Monday News Brief
Written by WBTA STAFF on July 1, 2024
New Twist in Alabama Murder Case
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department announced a new break through in the case of Michael Poole’s death back on March 19th. In March, Genesee County Sheriff’s located Poole’s body dumped in the Town of Alabama following a missing person’s report from Niagara County.
A month later on April 19th, Genesee County Sheriff’s charged Kathryn Henry of Lockport for conspiring with another party to intentionally kill Poole and conceal his body. On Friday, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department discovered that Norman DuBois of Lockport allegedly played a role in Poole’s death and arrested him as well.
DuBois has been charged with Hindering Prosecution in the 1st degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Concealment of a Human Corpse and Conspiracy in the 5th degree. Charges are expected to be coming in the near future for another involved party who’s name has yet to be released.
Four Arrests Made at Kenny Chesney Concert
On Friday, country music superstar Kenny Chesney made an appearence in front of a sold out crowd at Darien Lake. Unforturnately, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department had to make four seperate arrests at the concert.
Joseph Stephany of Le Roy and Joseph Dirisio of Batavia were both charged for Possession of Alcohol while being under the age of 21, Emily Schlabach of Clarence was charged with Trespassing after reentering the venue after being ejected and Marissa Peters of North Tonawanda was charged with Harrassment in the 2nd Degree for allegedly striking another concertgoer.
This serves as a solid reminder to enjoy yourself while listening to your favorite performers at Darien Lake, but make sure you remember the laws still apply.
Odd Fellow Lodge in Stafford Vandalized
Video News Service reports, that on Friday the long vacant Odd Fellow Lodge in Stafford was broken into and vandalized.
Friday evening owner James Pontillo went in to routinely check in on the Odd Fellow Lodge when he discovered “several” doors had been broken in and some vandalism has occured. This comes following a April 24th notice of abandonment that was placed on the front door of the building.
Pontillo is working to secure the entrances that have been broken into and the Sheriff’s Department is continuing to investigate who broke into the building.
