GENESEE COUNTY/Corfu/Medina man charged after getting a pick up stuck on the railroad tracks, that was later struck by a freight train

UPDATE: According to a Corfu Police Department press release, who also responded to the incident, Brendan M. Kotarski was leaving the concert at Darien Lake in heavy traffic and decided to drive across the railroad tracks by driving his pick up truck down Depot street directly into an oncoming train …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Darien/Concert arrest report for Florida Georgia Line

Press release The following people were arrested by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department during the Florida Georgia Line Concert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on August 24, 2019: The Following were issued appearance tickets to appear 9/10/19 at 3 PM: Creighton W. Schreyer, 18, of Albany St., Fort Erie, …

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BATAVIA/Full cost of an unanticipated expense for bridge over the Tonawanda Creek avoided

The Batavia Town Board voted 4-0 to pay an additional $37,626 to Keeler Construction for unanticipated work that came up during the construction of the pedestrian/bike bridge over the Tonawanda Creek which is part of the Ellicott Trail Project. The resolution states that during construction the bridge required driving steel …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Arrest made in collision involving two teens and a dog being struck by a vehicle in Sheldon

PRESS RELEASE *UPDATE Arrest**On August 20, 2019, SP Warsaw- Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) arrested Lauren M. Hall, 27 of  Strykersville, NY for Endangering the Welfare of a Child (2cts) (A Misdemeanor), Criminal Mischief 4th degree (A Misdemeanor), Leaving the Scene of a Serious Personal Injury Auto Accident (E Felony), Leaving …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/MEDINA HUSBAND AND WIFE ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH SELLING COCAINE

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Anthony Allee, and Tashira Allee, both of Medina, NY, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, cocaine, maintaining a drug-involved premises, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of …

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BATAVIA/Passion for hockey brings pair together for a culinary adventure at Islands Hawaiian Grill

Islands Hawaiian Grill officially opens in Batavia at 11:00a.m. today. The new restaurant, located at 60 Main street, will offer Hawaiian and Japanese comfort foods and soon a Saturday and Sunday brunch. Kourtney and Caitlin Kunichika decided to follow their passion for the hospitality and food industry and jump into …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Santiago Jr. facing an eight count indictment in robbery/assault on Ellicott street

A Genesee County Grand Jury has indicted Benjamin Santiago Jr., 30, of Batavia in a burglary/robbery/assault/larceny that occurred on June 2, 2019 at 216 Ellicott street. In count 1, Santiago Jr. is accused of robbery 1st, a class B violent felony, after forcibly stealing property from another person and during …

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