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Batavia man accused of ramming police car, fleeing on foot, following attempted traffic stop

By Howard B. Owens

A 24-year-old Batavia resident is accused of intentionally ramming a police car and then running from officers during an incident in the city overnight.

David L. Andrews, of 19 Holland Ave., Batavia, is charged with criminal mischief, 2nd, reckless endangerment, 2nd, resisting arrest, unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, 3rd, and 19 vehicle and traffic violations.

Andrews was reportedly wanted on an arrest warrant out of city court.

He is being held in the Genesee County Jail without bail.

The incident started at 12:28 a.m. when Officer Chris Camp attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Court Street.

Allegedly, Andrews did not stop his vehicle and Camp initiated a short pursuit down West Main Street.

At some point, Andrews allegedly hit a police vehicle and then fled on foot. The pursuit area included Holland Avenue, Montclair Avenue, Lacrosse Avenue, North Lyon Street and Allen Street.

Assisting Batavia PD were Sheriff's deputies and state troopers.

Assisting from Batavia PD were officers James DeFreze, Jason Ivison and Lt. G.Q. Steele.

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