Information from a provided press release
On October 23rd, 2025, Brandon C. Buzak, 25, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Reckless Endangerment 1st degree, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer 3rd degree, Petit Larceny, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd degree, three counts of Reckless Endangerment, and was issued 13 Uniformed Traffic Tickets.
Jennifer K. Freeman, 41, of Batavia, NY was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny and Conspiracy 6th degree.
It is alleged that Buzak and Freeman stole merchandise from Walmart and then led Sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed pursuit once they were located on Veterans Memorial Drive.
Buzak and Freeman then traveled at high rates of speed on Interstate 90, Route 77, and Route 5 in an attempt to evade deputies. Buzak and Freeman were ultimately taken into custody on Main Road in the Town of Newstead after they realized they were not going to be able to evade law enforecement.
Buzak was held at the Genesee County Jail for a Cap Court arraignment, and Freeman was released on appearance tickets.
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Erie County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police for their assistance.