As part of Rail Safety Awareness on Tuesday, The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department participated in Operation Lifesaver sponsored by Amtrak. Sgt. Michael J. Lute was stationed at the Colby road railroad crossing from 1130a.m. to 2:30p.m., handing out safety cards to passing motorists before they crossed the tracks. Sgt. Lute …
On September 20, 2019, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office received a call in regards to several garbage bags which were dumped in a cornfield at the intersection of Merriman and Cook roads in the Town of Byron. The garbage bags were filled with animal remains which included pigs, two small …
Elmer Brown, Jr., 66, of Akron, Ohio, was arrested following a traffic complaint on Curriers Road in the Town of Arcade on September 22, 2019. Brown drove his vehicle into the ditch on Curriers Road, and after an investigation several consumed containers of Methadone were found within the vehicle. Brown …
Press release At approximately 11:55p.m. on September 23, 2019 ,the City of Batavia Fire Department was dispatched to a general fire alarm at 1 Batavia City Centre. First arriving fire units were on-scene at approximately 11:58p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters began investigating and found a working kitchen fire inside of the …
At a City Council Conference meeting on Monday night, City Manager Dr. Martin Moore told City Council that a new police headquarters is about five years away. “We are planning for the worse case scenario,” says Moore. Moore recommended putting $175,000 into a Facilities Reserve Fund, which currently has a …
Joseph C. Barone, 39, of N. Pearl St., Oakfield, is charged with obstruction of governmental administration, harassment 2nd, unlawful possession of marijuana and trespass after he refused to leave a business/establishment at 214 East Main street on September 21, 2019 at 2:04a.m. Barone allegedly attempted to strike an employee and …
Story and photos by Julie Carasone On Saturday afternoon at TF Browns, the Genesee County Libertarian Party held a meet and greet for candidates running for local office. Deborah Kerr-Rosenbeck is running for Batavia City Council for the 3rd Ward and she is running against current City Council Member John …
PRESS RELEASE On September 22, 2019, the New York State Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint on State Route 20 in the village of Alexander. The purpose of the checkpoint is to deter drunk driving. The following subjects were arrested and released to appear in the Alexander Town Court at a …
James J. Bartosik Jr., 51 of W. State St., Albion, is charged with felony DWI, prior conviction within 10 years, aggravated unlicensed operation 1st and refusal to submit to a breath test following a traffic offenses complaint at the Genesee County Fairgrounds on September 15, 2019 at 2:27a.m. Bartosik was …
The Alexander Trojans held a 16-0 lead over visiting Clyde Savannah at the end of the first quarter, holding the Golden Eagles to only one TD for the entire game. Ty Woods had an 18 yard TD and a fumble recovery along with a safety, Nick Kramer had the other …