BATAVIA/Ascension Outpost on Center street celebrates their Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting

(Provided photos and information/Genesee County Chamber of Commerce) Ascension Outpost has opened a store at 12 Center street in Batavia, and the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce helped them celebrate the opening of their second store on Tuesday. Owner Kristopher Kelly is a certified Reiki Master, IET attuned and Certified, …

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BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/Homeless man allegedly breaks into a business then steals a vehicle, leading police on a high-speed chase

Arrests Grand Larceny 3rd; Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle; Burglary 3rd, 7:29 AM, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, Bank St. – Shawn R. WISNIEWSKI, M/33, homeless, was arrested on the above listed charges. Officers were called to a parking lot on Bank street for a male who was attempting to …

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BATAVIA/Police advise parents to be on the lookout for “rainbow fentanyl” shaped like a bear during the Halloween season

Press release The Batavia Police Department would like to advise the public that “rainbow fentanyl” pills have recently been located in the city of Batavia. The drugs were found in a local gas station bathroom and turned over to officers. The tablets are blue in color and stamped into the …

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BATAVIA/Police looking for assistance in identifying dirt bike operator

Press release The Batavia Police Department is looking for public assistance in identifying the operator of the dirt bike in the photos. The individual has been operating in an unsafe manner throughout the city. Officers would like to speak to the individual to prevent future incidents. Anyone with information is …

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