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On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at or about 6:10PM, Batavia Police Officers responded to the area of Clinton Street, for a juvenile that had flagged down a neighbor, requesting help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patrols arrived on scene and located two local residents sitting with a juvenile and James McNally, 57, of Batavia, standing near them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patrols separated McNally from the juvenile and residents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The residents indicated that the juvenile told them, that he
needed help getting away from McNally. Patrols interviewed the juvenile briefly and concluded that the juvenile had accepted a ride from McNally from DeWitt Park, with the intentions of McNally driving the
juvenile to his residence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While transporting the juvenile, McNally allegedly attempted to grope the
juvenile. The juvenile feigned a sickness so McNally would pull off to the side of the road. The juvenile then exited the vehicle and ascertained help at the nearest residence.
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Upon discovering the alleged incident, Batavia Police Officers promptly took McNally into custody and transported him away from the juvenile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
McNally was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child
(A Misdemeanor) and forcible touching (A Misdemeanor) via skype in Batavia City Court by Judge Rogers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
McNally was released under the supervision of Genesee Justice, and an order of protection was issued. McNally is scheduled to appear in Batavia City Court at a later time.
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The Batavia Police Department would like to take a quick moment to update the community and parents on new abduction prevention ideas. Instead of \u201cStranger Danger\u201d try using the following language when
talking to your child about abduction prevention:
\u2022 Don\u2019t say: Never talk to strangers.
\u2022 Say: You should not approach just anyone. If you need help, look for a uniformed police officer, a store clerk with a nametag, or a parent with children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Don\u2019t say: Stay away from people you don\u2019t know.
\u2022 Say: It\u2019s important for you to get my permission before going anywhere with anyone.
\u2022 Don’t say: You can tell someone is bad just by looking at them.
\u2022 Say: Pay attention to what people do. Tell me right away if anyone asks you to keep a secret, makes you feel uncomfortable, or tries to get you to go with them.
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The Batavia Police Department can be reached at 585-345-6350, the confidential tip line at 585-345-6370 or online at
http:\/\/www.batavianewyork.com\/police-department\/webforms\/report-suspicious-drug-orcriminal-activity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NOTE: A foil request was submitted for a mug shot photo, but due to COVID-19 regulations McNally was not processed at the Jail. A mugshot is not available at this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Press release On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at or about 6:10PM, Batavia Police Officers responded to the area of Clinton Street, for a juvenile that had flagged down a neighbor, requesting help. Patrols arrived on scene and located two local residents sitting with a juvenile and James McNally, 57, of \u2026<\/p>\n