GENESEE COUNTY/Deputies looking for the public’s assistance in locating the two suspects pictured below

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny from a retail store on Veteran’s Memorial Drive in the Town of Batavia that occurred on September 12, 2021. The two alleged suspects, who are currently unidentified, entered the store and exited, passing all points of purchase without rendering payment while …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sgt. John Baiocco retires after 30 years of service at the Sheriff’s Department

Press release After 30 years of service, Sergeant John L. Baiocco worked his last shift today at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. He will be retired as of September 3, 2021. Sergeant Baiocco started his career on August 19, 1991, as a Correction Officer at the Genesee County Jail. On …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to be cautious of driveway paving/repair scams

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of persons going door to door offering to pave your driveway and to be cautious of possible scams. The Sheriff’s Office says that most towns in Genesee County require a permit to solicit door to door. If a contractor comes to your …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs utilizes found money to sponsor Genesee County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit

Press release Money Will be Used to Help Fund Program BATAVIA –On March 24th, a ceremony was held in the lobby at Batavia Downs Gaming as Batavia Downs showcased their $2,300 sponsorship of the Genesee County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit.  The money was left at Batavia Downs and was turned into …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff Sheron Jr. announces membership drive

Press release The New York State Sheriffs’ Institute will begin its annual Honorary Membership drive in Genesee County within the next 10 days according to Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. The New York State Sheriffs’ Institute was established in 1979. It is a not-for-profit corporation, tax-exempt organization, and contributions to …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office Announces 2020 Departmental Awards

Press release Officer of the Year Award – Deputy Ryan M. DeLong Deputy Sheriff Ryan M. DeLong has distinguished himself in the performance of service to the citizens of Genesee County during 2020. Deputy DeLong’s professionalism and dedication are evident every day at work. He is a 5 1/2-year veteran …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Pair from Rochester busted in convenient store “smash and grab” incidents

Two Rochester residents have been arrested following two “smash and grab” incidents early this morning. On September 16, 2020, at about 2:12.a.m., two suspects attempted to gain entry to the Kwik Fill gas station in LeRoy, located at 7010 West Main street road, by throwing two large rocks through the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff Sheron, Jr. announces two new school resource officer assignments for this school year

Press release Due to the recent retirement of the Genesee Valley BOCES School Resource Officer, Deputy Richard S. Schildwaster has been assigned to fill this position. He is a six-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office and was the former SRO at Byron-Bergen Central School District. The Byron-Bergen Central School District …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office looking into several “smash and grab” overnight incidents at area convenient stores

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several “smash and grab” overnight incidents at area convenient stores on the east side of the county. There were two incidents Saturday into Sunday this past weekend, according to Chief Deputy Joseph Graff. The Byron Crosby’s Convenient Store at Rt. 262 and Rt.237 …

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