The Batavia Society of Artists is hosting artist Karen Crittenden at 7 p.m. this Tuesday at GO ART!/Seymour Place, 201 E. Main St., Batavia.
Karen will be doing a hands-On Gelli Plates and Alcohol Inks demonstration. All materials will be provided at no cost. Refreshments are provided. Non-members are welcome for a $5 fee. The 2.o.1. Tavern will be open for cash purchases.
Please join us for a fun and interesting evening of making art! Any questions, please call Teresa Tamfer at 585-506-2465.
Notre Dame High School is proud to announce its 2023 Sports Hall of Fame Class. The Induction program will be held on Saturday, November 18 on the Notre Dame campus.
The program will begin with a social hour and dinner with the Induction recognition portion to follow.
Inductees to be honored on November 18, 2023 are:
Jimmy Fanara '67 Coach & Contributor
John Borrelli '86 Athlete
Jeff “Bingo” Messina '87 Athlete
Margaret Dwyer Niedzwiecki '88 Athlete
Carolyn Dwyer Babcock '91 Athlete
Maura Flynn Sprague '00 Athlete
1999 NYSPHSAA NYS and NYS Federation Girls Basketball State Championship Team
Ticket information for the November 18th Induction Program will be announced shortly.
The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are offering free drive-thru rabies vaccination clinic in August.
The Genesee County Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on August 10 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East Main Street, Batavia)
Vaccinations are free for dogs, cats, and ferrets. Animals must be at least 3 months old. Each animal must be leashed or crated and accompanied by an adult who can control the animal. Limit 4 pets per car maximum.
“Rabies continues to be a public health issue in Genesee and Orleans Counties,” stated Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for GO Health. “We urge pet owners to take this opportunity to ensure their pets are protected against rabies.”
For more information on GO Health’s programs and services, visit GOHealthNY.org. You can also contact the Genesee County health department at 585-344-2580 x5555 or Health@co.genesee.ny.us.
New Listing - 3473 W. Main St. Road, Batavia (Town). Great opportunity and great home for the person who is looking for move-in ready home – whether starting out or downsizing! This solid three bedroom home is located in the Town of Batavia, and the Pembroke School System, and minutes from all the shopping and restaurants! This home has a great remodeled large kitchen with huge center island for the cook or just to gather around! Tons of cupboards and a large pantry closet. There is also pretty tongue and groove full dining room with slider door to awesome yard! Large living room, first floor bedroom, first floor laundry, and first floor bath and attached powder room!! Two bedrooms are located on second floor. 200 Amp electrical system, central air, public water & sewer are a definite bonus and besides awesome location! This home sits on pretty and deep lot with detached garag, a large Amish built barn that has heat, electric with loft area and is perfect for the hobbyist or great place to just hang out!! Priced affordably and ready to go! Easy to see immediately. Call Reliant Real Estate now, call 585-344-4663.
GLOW Corporate Cup organizer Steve Tufts last week with the Corporate Cup at the official Genesee County Fair's Media Center. Photo by Howard Owens.
When the runners take the line today for the 10th GLOW Corporate Cup at Centennial Park Thursday evening, at least a dozen of the participants will share the rare distinction of being the only ones to take to the track every year of the event.
That will make them part of a fundraiser that will surpass this year's $200,000 in cumulative donations to the GLOW YMCA since 2014.
Close to 800 runners and walkers are expected to complete the 5K track, said race organizer Steve Tufts.
Tufts has organized the race since the first year, because Merrill Lynch office partner John Riter approached him about organizing a corporate challenge style 5K more than a decade ago. Riter came to Tufts because Tufts had experience laying out courses and ensuring they obtain 5K certification.
"The thing that makes the GLOW Cup unique is we entertain people," Tufts said. "We bring live music. This year it's Groove, a local band, and it's always a local band, and most of the teams bring their own food, have it catered, or cook right on site. It's like a corporate picnic built right into Centennial Park."
A twist this year to the race is the "couples challenge," or as it's known at the Corporate Cup, the "CUPles Challenge." The three married couples with the lowest cumulative times will win prizes, with a random drawing prize that all couples, regardless of time, are eligible to win.
Tufts said some smaller companies now use the Corporate Cup as their company's annual picnic, saving the expense of doing a separate event. One local company used to set up their own horseshoe pits each year.
