Wesley Thigpen, 27, of 18 Maple St., Batavia, was charged with felony driving while intoxicated and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation Sunday, Genesee County sheriff's deputies said. Thigpen was stopped on Route 33 in the town of Stafford. He was also ticketed with three traffic violations. Thigpen was sent to Genesee County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail.
State police in Clarence are currently investigating a home invasion in the town of Newstead. From the press release:
On December 2, 2008 at approximately 9:05 p.m., the State Police in Clarence received a report of an attempted home invasion and shooting that occurred on Crittenden Road in the Town of Newstead. The victim contacted the State Police and advised that a white male, approximately 28-33 years old, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt knocked on the door of his residence and asked to use the phone. As the victim was about to let the suspect in, he observed the suspect reach into his pocket. The victim feared for his safety and shut the door to prevent the suspect from entering. At that time at least six gun shots were fired striking the door and wall of the residence. The subject then fled the scene. No one at the scene was injured. At this time, the State Police in Clarence in conjunction with the Erie County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the incident and have a person of interest in custody. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact SP Clarence at (716) 759-6831.
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