John W. Lavender, 77, of 174 Broadway, Darien, is charged with attempted assault in the second degree. Lavender allegedly struck his girlfriend on the hand with a cane during a domestic dispute. The alleged incident occurred at about 9:14 p.m. Monday.
Michael P. McDonald, 44, of 39 Kingsbury Ave., Batavia, is charged with a felony DWI. McDonald was stopped after police received a report of a driver seen drinking a beer. Officer Wayne Fenton made the traffic stop and upon further investigation determined McDonald was allegedly drinking and driving. The DWI is a felony because McDonald reportedly has a DWI conviction within the prior 10 years. He was jailed without bail.
