WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/September 20th, 2026

Kenneth Smith, 35 of Attica, NY was arrested following an investigation after a reportedUTV, motor vehicle accident on Sierk Road in the Town of Bennington on August 29, 2026. Deputies responded to the reported UTV rollover accident on Sierk Road on August 29th, 2026at 05:53AM. Upon arrival, a deputy observed …

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PERRY POLICE REPORT/Woman charged after allegedly throwing cat feces onto a victim’s car, violating an order of protection

Information from provided press release Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of Michele L. Smith, 55, following a violation of an order of protection in the Village of Perry. On September 20th, 2026, The Perry Police Department responded to a possible violation of an order of protection. Officers were …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Oscar crowned the fastest wiener dog in WNY at Batavia Downs

Oscar with owners Dena and Alex and VP of Business Development, Ryan Hasenauer Press release/provided photos BATAVIA – The Annual Family Fun Day and Dachshund Races were held this Sunday at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel.  Dachshunds from across Western and Central NY competed for the crown of fastest wiener …

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BATAVIA/Center Street Smokehouse closed by Code Enforcement after hazardous condition call on Sunday

Center Street Smokehouse at 20 Center Street in the City of Batavia had to close its doors fifteen minutes after opening on Sunday afternoon. According to Center Street Smokehouse Manager Cortney Berl, City Fire arrived at the restaurant to investigate a hazardous condition after a customer inquiry two weeks ago. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stafford/Carolina Eastern Crocker plans to add a fertilizer product storage building/Public hearing planned for Wednesday

Carolina Eastern Crocker is also requesting that the Town Board stay its consideration of the Petition submitted by CEC related to the proposed clarifying text amendment of Town Code § 182-33(B). (Included photo with site plan proposal) Carolina Eastern Crocker is planning to add a fertilizer product storage building to …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Federal Grand Jury indicts Brooklyn man on charges of production and distribution of child pornography

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Alexey Aleksandrovich Moskalyuk, 27, of Brooklyn, NY, with production and distribution of child pornography, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum of 30 years. …

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