"It's different things to different people," Tufts told The Batavian last week while visiting the Media Center at the Genesee County Fair. "But I think the thing that makes it successful is it's the GLOW region, and people do enjoy a night where they're not heading all the way over to the Rochester or Buffalo areas. This is in our back yard. From a runner's perspective, people do like the course because it's super fast. It is accurate. It's a certified course, which means it's an accurate distance, but it's not eligible for World Records, I'm sorry to say, because it's got a little bit too much down elevation for the distance. That is because we start out by the Blind School, and it goes down the hill down to Northside Deli and then turns left, and then it's pretty flat after that. So, just a little bit too much down for USA Track and Field Conference."
The certification expires in 2024, so Tufts plans to alter the course to start closer to State Street and end the race further up Ellicott Avenue, which should solve the elevation problem, just in case anybody wants to try and set a world record for his or age bracket.
Merrill Lynch chose the GLOW YMCA because the Y, like the Batavia Merrill Lynch office, serves the entire GLOW region.
The bonus is, the Y comes with a built-in set of volunteers.
"Right now, I'd say I wouldn't want it any other way," Tufts said. "I'm not sure how long I would get 70 people out on my course keeping people safe (without the Y). So it's been a great partnership."
Corporate sponsors help cover event expenses, which ensures all of the $25 entry fees go to the Y, Tufts said. Because of corporate sponsors, the organizers have been able to maintain the $25 entry fee, so it remains affordable for small businesses and individuals.
In the first year of the race, Tufts said they were expecting about 350 participants. They had more than 400. It went up every year until more than 800 in 2019, the last race before the pandemic. There was no race in 2020, and in 2021 numbers were down. In 2021, there were more than 700 again, but Tufts doesn't expect to exceed 800 this year because race participation across the nation, he said, is down since the pandemic.
The event has drawn a lot of sponsor support this year, and with anticipated participation from runners and walkers, Tufts expects to raise more than $25,000 for the Y this year, stopping the 2019 record of $23,005.
Last year was the second-best year at $22,963.
Going into this year, the cumulative total was nearly $180,000 raised.
K of C members Tom Trescott and Grand Knight Ken Mullen present a scholarship check to Principal Karen Green of St. Joseph School. Photo by Steve Ognibene
In 2019, The Msgr. Kirby Knights of Columbus Council 325 graciously offered to start a yearly scholarship fund to celebrate and recognize some of St. Joseph Regional School's students. The recipients are nominated by the school staff and the awards are presented at the End of the Year Awards Ceremony. Two students are chosen in grades K-6 and are nominated using the following criteria:
Students who have achieved satisfactory progress and are hard working;
participation in school activities;
a dedication to strong Christian values; and
a spirit of enthusiasm.
St. Joseph Regional School has received $17,500 over the last 5 years due to the support of the Knights of Columbus. Each year we are honored to recognize some of our most deserving students and are proud of the partnership and commitment the Knights have shown to St. Joseph Regional School for many years.
K of C members along with Grand Knight Ken Mullen present a scholarship check to Notre Dame business administrator Thomas Rapone. Photo by Steve Ognibene
The Knights of Columbus have supported Notre Dame High School and her wonderful students for over 30 years. Most recently their contributions have helped with building improvements, classroom and technology upgrades, beautification of our campus, and most importantly, tuition support scholarships.
The scholarships provided by the Knights support our mission that the incredibly unique and wonderful Notre Dame experience should be available to all families throughout the region regardless of their financial position. These scholarships have helped over 100 students graduate from Notre Dame that otherwise would not have been able to attend. The results of this investment in Notre Dame students can be seen daily here on campus with the many happy faces currently attending, as well as out in the community where Knights-funded Notre Dame graduates are making a positive daily impact throughout the Genesee Region.
At Notre Dame High School we take great pride in being the #1 Ranked High School in the entire GLOW Region, and we have equal pride in our longstanding relationship with the Knights of Columbus.
Information above by Karen Green, principal of St. Joseph School, and Business Administrator Thomas Rapone of Notre Dame High School.
176 students from Genesee Community College were named to Dean's List. Students honored on the Dean's List have maintained full or part-time enrollment and earned a quality point index of 3.50 to 3.74.
