/29 new positive case reported, 8 hospitalized/Domestic travelers no longer required to quarantine as of April 1st

o Data Update –3/31/21 o Genesee County reporting 17 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4651 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, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff Sheron Jr. announces membership drive

Press release The New York State Sheriffs’ Institute will begin its annual Honorary Membership drive in Genesee County within the next 10 days according to Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. The New York State Sheriffs’ Institute was established in 1979. It is a not-for-profit corporation, tax-exempt organization, and contributions to …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office welcomes new Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff Kyle J. Tower (provided photo) Press release Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. announces the appointment of Deputy Sheriff Kyle J. Tower. Deputy Tower recently completed the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office field training program and is assigned to the road patrol division. Deputy Tower brings over eight years of …

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