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Kiha S. McNear (inset photo left), 21, of Holland Avenue, Batavia, is charged with: first-degree criminal contempt -- with a prior conviction; criminal contempt -- having physical contact; second-degree burglary; fourth-degree criminal mischief; and second-degree harassment. McNear was arrested at 1:55 a.m. July 25 after a domestic incident on Walnut Street in which he allegedly violated an order of protection and got into a physical fight with a famiy member. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and jailed in lieu of $10,000 cash or bond. He was due back in court July 26. The case was handled by Batavia Police Officer Christopher Lindsay, assisted by Officer Christopher Camp.

Justin P. Avino, 26, of Swan Street, Batavia, is charged with second-degree harassment. He was arrested after an investigation allegedly found he physical contact with another person at 4 a.m. July 21 on Swan Street in Batavia. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on Aug. 8. The case was handled by Officer Peter Flanagan.

Katherine S. Thomas, 46, of Ross Street, Batavia, is charged with trespass. She was arrested after an investigation into a disturbance on Ross Street at 1:11 a.m. on July 26. Thomas was warned to stay away from the scene by police but she allegedly returned a short time later. She was issued an appearance ticket for July 30 in Batavia City Court. The case was handled by Batavia Police Officer Peter Flanagan, assisted by Sgt. Matthew Lutey.

Dustin Wayne Bogue, 37, address unknown, Buffalo, was arrested on a warrant in which is alleges that the defendant violated an order of protection at 10:38 a.m. on April 5 on Tracy Avenue in Batavia. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and jailed with unspecified bail. He was due to return to city court on July 28. The case was handled by Officer Peter Flanagan.

Myriam M. Cruz, 36, of Copeland Street, Rochester, and Christian Saez, no age or address provided, are each charged with two counts of petit larceny after allegedly shoplifting from a local business on separate occasions in July. Cruz was released on her own recognizance. Saez was jailed on July 26 in lieu of $500 cash bail or $2,500 bond. Both are due in Batavia City Court on Aug. 1. The investigation was conducted by Batavia Police Officer Kevin DeFelice, assisted by Sgt. Dan Coffey.

Tony J. Aguglia, 39, of Main Street, Clarence, is charged with larceny of beer from a local business at 2:50 a.m. on July 25. He was arrested and processed at the jail, issued an appearance ticket for Aug. 6 in Batavia City Court, and released to his mother. The case was handled by Batavia Police Officer Darryle Streeter.

A head-on collision with injuries is reported at Route 63 (Lewiston Road) and Batavia-Oakfield Townline Road. Mercy Flight #5 out of Batavia is on a ground standby. Town of Batavia Fire Department is responding along with two Mercy medics ambulances and law enforcement.

UPDATE 12:55 p.m.: A first responder reports "at least two vehicles involved." They are off the roadway. Tools may be needed for extrication. National Fuel will be contacted because a piece of their roadside equipment was broken. Mercy Flight can stand down.

UPDATE 1:02 p.m.: Two vehicles involved; two flatbed tows are called.

UPDATE 1:22 p.m.: A maroon-colored sedan, with the driver as sole occupant, was eastbound on Batavia-Oakfield Townline Road when it failed to stop at the stop sign at Lewiston Road. It was broadsided by a silver Jeep, which had one passenger in addition to the driver. No serious injuries reported.

UPDATE 8:09 p.m.: According to the Sheriff's Office accident report, prepared by Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello, Mariam J. Blackchief, 87, of Bloomingdale Road, Basom, was eastbound on Batavia-Oakfield Townline Road and she allegedly failed to stop for a stop sign at Lewiston Road. Gregory M. Nellist, 64, of Medina, was southbound.  Joan A. Anderson, 88, was a passenger in Nellist's car.  Nobody was seriously injured though all three were transported to area hospitals. A citation is pending.

At its first event on Saturday, Empowered Arrow offered the community a chance to get creative by decorating a fairy door at the Farmers Market.

