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Law and Order: Attempted arson suspect accused of damaging car in Batavia

By Howard B. Owens
Brian Sprague

Brian J. Sprague, 24, of Batavia, is charged with criminal mischief, 3rd. Sprague was arrested by State Police following an investigation. He is accused of breaking off the side mirror and heavily damaging the windshield of a vehicle in the Town of Batavia. Sprague was arrested last week on an attempted arson charge for allegedly trying to start a fire at an East Avenue residence.

Thomas Michael Pillo, 44, of Alexander Road, Batavia, is charged with menacing, 3rd, and harassment, 2nd. Pillo allegedly threatened physical harm to several people. He was jailed on $500 bail.

Nathen Edward Brege, 22, of South Main Street, Batavia, was arrested on a warrant. Brege allegedly failed to appear in Town of Oakfield Court on his scheduled court date. He was jailed on $1,000 cash bail or $3,000 bond.

Ed Hartgrove

Howard: Any idea if Mr. Sprague's (alleged) car vandalism happened before he was jailed for the (alleged) attempted arson? Or, was he out on bail at the time?

Oct 2, 2014, 1:02pm Permalink
Raymond Richardson

Just speculating here, but if the car incident happened while he was out on bail, I think the court would revoke the bail and hold him until trial or adjudication.

Oct 3, 2014, 7:56am Permalink

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