Weekend News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on February 2, 2024
3 people were arrested on Dellenger Ave Friday morning. 33 year old Pierre Humphrey of Rochester, 42 year old Malinda Falk and 39 year old Matthew Reed, both of Batavia were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, possession of a narcotic drug with intent to sell, possession of a narcotic drug in excess of a half ounce and criminal use of drug paraphernalia in the 2nd degree. The Genesee County Drug Task Force and the Batavia Police Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence at 36 Dellinger Avenue. The warrant was executed as part of a narcotics investigation by the Genesee County Local Drug Task Force. Humphrey was held on bail and the other 2 were released under supervision.
Police were called to McDonalds in Albion for a robbery. It was determined that a customer was upset and believed that he was short changed after his purchase. An argument between the customer and the manager ensued. The customer was then advised several times to leave the building by the manager. During the argument, the customer pushed the manager of McDonald’s and entered the area behind the counter. The customer then took money from the cash register and left. The Albion Police subsequently arrested 36 year old Donovan Conner who resides at Beechwood Apartments in the Village of Albion. Conner is charged with trespassing, operating a motor vehicle without a license, aggravated unlicensed operation, 2 counts of harassment, and robbery in the 3rd degree.
A judge has dismissed the most-serious charges against three varsity football players from Clyde-Savannah High School who were accused of sexually assaulting a boy in a locker room last fall. The incident happened Oct. 31 inside a locker room at the school. Police said the incident was recorded and shared on social media. Judge Richard Healy dismissed felony charges for aggravated sexual abuse Friday against the three defendants, following a review of grand jury minutes. They still face misdemeanor charges for hazing and forcible touching. If convicted, the defendants — ages 15, 16 and 17 — could face jail time, probation or conditional discharge, according to Callanan, but they would not face prison time.
A new piece of safety gear will soon be required for youth hockey players. This week, USA Hockey has mandated neck protection guards for players under 18. That policy will go into effect Aug. 1. Some players say they’re on board, with many already starting to wear them ahead of the policy change. Yet, not everyone agrees. Some players say the guards can be irritating. While players 18 and up will not be required to wear neck guards, they are highly encouraged.
