On Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Batavia Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted...

On 4/1/2026, Carl E Russo (age 22) of Batavia, was arrested for Strangulation 2 nd , Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Criminal Contempt 1 st , and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. It’s alleged that over the course of several days, Russo violated an order of protection by ...

On 3/25/2026, Rosemary R Waters (age 40) of Batavia, was arrested for Promoting Prison Contraband 1 st and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7 th . Waters was allegedly found in possession of fentanyl, when she was brought to the Genesee County Jail. She was arraig...

On 3/23/2026 at approximately 7:41 AM, the Batavia Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of West Main St (SR 5) and Oak St (SR 98) for the report of a multi-vehicle accident with injuries.  Additionally, it was reported that one of the vehicles was fully en...

On 3/6/2026, Tyquawn D Bethel (age 35) of Rochester, was arrested for Rape 1 st , Burglary 2 nd , Criminal Contempt 1 st and Aggravated Family Offense. It’s alleged that Bethel Unlawfully entered the home of an individual who had an order of protection against him and forcibly...