On 12/5/2023, Talia F. Joubert, 21, of LeRoy, NY, was arrested and charged with DWAI/Drugs. Joubert was charged after an investigation into traffic stop on 8/18/2023, where she was allegedly operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs. While at the Batavia Police Department, it’s alleged that Joubert struck two officers. She was issued appearance tickets and is due in court on 12/20/2023.
On 11/29/2023, Brian C. Johnson, 26, of Cheektowaga, NY, was arrested and charged with Harassment 2nd degree, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, and Obstruction of Governmental Administration 2nd degree. Johnson allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with staff at UMMC, while being treated in the emergency department. He then tried to flee when police attempted to take him into custody. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 12/19/2023.
On 12/2/2023, Wayne D. Potter, 40, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Harassment 2nd degree. Potter was arrested after an investigation into an incident on 11/4/2023, where he allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with another person. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on 12/19/2023.
On 11/16/2023, Cornelius Welch, 44, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd degree. Welch was arrested after police stopped him on a bicycle for a traffic violation. During the investigation, Welch was allegedly found in possession of narcotics. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 12/5/2023.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://crimewatch.net/us/ny/genesee/batavia-pd/138661/post/press-releases-12112023