Tuesday News Brief

39-year-old Tonya Weber of Batavia was arrested on a bench warrant after failing to appear in County Court to face multiple drug-related charges, including criminal use of drug paraphernalia and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Weber was arraigned in County Court and held on bail. ALSO: 37-year-old Scott Hinckley of Batavia has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child. This followed an investigation by members of the Detective Bureau and Patrol officers. Hinckley was issued an appearance ticket for City Court at a later date. ALSO: The Detective Bureau and Patrol Officers have charged 51-year-old Deborah Cross of Batavia with multiple counts of endangering the welfare of a child and forcible touching, following a lengthy investigation. It’s alleged that Cross acted in a manner that endangered the welfare of an individual with disabilities. She was issued appearance tickets for City Court at a later date. ALSO: 51-year-old Paul Lee of Rochester was arrested earlier this month. He’s charged with possession of a stolen credit card, petit larceny and identity theft. This followed a complaint of a stolen card that was used in several area businesses. Lee was arraigned in City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail. He’s scheduled to return to City Court at a later date. ALSO: 33-year-old Ashton Mohney of Batavia has been arrested following an investigation into a violation of an order of protection on Ross Street. Mohney was charged with criminal contempt, arraigned in CAP Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail on bail to appear in City Court at a later date. ALSO: 62-year-old Denise Roberts of Rochester was arrested following an investigation into a burglary in progress on North Spruce Street. She was charged with burglary, petit larceny and criminal mischief. It’s alleged Roberts forcibly entered an apartment, causing damage in the process and then stole items. Roberts was arraigned and committed to the Genesee County Jail on cash bail and is scheduled to appear at a later date in City Court. ALSO: 49-year-old Angelo Mana of Batavia has been charged with petit larceny following a shoplifting complaint at Tops. He was issued an appearance ticket for City Court at a later date. ALSO: Tonya M. Weber (age 39) of Batavia was arrested on a bench warrant on 9/6/2023 after failing to appear in County Court on the following charges; Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts), Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree. Weber was arraigned in County Court and held on bail. ALSO: Misty R. Scutt (age 34) of Attica was arrested on a bench warrant on 9/6/2023 after failing to appear in City Court on the following charges; Driving While Ability Impaired – misdemeanor. Scutt was arraigned in City Court and is scheduled to appear City Court today. ALSO: Deanna L. Smith (age39) of Batavia was arrested on 9/6/2023 with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated DWI – BAC .18% or more and Open Container of Alcohol in Vehicle following a traffic stop on Ellicott Street. Scutt was issured traffic tickets and is to appear in City Court at a later date. ALSO: Robert L. Drennen (age 41) of Batavia was charged on 9/6/2023 with Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol and Open Container of Alcohol in a Vehicle following a complaint of a male passed out in a vehicle in the MacArthur Park. Drennen was issued traffic tickets and is to appear in City Court at a later date. ALSO: Thomas J. Domion (age 29) of Richfield Springs, NY was arrested on 9/11/2023 for Driving While Intoxicated, Driving with .08% BAC or more following a traffic stop on Oak Street for an equipment violation. Domion was issued traffic tickets to appear at a later date in City Court.

 

National Grid may need to temporarily shut off power tomorrow for some local residents between 9am and 2pm to allow for the safe passage of a cargo shipment moving through our area. The most effected areas are expected to be around Routes 5 and 98. Any necessary outages and traffic delays are expected to be brief.

 

 

State Police are still looking into a shooting outside of a Wendy’s restaurant in Lockport. According to Troopers, the victim was struck by gunfire last night on South Transit Road while a group of people was gathered in a parking lot. The individual was taken to Erie County Medical Center to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police are interested in questioning Jerry Torres, Jr in reference to this incident.

 

 

 

As reported by Tom Tharp this morning: Acting New York State Police Superintendent Steven Nigrelli announced his retirement after learning he no longer was being considered for the position of permanent superintendent. A report by the Albany Times Union found Nigrelli was investigated for allegations that he harassed and mistreated employees, including women. The investigation stemmed from a report to the state alleging workplace discrimination. A spokesperson for Governor Hochul confirmed her office decided against making Nigrelli the permanent superintendent, but made no mention of the investigation. Nigrelli denies the allegations. His retirement comes less than a year after the previous superintendent resigned, also amid an investigation.

 

A new report shows that New York is one of the top states in the entire country for teachers. The Empire State finished in second overall in WalletHub’s 2023 list of Best and Worst states for teachers. Factors considered when gathering the data included opportunity and competition and also academic and work environment. Virginia came in first place while Utah, Washington and Florida round out the top five. By the way, the five worst states for teachers: Nevada, Maine, Hawaii, the District of Columbia and New Hampshire.

 

A Fairport woman is rushed to a hospital in critical condition after being injured outside a BJ’s Wholesale Club in Victor. According to authorities, 83-year-old Maryann Delfino was behind a vehicle yesterday when the vehicle backed up and hit her. Investigators say the driver of that vehicle, 87-year-old Filomena Marcholi, reversed at a high rate of speed before impact. There’s no word yet if any charges will be filed.

 

The New York State Trooper exam is coming up soon, and the deadline to apply to take it is just days away. People who want to take the test have until October 1st to sign up. The last day to finish the computer-based exam is October 15th, and more than 10-thousand applications have already been received. Among the qualifications to become a Trooper are being between 20 and 34 years old, a United States citizen, and having a high school diploma. For more information: https://joinstatepolice.ny.gov/

 

A three-time Grammy Award winner has added a stop in Western New York to his latest concert tour. Tim McGraw is set to take the stage at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on May 4th. McGraw is best known for hits including “Live Like You Were Dying,” “Indian Outlaw,” and “I Like It, I Love It.” Tickets for the concert go on sale this Friday at the box office or through Ticketmaster.

 

ELSEWHERE…

America’s credit rating could take a hit if there’s a government shutdown. Moody’s Investors Service sounded the warning Monday as a federal government shutdown looms at the end of the month if Congress can’t reach a spending deal. The service said that while debt service payments would still be made, a shutdown would underscore the weakness of the country’s institutional and governance strength.

 

 

Actor David McCallum, most recently known for his role on CBS’ NCIS, is dead. The veteran actor died Monday surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He was 90 years old. McCallum, a native of Scotland, got his big break in the U.S. in the 1960s hit show “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”

 

 

Lottery officials say an estimated $785 million is on the line for tonight’s Powerball drawing. The jackpot rolled to the fourth largest in the game’s history after no one matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing. The prize has a cash value of nearly $370 million. Please play responsibly.

 

 

Today is Tuesday, September 26th, the 269th day of the year.

September 26 in history…

 

…In 1789, Thomas Jefferson was appointed America’s first Secretary of State.

 

 

 

 

 

 

…In 1948, Bob Hope made his television debut on Ed Sullivan’s “Toast of the Town.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…In 1960, the first-ever televised presidential debate took place between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy before a national TV audience from Chicago.

 

 

 

 

…In 1964, the television sitcom “Gilligan’s Island” debuted on CBS.

 

 

 

 

…In 1969, the “Brady Bunch” debuted on ABC.

 

 

 

 

 

…In 1969, The Beatles released Abbey Road. This is their last album.

 

 

 

 

 

 

…In 2007, the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector ended in a mistrial after five months. Spector was later tried again and convicted for the 2003 death of actress Lana Clarkson, who died of a gunshot wound in Spector’s Los Angeles-area mansion.