GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/May 3, 2024

Megan J. Courtney, 28, of Batavia, NY, is charged with four counts of possession of a forged instrument in the 2nd degree, grand larceny 3rd degree, and grand larceny 4th degree, after allegedly possessing forged checks, a stolen credit card, and also withdrew a total of $7,284.85 from the victim’s …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Convicted felon found with loaded handgun in his waistband and a gun in the backseat during a traffic stop in the Town of Java

Press release A convicted felon remains in custody at the Wyoming County Jail after he was found with aloaded handgun in his waist band during a traffic stop. On April 30th, 2024, at around 4:36a.m., a deputy with the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office waspatrolling southbound on State Route 77, in …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Responsible contact with wildlife and strays

Press release With the arrival of spring, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are encouraging residents not to touch wildlife – including baby animals. Touching wildlife disrupts their natural behavior as well as poses risks to both human safety and animal welfare. During the spring months, many …

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BATAVIA/Rotary Club High School Baseball Tournament is this Saturday at Dwyer Stadium

Press release The 24th Annual Batavia Rotary Club High School Baseball Tournament will take place Saturday, May 4th at Dwyer Stadium. Oakfield-Alabama and Notre Dame will play in the first game at 11 am followed by LeRoy vs Batavia at 1:30 pm.  The Consolation Game will be at 4 pm with the Championship …

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GENESEE COUNTY/ Deputy receives100 Club of Buffalo 2023 Hero of the Year Award

Gechell Receiving Award:  Deputy Jeremiah W. Gechell and David A. Hatcher – President of the 100 Club of Buffalo (provided photo) Press release On Friday, April 19, 2024, the 100 Club of Buffalo hosted the 65th Annual Hero Awards which recognizes first responders and civilians for heroic actions during the …

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