BATAVIA/State Police employ drones to assist in law enforcement missions

The NYS Police have added another tool to the box that will assist in many different law enforcement missions. 18 drones have been purchased for use across NYS. 9 NYS Troop locations will have two drones available to use in disaster response, traffic safety and law enforcement missions. At first, …

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Batavia Police Department joins “SafeTrade” for people looking to meet in person to complete an online transaction

Press release The Batavia Police Department joins SafeTrade – a national safety initiative for completing online transactions safely when meeting in person. The Batavia Police Department today announced it has joined the SafeTrade initiative for safer completion of online transactions. SafeTrade is a simple program for police and sheriff’s departments …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Notre Dame High School student gets the puck rolling in much needed Falleti Ice Arena fundraiser

Zack Akin has been playing hockey at the Falleti Ice Arena since he has been three years old. The Notre Dame High School Senior was watching the Winter Classic Hockey Game on TV on New Years Day, when he noticed an advertisement for the Kraft Hockeyville competition for a chance …

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BATAVIA/Police Department looking to become a “Safe Spot” for Craigslist exchanges after incident involving a fake advertisement with intention to rob buyers

After an incident reported to police on Thursday, the City of Batavia Department is looking to become a Craigslist “Safe Spot” for exchanges between buyers and sellers. They hope to make it happen within the next week or two. “We are looking into it, we are just in the beginning …

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BATAVIA/Pair arrested after setting up fake “Vehicle for Sale” advertisement on Craigslist with the intent to rob would be buyers

TOMLIN                                                                   SANTIAGO Jaequele M. Tomlin, 23, of Central Ave., Batavia, and Quamane J. Santiago, 19, of Main Rd., Stafford were arrested on Sumner Street in Batavia on the charge of  conspiracy 4th. It is alleged that Tomlin and Santiago posted a false “Vehicle for Sale” ad on Craigslist with the …

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BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Adams street man charged after making Facebook threat towards police

Ryan N. Bartholomew, 23, of Adams St., Batavia, is charged with making a terroristic threat and aggravated harassment 2nd after he allegedly made threats of serious physical harm towards law enforcement officials on Facebook in January 1, 2018. Bartholomew was arraigned in City Court and held without bail. He re-appeared …

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