Morning News Briefing
Written by Dan Fischer on September 7, 2020
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Rochester Mayor and Police Chief refuse to resign
Protests continue in Rochester
Batavia Man Arrested for Rape
At a news conference Sunday afternoon, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren and Police Chief La’Ron Singletary doubled down on their intention to stay in office and commit to making changes, despite growing calls for them to resign.
People at the helm of the protests in Rochester and other community leaders have expressed their desire to see the mayor and police chief resign immediately following the death of Daniel Prude, who died after an encounter with Rochester Police officers on March 23. The Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office later ruled his death a homicide.
People are continuing to make their voices heard and demanding justice for Daniel Prude. Folks spent their Labor Day weekend marching through Rochester, and they gathered on Jefferson Avenue where the incident with Prude and the police began. Officials say that 11 people were arrested and three officers were injured in gatherings on Friday night. Prude died after being physically restrained and injured by Rochester Police officers back in March.
Batavia Police arrested 31 year old Justin Gladney of North Spruce street after an investigation of an incident that occurred in June at a home at 10 Lehigh avenue. Gladney was charged with Rape in the 2nd degree and possessing a sexual performance by a child. Gladney was held on 20k bail and 80k Bond and will be back in BCC on 10/1.
- Genesee County received one new positive case of COVID-19.
- The new positive case resides in Batavia.
- The positive individual is in their 40s.
- The individual was not on quarantine prior to testing positive.
- Twelve new individuals are on precautionary quarantine due to travel from restricted states.
- Orleans County received two new positive cases of COVID-19.
- The two positive individuals are located at the Albion Correctional Facility.
- One of the positive individuals is in their 30s and one is in their 50s.
- Four new individuals are on precautionary quarantine due to travel from restricted states.
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Genesee County 4-H Program announced that 13 local youths completed their National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Certification on Saturday, Aug. 22nd.
The NSTMOP Tractor Safety Certification allows youth age 14 and 15 years of age to legally operate farm equipment for hire.
The program includes training on farm safety, tractor safety, tractor operation and other related topics. After completing the training course, youth are required to pass a written knowledge test and driving test to receive the certification.