No parking signs have temporarily been posted on Bank Street in Batavia, in preparation for the annual GLOW Corporate Cup 5K, which is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at Centennial Park. Racers will take off from Richmond Avenue eastward and turn onto Bank Street along a three-mile route that ends up back at the park for some mingling, food and fun. Photo by Joanne Beck
On Thursday, Aug. 3, Fairmont Avenue, Hart Street, and Norris Avenue (between State Street and Bank Street) in the City of Batavia will be getting paved. This project is expected to be between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Residents and businesses are asked not to park on the street during this time. This is weather-dependent work and will be scheduled for the next business day if necessary.
Contact the Bureau of Maintenance and ask to speak to the Streets Supervisor or the Superintendent at 585-345-6400 opt. 1 if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board of directors will consider an initial resolution for Oak Orchard Solar 3 LLC’s community solar farm project in the town of Batavia. The $9 million investment would include the installation of ground-mounted solar panels in order to generate up to 5 megawatts of power.
Under the proposed project agreement, Oak Orchard Solar 3 LLC’s project would generate $4,000/megawatts (AC) + a 2% annual escalator of revenues with Genesee County and Elba Central School District. Including a host agreement with the Town of Batavia, this project is estimated to generate a $319,088 increase in property-tax type revenues to host municipalities.
Since 2019, the GCEDC has reviewed over $1 billion of solar energy projects. These projects have proposed 860 megawatts of renewable energy and property tax-type revenues of $127.4 million to municipalities.
If Oak Orchard Solar 3 LLC’s project application is accepted, a public hearing will be scheduled on the proposed project agreement in the town of Batavia.
The August 3, GCEDC board meeting will be held at 3 p.m. at the MedTech Center’s Innovation Zone, 99 MedTech Drive, Batavia. Meeting materials and links to a live stream/on-demand recording of the meeting is available at www.gcedc.com.
GO ART!'s Angie Dickson with the toss and Justin Reynolds calls out Gregory Hallock in a promotional shot for GO ART!'s upcoming dodgeball tournament. Photo by Howard Owens.,
On a search for a fun fundraising activity that might draw in members of the community who don't typically support the arts, GO ART! Executive Directory Gregory Hallock hit upon a fanciful idea -- a dodgeball tournament.
After looking around a bit, Hallock realized there doesn't seem to be any other dodgeball tournaments in the area, so the idea also had the advantage of being unique.
So, GO ART! is hosting its inaugural dodgeball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 12 at the David M. McCarthy Ice Arena at 5 p.m.
Teams of six to eight people cost $200, which includes a beverage. There will be prizes for best team uniforms and best team name.
For those who are of an artistic bent -- and Hallock stresses, this is not required -- there will be a rap battle/poetry slam.
That helps keep the arts connected to the event, he said.
The event is sponsored by the David M. McCarthy Ice Arena and Eli Fish Brewing Co.
"When we thought of the idea, it also immediately made us think of the dodgeball movie, and we realized that was all about being funny and having fun, so this is about being funny and having fun. It's the comedy side of arts," Hallock said.
Justin Reynolds, Angie Dickson, and Gregory Hallock. Photo by Howard Owens.
New concrete outside of the Fire Hall on Evans Street in Batavia. Photo by Howard Owens.
Batavia's Fire headquarters has a new apron, or driveway, as part of a construction project at the facility.
Previously, Chief Joshua Graham told The Batavian: "The construction that took place back then was not designed for the weight of today’s fire apparatus. Due to that fact, the concrete is cracking up and falling apart," he said to The Batavian Thursday. "The apron itself consists of tearing the only concrete out and pouring new slabs. We then have to wait until it has hardened enough to support the weight of our trucks."
A company that has set up camp on Cedar Street in Batavia has been awarded a $100,000 Empire State Development grant and $180,000 in excelsior jobs tax credits to manufacture its waste disposal systems as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $27 million financial package announced this week.
Enercon Systems, Inc., doing business as Eco Waste Solutions, lists addresses in Ontario, Canada and at 109 Cedar St., Batavia. The company has been setting up at the Cedar Street site for a while now, with plans to manufacture its high-tech and climate-friendly waste disposal systems at the site.
