BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/State street man charged with assault in incident that occurred in front of children

Mark T. Helm, 38, of State St., Batavia, is charged with assault 2nd and endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly striking another person in front of four children on November 24, 2019. The incident caused serious physical injury to the victim. Helm was arraigned in City Court and …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/WYOMING COUNTIES/It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week/Public Health Column/December 1st–7th

Press release As family and friends are gathering for the holidays, flu activity is increasing. NIVW serves as a reminder it is not too late to get a flu vaccine. Paul Pettit, Public Health Director of Genesee and Orleans Counties wants to remind folks that when you get a flu …

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ALBION/Police Department awarded Community Traffic Safety Platinum award by AAA

Press release The Albion Police Department is pleased to announce being awarded the 2019 Community Traffic Safety Platinum Award by the America Automobile Association. The nationally recognized AAA Platinum Community Traffic Safety Award is the highest award AAA can bestow on any Police Department. It’s awarded to Law Enforcement Agencies …

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STATE POLICE/Traffic stop leads to seizure of an illegal handgun and over 11 ounces of marijuana on the thruway

Press release Batavia, NY – On November 30, 2019, at approximately 1:45 p.m., State Police stopped a vehicle on I-90 in the town of Batavia for a vehicle and traffic violation.  During the interview of the driver, probable cause to search the vehicle was established.  The driver, Colby J. Swain, …

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