Friday News Brief
Written by WBTA STAFF on August 16, 2024
Huge Upset at Batavia Downs in NYSS
Wednesday evening at the Batavia Downs a major upset occurred in the New York Sire Stakes when The Last Martini stunned previously undefeated Cowgirl Hanover.
Hanover entered the race as a 1-9 favorite but quickly found herself in a deficit as Martini grabbed the lead out of the gates. Martini led comfortably the whole race until the last corner when Hanover made a push. However, Martini was able to find a last bit of pace and hold on to win by half a length over Cowgirl Hanover.
The win was The Last Martini’s second straight win and pushed her career earnings to $110,399.
Man Arrested in Bergen for Threatening People with a Knife
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department announced that on August 12th, James Francis Jr. of North Tonawanda was arrested for threatening people with a knife.
Around 2:30 AM the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports that a man on Buffalo St. in Bergen was brandishing a knife in a threatening manner. Upon arrival, deputies were able to take the knife from Francis and place him into custody. Francis was taken to the Genesee County Jail where he awaits a CAP Court arraignment.
Francis faces charges of Menacing a Police Officer, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree, Menacing in the 1st degree, and Intent to Damage Property.
Rogue Raccoon Goes on Rampage in Batavia
Video News Service reports that Thursday morning in Batavia a raccoon wreaked havoc around the city.
The Batavia Police Department received 2 separate calls around 3 am Thursday for reports of a problem raccoon in the area of Summit Street. The second call reported that the raccoon had attacked a neighborhood cat. There is no report on whether the cat was injured and if it was a stray or someone’s pet.
This incident serves as a reminder always to make sure you get rabies shots if you come into contact with a raccoon that is acting strangely.
