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January 20, 2022

Genesee Cancer Assistance receives Mo-Vember / Don’t Shave December funds

The Batavia Police Department has closed out the Mo-Vember / Don’t Shave December campaigns for 2021. The department was able to raise $1,730 for Genesee Cancer Assistance. Members of the department would like to thank the community for their support and donations. The Mo-Vember Worldwide Campaign...

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January 20, 2022

Up to $2,500.00 reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of Devon Wright

The Batavia Police Department has partnered with Crime Stoppers Buffalo which is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of Devon Wright. Wright is wanted for violating his release terms on a recent plea pertaining to the charges of PL 110.00 & 265.03-3 -...

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January 17, 2022

Zakrezwski, Matthew T - PL 140.10 - Criminal Trespass 3rd and 4 additional charges

Arson Investigation On Sunday, January 16 th , 2022 - the City of Batavia Police Department with the assistance of the City of Batavia Fire Department and CBFD Fire Investigators, conducted an investigation into a fire of a chair in the communal area of Washington Towers. While in the infancy...
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January 17, 2022

Arson Investigation - Washington Towers.

Arson Investigation On Sunday, January 16 th , 2022 - the City of Batavia Police Department with the assistance of the City of Batavia Fire Department and CBFD Fire Investigators, conducted an investigation into a fire of a chair in the communal area of Washington Towers. While in the infancy...

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January 16, 2022

Police Blotter - 1/16/2022

Arrests Driving While Intoxicated; Aggravated DWI – BAC >.18%; Driving Left of Pavement Markings; Speed in Zone; Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, 10:07 PM, Thursday, January 6, 2022, Law St. – Rebecca L. HARRINGTON, F/28, of Attica, NY, was arrested on the above date and time after a traffic stop...

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January 17, 2022

Zakrezwski, Matthew T - PL 140.10 - Criminal Trespass 3rd and 4 additional charges

Arson Investigation On Sunday, January 16 th , 2022 - the City of Batavia Police Department with the assistance of the City of Batavia Fire Department and CBFD Fire Investigators, conducted an investigation into a fire of a chair in the communal area of Washington Towers. While in the infancy...
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January 5, 2022

Ithna-Asheri, Makeen Kataeb - PL 125.15-1 - Manslaughter 2nd and 2 additional charges

On Thursday, December 30th, 2021 around 9:32 PM the Batavia Police Department received a third-party phone call that two adults had overdosed in the presence of their young children at an apartment at Northside Meadows. The Batavia Police Department responded along with the Batavia Fire Department...
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January 2, 2022

Taylor, Timmy L - PL 155.25 - Petit Larceny and 2 additional charges

Timmy L. TAYLOR, M/47 of Batavia NY, was arrested for Petit Larceny, aggravated unlicensed operation and grand larceny in the 4th degree on 12/27/2021. It is alleged that TAYLOR stole a cell phone and a vehicle from the victim and then operated the vehicle on a revoked license. TAYLOR was issued an...
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January 2, 2022

Hinca, Daniel P - VTL 1192-2AA - DWI: BAC >.18% - Prior Conviction w/i 10 years and 2 additional charges

On 12/24/2021, Daniel P. HINCA, M/26 of Ft. Meyers FL., was arrested for felony DWI, Aggravated DWI, following a traffic stop in the City of Batavia. It is alleged that HINCA was found to have had a BAC of .18% or more while operating a motor vehicle, and had a previous conviction of a similar...
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December 26, 2021

Saddler, John J - PL 155.30 - Grand Larceny 4th

John J. SADDLER, M/34, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on 12/13/2021 for the listed charge. SADDLER is alleged to have stolen cash from the pants pocket of another person on 10/25/2021. SADDLER was issued an appearance ticket returnable to BCC on 12/21/2021 at 1:00 PM, and released.
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December 1, 2021
Devon Wright

Wright, Devon A - CPL 530.70-3 - Violation of Release Terms

The Batavia Police Department is looking for Devon Wright who has a bench warrant out for violating the terms of his release on his recent plea pertaining to the charges of PL 110.00 & 265.03-3 - Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd, PL 120.00-1 - Assault 3rd, PL 110.00 & 120.10-1...

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December 1, 2021
Devon Wright

Wright, Devon A - PL 145.14 - Criminal Tampering 3rd and 1 additional charge

The Batavia Police Department is looking for Devon Wright who has an arrest warrant out on the above charges. The charges come from an incident that occurred on 11/27/2021 at a residence on Central Avenue. During the incident, Wright allegedly shoved two females. Wright also allegedly tampered with...

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February 17, 2021

Lyons, Matthew Thomas - VTL 1192-1 - Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol

Matthew Lyons is wanted for the listed charge. The photograph and pedigree info are from 2004. Matthew was last known to be residing in Ohio.

