Afternoon News Brief

65-year-old Robyn Scott of Batavia has been charged with disorderly conduct for unreasonable noise. Police responded to a call on Walnut Street to address an ongoing annoyance issue involving alarms and unreasonable noise. Following an investigation, Scott was arrested, issued an appearance ticket and then released; Scott is scheduled to appear in Batavia City Court on December 20th.

 

 

42-year-old Michael Woloschuk of Hamlin has been convicted of possession of child pornography and was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release. He had been convicted previously for a similar offense. In October 2021, law enforcement received a tip that eventually led to Woloschuk’s arrest. A forensic analysis of his digital devices recovered several videos and images of child pornography, some of which depicted violence against children.

 

POLICE BLOTTER: 34-year-old Benito Gay of Batavia has been charged with petit larceny, falsifying business records, criminal use of an access device and unlawful possession of personal identification information. He allegedly used another inmate’s personal identification number to make phone calls at the Genesee County jail in the early morning hours of Monday, December 5th. The calls were charged to the victim’s account. Gay is due to appear in City Court for arraignment early next month. ALSO: 48-year-old Willie Sabb, Jr. of Batavia is charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was allegedly found to be in possession of cocaine during a traffic stop on Clinton Street Road in Stafford. Sabb was issued an appearance ticket and scheduled to return to Stafford Town Court next month.  ALSO:  50-year-old Andrew Crimes of Batavia has been charged with two counts of criminal contempt, after entering Batavia Downs late in the evening on December 7. Crimes allegedly violated an order of protection by entering the Downs at that particular time but also for sending over 100 text messages to an individual over the course of several months violating an order of protection that was in place. Crimes was arraigned in Batavia Town Court and will return to court on December 20th.

 

Gas prices continue their slow decline…According to Triple A today, the average cost for a gallon of regular fuel nationwide is $3.26. That’s down 52 cents since November 12th. The state average is currently $3.59 per gallon. In Batavia, we’re at $3.47, down 32 cents from a month ago today.

 

 

A man has drowned after falling into the Erie Canal. He had been walking on the south side of the canal along a sidewalk when he fell into the water near the Ingeroll Street lift bridge in Albion. Medics from Mercy Flight EMS attempted CPR and transported the man to Medina Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The man’s name has not been released pending notification of family.

 

 

A priest in Allegany County has been placed on administrative leave by the Diocese of Buffalo. Reverend F. Patrick Melfi is accused of having an improper sexual relationship with a woman. Melfi has been serving at Our Lady of the Angels in Cuba as well as Saint Patrick in Fillmore and Belfast. In a statement, the diocese said Melfi’s leave is part of an ongoing investigation and that anyone with information about clerical sexual misconduct can call 716-895-3010.

 

 

The Buffalo Bills have extended their winning streak to four games following a big victory on a mixed-precipitation Sunday afternoon, over a division rival. Quarterback Josh Allen threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score as the Bills defeated the New York Jets 20 to 12 at Highmark Stadium yesterday. Buffalo kicker Tyler Bass also hit two field goals for his team who now has a record of 10 wins and three losses. Up next for the Bills is a home contest against the Miami Dolphins this Saturday night with kickoff scheduled for 8:15.

 

The Sabres lost their second straight game to the Penguins 3 to 1 on Saturday. Peyton Krebs scored the lone goal for Buffalo. They’ll be back on home ice tomorrow night against the L.A. Kings. Face-off is at 7:00.