Video News Service/Most viewed stories for 2016
21. Big O Fire/Elba (November 24) Link to story 20. Urn found in Medina, returned to owner in Buffalo(July 11) 19. LeRoy/Pair charged in burglary(December 13) 18. Santa arrives/Batavia Wal-mart/Shop with a Cop(December 10) 17. Dead chickens thrown at house (December 17) 16. Dog rescued after falling through ice …
Boys basketball/Batavia wins big over Notre Dame in Lions Club tournament final
GENESEE COUNTY/Oakfield/Elba firefighter escapes burning home,cat rescued.
An Elba firefighter was awakened by smoke alarms, smoke and flames Thursday afternoon at his Lewiston road home. The volunteer firefighter called in the fire and then evacuated the one story home. Flames were reportedly shooting out of the master bedroom windows when firefighters arrived. Heavy smoke engulfed the rear …
LEROY POLICE REPORT/ Woman charged after throwing a claw hammer during an argument
On December 7, 2016, the Village of LeRoy Police arrested 31 year old Danielle L. Barager of 9 Summit Street, LeRoy, NY and charged her with endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest stems from an investigation by Village Police into an incident that occurred in the Village of …
GENESEE COUNTY/Two men indicted by Grand Jury
Christopher T. Walker Jr., has been indicted after being accused of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree, a class C felony. It is alleged that on July 4, 2016 in the Town of Darien, Walker, with knowledge that it was forged and with intent to defraud, …
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Holland avenue man charged in theft of merchandise
James J. Spivey, 18, of Holland Ave., Batavia, is charged with petit larceny after an investigation into an incident that occurred at Wal-mart on December 6, 2016. Spivey allegedly stole merchandise from Wal-mart. He was issued an appearance ticket and will appear in the Town of Batavia Court on January …
ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Inmate charged after “shake down search” at jail
The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged an Orleans County Jail inmate following a “shake down search” and investigation at the Jail on December 20, 2016. William J. Tuttle Jr., 36, of Holley N.Y., is charged with promoting prison contraband 2nd after officers allegedly found contraband in his possession. Orleans County …
STAFFORD/Icy roads cause collision, one person ejected from vehicle
Two vans collided head on at Rt. 33 near Mill road a little before 11:30p.m. Tuesday night, sending three people to area hospitals. One person was ejected, but was not seriously injured. One victim was reportedly unconscious when emergency crews arrived, but later regained consciousness. Two others also suffered non- …