Year: 2022
GENESEE COUNTY/Ron Beback Jr. to be honored by UNY-USHWA and Batavia Downs
By Tim Bojarski, president, UNY-USHWA (Tim Bojarski photo) Akron, NY — Ron Beback Jr. will be presented with the Good Samaritan Award by the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs for his heroic actions to save an overturned kayaker from drowning this past …
NYS Police/Pursuit involving stolen vehicle ends in Genesee County
On December 10, 2022, at approximately 1:30 p.m., State Police attempted to stop a vehicle on I-90 in the town of Eden for a vehicle and traffic violation. The driver failed to comply, and a pursuit ensued. Troopers and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office successfully deployed spike strips (tire deflation …
PERRY POLICE REPORT/Avon man charged in traffic stop on Silver Lake road
PERRY, NY- Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of an Avon resident on DWI charges following an investigation by the Perry Police Department. On December 8, 2022, at approximately 12:14 a.m., Officer Spencer Kramell conducted a traffic stop on Silver Lake Road near Oatka Road for multiple vehicle and …
WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Buffalo man charged after traffic stop in Sheldon
BATAVIA/City Council Conference and Business Meeting/Renderings of new Police Department Headquarters unveiled/December 12, 2022
GENESEE/ORLEANS/GCASA hires Luke Granger as recovery services director
By Mike PettinellaGCASA Publicist Throughout a civilian and military career that includes nearly two decades outside of the United States, Luke Granger said he has made it his “mission” to help others. “Whether I’ve been working in full-time ministry, teaching in the military or working in IT (information technology), I’ve …
WYOMING COUNTY COURT REPORT/November 30-December 1st, 2022
Java Jared Wrazen-Pleaded guilty to Assault in the First Degree (B Felony); Adjourned to 02/09/23 for sentencing. Warsaw Leslie Kamara-Sentenced on the conviction of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in theSecond Degree (misdemeanors), Operating A Motor Vehicle Without Inspection Certificate, License PlateMissing/Displayed Improperly, Operate Motor Vehicle Without Insurance, …
BATAVIA/Batavia City School District/Notice of Public Hearing
The Batavia City School District Board of Education Audit Committee will meet at 4:30 PM onMonday, December 19, 2022, at Batavia High School, in the Superintendent’s Conference Room. The Batavia City School District Board of Education policy Committee will meet at 5:15 PM on Monday,19, 2022, at Batavia High School, …
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Inmate at jail uses another inmate’s ID to make phone calls
Benito A. Gay, 34, of Batavia, NY, is charged with petit larceny, falsifying business records 2nd degree, criminal use of an access device 2nd degree, and unlawful possession of personal identification information 3rd degree, after allegedly using another inmate’s personal identification number to make phone calls at the Genesee County …