On 12/11/2023, Chad M. Johnston, 37, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd degree and Criminal Mischief 3rd degree. It’s alleged that on 12/6/2023, Johnston unlawfully entered a residence on Liberty Street and damaged property inside. Johnston was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail. He is due back in court on 1/17/2024.
On 12/4/2023, Tyler M. McCambridge, 30, of Syracuse, NY, was arrested and charged with Attempted Grand Larceny 4th degree, Possession of a Forged Instrument 1st degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree, and Harassment 2nd degree. McCambridge allegedly attempted to cash a forged check, at a local bank. He then ran from police when they attempted to take him into custody. McCambridge was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released under the supervision of Genesee Justice. He was due back in court on 12/21/2023.
On 12/8/2023, Michael C. Mirabel, 51, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Mirabal was initially stopped on Central Avenue for a traffic violation. After an investigation, it’s alleged that Mirabal was found to be operating the vehicle while impaired by drugs. He was arraigned in CAP Court and released. He is due back in court at a later date.
On 12/13/2023, Aaron R. Hatfield, 39, of Kenmore, NY, was arrested on a bench warrant. Hatfield was initially arrested on 8/14/2023 and charged with Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree, after allegedly stealing from Tops Supermarket at 390 West Main Street. The warrant was issued after Hatfield allegedly failed to appear in court. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail on $5,000 cash bail, $10,000 bond, and $25,000 partially secured bond. He was due back in court on 12/20/2023.
On 12/9/2023, Patrick J. Gonzales, 30, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree and Harassment 2nd degree. Gonzales was arrested after police responded to a residence on Highland Park for the reported disturbance. During the investigation, it’s alleged that Gonzales pushed an officer and attempted to prevent police from taking him into custody. He was issued an appearance and released. Later that night, patrols responded back to the residence for a medical call. Gonzales then allegedly attempted to prevent police and EMS from assisting another person. He was charged with another count of Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree and issued another appearance ticket. He was due to appear in court on 12/19/2023.
On 12/3/2023, Byron K. Bell, 54, of Rochester, NY, was arrested on a bench warrant. Bell was initially charged on 12/11/2022, with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3rd degree, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree, and Speeding, after a traffic stop where he was allegedly found to be in possession of a stolen vehicle. The warrant was issued when Bell failed to appear for a court appearance. He was arraigned in CAP Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail. He was due back in court on 12/12/2023.
On 12/2/2023, Daniel J. Bakowski, 43, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on an arrest warrant. Bakowski was initially charged on 10/3/2023 with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree and Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign after a traffic stop on East Main Street. The warrant was issued after he failed to appear in court. Bakowski was arraigned in CAP Court and released. He is due back in court at a later date.
On 12/16/2023, Matthew J. Mika, 53, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd degree, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Mika was arrested after an investigation into a traffic stop, on 10/23/2023, where he was allegedly found to be in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. It’s also alleged that he attempted to conceal evidence. He was issued an appearance ticket and was due to appear in Batavia City Court on 12/19/2023.
On 12/15/2023, Sarah E. Saile, 40, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny 4th degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. It’s alleged that Saile stole in excess of $1,000 worth of prescription pills from the pharmacy at Tops, where she was employed. She was issued an appearance ticket and was due to appear in Batavia City Court on 12/19/2023.
On 12/15/2023, Angelo P. Mana, 49, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on a warrant for Burglary 3rd degree, Petit Larceny, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, and Conspiracy 5th degree. Mana was arrested in relation to an incident that occurred on 10/23/2023, where he and another person allegedly broke into a building on Mill Street and stole property. He was arraigned in CAP Court and is due to appear in Batavia City Court at a later date.
On 12/18/2023, Brant G. Matthews, 29, of LeRoy, NY, was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd degree. It’s alleged that Matthews was found to be in possession of narcotics and a digital scale while being arrested on an unrelated warrant. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on 1/9/2024.
On 12/13/2023, Jeanna M. Hattaway, 36, of Warsaw, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. The arrest stems from a traffic stop on 4/21/2023, where Hattaway was allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine. She was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 1/9/2024.
On 12/14/2023, Thomas A. Griffin, 36, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Griffin was arrested after an investigation into an incident on 7/31/2023, where police responded to the parking lot of 7-Eleven to check the welfare of a person slumped over the wheel of a vehicle. Griffin was allegedly found to be operating the vehicle while impaired by drugs. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on 1/2/2024.
On 12/6/2023, Jon H. Bush, 40, and Jennifer K. Freeman, 39, both of Batavia, NY, were each charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. Bush and Freeman were charged in relation to a traffic stop on Washington Avenue on 6/30/2023, where they were both allegedly found to be in possession of narcotics. Bush was also arrested on an outstanding warrant and additionally charged with Resisting Arrest. Both were issued appearance tickets for the drug charges. Bush was arraigned in Batavia City Court on the warrant and released on his own recognizance.
On 12/17/2023, Danielle T. Lumpkin, 42, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 4th degree. It’s alleged that Lumpkin damaged a door at the victim’s residence. Lumpkin was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 1/2/2024.
On 12/15/2023, Michael J. Difalco, 36, of Batavia, NY, was charged with Harassment 2nd degree. It’s alleged that Difalco pulled another person’s hair and punched them during an altercation on South Main Street. He was issued an appearance ticket and was due to appear in court on 12/19/2023.
On 12/12/2023, John A. Cabrera, 56, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Menacing 2nd degree. Cabrera allegedly threatened another person with an imitation gun during an argument on Washington Avenue. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released. He is due back in court on 1/17/2024.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://crimewatch.net/us/ny/genesee/batavia-pd/138661/post/press-releases-12252023