BATAVIA/City of Batavia Police Department annual Community Night Event to be held on August 5th at the McCarthy Ice Arena

Batavia Downs and Upstate Niagara/O-AT-KA Milk Products Diamond Sponsors with all sponsor proceeds going to support the K-9 Press release BATAVIA, NY – The City of Batavia Police Department announced that the annual Community Night will take place on Monday, August 5th from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the …

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Batavia Police participate in Mock DWI scene at Batavia High School

Press Release Today members of the City of Batavia Police Department, alongside members of the City of Batavia Fire Department, Town of Batavia Fire Department, Mercy EMS, Mercy Flight, the Genesee County Coroner, H.E. Turner’s Funeral Services and the Genesee County DA’s Office conducted a mock DWI fatal accident simulation for …

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BATAVIA/Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing boy 

***UPDATE*** Xavier has been located and is safe. We would like to thank the public for their assistance. Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://crimewatch.net/us/ny/genesee/batavia-pd/138661/cases/update-missing-boy-xavier-ricks Press release The Batavia Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating a runaway 15-year-old boy. Xavier Ricks was last seen on 04/26/2024 in Batavia, NY. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The City of Batavia Police Department announces new electronic payment and processing system for parking tickets

Press release The City of Batavia Police Department announces the launch of a new parking enforcement software application to allow for easier processing and payments of parking tickets.  The application and platform were designed and is being administered by T2 Systems which is a leading national provider of smart mobility technology and …

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BATAVIA/Movember Campaign raises money for Genesee Cancer Assistance

Press release The Batavia Police Department has closed out the Movember campaign for 2023.  The department raised $1,700 for Genesee Cancer Assistance with 19 members participating. Pictured are a few members who participated in the campaign with leadership from Genesee Cancer Assistance. Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, …

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BATAVIA/Police looking for person of interest in Tops larceny

On October 15th, 2023, at about 1:30 PM, Batavia Police received a report of a larceny that had occurred at Tops Markets.  The attached photo is of a person of interest in the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Tucker at (585)345-6350, the Batavia Police Department’s confidential tip line at (585)345-6370, or by clicking the tip button …

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BATAVIA/Important read for parents and students in all schools in Batavia/Schools in the City of Batavia join the Batavia Police Department in implementing Critical Incident Standard Response Protocols 

From L to R: (Front) Melissa Lindner, Notre Dame High School; Karen Green, St. Joseph’s School; Jason Smith, Batavia City School District; Susan Wakefield, St. Paul’s School; Jacqueline Simpson, New York State School for the Blind; (Back) Matt Lutey, Batavia Police Department; Connor Borchert, Batavia Police Department/BCSD SRO; Eric Hill, …

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BATAVIA/Police investigating larcenies from unlocked vehicles/citizens advised to always lock their vehicle doors

Press release JANUARY 4, 2023- The Batavia Police Department has recently been investigating a plethora of larcenies from vehicles in the city. These thefts have been occurring mainly in the overnight hours, and from (unfortunately) unlocked motor vehicles. Patrols remain vigilant in the overnight hours, and we are asking for assistance from …

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