{"id":25331,"date":"2021-05-18T15:49:21","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T19:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=25331"},"modified":"2021-05-18T15:49:21","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T19:49:21","slug":"genesee-county-kiwanis-club-of-batavia-and-genesee-county-bar-association-2021-law-day-observance-and-criminal-justice-awards-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/05\/18\/genesee-county-kiwanis-club-of-batavia-and-genesee-county-bar-association-2021-law-day-observance-and-criminal-justice-awards-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Kiwanis Club of Batavia and Genesee County Bar Association\/2021 Law Day Observance and Criminal Justice Awards announced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Due to current Covid restrictions in place, the typical annual awards dinner was unable to be held this year, however, Kiwanis Club President Bob Conrad and Genesee County Bar Association President Jake Whiting will be announcing the awards at a zoom presentation held at the Old County Courthouse tonight, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Everyone is welcome to join the Zoom Meeting https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/88912737332?pwd=K3d5NjNXd1Y5YjBISkdqYlRNZmdSZz09<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting ID: 889 1273 7332<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passcode: 640375<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiwanis Criminal Justice Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kiwanis Club of Batavia Criminal Justice Award is presented to a member or members of the community, law enforcement, or a criminal justice agency serving the citizens of Genesee County whose exceptional career achievements and conscientiousness to citizenship have demonstrated a spirit of selfless public service or demonstrated an act of exceptional valor or heroism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2021 Award Recipients are<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesee County Sheriff\u2019s Office Sergeant Andrew B. Hale; Deputies David D. Moore, Kyle D. Krzemien, Howard O. Wilson, V., Andrew Z. Mullen, Joshua A. Brabon; Brock D. Cummins; and Investigator Christopher A. Parker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LeRoy Police Department Sergeant Gregory Kellogg and Officers Jordan Wolcott and Austin Steinbrenner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On May 27, 2020, at about 2037 hours, what began as a typical traffic stop in LeRoy, turned into a multi-agency pursuit of a tractor trailer through multiple counties at speeds up to 70+ MPH. The tractor trailer recklessly swerved into oncoming traffic, putting innocent drivers at risk; made multiple U-turns; attempted to strike patrol vehicles, and shot at officers several times. Four different patrol vehicles were struck by bullets, one vehicle with at least eight rounds. One of the bullets went through the windshield and struck the rear partition over a Deputy\u2019s head rest. Fortunately, the Deputy had been leaning to his right at the time. The pursuit came to an end when the tractor trailer, heading towards the Village of Geneseo, was fired upon by officers and it exited the roadway. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene and the reign of terror ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ensuing investigation revealed that the driver was on the FBI watch list. Searches at his residence and rental property revealed bomb-making instructions, improvised explosive devices, multiple weapons and large amounts of ammunition. These findings, along with his social media posts, revealed that he was an anti-police extremist and was planning violence on a larger scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pursuit that night lasted approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. The amount of lives that were endangered is countless. Patrols from multiple jurisdictions placed themselves in danger to protect the public for the entire duration of the incident. They cleared roadways and intersections while their patrol cars were in danger of being rammed by the tractor trailer and in the line of fire while the driver was shooting at them. They coordinated over jurisdictional lines to remove a threat to the public, not only for that night, but certainly for a future time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These officers were nominated for this award by Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. and LeRoy Police Chief Gregory Kellogg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City of Batavia Retired Police Officer Jason Davis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police Officer Jason Davis has served many roles within the department during his nearly 22 years of service to the community. He has served as an Officer-in-Charge, Instructor, Field Training Officer and Emergency Response Team member, to name a few. Officer Davis served as the department’s de-escalation instructor and, most recently, he was assigned as the School Resource Officer to the Batavia City School District where he immediately made an impact in the lives of students and staff in the District. He was able to successfully de-escalate incidents with students, act as a role model and mentor to many, and served as an invaluable resource to the staff. Throughout his career, Officer Davis handled all of his duties with professionalism and pride for the uniform he wears and the department he represents. Officer Davis was nominated for this award by City of Batavia Police Chief Shawn Heubusch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Village of LeRoy Retired Chief of Police Christopher Hayward<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retired Chief of Police Christopher Hayward has served the Village of LeRoy since his teenage years. He began his career as an Officer and rose to the position of Chief of Police through years of dedication, commitment, and compassion to all of the members of the community. Chris was instrumental in the consolidation of the local village and town courts, seeking to provide an efficient and effective court operation. He is a man of high integrity and fostered many relationships with community members of all ages. He supported and worked hard to partner in the County\u2019s shared E-911 Emergency Services Dispatch Center. Chief Hayward was nominated for this award by Genesee County Legislator (District #5, LeRoy) Rochelle Stein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charles L. Mancuso Mock Trial Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cCharles L. Mancuso Award\u201d was presented to the members of the Alexander High School Mock Trial Team as winners of the 2021 GLOW (Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties) District Competition in the New York State Bar Association High School Mock Trial Tournament. The award reads \u201cDedicated to the Memory of an Outstanding Attorney-Citizen\u201d, Mr. Mancuso, a Batavia lawyer, served as coordinator of the local competition until his untimely death 14 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Alexander High School team members honored include: Erin Hess, Annie Slenker, Shawn Calmes, Katarina Luker, Imogene Plitt, Dana Morelli, Olivia Burkhardt, Holly Bykowski, Maia Saile, and teacher coach Johnny Lucas. Coordinator of the local Mock Trial Program, Kristie DeFreze, presented the award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesee County Bar Association Special Honors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Genesee County Bar Association is honoring the lives of two longstanding attorneys who passed away in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theron \u201cTed\u201d Howard passed away on June 11, 2020, after practicing law in Genesee County since 1978. Ted spent most of his legal career in his own private practice but fulfilled several public roles as well. Ted worked as an Assistant District Attorney, served the Town of Pavilion as Town Justice and Town Supervisor, and prosecuted traffic matters in the Towns of Pavilion and Batavia. Ted also volunteered generously in the community \u2013 on the Pavilion School Board, the LeRoy Historical Society Board, and the GCC Foundation Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David Saleh passed away on October 29, 2020. Dave spent many years in private practice before becoming in-house counsel at Enlighten. Dave is a past president of the Genesee County Bar Association and acted as a delegate to the State Judicial Nominating Committee for over 35 years. During the year leading up to his death, Dave served as a part-time City Court Judge in Batavia. Beyond his professional endeavors, Dave donated his time and energy to his community \u2013 at his church, as a volunteer firefighter, as a member of the Lions Club, and as a board member of the Corfu Free Library and St. Jerome Hospital Foundation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Due to current Covid restrictions in place, the typical annual awards dinner was unable to be held this year, however, Kiwanis Club President Bob Conrad and Genesee County Bar Association President Jake Whiting will be announcing the awards at a zoom presentation held at the Old County Courthouse tonight, Wednesday, \u2026<\/p>\n

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