On 12/24/2024, Brian F. Kent, 53, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd degree, Assault 3rd degree, and Obstruction of Governmental Administration 2nd degree. The arrest stems from an incident on 12/21/2024, when officers attempted to take Kent into custody on a separate incident. Kent allegedly fought with two police officers, causing injury to both of them. Kent was arraigned in CAP Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail. He is due back in court at a later date.
On 12/6/2024, James E. Murray Jr.,36, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Criminal Contempt 1st degree, and Harassment 2nd degree. Murray allegedly violated an order of protection during a domestic incident on Montclair Avenue. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail. He is due back in court on 1/7/2025.
On 12/19/2024, Nathan L. Royse, 33, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree. The arrest stems from an incident on 4/23/2024, where Royse allegedly attempted to stab another person during an altercation at Austin Park. He was arraigned in CAP Court and is due in Batavia City Court at a later date.
On 12/15/2024, Samuel R. Blackshear, 23, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Criminal Contempt 1st degree, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Blackshear was allegedly involved in a physical altercation on Ellsworth Avenue, where he violated an order of protection and placed his hands around the victim’s neck causing them to be unable to breathe. He was arraigned in CAP Court and is due in Batavia City Court at a later date.
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On 12/14/2024, Douglas G. Goodwin, 33, of Alabama, NY, was arrested and charged with Reckless Endangerment 2nd degree and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 1st degree. On 12/13/2024, police were called to an address on Ellicott Street for the report of a suspicious vehicle. When officers approached the vehicle, Goodwin allegedly placed the vehicle in reverse and accelerated, almost striking one of the officers. Goodwin then fled the area. He was located the next day and arrested. He was issued an appearance ticket and was due in court on 12/17/2024.
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On 12/26/2024, Adam J. Howard, 39, of Rochester, NY, was arrested on a warrant for Petit Larceny. It’s alleged that Howard stole a TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick from a residence in Batavia. He was arraigned in CAP Court and released.
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On 12/14/2024, Cody M. Landin, 36, of Middlebury, NY, was arrested and charged with DWI. Landin was allegedly involved in an accident on West Main Street. When police arrived, Landin left the scene and initially failed to stop when officers attempted to pull him over. Landin was arraigned in CAP Court and is due in Batavia City Court at a later date.
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On 12/22/2024, Marcus Cauldwell, 32, of Batavia, NY was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 4th degree and endangering the welfare of a child. Cauldwell allegedly damaged a door in the presence of a child during an altercation on Bank Street. He was arraigned in CAP Court and released.
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On 12/20/2024, William E. Tolliver Jr., 62, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with DWI. Tolliver was arrested after a traffic stop on East Avenue, where he was allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was issued several traffic tickets and released. He is due in court on 1/8/2025.
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On 12/19/2024, Trace G. Brewer, 24, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on two Bench Warrants. Brewer allegedly fled on foot when officers attempted to take him into custody. He was additionally charged with Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree. He was arraigned in CAP Court and is due in Batavia City Court on 1/7/2025.
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On 12/19/2024, Samantha L. Tate, 32, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on a Bench Warrant. Tate was initially charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs in March of 2023. The warrant was issued after Tate failed to appear in court. She was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released.
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On 12/18/2024, Robert Z. Johnson, 65, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Harassment 2nd degree. Johnson was charged after he allegedly struck another person during an altercation on East Main Street. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 1/7/2025. Johnson was also charged with another count of Harassment 2nd degree in relation to an incident that took place on 12/18/2024, when he allegedly made threats. He was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 12/17/2024, Charles P. Stevens, Shelby L. Fryer, Jasmine C. Mayo, and Taylor A. Browne (no ages or addresses provided) were arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. All four were arrested following a traffic stop on S. Main Street where they were allegedly found in possession of narcotics. They were each issued an appearance ticket and are due in court on 1/7/2025.
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On 12/18/2024, David L. Weaver, 34, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on a bench warrant. Weaver was arrested in December of 2022 on the charge of Harassment 2nd degree. The warrant was issued when he failed to appear in court. Weaver was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released.
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On 12/17/2024, Cassandra F. Smith, 39, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Contempt 2nd degree. Smith allegedly threw an object at a person who had an order of protection against her. She was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail. She is due back in court, on 1/22/2025.
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On 12/17/2024, Ajia R. Hasenauer, 31, of Rochester, NY, was arrested on two bench warrants. The first warrant is related to an incident where Hasenauer allegedly took a vehicle without permission. The second is related to an incident where Hasenauer was issued several traffic tickets. She was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail. She is due back in court, on 1/8/2025.
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On 12/17/2024, Janell M. Sauer, Colleen M. Hutchinson, and Brandon M. Seppe (no ages or addresses provided) were arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. All three were arrested during a traffic stop on Lewiston Road, where they were allegedly found in possession of narcotics. They were issued appearance tickets and are due in court on 1/8/2025.
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On 12/13/2024, Victoria J. Paul, 33, of Le Roy, was arrested on an arrest warrant. Paul was initially charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree on 1/18/2024. The warrant was issued when she failed to appear in court. Paul was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released.
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On 12/10/2024, Jade A. Fayko, 29, of Ridgeway, NY, was arrested on an arrest warrant. Fayko was initially charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree in August of 2023. The warrant was issued when she failed to appear in court. She was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released.
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On 12/14/2024, Richard D. Neal, 35, of Albion, NY was arrested and charged with DWI. Neal was arrested, after a traffic stop on West Main Street where he was allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was issued several traffic tickets and is due in court on 12/18/2024.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://crimewatch.net/us/ny/genesee/batavia-pd/138661/post/press-releases-112025
Goodwin is always in one blotter or another. He clearly has no regard for the Law or for Officers Thank God no Officer was injured. Are the Courts waiting for him to kill someone