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Police Beat: Man accused of damaging walkway lights

By Howard B. Owens

Andrew V. Mohawk, 20, of Batavia, is accused of going onto another person's property on Clinton Street Road and damaging a series of walkway lights. The alleged incident occurred yesterday morning about 1:45 a.m. Mohawk is charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree and trespass.

Denis N. Pirincci, 21, of Batavia, was arrested early this morning following a complaint of an erratic driver on Oak Street. Pirincci is charged with DWI with a BAC of .08 or higher, and possession of alcohol in a vehicle.

Derek G. Thomas, 32, of Batavia, is charged with criminal contempt in the first degree and harassment in the second degree following an alleged physical altercation with a person he had been ordered to not contact. The alleged incident took place yesterday evening around 7:30 p.m. on South Main Street. Thomas is in jail in lieu of $2,500 bail.

Beth Kinsley

How do you know he was a "compliant drunk"? I think even a compliant drunk could fly off the handle at any second and it is always better to err on the side of caution.

Apr 17, 2009, 9:42am Permalink
Howard B. Owens

I'm an ex-cop (Air Force). One thing you're trained is that anybody you're arresting or ticketing can turn on you in a flash. Sometimes, once the idea of being taken into custody really sinks in, the fight or flight instinct kicks in.

Apr 17, 2009, 10:23am Permalink
Karen Miconi

Law Enforcement put their lives in jepardy every day out there in this crazy world. I think its preventetive medicine and smart to always have backup. You never know what people are going to do or accuse you of. Also, aren't there rookies in training in Batavia? They need to learn the ropes. I'll bet if you asked one of our God Ole Boys, they would tell you We've Learned From Our Experiances, and mistakes. Thank You To Our Men In Blue! Without you the world would be Out Of Control. Just My Opinion

Apr 17, 2009, 11:02am Permalink

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