BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Holland avenue man jailed after domestic incident on Walnut street

Kiha S. McNear, 21, of Holland Ave., Batavia, is charged with two counts of criminal contempt 1st, (prior conviction/physical contact), burglary 2nd, criminal mischief 4th and harassment 2nd after a domestic incident on Walnut street on July 25, 2019 at 1:55a.m. McNear allegedly violated an order of protection and then …

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WYOMING COUNTY COURT REPORT July 24th-25th

Bennington Susan Drew- Appearance; adjourned to 9/12/19 for Motions. Glenn Drew- Appearance; adjourned to 9/12/19 for Motions. Java Bernard Hyla- Appearance; adjourned to 8/22/19. County John Metz- Appeared on Violation of Probation; remanded to Jail without bail; adjourned to 8/22/19 for sentencing. Alexander Tallman- Admit both Violation of Probation’s; adjourned …

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PERRY POLICE REPORT/Rochester man driving with improper plates charged in traffic stop

Following a traffic stop on South Main Street, in the Village of Perry, Shawn M. Colon-Gonzaga, 24, of Rochester, was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd, speed in zone, unregistered motor vehicle, improper plates, operating without insurance, and unlicensed operator.   At around 1:57a.m. on July 28, 2019, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Basom family visited by Fallen Soldiers Torch Run in remembrance of Army Master Sgt. Charles L. Higgins

Edna and Michael Higgins are one of 65 families in the United States who received a visit from the Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Riders who have been traveling across the country since July 14th. The group is escorting the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Flame from Eugene, Oregon to …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Liberty street woman charged with endangering in petit larceny incident

Marissa B. Torres, 29, of Liberty St., Batavia, is charged with petit larceny and endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly stealing several items from a department store on Veteran’s Memorial Drive on July 26, 2019. Torres is accused of taking the items while in the presence of a …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act with a community picnic

Batavia’s consumer-run human service and advocacy agency for people with disabilities, Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) held an ADA Picnic to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The picnic was open to the general public and offered free food, fun, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff announces 2nd annual Teen Academy graduating class of 2019

“I am pleased to announce that the second Teen Academy was another great success. This academy was made possible with the support of Genesee County STOP DWI and the Genesee County Legislators. The students were provided with the opportunity to experience the various roles of law enforcement in our community, …

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