Tuesday News Brief

Batavia Police have arrested 53-year-old Stacy Moss of Rochester. He’s charged with robbery and grand larceny in connection to yesterday’s robbery at Key Bank. He’s currently under supervision of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Moss was arraigned in City Court and remanded to Genesee County jail to appear at a later date.

 

 

 

19-year-old Jamonte Murrell of Batavia has been arrested for assault following an investigation into a disturbance. It’s alleged that Murrell cut another person with a knife during a physical altercation. Murrell was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released on his own recognizance. He’s due back in court at a later date.

 

 

 

 

39-year-old Michael Torres of Batavia was arrested for criminal possession of a controlled substance and obstructing governmental administration. Torres was riding his bicycle when police, knowing that Torres had a warrant from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, attempted to stop him. He crashed his bicycle into a Batavia Police vehicle and then attempted to flee on foot but was quickly taken into custody. Torres was allegedly found to be in possession of multiple bags of a narcotic and a large sum of cash. He was arraigned in CAP Court and released; he’s due back in court at a later date.

 

 

58-year-old Michelle L Misiak of LeRoy has been arrested on a bench warrant, from Batavia City Court. Misiak was initially charged with Petit Larceny in September 2022, for allegedly stealing from Aldi in Batavia. The warrant was issued on 3/10/2023, after she allegedly failed to appear in court. On July 12th, Misiak was located by the Village of Leroy Police and turned over to the Batavia Police. She was additionally charged with Bail Jumping 3rd and arraigned in Batavia City Court. She was held on bail, and remanded to the custody of the Genesee County Jail.

 

 

On 7/14/2023, Cassandra L Elmore (age 31) of Batavia was arrested on two bench warrants, from Batavia City Court. The first case is the result of a traffic stop on 8/30/2022, where Elmore was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd, Operating without Inspection Certificate, Insufficient Tail Lamps, two counts of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd, Failure to Change Address and Depositing Refuse on the Highway. Elmore was issued appearance tickets and released. She allegedly failed to appear in court and a warrant was issued on 9/8/2022. She was arrested on that warrant on 9/10/2022. During that arrest, Elmore allegedly fought with a Batavia Police Officer and was additionally charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration. Warrants were issued in both cases on 1/23/2023, after Elmore allegedly failed to appear in court again. She was arrested on 2/2/2023. Warrants were again issued on 2/21/2023, after she failed to appear in court. On 7/14/2023, Elmore was located at a residence on River St and arrested. She was additionally charged with two counts of Bail Jumping 3rd, in relation to each warrant. She was arraigned and remanded to the custody of the Genesee County Jail. She is due back in court on 7/25/2023.

 

30-year-old Richard Demmer of Batavia has been arrested and charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance. It’s alleged he stole merchandise from the East Pembroke Crosby’s store, and at the time was in possession of a controlled substance. Demmer was issued an appearance ticket for Pembroke Court to answer the charges.

 

A Buffalo Public School principal remains on paid administrative leave after being accused of assault and sexual abuse. A lawsuit has been filed against the Board Of Education, the Doctor George E. Blackman School of Excellence, and also its principal, Greg Johnson. The lawsuit claims that Johnson abused a student on several occasions between November 2022 and May of this year. In a statement, the district said it takes these allegations seriously but will have no further comment. (Released photo)

 

 

 

The New York State Department of Health is urging Empire State residents to protect themselves against rabies. Rabies is considered a deadly disease and people can get infected if they’re bitten by an animal that has the illness. Officials say the best thing to do is to stay away from animals like raccoons, skunks, and foxes, and make sure pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Anyone who is exposed to rabies should get medical treatment immediately.

 

 

The University of Rochester Medical Center and the American Red Cross are teaming up to teach people a life-saving technique. A new mobile kiosk is going to be making the rounds in the area and showing folks how to do hands-only CPR. Data shows in the region, only 32% of people who suffer cardiac arrest at home receive CPR before first responders arrive, which is ten-percent below the national average. There is no cost to take part in this training. (File photo)

 

The per-gallon price of regular gas has remained consistent for another week. According to Triple A today, the national average cost is $3.64. The state average is $3.72. In Batavia, we’re paying $3.60 per gallon; that’s up a penny from yesterday but down 92 cents from a year ago today.

 

 

A jet ski accident will keep one Buffalo Bill off the field this year. Running back Nyheim Hines is expected to miss the entire 2023 season because of a knee injury. Hines was reportedly sitting on a jet ski when he was struck by another rider. Hines hurt his ACL and is likely going to have surgery in the next few days. Hines came to the Bills last season in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts and returned two kickoffs for touchdowns during his time on the field. He was expected to serve as the team’s primary returner this season.

 

ELSEWHERE…

 

TikTok users can now make posts using text on the popular app. The social media platform is now rolling out the feature that will allow creators to share things like lyrics, stories and recipes. The new addition to TikTok comes after Meta launched its Threads app earlier this month to compete with Twitter. The rollout is also happening as Twitter re-brands itself to X as owner Elon Musk attempts to create an all-in-one app. Last year, TikTok added support for images after it started out as a short-form video app.

 

The Federal Reserve will meet this week with another interest rate hike widely expected. Last month policymakers pressed pause on rate hikes for the first time in 15 months. The Central Bank will meet Tuesday and Wednesday in Washington, DC with a rate decision coming after the second day. Officials have been aiming to bring inflation down to two-percent, but it remains at three%.

 

IRS agents will no longer show up at people’s homes and businesses unannounced. The agency announced Monday that it’s ending the practice and will now send letters to schedule meetings. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said showing up unannounced has created stress for taxpayers already wary of possible scams and for IRS agents who don’t know what to expect when showing up.

 

 

Today is Tuesday, July 25th, the 206th day of the year.

July 25 in history…

…In 1946, Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin performed together for the first time. Over the next ten years, the duo made 17 films together.

 

 

 

 

 

…In 1978, the world’s first test-tube baby was born in England. Baby Louise was born to Lesley and Gilbert Brown.

 

 

 

…In 1985, a spokesperson for Hollywood screen legend Rock Hudson confirmed that the actor was suffering from AIDS.

 

 

 

 

…In 1990, Roseanne Barr’s ear-piercing rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” at the opening of a doubleheader at San Diego’s Jack Murphy Stadium set off a firestorm of controversy.

 

 

 

 

 

…In 1993, “Politically Incorrect” made its debut on Comedy Central with Bill Maher as host. The show ended in June of 2002.

 

 

 

 

 

 

…In 1997, a federal jury in New York convicted Autumn Jackson of extortion. The young woman who claimed to be Bill Cosby’s out-of-wedlock daughter, was found guilty of trying to extort $40 million from the entertainer.

 

 

 

 

 

…In 1999, the three-day Woodstock ’99 music festival came to a fiery end as rowdy fans set fires and began looting the site in Rome, New York.

 

 

…In 2018, President Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was vandalized with a pickax.