Between 5/12 and 5/18, Elizabeth A. Lindner, 39, of Batavia, NY, was arrested a total of six times stemming from separate incidents throughout the City of Batavia. Lindner was charged with two counts of Trespass, one count of Criminal Trespass, two counts of Soliciting, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. She was issued appearance tickets and released.
On 5/11/2026, Aavion J. Bethel, 21, of Attica, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Criminal Contempt 2nd degree, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree, Reckless Driving, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree and several traffic violations.
Bethel allegedly forced entry into a residence on East Main Street in violation of an order of protection. He then fled in a vehicle, when police attempted to take him into custody. Bethel led police on a pursuit that ended on Putnam Road, where he was taken into custody, after a short foot chase.
Bethel was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail.
On 5/17/2026, Billie L Harper, 48, of Batavia, was arrested for Criminal Mischief 3rd. It’s alleged that Harper keyed a vehicle on Jackson St, on April 14th. She was arraigned in CAP Court and released.
On 5/16/2026, Tonya M Weber (age 42) of Batavia, was arrested for Grand Larceny 4th and Harassment 2nd. Weber allegedly stole a cellphone from an individual on Jackson Street. She then struck a police officer while she was being taken into custody.
She was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 5/19/2026, Heather L. Pehrson, 49, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Cruelty to Animals. It’s alleged that Pehrson struck a dog numerous times. She was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 5/15/2026, Charlene M. Poole, 55, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. Poole was allegedly found in possession of cocaine during a traffic stop on River Street. She was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 5/15/2026, Joshua T. Vernaccini, 21, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with DWI. Vernaccini was charged following a traffic stop on East Main Street. He was issued several traffic tickets and released.
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On 5/6/2026, Sandra L. Marsceill, 54, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. Marsceill was allegedly found in possession of narcotics, during an incident on 12/7/2025. She was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 5/8/2026, Jeremiah T. Jones, 52, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Menacing 3rd degree. Jones allegedly physically menaced another person during an altercation on Holland Avenue. He was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 5/27/2026, Jeanna M. Hattaway, 39, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Trespass 3rd degree. It’s alleged that Hattaway entered the Dollar General store on East Main Street after previously being trespassed from the property. She was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 5/7/2026, Christopher Wyckoff, 41, of Caledonia, NY, was arrested and charged with DWI. Wyckoff was charged following a complaint of an intoxicated driver in the Wendy’s drive thru. He was located and arrested a short time later on East Main Street. He was issued several traffic tickets and released.
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On 5/12/2026, Fawn Dockstader,39, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Harassment 2nd degree. Dockstader allegedly threatened to stab another person during a domestic dispute on Lewis Place. She was arraigned in CAP Court and released.
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On 5/11/2026, Jason A. Armstrong, 28, of Attica, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Contempt 2nd degree. Armstrong allegedly violated an order of protection by sending text messages to the protected person. He was arraigned in CAP Court.
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On 5/12/2026, Lafayette J. Ferreira, 18, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Trespass 3rd degree. Ferreira allegedly entered the vacant former Continental School of Beauty building on East Main Street. He was issued an appearance ticket and released.
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On 5/13/2026, Haley P Gregori, 26, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with DWI. Gregori was arrested following a complaint from a local gas station of an intoxicated person who attempted to purchase alcohol and then left in a vehicle. Gregori was located driving on Oak Street. She was stopped by police and arrested. She was issued several traffic tickets and released.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://crimewatch.net/us/ny/genesee/batavia-pd/138661/post/press-releases-5242026