According to its website, Enercon Systems (dba Eco Waste Solutions USA) was a pioneer in waste conversion and built some of the first small to medium-scale (200 to 600 ton per day) energy-from-waste facilities in North America. Enercon focused on producing simple, practical, and robust systems. Some of these plants operated for more than 40 years, making them some of the longest-lived waste-to-energy plants ever built in the US.
Enercon technologies have been proven to efficiently process almost any type of waste, including medical and pharmaceutical waste, industrial sludges, soils, and contaminated wood, and have diverted millions of tons of waste from landfills and produced thousands of megawatts of power, the site states.
Eco Waste Solutions (EWS) acquired Enercon in 2016. The Enercon tried, and true waste-to-energy system designs have now been modeled in 3D, modernized to include the latest technological advances, and have received new patents for improved energy recovery and emissions control, the site states. The modernized Enercon WTE designs can be produced under a license with EWS. The EWS Team can support a project developer to plan, manufacture, and implement a waste-to-energy project.
Enercon also has become Eco Waste’s US manufacturing division – the site of the production of our equipment packages, and is actively involved in waste-to-energy research and development, it states.
According to Hochul's press release, Enercon's mobile waste disposal systems are typically used in remote locations where traditional systems and infrastructure are not available.
Enercon, currently headquartered in Ohio, will establish New York operations in a vacant building on Cedar Street in Batavia, outfit the building with new machinery and equipment and create nine new jobs. The press release did not mention the Cedar Street address; however, it is listed on Enercon’s website, and The Batavian has spoken with an employee at the local site in the past week.
Enercon Systems is making a planned investment of $1.9 million, according to the press release.
The remaining $27 million Hochul package was dispersed throughout other parts of New York State for various projects, from an industrial lighting project and dairy cooperative to a steel fabricator and multimedia production studio.
The Regional Economic Development Council process continues to support and empower regional stakeholders in developing strategic plans and funding priorities that meet local economic needs, the press release states. To date, through the REDC Initiative, more than $7.8 billion has been awarded to more than 9,600 job creation and economic and community development projects consistent with each region's strategic plan.
The application for ESD grant funds remains open, and applications are being reviewed on an on-going basis as funds remain available. Applicants with strong, shovel-ready projects that align with the state and region’s economic development priorities can apply through the Consolidated Funding Application.
About the Consolidated Funding Application The Consolidated Funding Application was created to streamline and expedite the grant application process. The CFA process marks a fundamental shift in the way state resources are allocated, ensuring less bureaucracy and greater efficiency to fulfill local economic development needs. The CFA serves as the single-entry point for access to economic development funding, ensuring applicants no longer have to slowly navigate multiple agencies and sources without any mechanism for coordination. Now, economic development projects use the CFA as a support mechanism to access multiple state funding sources through one application, making the process quicker, easier, and more productive. Learn more about the CFA here.
About the Regional Economic Development Councils The Regional Economic Development Council initiative is a key component of the State’s approach to State investment and economic development. In 2011, 10 Regional Councils were established to develop long-term strategic plans for economic growth for their regions. The Councils are public-private partnerships made up of local experts and stakeholders from business, academia, local government, and non-governmental organizations. The Regional Councils have redefined the way New York invests in jobs and economic growth by putting in place a community-based, bottom-up approach and establishing a competitive process for State resources. Learn more at regionalcouncils.ny.gov.
Overcoming an untimely break that may have cost him his third straight win last week, Boston Rocks (Boston Red Rocks-Scirocco Sarah) got back on track and proved to be the best 2-year-old pacing colt this week after winning the $106,300 New York Sire Stakes at Batavia Downs on Tuesday night (August 1).
Jason Bartlet left four-deep into the first turn with Boston Rocks and continued to take air up the backside before crossing over before the quarter. Immediately, Avenger Force (Matt Kakaley) took the lead from him and tripped the timer in :28 flat. These two pulled away from the field by two lengths heading to the half. It was there that Howlenthehills (Kyle Cummings) joined the fray as they spun through turn three.
Avenger Force and Howlenthehills paced side by side to three-quarters while Boston Rocks continued to trip out along the pylons. In the turn, Howlenthehills bid fell apart, giving a clear lane for Boston Rocks to make his move in the lane. Bartlett tipped Boston Rocks, and he came flying at Avenger Force and paced right by him to take the lead and the win by a length in 1:54.3.
