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 …
Leanne M. Tucker, 47, of Shawnee Rd., North Tonawanda, is charged with petit larceny and endangering the welfare of a child after she allegedly stole merchandise from a department store on Veteran’s Memorial Drive while in the presence of a child under the age of 17. Tucker was released on …
Legislator Andrew Young made a visit to the Stafford Town Board regular meeting on Monday evening to further explain several issues that are affecting towns across Genesee County. Young represents the Towns of Stafford and Batavia. Young explained the current tax cap issue and how it relates to the building …
Andrea M. Gray, 41, of W. Main St. Rd., Batavia, is charged with harassment 2nd after being arrested at the Genesee County Courts Facility on April 4, 2019. Gray allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with a male subject. She was arraigned and released on her own recognizance and will …
Paul Orrie Doctor Jr., 45, of Council House Rd., Tonawanda Indian Reservation, is charged with criminal tampering 3rd after allegedly throwing a bag of feces onto another person’s vehicle, causing a substantial inconvenience. The incident occurred at 852 Bloomingdale road, the Two Eagles Smoke Shop, on the Reservation on April …
Deputy Dana Richardson was presented with his retirement credentials at a presentation at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office on Friday afternoon. Richardson says the time was right. He says he has enjoyed serving for 27 years. “It has been an enjoyable career, its always different, changing everyday.” Richardson, 50, says …
Tareq F. Saleh, 30, of Plymouth Ave., Buffalo, is charged with possession of more than 10,000 unstamped cigarettes, criminal tax fraud 4th, speeding in a zone and a seat belt violation after a traffic stop by Sheriff’s deputies on Alleghany road in Pembroke on April 3, 2019 at 7:22p.m. Saleh …
Ryan J. Wetsell, 25, of Batavia, is charged with harassment 2nd after allegedly grabbing a person and striking them in the face while at a hotel on Federal Drive in Batavia. The incident occurred on March 28, 2019. Wetsell was released on an appearance ticket and will appear in Batavia …