GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Three Rochester men charged after vehicle pursuit; suspect vehicle breaks down on thruway

On October 25, 2022 at about 7:33p.m., Deputy Ortiz Speed attempted to perform a lawful vehicle stop on a grey 2018 Ford Focus in the area of the Target store on Veteran’s Memorial Drive. The vehicle failed to yield, and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The suspect vehicle entered the NYS …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia man accused of threatening a person and possessing knife knuckles

Lance M. Mercado Sr., 32, of Batavia, NY is charged with aggravated harassment 2nd degree following a domestic incident in Batavia on October 29, 2022 at 5:38p.m. Mercado allegedly called a victim repeatedly, threatening physical harm and caused the victim for fear for their safety. Mercado was arraigned in Batavia …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia man jailed without bail after allegedly threatening to kill a person and their children

John Sumlin III, 43, of Batavia, NY, is charged with burglary 1st degree, criminal contempt 1st degree, criminal mischief 3rd degree, assault 3rd degree and menacing 2nd degree, after allegedly entering the home of the victim unlawfully, then striking the victim, and holding a knife to the victim’s neck, threatening …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Connecticut man charged after traffic stop on Broadway road in Darien

Daniel M. Barron, 32, of Monroe, CT, is charged with obstruction of governmental administration, DWI, failing to dim lights, drinking alcohol or using cannabis in a motor vehicle on a highway, and operating an unregistered motor vehicle on a highway, after a traffic stop at 1606 Broadway road in Darien …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia man accused of stealing a water truck from the fairgrounds

Gerald K. Freeman, 70, of Batavia, NY, is charged with grand larceny 4th degree/larceny of a motor vehicle over $100, after allegedly stealing a Ford water truck from the Genesee County Fairgrounds on East Main street on October 4, 2022 at 7:43p.m. Freeman was issued an appearance ticket and is …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Woman charged for falsely reporting an incident to law enforcement

Renee L. Coughlin, 32, of Oakfield, NY, is charged with falsely reporting an incident 3rd degree following an investigation into an incident Coughlin alleged took place on September 21, 2022, at 7:30p.m. in Oakfield. An investigation revealed that the incident did not occur. Coughlin was issued an appearance ticket and …

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