Boston Rocks ($10.60) third win of the year was a huge payday of $53,150, and it pushed his lifetime earnings to $125,685 for owners/breeders Peter Blood and Rick Berks. Mike Deters was the winning trainer.
Bartlett ended the night with a driving hat trick.
There were also three $20,000 NYSS Excelsior races on the card. The first was won by Heave Away (American Ideal-Use Your Noodle) in 1:56.3 for driver Drew Monti, trainer Stephen Doyle and owner Walter Walker. The second went to Escape To America (American Ideal-Flirtiscape) in 1:55.4 for driver Jason Bartlett, trainer Debbie Daguet and owners John Darrah and Lawrence Keethe. And the third was won by Spectacular Plus (Huntsville-Spectaculardelight) in 1:56.1 for driver Kevin Cummings and trainer Gary Messenger who co-owns with Ken Weckstein.
Cummings had a grand slam in the sulky Tuesday.
When live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (August 2) at 6 p.m. there will be a $861 carryover in the Jackpot Hi-5 pentafecta in the 15th race.
Free full card past performance programs for every live card of racing at Batavia can always be downloaded at the Downs’ website (bataviadownsgaming.com) under the “Live Racing” tab and all the racing action can be viewed as it happens for free at the Batavia Downs Live Facebook page.
A 50-year-old Batavia resident is charged with assault in the second degree after allegedly assaulting a emergency medic while riding in an ambulance early Saturday morning.
James Ronald Tillery, of Farwell Drive, was being transported to a hospital for medical treatment from Route 63 in Bethany when he allegedly attacked the medic.
It's alleged that he caused physical injury to the medic.
Tillery was taken into custody by Deputy Nicholas Chamoun and Sgt. Andrew Hale and transported to the Genesee County Jail and held pending arraignment.
Tillery has three prior arrests reported locally. In April 2022, he was charged with criminal mischief for allegedly damaging property at a restaurant on East Main Street. In 2020, he was charged with criminal tampering for allegedly mowing a profane word into the grass of city property. And in 2018, he was charged with harassment for allegedly striking another person. The status of those cases is not known at this time.
City Manager Manager Rachael Tabelski and Chief Shawn Heubusch issued a letter to the community this week regarding three shootings that occurred in the city, and The Batavian asked them a few related questions about crime in Batavia.
The first one was about a family with a Ring camera that apparently caught disturbing video of strangers attempting to break into their home by opening the door where the camera was placed. That family has packed up and moved and put their home up for sale.
Police have access to such camera databases, and The Batavian asked have there been any such incidents reported, and if this type of criminal activity is on the rise?
“That is indeed sad news that someone in Batavia feels they need to move away to be safe. That is exactly the issues that we have been working on. Anyone who sees suspicious activity on their property should call 911. Also anyone that wants to register their cameras with the police we encourage that as well,” Tabelski said. “We want residents to feel safe and will be allocating more resources to address this type of criminal activity. I did check with the chief. We have been made aware of instances of people forcing themselves in the homes, but have not seen the video of it.”
“Investigators can review video from Ring systems provided to them by homeowners where a crime has occurred in order to gather evidence. The police department does get reports from time to time of people stealing packages from porches,” she said.
The Batavian asked if Batavia’s population and climate is changing with increased crime, and if so, how do citizens win back their streets?
“Residents should be cautious and aware of their surroundings when out in the City, or anywhere. Always take basic safety measures with your property to protect it,” Tabelski said. “From what we currently understand, the gun incidents were targeted. If you see an altercation, get yourself to safety and call 911. If you see something, say something.”
“Batavia is not unique in this regard as communities like ours face significant challenges. There are enormous socio-economic pressures that are impacting communities, including a rise in crime. As a micropolitan in-between Buffalo and Rochester we see some criminal activity here similar to larger cities, however, we have much less crime and a much more tightknit community,” she said. “Many criminals move on after they are arrested or they realize it is too difficult to operate here. Citizens can win back their streets by cooperating with police and reporting crime or suspect activity when they see it. Neighborhoods are stronger when they are united, residents need to get to know their neighbors and take care of them. Simply put, it means we all have a responsibility to police our community.”
