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This resource is for building public awareness of crimes and those that commit criminal acts in Genesee County. The information contained wi...
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Apr 30, 2026
Bank Street, between Washington Avenue and Alva Place will be closed on Friday, May 1st, from 10:45 a.m. until 12 p.m. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and exercise caution when traveling in the area.
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Apr 29, 2026
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. Th...
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Apr 26, 2026
On 4/16/2026, Lindsay Goins (age 70) of Batavia, was arrested for Menacing 2 nd and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3 rd . It’s alleged that Goins threatened another person with a knife, during an altercation on Mill St. He was arraigned in CAP Court and released. On 4/20/2026...
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Created Apr 20, 2026 / Updated Apr 23, 2026
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...
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Apr 19, 2026
On 4/10/2026, Joanna M Coates (age 22) of Rochester, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3 rd , Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia 2 nd , and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3 rd . Coates was charged, following a traffic stop on Ea...
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Apr 15, 2026
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 ...
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Apr 14, 2026
The City of Batavia Police Department is excited to announce the promotion of 2 of our members. William Yung is a 5-year veteran of Batavia PD and was recently promoted to the rank of Detective. Detective Yung graduated from the Alfred State Police Academy in 2021. Yung i...
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Apr 5, 2026
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...
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Mar 29, 2026
On 3/23/2026, Tyquawn D Bethel (age 35) of Batavia, was arrested for Criminal Contempt 1 st and Aggravated Family Offense. Bethel is accused of violating an order of protection. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail, where he is current...
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Mar 23, 2026
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...
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Reyes, Carlos J
Reyes, Carlos J - PL 120.05 - Assault 2nd w/ Serious Injury and 2 additional charges
Stinson, Dexter L
Stinson, Dexter L - PL 130.52 - Forcible Touching and 1 additional charge
Williams, Shante R
Williams, Shante R - PL 120.00 - Assault 3rd and 4 additional charges
Vega, David Jon
Vega, David Jon - PL 160.10 - Robbery 2nd w/ Injury
Puno, Jason A
Puno, Jason A - NY PL 130.20 - Sexual Misconduct
Randall, Sabrena L
Randall, Sabrena L - Petit Larceny
Williams, Jeremiah D
Williams, Jeremiah D - COR 168F - Level 3 Sex Offender Failure to Verify 90-day
Woodrich, Patrick J
Woodrich, Patrick J - VTL 600-2a Leaving Scene Injury Accident and 5 additional charges