• On 11/9/2023, Germayne D Fifer  (age 19) of Inkster, Michigan, Elijah A Davis (age 22) of Inkster, Michigan, and Tyrese I Heard (age 19) of Ypsilanti, Michigan, were all charged with Grand Larceny 3^rd and Conspiracy 5^th.

The charges stem from an investigation into an incident on 11/9/2023, when police responded to Speedway, for a larceny complaint. The clerk stated that the suspects had used a credit card scam and stolen over $5,000 in gift cards. Officers located and stopped the suspects’ vehicle on Oak St. All three were arrested and arraigned in Batavia City Court. They were released and are due back in court, on 11/20/2023.

• On 11/4/2023, Jimmy Ramirez (age 41) of Rochester, was arrested for Felony DWI.

The arrest follows a civilian complaint of a possibly intoxicated driver on Lewiston Rd. Officers located the vehicle and found that Ramirez was allegedly operating while intoxicated. He was issued several traffic tickets and is due in court on 11/15/2023.

• On 11/15/2023, Edwin L Bethel (age 57) of Rochester, was arrested and charged with Assault 3^rd, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Mischief 4^th, and Petit Larceny.

Bethel was arrested following an investigation into a disturbance on South Main St on 11/11/2023. It’s alleged that he caused injury to another person, damaged property and stole the victim’s car keys all while in the presence of two children, under seventeen years old. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released. He is due back in court on 12/7/2023.

• On 11/14/2023, Kate J Long (age 39) of Batavia, was arrested for Harassment 2^nd.

It’s alleged that Long sent numerous unwanted e-mails to the Batavia City School Board of Education, for no legitimate purpose. Long was issued an appearance ticket and is due in City Court on 12/5/2023.

• On 11/16/2023, Stephanie L Coley (age 41) of Lockport, was arrested on an arrest warrant.

Coley was initially charged on 9/24/2021 with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th. A warrant was issued, after she allegedly failed to appear in court. She was arraigned and released under the supervision of Genesee Justice. She is due back in court on 12/7/2023.

• On 11/15/2023, Michael J Torres (age 40) of Batavia, was arrested on a bench warrant.

Torres was initially charged on 4/12/2023, with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3^rd (Intent to Sell) and Obstructing Governmental Administration 2^nd, after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop on a bicycle. He was arraigned in CAP Court and is due back in City Court at a later date.

• On 11/16/2023, George J Budzinack (age 43) of Batavia, was arrested on a bench warrant.

He was initially arrested on 9/27/2023, after an investigation into the larceny of a bicycle, on East Main St. The warrant was issued after he allegedly failed to appear in court. Budzinack was arraigned in CAP Court and is due in City Court at a later date.

• On 11/13/2023, Christine M Caplis (age 43) of Elba, was arrested for Criminal Tampering 3^rd.

It’s alleged that Caplis tampered with the security cameras at an apartment building on Liberty St. She was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on 11/28/2023.

• On 11/14/2023, Thomas A Griffin (age 36) of Batavia, was arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs.

Griffin was charged in relation to an incident on 10/10/2023, where he was allegedly found to be operating a vehicle, while impaired by drugs. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on 11/28/2023.

• On 11/2/2023, Timothy M Pendleton (age 38) of Batavia, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2^nd, and several traffic violations.

Pendleton was arrested following a traffic stop on East Ave, where he was allegedly found to be in possession of narcotics. Pendleton then engaged in a physical altercation with police, when they attempted to take him into custody. He was issued appearance tickets and is due in Batavia Coty Court on 11/21/2023.

• On 11/15/2023, Dorian D Batchelor (age 56) of Williamsville, was arrested for Criminal Contempt 2^nd.

It’s alleged the Batchelor violated an order of protection, by entering the protected party’s residence. He was arraigned and is due back in court at a later date.

• On 11/3/2023, Ameriquay J Scott-Whitaker (age 18) of Rochester, was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3^rd, Reckless Endangerment 1^st, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Possession of Burglar’s Tools, and Unlawfully Fleeing Police in a Motor Vehicle 3^rd.

The charges stem from an incident on Clinton St, where Batavia Police attempted to stop a vehicle that had been reported stolen out of Rochester. The vehicle, allegedly operated by Scott-Whitaker, failed to stop and led police on a pursuit. State Police were able to successfully deploy spike strips, in the area of Rt 33 and Rt 19. Scott-Whitaker along with four juveniles were taken into custody a short time later. Scott-Whitaker was arraigned and is due in Batavia City Court at a later date.

• On 11/8/2023, Jamie S Kraft (age 38) of Bath, was arrested on an arrest warrant.

Kraft was initially arrested on 9/13/2023 and charged with Aggravated Harassment 2^nd, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2^nd and Falsely Reporting an Incident 3^rd. Kraft allegedly made numerous 911 calls in which he falsely reported that people had been struck by lightning. He then threatened to stab police. Kraft was arraigned and released on his own recognizance. He is due in Batavia City Court on 11/30/2023.

• On 11/9/2023 Benjamin G Evans (age 35) of Batavia, was arrested on three warrants from Batavia City Court.

Two of the warrants were related to separate Petit Larceny charges. The other resulted from charges of Trespass and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th. He was arraigned in CAP Court and is due in Batavia City Court at a later date.

• On 11/9/2023, Jeanine D Fuller (age 37), was arrested on an arrest warrant.

The arrest stems from an incident where Fuller was allegedly found inside the vacant Days Inn Motel on Oak St on 8/23/2023. She was arraigned in CAP Court and released. She is due back at a later date.

• On 11/6/2023, Marcus A King (age 22) of Rochester, was arrested for Harassment 2^nd.

King was charged after an investigation into an incident on Pearl St, where he allegedly struck another person in the face. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court on 11/14/2023.

• On 11/10/2023, Gregory M Wansha (age 23) of Batavia, was arrested for Criminal Mischief 4^th.

It’s alleged that Wansha slashed the tire on another person’s car on State St. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on 11/21/2023.

• On 11/6/2023, Terrance L Falk (age 25) of Batavia, was arrested on a warrant from Batavia City Court.

The original charges stem from an incident on Washington Ave, where he allegedly threatened another person with a knife. He was arraigned and remanded to the Genesee County Jail. He is due back in court on 11/29/2023.