BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Ellicott street man punched and choked woman

Steven R. Columbo, 30, of Ellicott St., Batavia, is charged with criminal contempt 1st(prior conviction), strangulation 2nd and criminal contempt 1st/physical contact following a domestic incident where Columbo is accused of punching a female victim in the mouth and choking her to a point where she nearly lost consciousness at …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Two from Utica facing untaxed/unstamped cigarettes charge

Salim Selimovic, 60, of Mulberry St, Utica, was stopped on Rt. 77 in Pembroke on January 22, 2017 for allegedly operating a motor vehicle with an obstructed view. Further investigation revealed that Selimovic was allegedly in possession of 5,000 untaxed cigarettes. Selimovic was charged with unlawful possession of unstamped cigarettes …

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BATAVIA/ 4th & 5th ward meeting brings up River street bridge closure, Holland Land Office funding and a lot more

The 4th and 5th wards in the City of Batavia held a meeting for residents on Saturday morning to discuss many topics impacting the City of Batavia and Genesee County. County Manager Jay Gsell answered questions about the sale of the County Nursing Home, a funding plan for the Holland …

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