Wednesday News Brief

Genesee County Sheriff’s Department Responds to Incident at Darien Lake

It was a chaotic scene outside Six Flags Darien Lake Sunday night, May 26th, as the Genesee County Sheriffs Office responded to a disturbance just after 7:44 p.m., shortly after the park had closed.
Authorities say several groups had gathered near the main entrance when two separate fights broke out, each involving two individuals. The growing crowd prompted Deputies already on-site to call for backup.
After initial attempts to break up the crowd failed, officers deployed pepperball guns to disperse the gathering and restore order.
Once the situation was under control, it was determined that all individuals involved were juveniles. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and no charges are being filed.
Assisting in the response were the Batavia and Corfu Police Departments, New York State Police, and the Erie County Sheriffs Office.

False Shooting Reported in Le Roy

A false shooting report in LeRoy prompted a swift police response Monday morning. Around 9 a.m., a woman claimed there had been a shooting at a local business and sought shelter at a nearby church, where staff called 911.
LeRoy Police quickly secured the area and determined no shooting had occurred and no injuries were reported. The woman appeared to be under the influence of drugs. Her vehicle was later found on Bacon Street, where officers discovered a large amount of white powder.
With help from New York State Police, the substance was tested and secured. The woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation, and the investigation is ongoing.
Thanks were extended to Trooper Marinaro, LeRoy EMS, Officer Smith, and Detective Vangalio for their roles in the response.

Teens Rescued in Yates County

13WHAM News reports, two teens were rescued Monday afternoon after sliding off a trail at Clark Gully in the High Tor Wildlife Area near Canandaigua Lake.
Naples Fire Chief CJ Stephens said the teens fell 20 to 30 feet and were initially unsure of their injuries. Rescue crews made contact within 15 minutes, and no major injuries were reported.
Rope rescue teams from Yates and Ontario counties responded, and both teens were airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital as a precaution. The rescue lasted into the evening due to wet and muddy terrain.

Deadline Approaching For Teen Sheriff’s Academy

The deadline is fast approaching to apply for the 6th Annual Genesee County Sheriffs Office Teen Academy. Applications are due by June 1st for the free, week-long program, which runs July 7th through 11th at Genesee Community College.
The academy gives local students entering grades 10 through 12 a firsthand look at law enforcement, including daily responsibilities of a Deputy Sheriff, physical training, and hands-on experiences like mock traffic stops and DWI procedures.
Participants will tour the county jail, 911 center, and Sheriffs Office, and observe demonstrations from the K-9 unit, Emergency Response Team, and more. The program also includes defensive tactics, team-building exercises, and classroom sessions on New York State law.
Applicants must be in good academic standing, physically able to participate, and have parental permission.
For more information or to apply, scan the QR code on posters at local schools or contact Deputy Joshua Brabon at (585) 345-3000, extension 3230.

Accident in Batavia

Emergency crews responded to a crash just after 7 a.m. Tuesday in Batavia, where a car struck a parked tractor trailer on River Street, just south of South Main.
The trailer, loaded with tree trimming equipment, was unoccupied. A mother and her two childrenboth under 10were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital by Mercy Ambulance for evaluation as a precaution. One child was in a car seat, the other in a booster.
City Fire, law enforcement, and two ambulances responded. No charges are being filed.

Missing Rochester Man

The search continues for 50-year-old Jared Oswald, last seen a week ago in Rochester. Known to friends and family as Bear, Oswald was last spotted on May 19 walking away from a home on Harding Road in Charlotte.
Hundreds gathered Monday at Turning Point Park to help search for him. Police believe Oswald may be in danger, and his family is pleading with the public for help.
Oswald is described as muscular, with short blonde hair, and was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, green T-shirt, and blue jeans.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Rochester Police immediately.

Sports Scores

In Section V baseball action, Genesee County teams saw mixed results in the sectional playoffs.
In Class A, 9-seed Batavia saw its season come to an end with a 12-2 loss to top-seeded Pittsford Mendon.
In Class B, 2-seed Le Roy took down 10-seed Haverling 3-1. The Oatkan Knights advance to the semifinals, where theyll host 3-seed Wayland-Cohocton.
And in Class D, 3-seed Elba was upset by 6-seed Fillmore, 3-1, ending a historic season for the Lancers.
More playoff baseball coming this week as teams fight for a spot in the finals.

In Section V softball action, Genesee County teams battled through sectional play.
In Class A, 10-seed Batavia saw its season end with an 11-2 loss to 2-seed Eastridge.
In Class B, 4-seed Le Roy fell in the semifinals to top-seeded Wellsville, 7-0. Wellsville is chasing its fifth straight sectional title.
Class C1 saw both Genesee County teams eliminated8-seed Pembroke lost to top-seeded Bloomfield 8-1, while 12-seed Byron-Bergens Cinderella run ended with a 14-2 loss to 4-seed Cal-Mum.
And in Class C2, 2-seed Oakfield-Alabama topped 7-seed Alexander 8-2 in an all-Genesee County quarterfinal. Oakfield moves on to face 3-seed Genesee Valley-Belfast in the semis.