Weekend News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on February 25, 2023
A man who shot a woman in the abdomen in Java and killed her preborn child has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. 30 year old Jared Wrazen was arrested after police were called to a home on Holland Road around 10:30pm on May 16th for reports of domestic violence and a woman shot. A 29-year-old woman was found shot in the abdomen. She was taken to ECMC by Mercy Flight. On November 30, Wrazen pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and admitted to being a second felony offender. The victim recorded the fight and the gunshot as well as calling 911.
Police found no credible evidence of a threat after an unknown person called in threats Friday morning toward an elementary school in Batavia. The Batavia Police Department received a call just before 7:40 a.m. from an unknown person who made threats toward John Kennedy Intermediate School. Multiple police agencies investigated and found no credible evidence of a threat. The Batavia City School District is currently on February break. Superintendent Jason Smith said sports and other activities in the district will continue as planned, with increased police presence as a precaution. Police said similar threats have been reported in other districts in New York state and across the country. Nichol’s School in Buffalo was cleared by police after a similar threat. Another was in Steuben County and a third was in the downstate region. The investigation is ongoing.
Are you ready to pay more for recyclable cans and bottles, even if you can get the money back? Earlier this week, Sen. Rachel May announced her new “Bigger, Better Bottle Bill” which would include increasing the deposit for cans and bottles from 5 to 10 cents. The bill also includes liquor and wine bottles. Under the plan, bringing back cans and bottles would bring in double the value it previously would. But for people who don’t recycle, this bill would just serve as a price increase on their favorite drinks. About 100 million dollars in unclaimed deposit money goes to the state each year. 139 million in 2021. The bill has to pass through the State Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee first, then the legislature. Sen. May said she is willing to work with everyone to get this bill passed.
Have you been behind a car or truck when a sheet of ice peels off and flies into the air? The Niagara County Sheriffs Office is reminding New Yorkers to remember to clean off their entire car and not just the windshield after ice storms. The sheriff’s office said it has received multiple reports of property damage as a result of ice blowing off of moving vehicles. The sheriff’s office said patrols and law enforcement partners will be vigilant for violators.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Florida Panthers 3 to 1 Friday night to move to the second wild card spot. Jeff Skinner his 23rd and 24th goal of the season which brings him up to 600 career points. Alex Tuch put in his 28th goal of the season. Craig Anderson blocked 52 shots to keep the Sabres in the game. Buffalo will head back north to host the Washington Capitals on Sunday in another game between teams competing for wild card spots. Puck drop is at 1:00 p.m. at the KeyBank Center.
