BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/Man charged after punching officer

On 5/10/2026, Daniel A. McFadden, 31, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Criminal Contempt 2nd degree, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree, and Harassment 2nd degree.

McFadden allegedly violated an order of protection by entering the protected person’s home. When police attempted to take him into custody, McFadden allegedly punched an officer in the face and fled on foot. He was arrested after a foot pursuit and a successful Taser deployment. He was arraigned the following day in Batavia City Court.

On 5/9/2026, Alfredo Ruiz De La Cruz, 52, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree.

De La Cruz was allegedly found in possession of an illegal pistol after police were called to an address on Walnut Street for the report of a male playing with a gun. He was arraigned in CAP Court.

On 5/8/2026, Shaundrasia M. Curry-Wright, 27, and Kidtrell N. Blocker, 54, of both of Rochester, NY, were arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. Both were arrested following a traffic stop on Thomas Avenue, where they were found allegedly in possession of crack cocaine.

Curry-Wright was additionally charged with Promoting Prison Contraband 1st degree after allegedly being found in possession of more crack cocaine when she was brought into the Genesee County Jail.

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On 5/10/2026, Cassandra L. Hirsch, 33, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with DWI. Hirsch was charged following a traffic stop on West Main Street. She was arraigned in CAP Court and released.

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On 5/12/2026, Trace G. Brewer, 25, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on two warrants. Brewer was found hiding in the basement of a residence on Oak Street. During the arrest, he was allegedly found on possession of crack cocaine. He was additionally charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. He was taken to the Genesee County Jail and arraigned in CAP Court.

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On 5/8/2026, Brandon A. Honore, 41, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on a warrant. The warrant was issued after Honore failed to appear in court on a misdemeanor traffic ticket. He was arraigned in CAP Court and released.

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On 5/9/2026, Patricia R. McDonald, 40, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with DWI. McDonald was charged following a traffic stop on East Main Street. She was issued several traffic tickets and released.

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://crimewatch.net/us/ny/genesee/batavia-pd/138661/post/press-releases-5172026

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