GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Pair accused of stealing with children in tow

Raven M. Spikes, 21, of Porter Ave., and Jaliyah S. McClinic, 20, of Dellinger Ave., both of Batavia, NY, are each charged with petit larceny and endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly stealing items from Target, at 4300 Veteran’s Memorial Drive in the Town of Batavia, NY, on …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Bergen man charged with 12 counts of falsifying business records

Paul E. Cooper, 47, of Swamp Rd., Bergen, NY, is charged with 12 counts falsifying business records 1st degree, a class E felony, after allegedly making numerous false entries in his Federal Firearms License Aquisition and Disposition Logbook. Deputies say Cooper allegedly attempted to conceal the crime of Criminal Possession …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Cocaine use contributing factor in fatal cocaine fentanyl overdoses

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) have identified aconcerning trend of elevated cocaine use locally that is causing fatal fentanyl overdoses.Fortunately, these deaths are preventable, and resources are available locally to help. Since 2021, there have been 29 fatal fentanyl overdoses confirmed in Genesee County, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/National Drug Take Back Day happening across the county on October 28, 2023

On Saturday, October 28th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., law enforcement agencies across Genesee County and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. There will be …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region hires Karina M. Treleaven as a HAWNY Program Specialist

Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) welcomes Karina Treleaven to work with the Homeless Alliance of Western New York (HAWNY) to coordinate the Continuum of Care (COC) for people with disabilities of the Genesee Orleans and Wyoming County (GOW) Region as a HAWNY Program Specialist to maximize their community participation. Press release Ms. Treleaven …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Learn to safeguard your finances at the “Don’t Become a Victim of Elder Financial Fraud” event

Press release Genesee County, New York – In an effort to protect our community’s vulnerable citizens from financialscams, the Genesee County Office for the Aging is proud to announce a collaborative event that equipsresidents with the knowledge and tools to guard against elder financial fraud.Event DetailsDate: October 23, 2023Time: 2:00 …

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