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February 16, 2021

Martin, Elizabeth L - PL 155.25 - Petit Larceny

Elizabeth Martin is wanted for the listed charge. Elizabeth was last known to be living in Ohio.

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January 17, 2022

Arson Investigation - Washington Towers.

Arson Investigation On Sunday, January 16 th , 2022 - the City of Batavia Police Department with the assistance of the City of Batavia Fire Department and CBFD Fire Investigators, conducted an investigation into a fire of a chair in the communal area of Washington Towers. While in the infancy...

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January 16, 2022

Police Blotter - 1/16/2022

Arrests Driving While Intoxicated; Aggravated DWI – BAC >.18%; Driving Left of Pavement Markings; Speed in Zone; Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, 10:07 PM, Thursday, January 6, 2022, Law St. – Rebecca L. HARRINGTON, F/28, of Attica, NY, was arrested on the above date and time after a traffic stop...

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January 9, 2022

Police Blotter - 1/9/2022

Arrests Petit Larceny, 12:01 PM, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, E. Main St. – Abigail M. RUSSELL, F/19 of Hamburg NY, was arrested for petit larceny after she allegedly shoplifted at a local grocery store. RUSSELL allegedly filled a bag with numerous food items before leaving the store without paying...

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January 2, 2022

Police Blotter - 1/2/2022

Arrests Criminal Impersonation 2 nd Degree, 11:50 PM, Saturday, December 25, 2021, Watson St. – On December 25th, 2021, Officers were investigating a disturbance call in the area of Thorpe St. While investigating, Officers made contact with the defendant, Daquan J. BUTLER, M/25 of Liberty NY, who...

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December 27, 2021

Overnight Burglary

The Batavia Police Department and the New York State Police are investigating two separate incidents of burglaries at two different gas stations in the City of Batavia and Town of Batavia respectively this weekend. In both incidents the two suspects smashed a front window with construction debris...

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January 20, 2022

Up to $2,500.00 reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of Devon Wright

The Batavia Police Department has partnered with Crime Stoppers Buffalo which is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of Devon Wright. Wright is wanted for violating his release terms on a recent plea pertaining to the charges of PL 110.00 & 265.03-3 -...

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October 8, 2021

Missing Person

Update: Mr. Jackson has been located and is safe. The City of Batavia Police Department would like to thank the Genesee County Sheriffs Office, New York State Police and the Public for its assistance. The BATAVIA Police Department is looking for 64 year old Michael C. Jackson who left the Grand...

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October 5, 2021

Missing Person - Regina Roberts

**** UPDATE **** Roberts has been located and is safe. The Batavia Police Department would like to thank the public and media outlets for all their assistance. The Batavia Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Regina Jo Roberts, 53, who was reported missing on 10/03/2021...

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September 28, 2021

Truck vs Bicyclist Accident - Driver Asked to Contact Police

**Update** - The driver from this accident contacted police shortly after this article was published! On Sept. 27th, 2021 around 6:00 AM a male bicyclist in his early twenties was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of Ellicott St and Jackson St in the area of Kwik Fill. According to the...

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September 22, 2021

Backpack Larceny

The Batavia Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the male pictured. The incident occurred at a local business on August 27th. If you can identify the male, please contact Officer Lindsay at (585) 345-6350, or leave a tip on our website ( www.bataviapolice.org ).

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January 20, 2022

Genesee Cancer Assistance receives Mo-Vember / Don’t Shave December funds

The Batavia Police Department has closed out the Mo-Vember / Don’t Shave December campaigns for 2021. The department was able to raise $1,730 for Genesee Cancer Assistance. Members of the department would like to thank the community for their support and donations. The Mo-Vember Worldwide Campaign...

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December 2, 2021

Social Media Threat Investigation

Earlier today the City of Batavia Police Department was made aware of threats being spread on social media involving students from the Batavia City High School. Officers have been investigating, and continue to investigate this matter with assistance from our local, state and federal law...

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December 1, 2021

Shop With a Cop 2021

On Dec. 12th, members of the Batavia Police Department, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, and the New York State Police Troop A will be participating in the 6 th annual “Shop with a Cop” event at Walmart on Veterans Memorial Drive. Grant money from Walmart, designated specifically for this event...

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October 27, 2021
Happy Halloween

2021 Halloween Hours and Safety Tips

The City of Batavia will observe Halloween activities until 8:00 PM on October 31st only. Below are some tips to keep everyone safe, Have a Safe and Happy Halloween! Walk Safely - Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. - Look left, right, and left again when crossing,...

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September 21, 2021

Video Footage Released from South Main St Shooting

**Update** The Batavia Police Department has released the attached video in relation to persons of interest related to this case. On August 28, 2021, at approximately 1:45 a.m. officers from the City of Batavia Police Department were dispatched to a residential location on South Main Street for the...

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