NYS Police/Medina man arrested for felony DWI Leandra’s Law

On October 22, 2022, Troopers out of SP Clarence arrested Nicholas A. Martinez, 30, of Medina, NY, for Aggravated DWI-Leandra’s Law.  During a traffic stop on Stahley Road in the town of Clarence, Martinez was allegedly exhibiting signs of impairment and failed standardized field sobriety tests.  He was arrested and …

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Genesee-Orleans-Wyoming (GOW)Trauma & Resiliency Conference scheduled at Batavia Downs

The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) recently received a grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to learn more about the intersection of trauma, suicide, overdose, and health. This conference will help understand how these issues influence our communities and help us …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Medina man facing felony drug charges after allegedly selling methamphetamine in the city of Batavia

The Genesee County Local Drug Enforcement Task Force arrested a Medina man on October 19, 2022, after an investigation into the possession, transportation and sale of methamphetamine in the city of Batavia. Kevin P. Kage, 35, of Medina, NY, was taken into custody while in Orleans County, on a sealed …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Rochester man arrested after 6-month investigation into the possession and sale of crack cocaine in the City of Batavia

The Genesee County Local Drug Enforcement Task Force arrested a Rochester man on October 24, 2022, after a 6-month investigation into the possession, transportation and sale of crack cocaine in the city of Batavia. Shamar R. Chester, aka “Game”, 46, of Rochester, NY, is charged with four counts of criminal …

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