On 3/17/2024, Allister L. Gunter, 28, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Attempted Assault 2nd degree, Attempted Robbery 3rd degree, four counts of Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd degree, two counts of Criminal Mischief 4th degree, three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Resisting Arrest, two counts of Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree, and Harassment 2nd degree.
Patrols responded to a disturbance on Thomas Avenue where the victim had reported a physical altercation inside the house. Gunter had allegedly barricaded the door, causing police to force entry into the residence. Upon entering the house, officers attempted to take Gunter into custody, however he resisted arrest and fought with patrols.
The victim alleges that Gunter had attempted to assault them and would not allow them and their children to leave. Gunter then attempted to prevent the victim from calling the police for help.
Gunter was arraigned in CAP Court and released under the supervision of Genesee Justice. He is due back in court, at a later date.
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On 3/19/2024, Jorgia A. Fotiathis, 30, of Batavia, NY was arrested and charged with Assault 1st degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree.
Fotiathis was arrested after an investigation into an incident on 3/4/2024, where it’s alleged that she stabbed another person during an altercation on Hutchins Street.
Fotiathis was remanded to the Genesee County Jail and is due back in court on 4/3/2024.
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On 3/24/2024, James R. Briggs, 48, of Batavia, NY was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd degree and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th degree after a traffic stop where Briggs was allegedly found to be operating a vehicle with a stolen license plate and a forged registration sticker. He was arraigned in CAP Court and is due in Batavia City Court at a later date.
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On 3/23/2024, Mark L. Farley, 55, of Batavia, NY, was arrested for Criminal Contempt 1st degree and Harassment 2nd degree after allegedly threatening another person in violation of an order of protection.
He was arraigned in CAP Court and is due in Batavia City Court, at a later date.
On 3/25/2024, Farley was charged with Harassment 2nd degree in relation to an incident that occurred in February, where he allegedly grabbed another person. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on 4/9/2024.
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On 3/27/2024, Miya R. Houseman, 23 of Batavia, NY was arrested on a bench warrant. Houseman was initially arrested for DWI on 11/27/2021. A warrant was issued after she failed to appear in court.
She was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released. She is due back in court, on 4/10/2024.
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On 3/25/2024, Martin J Rodgers, 40, of Batavia, NY was arrested and charged with Criminal Contempt 1st degree. It’s alleged that Rodgers violated a stay-away order of protection by being with the protected party.
He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail, on $4,000 cash bail. He is due in Batavia City Court on 4/18/2024.
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On 3/22/2024, Carl E. Canterbury, 53, of Batavia, NY was arrested on an arrest warrant. Canterbury was charged on 1/23/2024, after allegedly operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration. A warrant was issued, after he failed to appear in court. Canterbury was arraigned in CAP Court and released. He is due in Batavia City Court at a later date.
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On 3/22/2024, Joey A. Evans, 33, of Batavia, NY was cited for Riding a Bicycle on a Sidewalk. Evans was cited after an investigation into an incident where he allegedly struck a pedestrian with his bike. Evans was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 4/9/2024.
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On 3/23/2024, Mark A. Constable, 35, of Batavia, NY was arrested and charged Harassment 2nd degree. It’s alleged that Constable grabbed another person by the arm during a dispute on Ganson Avenue. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 4/2/2024.
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On 3/17/2024, Kenneth H. Avery, 53, of Byron, NY was arrested and charged with DWI. Avery was arrested following a traffic stop on Clinton Street, where it’s alleged that he was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was issued several traffic tickets and is due in Batavia City Court on 4/2/2024.
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On 3/19/2024, Mark A. Constable, 35, and Kayleen M. Laird, 28, both of Batavia, NY were each charged with Theft of Services. It’s alleged that Constable and Laird left Gilliana’s Diner on Jackson Street without paying for their food. They were each issued an appearance ticket and are due in court on 4/2/2024.
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On 3/20/2024, Ronald W. Lewis, 36, of Ogden, NY was arrested on two bench warrants. The first warrant stems from a larceny complaint in July of 2023, where Lewis allegedly stole merchandise, from Tim Horton’s. The second is the result of a Trespass charge in September of 2023 at UMMC. He was arraigned in CAP Court on both warrants and is due in Batavia City Court at a later date.
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On 3/20/2024, Canden J. Thomas, 29, of Albion, NY was arrested on an arrest warrant. Thomas was initially charged on 11/22/2023 with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident and other traffic violations after a motor vehicle crash on Bank Street. The warrant was issued, after he failed to appear in court. He was arraigned in CAP Court and released. He is due in City Court, at a later date.
On 3/15/2024, Lewis A. Morris Jr., 69, of Batavia, NY was arrested and charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Harassment 2nd degree. It’s alleged that Morris put his hands around another person’s neck and struck the person in the face during an altercation on Brooklyn Avenue. He was arraigned in CAP Court and released. He is due back in court, on 3/26/2024.
Why are all these people arraigned in court then released? They should be arrested, locked up until their court date and then returned to jail.