BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/February 6, 2022

Arrests Criminal Contempt 1st; Burglary 2nd; Strangulation 2nd; Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd; Robbery 3rd, 5:08 AM, Thursday, December 16, 2021, E. Main St. – On 1/28/2022, Antwoine KUSH, M/19 of Lockport, NY, was arrested on an arrest warrant, out of Batavia City Court for the above charges. KUSH was located in …

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WYOMING COUNTY COURT REPORT/January 26th-February 3rd, 2022

Orangeville Wyatt Penfold-Arraigned on Indictment for Assault in the Second Degree (D Felony) and Resisting Arrest(misdemeanor); Adjourned to 03/24/22. Covington Michael Pacer-Pleaded guilty to Driving While Intoxicated (E Felony); Adjourned to 4/21/22. Perry Jamal McBride– Pleaded guilty to Operating Motor Vehicle Impaired by Drugs in the First Degree and Driving …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Drugs seized at Wyoming Correctional Facility

For Immediate Release -Press release  February 1, 2022 Attica , NY – Two drug seizures at Wyoming Correctional Facility has renewed calls from NYSCOPBA to re-install the Secure Vendor Program to combat contraband from making its way into hands of inmates in facilities statewide. Last week,  officers processing mailed packages for inmates …

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BATAVIA/City Fire releases 2021 call stats/Total call volume up about 5%

Press release As 2021 has drawn to a close, the City of Batavia Fire Department has evaluated the services and programs provided throughout the year in its continuous quality improvement process. “The on-going COVID-19 pandemic has affected the City Fire operations and we continue to develop our operational model and service delivery in response.  Our mission …

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GENESEE COUNTY/COVID-19 Updates/Latest Health Department Guidance and UMMC Updates

Genesee County officials provide a briefing regarding various COVID19 updates, including local numbers for Genesee & Orleans Counties, booster shot availability, testing, and UMMC updates. Link to current local information/Genesee/Orleans County Health Department: Genesee & Orleans Counties – Covid Vaccines, Testing and Updates (gohealthny.org) Link to current information at UMMC: …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia/Notre Dame High School plans to initiate voluntary “Test to Stay” option on January 3rd

In a notice sent to parents and students, in collaboration with Genesee County Department of Health, Notre Dame High School is planning a program that will allow more students to remain in school.  Starting January 3rd, Genesee County plans to initiate a voluntary Test to Stay (TTS) opportunity for …

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