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Two men from Batavia arrested overnight, suspected of robbery and assault

By Billie Owens

Two suspects were taken into custody early this morning on assault and robbery charges stemming from an alleged incident on Columbia Avenue at 10 p.m. July 7.

Mark D. Callan, 26, of 189 S. Main St., and John P. Wittkopp, 29, of 24 Columbia Ave., both of Batavia, are each charged with third-degree assault with intent to cause physical injury and second-degree robbery, aided by another.

Callan was arraigned before Judge DelPlato in City Court, jailed without bail, and was scheduled to appear in court again at 11 this morning. No further information was provided about Wittkopp.

The investigation and arrests were made by officers Matt Lutey and Kirbis.

 

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