GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia man accused of threatening a person and possessing knife knuckles

Lance M. Mercado Sr., 32, of Batavia, NY is charged with aggravated harassment 2nd degree following a domestic incident in Batavia on October 29, 2022 at 5:38p.m. Mercado allegedly called a victim repeatedly, threatening physical harm and caused the victim for fear for their safety. Mercado was arraigned in Batavia …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Project Agreements with tourism and hospitality facility, solar projects to be considered at GCEDC meeting

Press release BATAVIA – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board of directors will consider resolutions for projects proposing to invest $582.5 million in Genesee County at its board meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Projects to be considered at the meeting include Hecate Energy Cider Solar LLC’s proposed …

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BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/Homeless man allegedly breaks into a business then steals a vehicle, leading police on a high-speed chase

Arrests Grand Larceny 3rd; Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle; Burglary 3rd, 7:29 AM, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, Bank St. – Shawn R. WISNIEWSKI, M/33, homeless, was arrested on the above listed charges. Officers were called to a parking lot on Bank street for a male who was attempting to …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Indictments

Ajie J. Smith-Ezell has been indicted by a Genesee County Grand Jury and is accused of the crime of assault in the second degree, a class D violent felony, after allegedly causing serious physical injury to another person on March 12, 2022 in the City of Batavia. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Marcella F. …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office looking for assistance in identifying a person of interest after string of overnight larcenies from cars in Gaines and Carlton

The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of larcenies from vehicles that occurredovernight from October 28th to the morning of October 29th across the towns of Gaines andCarlton. Residents are urged to double check their vehicles and make sure they are locked during overnighthours, report any attempted larcenies, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/2023 Budget message from County Manager Matt Landers

Link to the 2023 Budget below: Genesee County Budget Officer s Proposed Budget Message (Submitted letter) As Genesee County Manager, I am pleased to present the 2023 recommended budget for theGenesee County Legislature to consider. This budget funds County government in an efficient andresponsible manner while making key investments which …

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