James D. Hooten Austin D Medina
On 5/5/2026, James D. Hooten, 37, and Austin D Medina, 26, both of Batavia, were each charged, following an altercation on State Street. It’s alleged that Hooten shot Medina in the face with a less-lethal Byrna gun. Medina then allegedly threw items at Hooten and the two engaged in a physical altercation. Hooten was charged with Assault 2nd degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree. Medina was charged with Assault 3rd degree, Menacing 3rd degree, Criminal Mischief 4th degree and Harassment 2nd degree. Both were arraigned in CAP Court and are due in Batavia City Court at a later date.
On 4/29/2026, Jordan A. Baxter, 21, of Silver Springs, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree and Menacing 2nd degree. Baxter allegedly threatened another person with a knife during an altercation on Highland Park. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released under the supervision of Genesee Justice.
On 5/2/2026, Amanda L. Leach, 36, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 3rd degree, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree, and Resisting Arrest. Leach allegedly used a hammer to break through the front door of Euphoria Bar and Lounge. She then allegedly used the hammer to damage property inside. When police arrived and attempted to detain her, she then allegedly resisted arrest. She was arraigned in CAP Court and is due in Batavia City Court at a later date.
On 4/28/2026, Danny D. Williams, 37, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd degree and Criminal Mischief 4th degree. Williams allegedly broke into an apartment on Thomas Avenue and damaged property. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail.
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On 5/7/2026, Elizabeth A. Lindner, 39, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. The charge stems from an incident in January when Lindner was allegedly found in possession of crack cocaine during an arrest on an unrelated charge. She was issued an appearance ticket and released.
On 4/26/2026, Lindner was arrested for Trespass. She was allegedly located on the property at CVS where she had previously been trespassed from, Lindner was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 5/1/2026, Karen A. Howard, 51, of Holley, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. Howard was allegedly found in possession of narcotics while being arrested on an unrelated incident. She was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 4/30/2026, Rebecca L. Harrington, 32, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny. Harrington allegedly stole cash from a donation bin at the YMCA. She was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 5/2/2026, Gianna E. Williams, 19, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny. Williams allegedly stole merchandise from Family Dollar. She was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 5/3/2026, Heriberto Benitez, 52, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Trespass 3rd degree. Benitez allegedly entered a business after previously having been trespassed. He was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 4/25/2026, Nicole E. Hurlbutt, 39, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with DWI. Hurlbutt was charged following a traffic stop on West Main Street. She was issued several traffic tickets and released.
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On 4/30/2026, Serenity A. Coon, 22, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Coon allegedly left a 7-month-old baby unattended in a vehicle for approximately one hour. She was issued an appearance ticket and released.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://crimewatch.net/us/ny/genesee/batavia-pd/138661/post/press-releases-5102026