Press release
On January 29, 2026, the Genesee County Local Drug Task Force and the Batavia Police Emergency Response Team with the assistance of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office SWAT, executed a search warrant at the residence of 14 Vine Street, Apartment 3, Batavia, stemming from a narcotics investigation. As a result of the warrant execution, the following people were located:
- Michael Walter VanSlyke III (age 43) of Vine Street, Batavia.
- Iesha Marie Vetter (age 32) of West Main Road, Batavia.
- Rosemary Waters (age 39) of East Main Street, Batavia.
All three parties were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2nd both A— Misdemeanors.
All parties were issued appearance tickets and released.
They are to appear in the City of Batavia Court on a future date. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be pending,
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, City of Batavia Police Department, Livingston County SWAT, and the
Genesee County District Attorney’s Office assisted with the investigation,