While there were many kudos and thank-yous issued online for the city's letter and the police department's efforts, there are some steps that citizens can also take to ensure a safer community, per Tableski's comments:
If you have a Ring camera system and experience any suspicious activity, allow police to view the footage.
If you see anything suspicious, report it to police. If you witness an altercation, get yourself to safety and call 911.
Get to know your neighbors and watch out for them.
In collaboration with community partners, Genesee County and the City of Batavia are thrilled to announce the upcoming “Bank Street Pop-Up Demonstration”, an event that aims to collect valuable public feedback to improve the look of the street and make the community more walkable. It will take place on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date set for Monday, August 21.
The demonstration will be located between Main Street and Washington Avenue in Batavia. The demonstration is an outcome of the Active People, Healthy Nation Walkability Virtual Academy, in which Genesee County was selected as one of the teams from across the nation to participate. The primary focus was on creating safer and more accessible pedestrian, bicycle, and transit transportation networks for people of all ages, races, ethnicities, incomes, backgrounds, abilities, and disabilities.
The Pop-Up Demonstration aims to engage the public and receive their valuable input on various aspects of street and landscape design, crosswalk placements, and overall mobility in the area. During the event, teams will gather insights from the community, allowing more informed decisions that align with the needs and preferences of the residents.
"We are hoping that the public will come out on Friday the 18th and check out the design and provide us their thoughts about what they see," said Diana Fox, Director of the Genesee County Office For The Aging. “Community feedback is crucial to creating a neighborhood that fosters active and healthy living.”
The City will temporarily close parts of the street to traffic from 7 a.m.-9 a.m. on August 18 in preparation for the event. Artists from GO ART! will paint vibrant and attractive crosswalks, and Batavia Turf has contributed turf that will enhance the visual appeal of the space.
This initiative represents another significant step towards building a community that prioritizes the well- being of its residents and visitors, promoting physical activity and ensuring that streets are safe and accessible for all.
Akeem Rashaad Gibson in custody following an alleged high-speed chase and standoff at Northside Meadows Apartments on Bank Street in Batavia on Sunday. Onlookers line the fence from an adjacent property. Photo by Howard Owens.
Charges have been filed against a 33-year-old man who allegedly failed to stop for a trooper in Byron and continued on at high speeds into the City of Batavia before barricading himself in an apartment on Bank Street.
Akeem Rashaad Gibson, of Washburn Road, Lockport, is charged with criminal trespass in the second degree, obstruction of governmental administration in the second degree, and resisting arrest.
At about 3:31 on Sunday, a state trooper attempted to stop a red Toyota sedan for alleged traffic violations but rather than yield to emergency lights, the Toyota reportedly sped up and led the trooper on a high-speed chase with speeds reportedly in the range of 90 mph.
As the vehicle passed GCC and approached the City of Batavia, Officer Sam Freeman, Batavia PD, deployed spike strips.
The Toyota turned into a driveway at Northside Meadows, 335 Bank St., Batavia, and the vehicle struck a small boulder near an apartment building.
The driver fled, and officers initially believed he ran into the woods but a witness informed officers that he entered an upstairs apartment.
Officers soon determined that the apartment was supposed to be vacant. It's tenant is reportedly incarcerated, according to a trooper at the scene on Sunday, and witnesses.
According to Batavia PD, officers could hear the subject barricading himself in the apartment.
A standoff ensued and officers entered into negotiations with the subject for a peaceful resolution but the subject refused to cooperate, police said.
A person known to the rightful tenant of the apartment responded to the scene and provided the officers with a key to the front door but because of the barricade, officers needed to make a forceable entry.
Offices forced them into the apartment at 5:48 p.m.
According to Sgt. Arick Perkins at the scene on Sunday and the subject was taken into custody without further incident.
While being led by officers to a patrol car, the subject made statements indicating he didn't understand why he was being arrested, why he was being taken to a State Police car when he was in the City of Batavia, and why police had reporters there taking his picture.
According to police, State Police cited Gibson for several traffic violations. A spokesman for the State Police said the case was turned over to Batavia PD.
Gibson was held following his arrest pending arraignment in Centralized Arraignment Court.
Akeem Rashaad Gibson being led from an apartment where he reportedly barricaded himself following a high-speed chase from Byon into the City of Batavia. Photo by Howard Owens.
