On August 31, 2025, Norman M. Bloom Jr., 38, of Medina, NY, was arrested following a multi-agency investigation into an erratic motor vehicle operation and menacing complaint.
Bloom Jr. had allegedly followed a motor vehicle from the Town of Corfu to the Town of Medina and allegedly displayed what appeared to be a handgun at the victims in their vehicle during erratic operation of his motor vehicle.
Bloom Jr. was taken into custody by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and transported to the Genesee County Jail for arrest processing.
Bloom Jr. is charged with three counts of Menacing 2nd degree and was held for CAP Court arraignment on August 31st, 2025.
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by New York State Police-Batavia, NY Barracks, New York State Police-Albion, NY Barracks, Medina Police Department, and Orleans County Sheriff’s Department.
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On September 2, 2025, Keith A. Merrell, 61, of Barre, NY, was arrested following a larceny investigation on August 30, 2025 at BJ’s Wholesale Club in the Town of Batavia, NY.
It is alleged that Merrell entered a motor vehicle in the parking lot and allegedly stole a black leather purse that contained personal identification documents.
Merrell is charged with grand larceny 4th degree, a class E felony, and unlawful possession of personal ID.
Merrell was transported to the Genesee County Jail for arrest processing. He is scheduled to appear to Town of Batavia Court on September 23, 2025, at 3:00p.m.
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Following a traffic stop on Clinton Street Road in the town of Bergen on September 6th, 2025, Jaryn J. Covell, 24, of Buffalo, NY was arrested and charged with Driving with a BAC over .18%, Driving While Intoxicated, and Speed over 55 MPH.
Covell was issued appearance tickets and is set to appear in the Town of Bergen Court on October 15th,
2025 at 5:00p.m.
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On August 23, 2025, Jennifer L. Bannister, 53, of West Seneca, NY, was charged with DWI.
Bannister was allegedly operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol.
Banister was held at the Genesee County Jail pending a CAP Court arraignment on August 24, 2025 at 9:00a.m.