Wednesday News Brief

LEVEL 3 SEX OFFENDER CHARGED WITH FAILING TO REGISTER ADDRESS

A Batavia man listed as a Level 3 sex offender has been arrested for allegedly violating New York’s Sex Offender Registry requirements.
Sixty-six-year-old Alan Tidd Sr. is charged with failing to register his address as required by law. Level 3 is the highest risk classification under the state’s registry.
Tidd pleaded guilty in 2008 to sexually assaulting a 9-year-old boy in Oakfield after investigators uncovered multiple victims. He was sentenced to between 30 months and seven years in prison before being released in 2016.
The case also drew attention to Tidd’s son, Alan Tidd Jr., who was later convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing children and has twice returned to prison for parole and registry violations. He was last released from prison in October and is also classified as a Level 3 sexually violent offender.
If convicted of the current charge, Alan Tidd Sr. faces up to four years in state prison.

 

MULTI-COUNTY CREWS BATTLE MASSIVE ALABAMA FIRE

Firefighters from four counties battled a massive storage building fire Tuesday night on Bloomingdale Road in the Town of Alabama.
The blaze drew departments from Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming and Erie counties after reports of multiple propane tanks near the building. Several explosions were heard throughout the evening, with one witness saying the blasts shook the ground from more than three miles away. Fire crews lined up at the last available hydrant on Bloomingdale Road and also drafted water from nearby ponds to keep up with the intense fire.
Sheriff’s deputies, New York State Police, National Grid crews and ambulances also responded, while Bloomingdale Road was closed and nearby residents gathered to watch the firefighting effort. Officials reported the propane tanks were eventually shut off, and crews remained on scene late into the night conducting overhaul operations. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

 

 

ROUTE 19 PAVING TO CAUSE DELAYS SOUTH OF LE ROY

Drivers traveling between Le Roy and Wyoming should expect delays beginning Thursday as pavement rehabilitation work gets underway on Route 19.
The project will reduce traffic to a single lane from Le Roy’s southern village line south toward Wyoming. Crews will be on site weekdays from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., with the work expected to continue through the end of July.
Motorists are encouraged to plan for extra travel time or use alternate routes when possible. Officials say the construction schedule is weather dependent and could change based on conditions.

 

 

 

ARC GLOW RECEIVES GRANT TO SUPPORT GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM

Arc GLOW has received a $5,000 grant from The Arc New York Trust Services to strengthen its guardianship program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The funding will help provide legal guardians and advocates for individuals who otherwise would not have that support, assisting with healthcare decisions, personal choices, and other important aspects of daily life.
Arc GLOW is also looking for community volunteers to serve on its Guardianship Committee. More information is available by contacting Arc GLOW or visiting its website.

 

PRELIMINARY HEARING CONTINUES IN CHARLIE KIRK MURDER CASE

The preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk continued Tuesday in Utah, with prosecutors presenting additional DNA evidence and surveillance video as they work to move the case to trial.
FBI analysts testified that DNA recovered from a towel wrapped around the suspected murder weapon and a screwdriver found on a campus rooftop matched defendant Tyler Robinson and his roommate. Prosecutors also showed surveillance footage they say tracks Robinson’s movements around the Utah Valley University campus before the September shooting.
Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in Kirk’s death, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. The hearing is scheduled to resume Wednesday before a judge decides whether there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial.

 

 

 

U.S. STRIKES IRAN AFTER NEW ATTACKS IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ

The U.S. military launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran early Wednesday after three commercial ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions despite an interim agreement aimed at ending the conflict.
U.S. officials say the strikes targeted Iranian air defenses, missile and drone launch sites, coastal surveillance systems, and port facilities used to support military operations. The Pentagon says the action was taken in response to attacks on commercial shipping in one of the world’s busiest waterways.
One tanker caught fire after being hit, while two others sustained damage but continued on their voyages. No injuries were reported.
The latest exchange threatens ongoing negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions, and reaching a permanent ceasefire. Iran condemned the U.S. strikes and accused Washington of violating the interim agreement, while U.S. officials said the attacks on commercial vessels demanded a strong response.

 

 

MUCKDOGS REACH 20 WINS WITH VICTORY OVER GENEVA

The Batavia Muckdogs improved to 20-6 on the season Tuesday night, edging the Geneva Red Wings 8-7 at Dwyer Stadium.
Batavia picked up its 20th win of the year in a back-and-forth game, continuing its strong run through the PGCBL season. The Muckdogs won’t have to wait long for a rematch, as they’ll travel to Geneva tomorrow night to face the Red Wings again.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.