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On 3/23/2026, Tyquawn D Bethel, 35, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Contempt 1st degree and Aggravated Family Offense.
Bethel is accused of violating an order of protection. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail, where he is currently incarcerated on unrelated charges.
On 3/24/2026, Jasmine L. Nelson, 28, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th degree, and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd degree.
Nelson was charged following an investigation into an incident where she allegedly left narcotics and drug paraphernalia inside a rental vehicle when she returned it. She was arraigned in CAP Court.
On 3/23/2026, Wayne D. Potter, 42, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Potter allegedly failed to register his address as he is required to do as a level 2 sex offender. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail.
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On 3/19/2026, Tyler W. Reeves, Austin A. Heideman, Jamie A. Dutton, Johnathan L. Soloman, Julie L. Dutton, and Sandra L. Marsceill were each arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree.
All six were charged following a parole home visit on East Main Street, where they were allegedly found in possession of narcotics.
Soloman was additionally charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence, Falsifying Business Records 1st degree, and Criminal Impersonation 2nd degree. Marsceill was also charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence and Reeves was additionally charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree.
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On 3/19/2026, Chad E. Alwardt, 46, of Pavilion, NY, was arrested on an Arrest Warrant for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. The charges stem from an incident in December of 2024, where Alwardt was allegedly found in possession of narcotics. He was arraigned in CAP Court and released.
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On 3/21/2026, Jon H. Bush Jr., 42, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on a Bench Warrant. The warrant was issued after Bush failed to appear in court on a misdemeanor traffic ticket. He was arraigned in CAP Court and released.
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On 3/23/2026, Mariha E. Taylor, 33, of Rochester, NY, was arrested on an Arrest Warrant. The warrant was issued after Taylor failed to appear in court on a misdemeanor traffic ticket. She was arraigned in CAP Court and released.
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On 3/20/2026, Nasir C. Nathan, 30, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on an Arrest Warrant. The warrant was issued after Nathan failed to appear in court on a misdemeanor traffic ticket. He was arraigned in CAP Court and released.
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On 3/24/2026, Eddie L. Miles, 54, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree and Petit Larceny. Miles was charged following a parole home visit during which he allegedly ran out of the house. He was located several hours later at a residence on Thorp Street. He was held at the Genesee County Jail pending arraignment on a Parole Warrant.
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On 3/19/2026, John Watkins, 43, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. The charges are the result of an investigation into a traffic stop in January. He was issued several traffic tickets and released.
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On 3/21/2026, Michael J. Metz, 48, of Alexander, NY, was arrested and charged with DWI. Metz was charged following a traffic stop on Washington Avenue. He was issued several traffic tickets and released.
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On 3/21/2026, Heriberto Benitez, 52, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Trespass. Benitez was allegedly found on the property at Tops after having previously been trespassed. He was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 3/19/2026, Jason W. Alexander, 47, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Harassment 2nd degree and Resisting Arrest. Alexander allegedly threatened another person, during an altercation at the Batavia City Centre. He then allegedly resisted arrest and kicked an Officer in the face. He was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 3/202/2026, Gloria L. Peckham, 65, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny. Peckham allegedly stole property from another tenant in her apartment building. She was issued an appearance ticket and released.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://crimewatch.net/us/ny/genesee/batavia-pd/138661/post/press-releases-3292026