STATE POLICE REPORT/Pennsylvania woman arrested after traffic stop for speeding

On March 9, 2019, Troopers out of Warsaw arrested Jacinda S. Sosa, 26, of Hallstead, PA, for driving while ability impaired by drugs. Troopers initiated a traffic stop for speeding on Route 20A, town of Perry.   Troopers determined Sosa was impaired by drugs and administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests.  …

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WNY/Notre Dame student helping to raise funds for Autism trail at Letchworth State Park

Notre Dame Senior Faith Falkowski is helping to organize a fundraising event that will raise money for a planned Autism Trail at Letchworth State Park in Wyoming County. An indoor Cornhole Tournament is scheduled for March 23, 2019 from 4-6p.m. at the Notre Dame High School Gym at 73 Union …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Attica/Overheated extension cord causes fire on Washington street

Seven fire companies responded to 10 Washington street in the Village of Attica on Wednesday afternoon for a reported house fire about 4:28p.m. Six people were living at the address, which is rental property owned by Barbara McDonald. All are being assisted by the Red Cross this evening, after an …

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GENESEE COUNTY/NYSERDA announces a large scale solar project in Byron, largest in NYS

On Wednesday night the Byron Town Board announced a large scale solar project the size of the Bergen Swamp that is expected to begin commercial operation in late 2022. The proposed Excelsior Energy Center is a 280 megawatt solar facility that will be accompanied by 20 megawatts of storage capability. …

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Batavia Downs provides space for Zonta Club to create baskets for their big fundraising event

The Zonta Club of Batavia Genesee County is getting ready for their biggest fundraising event on Saturday March 9, 2019, the Lucky Numbers Luncheon will be held at Batavia Downs at 10:30a.m. The monies raised at this event will go towards scholarships created for graduating female seniors from Genesee County …

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PERRY POLICE REPORT/Dansville woman threatens to post victim’s personal photos online

Press release Following an investigation by the Village of Perry Police Department, Lisa Galloway, 37, of Dansville, was arrested and charged with harassment 2nd and coercion 2nd on February 16, 2019.   Galloway allegedly attempted to obtain money from a victim through threats of posting personal photos online. Galloway was …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Perry man leads police on brief foot pursuit

On January 29, 2019 at 11:10p.m., multiple agencies were involved in the arrest of Ryan C. Westermeier, 43, of S. Main street, Perry, who was an outstanding Parole Absconder wanted on an arrest warrant. The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Warsaw Police Department, Wyoming County …

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