BATAVIA/Arrests made following the Line of Duty death of Sgt. Sanfratello

Press release The City of Batavia Police Department announces arrests following an investigation into the line-of-duty death of Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello that occurred in the early morning hours of March 10, 2024 at the Batavia Downs. Michael J. Elmore, age 33, of Batavia is charged as follows; …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia Fire Department installs officers and announces awards

Officers sworn in for 2024 The Town of Batavia Fire Department responded to a total of 541 calls in 2023. Fires-47 MVA/EMS assist-112 Hazardous Conditions-29 Service calls/stand by-29 Good intent/investigations-30 Fire Alarms-290 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Town of Batavia Fire Department received the County Award for the most hours for county and …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Deputy dies in the line of duty during a physical altercation at Batavia Downs

Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has transferred the investigation into a line-of-duty death incident that occurred at Batavia Downs on March 10, 2024, at approximately 12:45 am (prior to DST) to the City of Batavia Police Department. This incident resulted in the death of Genesee County Sheriff’s Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Area Law enforcement agencies are supporting the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department after losing one of their own

Press release It is with the deepest regret and sorrow that the Genesee County Sheriff reports the line-of-duty death of Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello, age 54, who passed away on March 10, 2024, following his involvement in an incident while working a special assignment detail at Batavia Downs. The City …

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WNY/Genesee Region League All Stars for 2024

Boys Basketball-Front row -L-R-Oakfield/Alabama– Avery Watterson. Notre Dame– Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jaden Sherwood, Jay Antinore. Wheatland Chili– Leighton Williams, Jaden Schwenebraten. Row 2-Attica-Rob Crowley/Coach of the Year/Attica, Clayton Bezon Jack Janes, Cole Harding. Alexander-Trent Woods, Dylan Pohl. Row 3-Pembroke-Tyson Totten, Avery Ferreira. Elba-Mike Long. Byron/Bergen- Braedyn Chambry Girls Basketball-Front row-L-R-Notre Dame-Sofia …

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