Tim Nickels was doing some landscaping on Saturday at his home in Oakfield when he came across a historical find in his yard. After checking with a Facebook site, several people seem to think it is a 19th century shotgun. “I found it while spring cleaning outside. I was digging …
The clock is ticking for solar companies and local towns in Genesee County. Last week, three companies contacted Stafford Zoning Enforcement Officer Gerry Wood asking where the Town is at with their solar law. The companies are looking to occupy about 32 acres on Clipnock road, says Wood. The project …
Jerrol P. Newell, 49, of E. Main St., Corfu, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .18%, following too closely, unlicensed operation and leaving the scene of a property damage accident after his pick up truck struck a car in the area of Wortendyke road at Rt. 33 …
The Byron Fire Department was called to 6478 Freeman road for an outbuilding fire about 3:15p.m. Saturday afternoon. When fire crews arrived on scene they called in for a 2nd alarm response because of the windy conditions and other nearby buildings that could have caught fire. South Byron and Stafford …
Iszon C. Richardson is facing a 13 count indictment after he allegedlyviolated a complete stay away order of protection and held the protected party at their residence and refused to allow them to leave. The incident occurred on Jackson street on December 17, 2018,Officers responded and located Richardson hiding at …
MARCH 21st Arcade Kevin Cummings- sentenced on the conviction of Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (B Felony) to 5 years probation, surcharges and fees. Attica Brendon Clontz- appearance, adjourned to 4/11/19. Bennington Sarah Koch- appearance; adjourned to 3/28/19 for hearing. Covington Cortney Richardson- successful on Interim …
With almost 28 years of law enforcement experience, Officer Frank Klimjack has retired. Late this afternoon 151 called out of service for the last time. A retirement lunchtime get together was held at Police Headquarters for Klimjack, who before coming to Batavia, spent 10 years with the State Parks Police. …
After 43 years of service to Genesee County at the Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Jerome Brewster(GS 3) called out of service for the last time on Friday afternoon. Brewster started his career as a Dispatcher in September of 1975. He says he was at a crossroads, go to college or …
The family of Ann Rippel has created a Facebook page in the hopes of finding some answers in her unsolved death. Rippel’s sister, Janet, says Ann’s mom died a few years ago and her father and uncle passed away last summer, still not knowing what happened to Ann 22 years …
Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Guillermo Torres-Acevedo, 23, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with transporting a minor across state lines for sexual activity. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a …