Part of its “Get Outside” fundraiser the newly formed not-for-profit encouraged people to register to be part of the first annual Fairy Home Tour of Le Roy taking place Aug. 17 at the Farmers Market.

The registration fee includes a wooden platform and special fairy home items, which can be used to design the fairy home.

To find out more about Empowered Arrow’s mission or to register for the Fairy Home Tour event contact Program Director, Jessie Held at info@empoweredarrow.org.

Press release:

Buffalo — She’s spent a career as a champion for families. Now, Beth Parlato is a candidate for Congress. Conservative activist Beth Parlato announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination in New York’s 27th Congressional District today.

The family law attorney and former judge promised to be a new, conservative voice in Congress.

“I’m concerned about the direction of our country," Parlato said. "Even as we see the evidence of a booming economy that continues to lift up every American, the loudest voices on the left are pushing socialist policies that will destroy jobs and devastate families. Now is not the time to go backwards.”

Beth Parlato has decades of experience. As a family law attorney and Judge, Beth has seen up close the struggles that families are dealing with.

“I’ve seen so many difficult situations,” Parlato said. “Families are in crisis and it’s taken a toll on our country; when our families are hurting, so is our nation.”

Parlato is also a recognized leader in the conservative movement. She is a regular contributor on Fox News and her leadership roles in Moms for America and Concerned Women for America have given her a large national voice to fight for conservative values.

“Christian and traditional values are mocked and the loudest voices on the left seem to have a disdain for America. We need a conservative alternative to what they call ‘the squad.’ In Congress, I’ll be that new voice.”

Press release from AAA:

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.74, down 3 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.86. The New York State average is $2.87 – down 2 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.01. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia -- $2.83 (down a penny since last week)
• Buffalo -- $2.83 (down 2 cents since last week)
• Ithaca -- $2.81 (down 2 cents since last week)
• Rochester -- $2.82 (down a penny since last week)
• Rome -- $2.84 (down a penny since last week)
• Syracuse -- $2.78 (down a penny since last week)
• Watertown -- $2.80 (down a penny since last week)

Despite summer travel, lower than usual demand has helped to push pump prices down. According to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest report for the weekend ending on July 19, domestic demand hit 9.67 million barrels per day. Although it grew from the previous week’s 9.2 million level, demand is slightly lower than last year’s usage rate.

With OPEC continuing to reduce crude production, tighter domestic crude supplies could cause prices to continue to increase if demand tightens.

Unresolved tension in the Middle East could also push prices up. After Iran captured the U.K.-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, the British Royal Navy announced that it will escort U.K.-flagged vessels in the region to protect against future attacks. If tension continues to mount, crude prices will likely continue their ascent.

Alabama fire responded about 5:30 p.m. yesterday to a car fire on Route 77 and Ledge Road.

Photo submitted by Yalonda Samanka.

The smell of something burning is reported in the front apartment at 219 Liberty St. in the city. No flames showing. City fire is responding.

UPDATE 5:59 p.m.: A first responder on scene reports nothing showing. Building evacuated.

A motor-vehicle accident with unknown injuries at Route 77 and Sumner Road, Darien.

Darien fire and Darien's ambulance dispatched.

Airbag deployment reported.

Press release:

Troopers from SP Warsaw responded to a cornfield off Soper Road in the Town of Perry for a skydiving accident today. Further investigation revealed that Richard S. Cordaro, 68, of Bergen, flew out of Perry/Warsaw airport with three others. All four individuals jumped from the plane. The other three landed safely.

Cordaro had more than 45 years of skydiving experience. Cordaro's parachute opened normally but then became tangled. Troopers attempted life-saving measures. Cordaro was pronounced at the scene. Rochester Skydivers was the company involved in this incident.

UPDATE: The State Police issued a correction on the spelling of the victim's last name. The press release above has been corrected accordingly. 

Defense attorney Frederick Rarick told the court on Friday that he intends to call five witnesses on behalf of his client, Richard D. Hanes, the man standing trial for the July 24, 2018, murder of 47-year-old Raymond L. Morgan. 

