GENESEE COUNTY/Brazilian citizen charged with escape from Buffalo Detention Center in Batavia

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Ernando Elias Orelio, 38, a citizen of Brazil, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with escape from custody, which carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison.  According to the criminal complaint, on May 31, 2026, U.S. Immigration and …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office investigating a triple fatal accident in Stafford

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a triple fatal accident that occurred on Prole Road in the Town of Stafford early Sunday morning. Genesee County dispatchers received a call reporting a one vehicle accident at 2:01 AM on June 14th, 2026. Preliminary investigation, indicates that a black 2012 Nissan …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/June 12th, 2026/Bronx man allegedly used 22 forged $100 bills

On June 3rd, 2026, Joseph Penzella, 41, of Bronx, NY, was arrested and charged with possession of forged instrument 1st degree, conspiracy 4th degree and grand larceny 4th degree, following an investigation into 22 forged $100 bills that were allegedly used at a local department store on Veteran’s Memorial Drive. …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/County Animal Shelter receives $500,000 grant to become compliant with state standards

PRESS RELEASE We are pleased to announce that the Orleans County Animal Shelter, operated under the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, has received a $500,000 grant under the 2025-2026 New York State Companion Animal Projects Funds Grant Program. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Inspectors issued reports in …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia/County recommends rezoning of State St. parcels for proposed senior housing

Director of Planning Felipe Oltramari explains what Planned Unit Development zoning is. Photo by Brian Quinn Story by Brian Quinn The County Planning Board recommends rezoning two parcels on State Street in Batavia for proposed large-scale senior housing and commercial development, but told concerned neighbors there would be more time …

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WNY/Albion man and Jamestown woman charged in separate complaints with child pornography charges

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Kimony Hamilton, 22, of Albion, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with distribution and possession of child pornography. In addition, Kaitlyn Seekings, 28, of Jamestown, NY, was charged in a separate criminal complaint with receipt and possession of …

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