Tuesday Afternoon News Brief
Written by WBTA STAFF on January 14, 2025
31-year-old Zachary Whitehead of Batavia has been arrested for criminal impersonation and several traffic violations. The arrest stems from a traffic stop on October 8th, 2024, when Whitehead gave police another person’s name, in order to avoid receiving traffic tickets. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court today.
Brian Kent
53-year-old Brian Kent of Batavia has been arrested. He’s charged with assault and obstruction of governmental administration. Kent was arrested on December 24th, in connection with an incident on December 21st. When officers attempted to take him into custody on a separate incident, Kent allegedly fought with two police officers, causing injuries to both of them. He was arraigned and jailed.
David Porter, after hearing the guilty verdict. (13WHAM Photo)
A jury has handed down its verdict in the murder trial of David Porter. Yesterday, the panel convicted Porter of pistol whipping and killing David Treese after climbing into the victim’s cab last April and trying to rob him. Before deliberations started, Porter took the stand in his own defense, saying he’s struggled for years with drug addiction and also claimed he didn’t remember anything about the night of the homicide. He could be ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison when he’s sentenced next month.
Crossroads House (Photo from their website)
Crossroads House on Liberty Street, Batavia is hosting an evening of reflection, cocktails, dinner and dancing for staff, families and friends. The event will be held at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel on Saturday, January 25th starting at 5:00pm. Your attendance will help support their mission to provide the best end-of-life care possible. For more information, please call 585-343-3892.
The Town of Byron Republican Committee is seeking registered party members who are interested in becoming candidates for 2026 open positions for Town Supervisor, Town Clerk/Tax Collector, and two Town Board Council persons. For details, please call 585-703-5528.
The Richmond Memorial Library is offering classic movie screenings every third Thursday of the month; the next screening is this Thursday starting at 10:00am and features the 1944 film, “Arsenic and Old Lace.” For additional information, please call 585-343-9550.
One of the biggest games of the NFL season is happening in Western New York this weekend, and tickets are now available. The Buffalo Bills are taking on the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park Sunday. The winner advances to the AFC Championship Game and will be just a win away from making it to Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. Seats can be purchased through Ticketmaster and kickoff is scheduled for 6:30pm.
