(Information from a provided press release) The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious physical injury motor vehicle crash that involved a pickup truck and an SUV. The accident occurred on Wortendyke Road, between Rose Road and Pike Road, in the Town of Batavia late Friday morning. The Genesee …
Press release The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrests of two individuals following amulti-agency investigation into an organized retail theft scheme targeting department storesacross Orleans, Genesee, and Monroe Counties. On January 12, 2026, as a result of a coordinated investigation by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, Genesee County Sheriff’s …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Gaming (Photos courtesy of McKenna Dziemian) Batavia, NY — Brett Beckwith, who is currently the third winningest driver in North America, substantially added to his victory total on Thursday (Feb. 5) at Batavia Downs after winning five races on the program. Those wins included …
Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Patrick Kerwin, 43, of Java Center, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession of child pornography, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Maeve E. Huggins, …
Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Matthew Hurlburt, 25, of Pavilion, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to theft of mail by an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison …
Information from a provided press release The Genesee County Drug Task Force, comprised of Police Officers from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and the Batavia Police Department, arrested a City of Batavia woman on January 24, 2026 as a result of a 6-month investigation into the possession, and sale of …
Information from a provided press release/ & DOCCS On June 6, 2025, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a sex offense that occurred in theTown of Alabama during the summer of 2014. Following an investigation, Leonard Hahn IV, 26, was arrested on January 29, 2026, Hahn was …
Press release/provided mug shot The Orleans County Sheriff, Christopher Bourke, reports that on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Josefino Paz, age 58, of Brockport, New York, surrendered at the Orleans County Jail following a criminal investigation conducted by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office. Paz was charged with the following offenses: · …
Senator George Borrello today officially announced he is seeking re-election to represent the 57th District in the New York State Senate. Press release “Representing the people of Western New York is the honor of my life, and it’s a responsibility I work to earn every day,” said Senator Borrello. “Albany …
Press release The Genesee County Career Center is pleased to announce the rescheduled date for its Winter Job Fair, previously postponed due to inclement weather. The event will now take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Career Center, located at 587 East Main Street, Batavia, NY. …