Rarick said he plans to bring forward Danielle Case, Michael Elmore, Bonnie Cortright and Hanes’s mother and father. Though the trial will most likely last until Tuesday or Wednesday of next week, Hanes is not anticipated to testify in his defense.

Case made the initial 9-1-1 call to emergency responders after the bludgeoning of Morgan occurred around 11:15 p.m. at 111 Liberty St., Batavia. Case reportedly said “That’s Ray” when an unknown male dropped from Morgan’s second-floor window and fled the scene before he could be identified.

Elmore was the resident of the Liberty Street house who allegedly posted photos of the bloody crime scene to social media before the landlord could secure Morgan’s room. At the time, Elmore apparently posted that Morgan was the killer. 

No major developments arose during the cross-examination of Batavia PD Detective Thad Mart Friday afternoon. District Attorney Lawrence Friedman is expected to call the final witness for the People, Detective Sgt. Kevin Czora, to attest to his account of the murder investigation.

Witness testimony will begin at 9 a.m. Monday in Genesee County Court. Once the prosecution and defense rest, jurors will hear summations and legal elements of the second-degree murder charge before entering verdict deliberations. If found guilty, Hanes faces a life sentence.

A rollover accident is reported at East Main Street and Liberty Street. It is blocking traffic. One vehicle is on its roof. Unknown injuries. City fire and Mercy medics are responding.

UPDATE 2:07 p.m.: One person was loaded on a stretcher, conscious and alert, to be transported to a hospital for evaluation. At the time of the collision, it appears a Chevy Trailblazer was on East Main Street but investigators have not yet determined whether it was attempting to turn left on Liberty Street or was proceeding south from Summit Street onto Liberty Street; a BMW 535i was headed eastbound on East Main Street. The driver of the BMW and a passenger were sign-offs (translation: they waived medical treatment).

UPDATE 2:23 p.m.: Investigators have now determined the Chevy Trailblazer was southbound on Summit Street and proceeding onto Liberty Street at the time of the collision on East Main Street.

UPDATE 4:29 p.m.: Batavia PD is asking anyone who witnessed the accident to come forward and help investigators determine the cause.

Press release: 

The Batavia Police Department is seeking assistance from the community. Saturday, July 27, at around 1:50 p.m., there was a two-car rollover accident at the intersection of East Main Street at Liberty Street. The Batavia Police Department is asking for anyone who may have witnessed the accident to please contact Sgt. Dan Coffey at (585) 345-6352 with any information.

The Batavia Police Department can be reached at 585-345-6350, the confidential tip line at 585-345- 6370.

A multiple-vehicle accident is reported on the westbound Thruway in the area of mile marker 388.8.

That's near the Bank Street Bridge.

Town of Batavia fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.

UPDATE(S) (By Billie) 11 a.m.: A first responder near the scene says the accident involves a tractor-trailer that hit a Miller trailer. "Everyone appears to be out and walking around." The right lane of traffic is blocked.

UPDATE 11:06 a.m.: Scene commander says the accident involved a tractor-trailer, a truck pulling a trailer, and an SUV. They are set with medics on scene; no need for Mercy Flight.

UPDATE 12:06 p.m.: The Town of Batavia assignment is back in service.

Press release:

“I am pleased to announce that the second Teen Academy was another great success," said Genesee County Sheriff William Sheron. "This academy was made possible with the support of Genesee County STOP DWI and the Genesee County Legislators.

"The students were provided with the opportunity to experience the various roles of law enforcement in our community, and they eagerly embraced all aspects of the curriculum.

"I want to thank the students for their hard work and dedication and to all those that provided instruction throughout this weeklong program. A special thank you to the Academy Director, Deputy Matthew R. Butler, and deputies/school resource officers Chad P. Cummings, Richard S. Schildwaster, Eric J. Meyer, Patrick J. Reeves, Howard O. Wilson, and Jeremy M. McClellan along with Investigator Chad J. Minuto for their assistance and efforts in coordinating such a unique, one-of-a-kind experience for the students.

