NYS Police Report/Warsaw man charged with assault

On April 28, 2023, Troopers out of SP Warsaw arrested Christopher Bitsas, 41, of Warsaw, NY, charging him with assault 3rd degree. After an investigation of an assault on Warsaw Blvd., in the village of Silver Springs, troopers determined that the suspect, Bitsas, was responsible for causing injury to the victim.  …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Deputy Bliss and Sgt. Chase recognized for their efforts in DWI Enforcement

Deputy Justin Bliss and Sergeant Aaron Chase (Provided photo) Press release The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce two members who were recently awarded for their efforts in DWI Enforcement. On May 2, 2023, Mothers Against Drunk Driving [MADD] New York, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee [GTSC], and …

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GENESEE COUNTY/County to host “Cans for Career Drive” beginning on May 17th, look for bottle & can drop offs in Batavia

Pictured-left to right-Matt Landers/County Manager, Paul Osborn/Dep. Highway Superintendent/Facilities, Parks Recreation & Forestry, Scott Schrader/Co-owner AQS Redemption/Elba, Chris Suozzi/GCEDC/VP of Business & Workforce Development/GLOW with Your Hands Co- Chair, Alvi Castro/Co-Owner AQS Redemption/Elba, Jay Lazarony/GLOW Workforce Development/Board Executive Director/GLOW with Your Hands Co-Chair. Bottle and can returns to benefit workforce …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Medications to treat substance use disorder are proven ‘tools’ in recovery, panelists say

MOUD PANELISTS: Participants in Wednesday’s MOUD Anti-Stigma and Awareness Town Hall” at the Genesee County Office for the Aging are, from left, Dr. Samantha Gray, Randi Johnson, Reilly Climenhaga, moderator Paul Pettit, Kate Gregory, Daniel Hauck and Scott Davis. (Provided photo) By Mike PettinellaGCASA Publicist Treating someone struggling with substance use …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Kiwanis Club of Batavia announces the recipients of the 2023 Law Day Observance & Criminal Justice Awards

Press release At today’s recognition luncheon held at Batavia Country Club, Kiwanis Club of Batavia announced recipients of the 2023 Criminal Justice Awards. The Kiwanis Club of Batavia Criminal Justice Award is presented to a member or members of the community, law enforcement, or a criminal justice agency serving the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Correction Officers at Jail Bureau graduate from Basic Corrections Academy

Photo (left to right):  Correction Officers Zachary J. Tacy, Wyatt J. Sando, Christopher A. Bauer-Smith, Katherine M. Stearns and Jail Superintendent William A. Zipfel Press release Genesee County Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. announces the graduation of Correction Officers Zachary J. Tacy, Wyatt J. Sando, Christopher A. Bauer-Smith, and Katherine M. …

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