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Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On April 22, 2026, the City of Batavia Fire Department and the City of Batavia Police Department responded to the stables at Batavia Downs for the report of a structure fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance staff at Batavia Downs had called 911, after seeing smoke coming from one of the barns. The employees then observed a male walking away from the area and restrained him until police arrived, after he attempted to flee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After further investigation, Curt A. Buchinger II, 33, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 3rd degree, Arson 4th degree, and Criminal Mischief 4th degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buchinger was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released under the supervision of Genesee Justice. He is due back in court at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH\u00ae<\/small>: https:\/\/crimewatch.net\/us\/ny\/genesee\/batavia-pd\/138661\/post\/batavia-downs-arson<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release On April 22, 2026, the City of Batavia Fire Department and the City of Batavia Police Department responded to the stables at Batavia Downs for the report of a structure fire. Maintenance staff at Batavia Downs had called 911, after seeing smoke coming from one of the barns. \u2026<\/p>\n

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