Genesee County to participate in statewide STOP-DWI INDEPENDENCE DAY High Visibility Engagement Campaign July 3rd – July 7th
Press release Genesee County law enforcement agencies, including the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, City of Batavia Police Department and the Village of LeRoy Police Department will be participating in a coordinated effort with the STOP-DWI program to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. The statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility …
BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/Bank Street man charged after allegedly threatening a person with a hammer during an argument
On 6/13/2024, Peter J. Cino, 56, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Menacing 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree, and Harassment 2nd degree. It’s alleged that Cino struck another person during an argument on Bank Street and threatened them with a hammer. He was arraigned …
WYOMING COUNTY/Law enforcement detail along Rt. 20A nets several arrests
(From provided press release) On June 28, 2024, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office conducted a detail along Rt.20A throughout Wyoming County with the purpose of identifying and apprehending crimes inprogress. Funding for the detail was secured through the United States Department of HomelandSecurity, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s [FEMA] Operation …
BATAVIA/Police arrest man involved in stand-off on South Main Street on Friday
(Information from a provided press release from the Batavia Police Department) Martin F. Jones, 53, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on June 28, 2024, following a brief stand-off on South Main Street in the City of Batavia. At approximately 12:00 PM on June 28, 2024, the Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center …
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/July 1, 2024
Alec R. Posa-Whittington, 24, of Batavia, NY, is charged with criminal mischief 4th degree/preventing another person from calling emergency services, unlawful imprisonment 2nd degree, and harassment 2nd degree/physical contact, after a domestic incident in the Town of Batavia on June 29, 2024 at 4:12a.m. Posa-Whittington allegedly prevented a female victim …
GENESEE COUNTY/Byron Forward Committee meeting/June 26, 2024
GENESEE COUNTY/Race Against Child Abuse raises funds for Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) at Area 51
Left – right-T-Rex, Mallory Bumpers Wojewoda, and Kidd. Video story-Charlee with her family checking out Area 51. Brother Julian, sister Kaydnz, Dad/ Robert and Mom/Mallory- $2,185 was raised at Race Against Child Abuse in under 5 hours (Saturday was a rain out) Proceeds go to B.A.C.A, Bikers Against Child Abuse. …
NYSCOPBA/Officers, Sergeants injured at Attica Correctional Facility
Inmate Assaults Occur Ten Minutes Apart (Information from a NYSCOPBA press release) Attica, NY – A sergeant and officer needed to be treated at two local hospitals for injuriessustained in two inmate attacks that occurred ten minutes apart outside the mess hall at themaximum security correctional facility Monday. The first …
GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Alabama Volunteer Fire Department holds dedication ceremony after receiving a donated lifesaving medical device
Press release The Town of Alabama Volunteer Fire Department announced the arrival of a donated LUCAS Chest Compression System Product. The Woodward Family of Oakfield donated the equipment in memory of their husband and father, Michael Woodward, a lifetime resident who was known for his philanthropy and leadership in many …