GENESEE COUNTY/Four Buffalo teens in a stolen Kia charged after police pursuit on the thruway

On May 7, 2024 at approximately 12:36a.m., Deputy Gechell attempted to initiate a traffic stop with a black Kia Forte at the Batavia Thruway entrance. The Kia Forte fled from Deputy Gechell at high rates of speed and began to travel east on the Thruway. During the pursuit, it was …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Correction Officers from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Jail Bureau graduate from basic corrections Academy

Left-right-Deputy Jail Superintendent Jeffrey J. Searls, Jail Superintendent William A. Zipfel, C.O. Ian A. Sanfratello, C.O. Aaron M. Spring, C.O. William H. Steavens, Undersheriff Bradley D. Mazur Press release Genesee County Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. announces the graduation of Correction Officers Ian A. Sanfratello, Aaron M. Spring, and William …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia/Local law enforcement participate in the 9th annual Shop with a Cop at Walmart/photos

Link to information about Shop with a Cop below: BATAVIA/Shop with a Cop 2023 is December 9th – Video News Service CITY OF BATAVIA POLICE DEPARTMENT PHOTOS Photo by Steve Robinson Photo by Steve Robinson LEROY POLICE DEPARTMENT PHOTOS GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT PHOTOS

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy Graduating Class

Press release/Provided photos “The Fourth Annual Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy was another great success. The academy was held July 17 – July 21, 2023, at Genesee Community College. This academy was made possible with the support of Genesee County STOP DWI, the Genesee County Legislature, and Genesee Community …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs sponsors local K-9 units with found money

 Genesee County and Batavia Police Department will use Funds to Help Programs Press release BATAVIA – On July 13th, a ceremony was held in the lobby at Batavia Downs Gaming as Batavia Downs presented both local K-9 Units with a check from money that went unclaimed at Batavia Downs. When the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Rochester pair charged after larceny and pursuit on thruway

Ashley L. Grann, 33, and Jacob D. Smith, 33, both of Rochester, NY, are each charged with reckless endangerment 1st degree, a class B felony, grand larceny 4th degree, a class E felony, unlawful fleeing from a police officer in a motor vehicle, criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Investigator Parker says goodbye after 23 years at the Sheriff’s Office

Investigator Christopher Parker, an Investigator with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, has retired from the Department as of today. Parker has been with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department for almost 23 years. He was named Officer of the Year in January of 2020 for the year 2019. Parker, a Republican, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Investigator Parker retiring from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office

Investigator Christopher Parker, an Investigator with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, has announced he is retiring from the Department. His last day of work is today. Parker has been with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department for almost 23 years. He was named Officer of the Year in January of 2020 …

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