"We look forward to continuing this annual event for students throughout Genesee County for many more years to come."

The following participants are graduates of the second annual Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy:

        Class Captains:      Paola Perez-Matos

                                             Drew Edwards

Alden Belknap                      Nicholas Burdick                    Jayden Doyle

Shawn Morabito                    Jack Falls                                Alexander Hunt

Aaron Spring                         Regan McPhee                        Gianni Vallese

Photos by Howard Owens.

Spotted in Byron.

Terrill James Cunningham (inset photo, left), 23, of Treehaven Road, Buffalo, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree sexual abuse, and two counts of forcible touching.

Following an investigation at Six Flags Darien Lake, Cunningham was arrested at 6:40 p.m. on July 25 and arraigned in Darien Town Court. He is accused of touching the intimate parts of two individuals less than 14 years of age.

He was jailed in lieu of $2,500 cash bail and is due back in Darien Town Court at 3 p.m. on July 30. The case was investigated by Genesee County Sheriff's Deputy Kyle Krzemien.

Ricardo Sampel, 50, of Dellinger Avenue, Batavia, is charged with five counts of aggravated family offense -- more than one offense within five years. On July 17, the Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received the report of a violation of an order of protection by a third party. Following an investigation, Sampel was identified and is alleged to have committed the crime of second-degree criminal contempt. It is alleged that he knowingly violated an order of protection by contacting the protected party via phone on July 13. Due to his previous criminal history, including criminal contempt convictions, the charge against him was elevated to a Class E felony. The defendant is currently being held in GC Jail on a separate criminal contempt charge. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and jailed without bail. The investigation was assisted by jail correctional officers, including Senior Correctional Officer J.M. Smart. The investigation was conducted by Genesee County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan DeLong.

Jennifer Jean Greene, 46, of Tennyson Terrace, Williamsville, is charged with second-degree criminal contempt. At 4:45 p.m. on July 7, deputies responded to Six Flags Darien Lake for the report of a violation of an order of protection. Following an investigation, Greene was arrested. It is alleged that she made physical contact with a person who had a stay away order of protection against Greene. The defendant was arraigned in Darien Town Court and released on her own recognizance. She is due back in Darien Town Court on July 30. The case was handled by Genesee County Sheriff's Deputy Erik Andre.

Press release:

The Batavia City School District Foundation Inc. is proud to announce their Engraved Brick Campaign at VanDetta Stadium at Woodward Field.

The bricks will be located in front of the weight room and will be a “River Red” color. Each brick is $100 (including engraving). All engravings will be approved by the BCSD Foundation Inc. 

Each brick will be 7¾ x 4 x 1¾ inch and on each brick there will be a maximum of 14 characters per line with a maximum of three lines. A character is any letter, space or punctuation mark.

Order forms are available on the BCSD Foundation Inc. website here or at the Batavia City School District’s Instructional Services’ office at 260 State St., Batavia.

Orders received by Sept. 1 will be installed in the Fall of 2019. All others will be installed the following years.  

If you have any questions, please contact the BCSD Foundation Inc. at:  foundation@ bataviacsd.org or Julia Rogers at 343-2480, ext. 1010.

Press release:

Congratulations to the Genesee County 4-H members who participated in the 4-H Livestock Shows at the 2019 Genesee County Fair.

4-H Beef Show

• Senior Showmanship – Caleb Carlson
• Junior Showmanship – Audrey Dorman
• Novice Showmanship – Thomas Keele
• Master Showman – Caleb Carlson
• Supreme Female – Makayla Sugg
• Reserve Supreme Female – Shianne Foss 
• Champion Beef Steer – Autumn Mathisen
• Reserve Champion Beef Steer – Shianne Foss
• Champion Dairy Steer – Maggie Winspear
• Reserve Champion Dairy Steer – Justin Deleo 

