Valene M. Blackwell, 27, of 27 Tracy Ave., Batavia, is charged with criminal possession of property, 5th. Blackwell was accused following an investigation by Det. Pat Corona into reports of items stolen from parked cars in the city.
Natalie N. Pitt, 25, of 50 Water St., Attica, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal contempt. Pitt was arrested following an investigation by Det. Rich Schauf in connection with an alleged incident on Dec. 3. No further details released.
Patrick R. McFadden, 26, of 12 Montclair Ave., Batavia, is charged with harassment, 2nd. McFadden is accused of pushing another person several times. He was also arrested on a bench warrant related to an aggravated unlicensed operation, 3rd, charge. He was jailed on $500 bail.
Brennan S. Larnder, 19, of 5 Montclair Ave., Batavia, is charged with harassment, 2nd, and endangering the welfare of a child. Larnder is accused of pushing another family member under age 17 during a domestic incident.
Richard C. Greene, 28, of Wyoming, is charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, 7th, and possession of a hypodermic instrument. Greene was arrested by State Police at 2:30 p.m., Monday, at 13 S. Main St., Batavia. Greene was held without bail. No further details released.
Howard, Thanks for your
Howard,
Thanks for your tireless efforts in posting the Police Beats. I'm hoping someone will eventually realize that Batavia has become a dumping ground for other cities and towns problems...and take steps to curb this. I'm hoping it doesn't take anything more serious than larcenies and misdemeanors for people to wake up.
After owning a house in the
After owning a house in the city of Rochester for 13 years, I can safely say I'd rather live in Batavia or anywhere else in Genesee county or Wyoming county.
My house was routinely burglarized in the city and that was one of the main reasons why I moved out of Monroe county. Since moving to Genesee county, my house hasn't been burglarized but my 4 wheeler and trailer were stolen right out of my driveway.
No matter where you live there will be crime.
We live in a duplex in an
We live in a duplex in an area with regular visits by the cops.
Our 150-pound rottweiler mix (Swiss mountain dog?) is a great deterrent to intruders. Even though he's a real love pony, he looks fearsome and his bark is ferocious.
But any dog who barks on their own territory is good for protection I think.