On 8/22/2025, Batavia Police responded to Porter Avenue for the report of a large fight in the street. After an investigation, five people were charged. Sarah L. Marcello, Nevaeh C. Welch, Jaelynn R. Rivera and Ida VanOrden were each charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Disorderly Conduct. Rivera was additionally charged with Harassment 2nd degree. Nyasia M VanOrden was also charged with Harassment 2nd degree. All were issued appearance tickets and released.
On 9/1/2025, Justin T. Calmes, 47, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Contempt 1st degree. Calmes was arrested after allegedly violating an order of protection. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 9/9/2025.
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On 9/2/2025, Rhonda J. Schirmer, 58, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on an arrest warrant. The warrant was issued after Schirmer failed to appear in court on a misdemeanor traffic ticket. She was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released.
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On 8/28/2025, Carl E. Russo, 22, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Contempt 2nd degree. Russo was charged after allegedly being found at a residence on Summit Street in violation of an order of protection. Russo was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released.
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On 9/3/2025, Thomas J. Mitchell, 36, of Candor, NY, was arrested on three bench warrants. The warrants were issued after Mitchell failed to appear in court on three separate criminal cases. He was taken to the Genesee County Jail and arraigned in CAP Court.
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On 8/19/2025, Sherry Amidon, 41, of Rochester, NY, was arrested on a bench warrant. Amidon was initially issued a misdemeanor traffic ticket on 7/29/2025. The warrant was issued after she failed to appear in court. Amidon was arraigned in CAP Court and released. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
On 8/29/2025, Donnie Armstrong, 53, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny. Armstrong allegedly stole a bicycle from a residence on East Main Street. He was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 8/29/2025, Loretta L. Baer, 54, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Harassment 2nd degree and Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree. It’s alleged that Baer threw an item at a Police Officer and ran from them when they attempted to arrest her on an outstanding warrant. She was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 9/9/2025.
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On 8/30/2025, Robert H. Ergas, 74, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 4th degree. Ergas allegedly damaged a fire alarm control panel at an address on East Main Street. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 9/9/2025.
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On 8/30/2025, Megan D. Seymour, 35, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Harassment 2nd degree. It’s alleged that Seymour struck another person during an altercation on East Avenue. She was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 9/9/2025.
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On 8/29/2025, Lisa M. Burke, 56, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny. It’s alleged that Burke stole merchandise from Tops. She was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 9/9/2025.