On 1/4/2024, Donald G. Vanelli, 60, of Oakfield, NY was arrested on an arrest warrant for Burglary 3rd degree, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, Conspiracy 5th degree, and Petit Larceny. It’s alleged that in October of 2023, Vanelli and another person broke into a business on Mill Street and stole property. Vanelli was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released under the supervision of Genesee Justice. He is due back in court on 2/6/2024.
On 1/8/2024, Tanisha N. Gibson, 38, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on an arrest warrant for Assault 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The arrest is the result of an investigation into an incident on 12/2/2023, where Gibson allegedly sprayed another person in the face with pepper spray during an altercation on Bank Street. Gibson was arraigned in Batavia City Court and is scheduled to reappear on 2/4/2024.
On 12/28/2023, Brandon J. March, 39, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Strangulation 2nd degree, Assault 3rd degree, and Menacing 3rd degree. March was arrested after police responded to an address on S. Lyon Street for a disturbance. It’s alleged that March strangled and kicked the victim, while threatening to kill them. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and was released under the supervision of Genesee Justice. He is due back in court on 1/23/2024.
On 1/5/2024, Johnathan M. Falk, 25, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny and Conspiracy 6th degree. Falk and another person allegedly stole property from 7-Eleven on East Main Street. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on 1/23/2024.
On 1/11/2024, Samuel J. Hernandez, 21, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny. Hernandez allegedly stole merchandise from West Main Wine and Spirits on 1/5/2024. Hernandez was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on 1/23/2024.
On 1/10/2024, Jaliyla S. Shelton, 18, of Rochester, NY, was arrested on two warrants. Shelton was initially arrested on 11/2/2023, and charged with two counts of Grand Larceny 4th degree after allegedly stealing two cars from the City of Batavia. She was issued appearance tickets, but allegedly failed to appear in court. She was arraigned in CAP Court and released. She is due back in Batavia City Court, at a later date.
On 1/10/2024, Crystal L. Dacey, 29, of Attica, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree and Petit Larceny. Dacey was charged after allegedly stealing several items, including prescription pills, from another person. She was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on 1/23/2024.
On 1/3/2024, Timothy D. Cobb,19, of Buffalo, NY, was charged with Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer 3rd degree. Cobb allegedly fled from police in a vehicle following an incident at Speedway. The pursuit was terminated; however, Cobb was apprehended a short time later. He was issued an appearance ticket along with numerous traffic tickets and released. He is due in Batavia City Court on 1/23/2024.
On 1/4/2024, James R. Briggs, 48, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny. Briggs allegedly stole merchandise from the Family Dollar Store on East Main Street. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 1/23/2024.
On 12/27/2023, Joshua W. Bombard, 18, of Pavilion, NY, was arrested and charged with Assault 3rd degree and Criminal Mischief 4th degree. Bombard was arrested after police responded to an address on Ellicott Street for the report of a fight. Bombard allegedly injured another person and damaged their property. He was arraigned in CAP Court and released. He is due in Batavia City Court on 1/16/2024.
On 12/27/2023, Jennifer M. Beswick, 41, of Batavia, NY was arrested and charged with DWAI/Drugs and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. Beswick was arrested after an investigation into a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 7/29/2023. It’s alleged that Beswick was operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs. She was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on 1/10/2024.
On 12/24/2023, Jason C. Mann, 47, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 4th degree. It’s alleged that Mann damaged another person’s property during an altercation in the parking lot of 587 East Main Street. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 1/16/2024.
On 12/19/2023, Martin J. Rodgers, 39, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 4th degree. Rodgers allegedly damaged a window at a residence during an altercation on Oak Street. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 1/9/2024.
On 12/20/2023, Naquan J. Shepherd, 24, of Batavia, NY, was charged with Harassment 2nd degree. Shepherd allegedly struck another person during an altercation on Hutchins Street. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on 1/10/2024.
On 12/26/2023, Ronald J. Murray, 29, of Batavia, NY was arrested on a bench warrant. The warrant stems from an incident on 8/11/2023, where Murray was allegedly found in possession of narcotics. Murray was arraigned in CAP Court and released. He is due in Batavia City Court at a later date.
On 12/29/2023, Henry C. Roberts, 19, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny. Roberts allegedly stole merchandise from Tops. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on 1/16/2024.
On 12/24/2024, Levy Spikes Jr., 50, of Batavia, NY was arrested and charged with DWI. Spikes was arrested after a traffic stop on Lewiston Road, where he was allegedly found to be operating a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol. He was issued several traffic tickets and is due in Batavia City Court on 1/9/2024.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://crimewatch.net/us/ny/genesee/batavia-pd/138661/post/press-releases-1132024