4-H Dairy Cattle Show

• Novice Showmanship – Colton Walczak
• Junior Showmanship – Jacob Beideck
• Intermediate Showmanship – Maggie Winspear
• Senior Showmanship – Amelia Brewer
• Master Showman – Amelia Brewer
• Champion Ayrshire – Amelia Brewer
• Champion Grade – Annalise Sybertz
• Champion Holstein – Bing Zuber
• Champion Brown Swiss – Bing Zuber
• Champion Jersey – Maggie Winspear
• Supreme Champion – Bing Zuber
• Reserve Supreme Champion – Bing Zuber
• Best Bred and Owned – Jillian Brewer

4-H Dairy & Meat Goat Show

• Novice Dairy Goat Showmanship – Levi Miller
• Junior Dairy Goat Showmanship – Jade Winn
• Senior Dairy Goat Showmanship – Gabe Winn
• Master Dairy Goat Showman—Jade Winn
• Best Udder—Gabe Winn
• Best in Show Dairy Doe—Shane Coast
• Novice Meat Goat Showmanship – Levi Miller
• Junior Meat Goat Showmanship – Campbell Riley
• Senior Meat Goat Showmanship – John Riley
• Master Meat Goat Showman—John Riley
• Champion Meat Goat Doe—Lily Haacke
• Champion Boer Doe—John Riley

4-H Sheep Show

• Senior Showmanship – Becky Kron
• Junior Showmanship – Hunter McCabe
• Novice Showmanship – Makayla Sugg
• Master Showman—Becky Kron
• Supreme Champion Ram – Becky Kron
• Supreme Champion Ewe – Brendan Pimm
• Champion Market Lamb – Makayla Sugg
• Reserve Champion Market Lamb – Ben Kron

4-H Hog Show

• Senior Showmanship – Dillon Weber
• Junior Showmanship – Brendan Pimm
• Novice Showmanship – Thomas Keele
• Master Showman – Dillon Weber
• Champion Market Hog – Makayla Sugg
• Reserve Champion Market Hog – Thomas Keele
• Supreme Champion Gilt – Thomas Keele
• Reserve Supreme Gilt – Jillian Weaver

4-H Market Animal Auction Poultry Show 

• Champion Pen of Chickens – Evan Winspear 
• Reserve Pen of Chickens – Jillian Brewer
• Master Showman – Teagan Mathes
• Champion Project Pen of Chickens – Teagan Mathes
• Reserve Project Pen of Chickens – Teagan Mathes

4-H Market Animal Auction Goat Show

• Champion Market Goat – John Riley
• Reserve Champion Market Goat – Riley Smith
• Master Showman – John Riley
• Champion Project Market Goat – Tyler Jirovec
• Reserve Project Market Goat – Clare Mathes

4-H Market Animal Auction Lamb Show

• Champion Market Lamb – Makayla Sugg
• Reserve Champion Market Lamb – Madelynn Pimm
• Master Showman – Brendan Pimm
• Champion Project Market Lamb – Makayla Sugg
• Reserve Project Market Lamb – Brendan Pimm

4-H Market Animal Auction Beef Show

• Champion Beef Steer – Cole Carlson
• Reserve Beef Steer – Caleb Carlson
• Master Showman – Cole Carlson
• Champion Project Beef Steer – Cole Carlson
• Reserve Project Beef Steer – Shianne Foss

4-H Market Animal Auction Dairy Steer Show

• Champion Dairy Steer – Bing Zuber
• Reserve Dairy Steer – Chase Zuber
• Master Showman – Carolyn Sybertz
• Champion Project Dairy Steer – Bing Zuber
• Reserve Project Dairy Steer – Chase Zuber

4-H Market Animal Auction Hog Show

• Champion Market Hog – Becky Kron
• Reserve Market Hog – Cody Carlson
• Master Showman – Becky Kron
• Champion Project Market Hog – Cody Carlson
• Reserve Project Market Hog – Thomas Keele

For more information about the Genesee County 4-H Program, contact the 4-H Office at genesee4h@cornell.edu or 585-343-3040, ext. 131. 

Important Notice
 

From the county Highway Department: