Photos: Darien Lake in Winter
This evening, at Darien Lake State Park.
This evening, at Darien Lake State Park.
A fire is reported at Darien Lake Theme Park inside the human resources center. Smoke is visible.
Darien fire is dispatched.
As a man we only knew as John Doe lay cuffed and prostrate in the back of a patrol car waiting to be arraigned on a trespass charge at Darien Town Court, Chief Deputy Gordon Dibble mused, "some people just shouldn't drink."
The night was still young, but already a handful of individuals had caused a mess of trouble for security and law enforcement at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center during the Aug. 28 Tom Petty concert.
Outside of two young guys busted for allegedly trying to sell hallucinogenic mushrooms, all of the night's law enforcement issues dealt with people drinking, and a little marijuana use, too.
"There are many more arrests we could make, but we try to arrest the people who need to be arrested," Dibble said. "We try to eject as many people as we can -- the people who can’t behave themselves. Usually the people who get arrested -- there’s just no other alternative."
Take the case of Jonathan Raymond -- a.k.a. John Doe: When he was taken into custody, according to one deputy, even his friends were saying, "Get him out of here."
Investigator Roger Stone, who was in uniform, was on patrol and served as my ride-along escort for the first part of the night. We encountered Raymond in the security trailer next to the concert venue where arrestees are first brought for processing.
At about 5'-10" and 190 lbs, the 21-year-old Raymond had some strength to throw around if he wanted. He offered enough resistance and spit out enough verbal threats that deputies were clearly intent on keeping him under control.
In the trailer, two deputies kept Raymond cuffed in a chair and their arms on his shoulders.
He kept demanding to leave, cussed at anybody who came within sight and let everybody know that given a chance, he could and or would kill them.
As Raymond sat while Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello prepared his paperwork, a female security guard pushed into the trailer a cuffed 19-year-old Sara J. Cooper.
"Whoa, I'm so scared," Cooper yelled. "Just so you know."
Later Cooper would reportedly start calling a woman deputy a couple of choice female-specific slurs and allegedly fight back against a deputy, getting herself shoved against a wall and held there until she settled down.
When it came time to escort Raymond to Stone's cruiser, five deputies were on hand to lead him from the trailer to the car and then try to get him into the back seat.
Raymond said he wasn't going to do it. He wanted to be let go.
Investigator Stone, whose smooth baritone could improve many doctors' bedside manner, said, “You seem like a good guy. Why don’t you just get in?”
“Who are you?
“Stone.”
“Stone who?”
“Roger Stone. I’m one of the deputies.”
Raymond didn't move. One of the deputies suggested picking up by turning him on his side and pushing him log-like into the backseat.
While Raymond verbally protested, his bit of wiggling and bucking was easily controlled by the deputies.
Once we were on the road, Raymond told Stone, "You're pro-Indian, so why do you act like a white man, mother f---ker?"
When Stone didn't answer, Raymond pleaded, "Stonehorse?" No reply. Louder: "Stonehorse?"
"What?" Stone kind of whined.
“If you act like a white man, you are a white man.”
Raymond then started to cry.
“I want you to be on our side, Stonehorse.”
Pause.
“I’m going to kill you Stonehorse.
Stone: "No you’re not. Come on."
"Ok," Raymond said. "I won’t."
And a few minutes later, Raymond said again, "I'm going to kill you, Stonehorse."
I asked Stone, "Isn't that something you could charge him with?"
Stone shrugged. "Sure," he said, "But why?"
Roger Stone is clearly not a cop who relishes confrontation. When he drove Brett Tofil and Joseph Kulig to the Genesee County Jail following their arrests on drug charges, each getting $5,000 bail, one of the young men thanked Stone for "being cool."
But that "coolness" doesn't deter Stone from understanding he has a job to do. He sees a lot of value in the drinking-related arrests the Sheriff's Office makes, and also in the underage drinking citations deputies issue.
He totally rejects the suggestion that these law enforcement efforts are just aimed at generating revenue for the county or are motivated by a cop's desire to ruin somebody's good time.
"We’ll never know when we’ve stopped somebody from getting too inebriated," Stone said. "We’ll never know when we’ve saved their lives or the lives of somebody else. To me, that’s the reason why we need to do it.
"It’s the same thing as getting drunken drivers off the road. We’re never going to know whether we stopped some accident or somebody from being injured or killed. But you know the fact that we’re going out there and reducing it now and then is a good thing, and I feel good about doing it."
The Sheriff's Office has only 25 patrol officers, including sergeants, according to Dibble, so when it comes to one of the 18 concert nights at Darien Lake, Dibble himself and investigators such as Stone help out with patrols.
The Sheriff's Office provides traffic control and law enforcement inside the venue, while the State Police also patrol the roads surrounding the venue, mainly targeting drunken drivers.
To help with the manpower inside the concert venue, this summer, Sheriff Gary Maha deputized off-duty Batavia police officers, who were paid by the concert promoter, Live Nation.
During the Petty concert, one of those deputized officers, Eric Hill, was hurt when 20-year-old Matthew J. Pasternak allegedly resisted arrest. Hill's finger was splinted and iced following the altercation and Hill was concerned that it was broken. A couple of days later, Hill said his finger was still sore, but didn't appear to have been broken. He didn't miss any duty.
The Petty concert on Aug. 26, as well as the one a couple of weeks earlier, had a number of violent confrontations with law enforcement. Deputies found it surprising, since Petty is an older act without much of a hard-rock edge, and they said Petty concerts weren't, in past years, rowdy.
But every performer brings it owns audience, Dibble said.
"Some are more aggressive," Dibble said. "Some bring in more drugs, some more alcohol and some bring in more kids sometimes."
Dibble said the Sheriff's Office works closely with Live Nation so deputies are prepared to deal with the type and size of crowd anticipated.
"It's a partnership for sure," Dibble said.
Live Nation actually pays for all of the law enforcement inside the concert venue, including about 100 of its own security personnel (including personnel in the parking lots), according to Pete Riedy, with Live Nation.
People pay a lot of money to attend shows at Darien Lake, and 99 percent of them have a good time, and even down a few beers, without causing a problem, Riedy said. They don't want to be bothered with unruly drunks.
"Unfortunately there’s always a few people who take it to the next limit and cause problems," Riedy said. "Alcohol is usually the reason. ... No matter how many rules and restrictions you put on people, there are going to be certain people who can’t control themselves."
And with booze being the chief cause of problems, Riedy said, it's important that both security and local law enforcement address the underage drinking issue. While some people criticize deputies for writing underage drinking citations, Riedy said it's an important part of keeping people safe.
"Nothing good comes out of kids drinking in the parking lot and drinking when they're under age," Riedy said. "If I could, I’d have 100 more Sheriff’s deputies out there."
And writing underage drinking citations isn't hard, Dibble said. The typical kid will walk right up to a deputy, or otherwise brazenly display a beer or wine bottle with law enforcement in the area.
Dibble recalled one time he was standing in the parking lot -- in uniform -- and a 17-year-old walked right up to him, beer in hand.
"I don’t know if it’s the effects of alcohol, if it’s a sense of entitlement, I don’t know," Dibble said. "I can’t explain that."
If not for the deputies enforcing the underage drinking law, Riedy said, the only other alternative would be to disallow tailgating, and Live Nation doesn't want to do that. It wouldn't be fair to the majority of people who can remain civil and obey the rules.
"(Drinking problems) don't make our venue look good," Riedy said. "It doesn't make any venue look good. It makes people not want to come back. My biggest concern running the venue is people’s safety and people enjoying the concert.
"People pay a lot of money to come here. My biggest concern is that people have a good time."
Photos: Top, Sara Cooper is escorted into the processing trailer; Inset, Jonathan Raymond being held in his chair inside the trailer; Bottom, Brett Tofil and Joseph Kuligafter outside Darien Court after being arraigned. Roger Stone, right, allowed them a chance for a smoke and to make calls on their personal mobile phones to friends and relatives to arrange for bail.
The following people were arrested during the Rascal Flatts concert Friday at Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center:
Ramzi J. Abialmouna, of Castlebar Drive, North Tonawanda, is charged with disorderly conduct, harassment, 2nd, and resisting arrest. Abialmouna allegedly refused to leave the area and kicked a deputy while being arrested. He was jailed on $200 bail.
Andrew E. Aguado, 23, of South Maple Street, Warsaw, is charged with disorderly conduct. Aguado allegedly urinated in the roadway.
Eric R. Weitz, 38, of Pine Wood Drive, West Seneca, is charged with aggravated DWI, DWI and following too closely. Weitz was allegedly involved in a car accident in the concert parking lot.
Calebmoises H. Garcia, 24, of Tremont Street, North Tonawanda, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater and unlicensed operation. Garcia was allegedly involved in a motor vehicle accident on Employee Road.
The following people were issued citations for allegedly possessing alcohol under 21 years of age (after the jump):
Matthew C. Perry, 18, of Osterhout Avenue, Batavia
Tiffany V. Wheeler, 20, of Andres Place, Cheektowaga
A 17-year-old, of Borden Road, Depew
Gary L. Smolarek, 19, of Kokomo Street, Depew
Andrew G. Olsen Jr., 18, of Belmont Avenue, Buffalo
Paul M. Wojcik, 18, of Canterbury Trail, West Seneca
A 17-year-old, of Cleveland Avenue, Niagara Falls
Maura E. Mayer, 19, of New Road, Amherst
A 17-year-old, of Ransom Oaks Drive, East Amherst
Kaylee J. Sclavunus, 20, of Pullman Avenue, Kenmore
Lindsey M. Russ, 20, of Wilmington Avenue, Tonawanda
Kaylee H. Wold, 20, of Marshland Road, Apalachin
Danielle N. Magiera, 20, of Meadowview Lane, Williamsville
Haylie K. Schrader, 20, of Alfonso Drive, Rochester
Alexandria Porzio, 20, of Glidden Street, Cheektowaga
A 16-year-old, of Campbell Boulevard, Amherst
Emily C. Klein, 20, of Royal Ascot Circle, East Amherst
A 16-year-old, of Partridge Run, Amherst
A 16-year-old, of Rambling Road, East Amherst
Phillip Antonio Lee Sanders, 20, of Marine Drive, Buffalo, is charged with sexual abuse, 2nd. Sanders is accused of touching two girls under age 14 in intimate spots on their bodies. The alleged incidents were reported Thursday and allegedly occurred at Darien Lake's water park.
Darien Lake Resort will host the inaugural WNY Emergency Services Appreciation Day on 9/11 -- to honor the heroic contributions of emergency services personnel on that day in 2001.
It will honor fallen heroes and raise funds for charity. Firefighters and their families are invited to enjoy the day together with fun activities and raffles that provide guests with the chance to win amazing prizes.
Free parking is included with each $20 admission ticket, along with delicious food and beverages. Admission includes the theme park and the new SplashTown water park.At 1:30 p.m., a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony will take place to pay homage to the fallen. All proceeds from the event will benefit local charities.
To order tickets or request more information, please call (716) 533-1800 or email webmaster@ecfwire.com.
For those wishing to stay on property, there are special hotel and camping packages available, which include admission to the theme park and water park. This year, Darien Resort is also pleased to offer brand-new Brown Bear Cabins that provide guests with all of the comforts of home.
For more information on WNY Emergency Services Appreciation Day or visiting Darien Lake Resort on Sept. 11, please visit GoDarienLake.com or call (585) 599-4641.
A 27-year-old Dunkirk man and his 17-year-old companion were accused of dealing hallucinogenic mushrooms prior to the Tom Petty concert at Darien Lake on Saturday.
Both men were jailed on $5,000 bail.
Brett A. Tofil (pictured, left) of Middle Road, Dunkirk, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, 5th. He was also accused of possessing brass knuckles, leading to a charge of criminal possession of a weapon, 4th.
Also arrested was Joseph W. Kulig II (pictured, right), 17, of Custer Street, Buffalo. He was also charged criminal possession of a controlled substance, 5th.
Additional arrests related to the concert:
Adam J. Phillips, 28, of Redman Road, Brockport, is charged with assault, 2nd, trespass and resisting arrest. Phillips is accused of entering the seating area without a ticket several times. When officers attempted to arrest him, he allegedly fled on foot. When apprehended, Philips allegedly fought with officers, punching one in the face and injuring a deputy's finger. Phillips was jailed on $5,000 bail.
Sarah J. Cooper, 19, of Cree-Ton Drive, Amherst, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, resisting arrest and two counts of harassment, 2nd. Cooper was allegedly found in possession of marijuana in a vehicle in the parking lot. She is accused of resisting arrest, thrashing about and attempting to get away while being transported to the security office. While being processed prior to arraignment, Cooper allegedly kicked a corrections officer and also kicked a security guard. Cooper was jailed on $1,000 bail. She had also been issued a citation for alleged underage drinking and additional charges may be pending.
Matthew J. Pasternak, 20, of North Ivy Hurst Road, Amherst, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, resisting arrest and harassment, 2nd. Pasternak was allegedly yelling and screaming profanities while in the concert venue parking lot. When officers attempted to arrest him, he allegedly fought with them. He was allegedly found in possession of marijuana while being processed prior to arraignment. While EMT personal attempted to treat him for minor abrasions, he allegedly kicked at the emergency personnel. He was jailed on $750 bail. He also had been issued a citation for alleged underage drinking. Additional charges may be pending.
Jonathan Raymond (AKA John Doe), 21, is charged with trespass. He is accused of refusing to leave the concert venue after being instructed to do so several times. The suspect allegedly refused to cooperate and provide information about himself. He was jailed on $1,000 bail.
James R. Ross Sr., 49, and James R. Ross, 25, of Washington Street, Lockport, were charged with disorderly conduct. They are accused of fighting with Darien Lake security while walking from the concert to the campgrounds. They were jailed on $200 each.
Tyler N. Taylor, 25, of Regent Street, Welland, Ontario, Canada, is charged with trespass. He is accused of refusing to leave the parking lot after being told several times to leave. He was jailed on $400 bail.
Eric M. Hallinan, 20, of Sheldon Road, Orchard Park, Jesse P. Hughes, 20, of Tim Tam Trail, Blasdell, and Clayton T. Bainey, 20, of Troupe Street, Buffalo, are all charged with petit larceny for allegedly stealing a charcoal grill from a car in the parking lot.
Myles D. Macleod, 22, of Cedar Street, Akron, is charged with disorderly conduct. He allegedly physically threatened an officer while in the concert venue.
Sara N. Rogers, 24, of Country Place, Lancaster, is charged with unlawfully dealing with a child, 1st. Rogers allegedly provided alcohol to minors.
Christopher T. Wailand, 28, of Chapel Glenn Drive, Hamburg, is charged with trespass. Wailand allegedly entered the concert venue without a ticket.
The following people were issued citations for alleged underage drinking:
Rachel R. Pawelski, 18, of Country Place, Lancaster
Kristie C. Dunphy, 20, of Cass Avenue, Cheektowaga
A 17-year-old, of Leawood Drive, Tonawanda
Gregory A. Minkewicz, 20, of Greentree Road, Tonawanda
Alexander B. Kucera, 19, of N. Ellicott Court, Amherst
Jonathan C. Wolf, 19, of Idlewood Drive, Tonawanda
Tony G. Molino, 19, of Herdle Avenue, Buffalo
Allison P. Reinagel, 20, of Canada Strett, Holland
Tracey A. Paglicci, 19, of Harlem Road, Amherst
Robin E. McDonald, 20, Dellwood Street, Amherst
Lyndsey M. Noreek, 20, of Christen Court, Lancaster
Robert C. Sedivy, 20, of Elm Avenue, West Seneca
Cassie J. Pomeroy, 19, of Claudette Court, Cheektowaga
Brock A. Morsch, 19, of W. Liberty Street, Dansville
Michael L. Daniel, 18, of Clinton Street, Dansville
Dustin R. Norton, 19, of Quigghollow Road, Andover
Robb F. Fuller, 19, of Charles Street, Scio
Joshua M. Bierman, 18, of Wadsworth Hill Road, Scio
Casey M. James, 19, of Church Street, Scio
A 16-year-old, of Drum Road, Allentown
Publisher's note: From about 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. last night, I hung out with members of the Sheriff's Office and observed concert day law enforcement activity. Similar to a story we did last year about a night in Darien Court, I'll have a story later this week about Saturday night during the Tom Petty concert.
The following people were arrested by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department during the Brooks & Dunn concert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center:
Gregory J. Smith, 23, of Austin Street, Alden, is charged with trespass. Smith allegedly returned to the concert venue after being ejected.
(Name removed upon request), 19, of Heyden Avenue, Orilla, Ontario, Canada, is charged with petit larcney. Gowanlock is accused of stealing Dippin’ Dots while in the Amusement Park. Gowanlock was released on $500 bail.
Alexander Vanloendersloot, 26, of E. Naples Street, Wayland, is charged with disorderly conduct. Vanloendersloot allegedly engaged in a fight in the parking lot of the concert venue. Vanloendersloot was released on $150 bail.
Travis E. Kanaval, 25, of County Route 92, Wayland, is charged with disorderly conduct. Kanaval is accused of allegedly revving his truck engine repeatedly causing annoyance and alarm while in the concert parking lot. Kanaval was released on $150 bail.
Frank W. Hoffman III, 21, of Michigan Street, Wayland, is charged with trespass, resisting arrest and unlawful possession of marijuana. Hoffman is accused of refusing to leave the parking lot and then resisting arrest. Hoffman was also found in possession of a small quantity of marijuana. He was released on $500 bail.
Jamie R. Perkins, 20, of County Route 90, Dansville, is charged with false personation. Perkins is accused of providing deputies with a fake date of birth. Perkins was also issued a citation for possession of alcohol under age 21 after allegedly being found in possession of an alcoholic beverage twice. Perkins was jailed on $300 bail.
A 16-year-old, of Mill Street, Cohocton, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and possession of alcohol.
A 16-year-old, of State Route 415, Cohocton, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and possession of alcohol.
Hilary E. King, 18, of Coomer Road, Burt, is charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. She is accused of causing a disturbance inside the concert venue.
Tyler A. Austin, 20, of Mill Street, Cohocton, is charged with trespass. Austin allegedly re-entered the concert venue after being ejected. Austin was also issued a citation for allegedly possessing alcohol under age 21.
A 16-year-old, of S. Main Street, Medina, is charged with petit larceny. The youth is accused of stealing a can of beer. He was also issued a citation for allegedly possessing alcohol under age 21.
Bryan E. Ehrhart, 26, of Glendale Avenue, Hamburg, is charged with forcible touch. Ehrhart is accused of touching a female in an intimate area.
Eric A. Eick, 21, of Chestnut Ridge Road, Middleport, is charged with assault, 3rd. Eick is accused of striking another patron causing physical injury.
Ryan J. Eick, 27, of Chestnut Ridge Road, Middleport, is charged with assault, 3rd. Eick is accused of striking another patron causing physical injury.
The following people received citations for alleged underage drinking:
A 17-year-old, of Pleasantside Drive, Wayland
Kevin J. Costello, 18, of East Avenue, Wayland
Kerrie L. Coykendall, 18, of Canadice Road, Springwater
Cassandra M. Dyckman, 19, of University Avenue, Atlanta
Coreena L. Prince, 19, of N. Main Street, Cohocton
Laura G. Rauber, 20, of Route 36, Dansville
The following people were arrested in connection with the Disturbed concert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center:
David D. Bull, 27, of West Avenue, Attica is charged with criminal mischief, 3rd, and criminal mischief, 4th. Bull allegedly damaged two vehicles parked in the concert venue parking lot. He was jailed on $500 bail.
Josua N. Roshia, 27, of Van Allen Road, Watertown, is charged with disorderly conduct. Roshia allegedly got into a fight with another patron in the concert area. He was jailed on $250 bail.
David P. Zimmer Jr., 24, of Chapman Parkway, Hamburg, is accused of pushing a security guard while inside the concert venue. Zimmer was jailed on $500 bail.
Michael J. Hayes, 25, of Berger Road, Port Byron, is charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, 7th, and unlawful possession of marijuana.
Robert P. Albini III, 29, of Sunrise Drive, Amherst, is charged with disorderly conduct and trespass. Albini is accused of fighting with security while being ejected. Albini later allegedly returned to the concert venue, leading to the trespass charge.
Christina T. Anderson, 35, of Fry Street, Rochester, is charged with trespass. Anderson allegedly re-entered the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return.
David Leake, 45, of Strohm Street, Rochester, is charged with trespass. Leake allegedly re-entered the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return.
Patrick J. Brink, 36, of Janet Street, Auburn, is charged with trespass. Brink allegedly re-entered the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return.
James M. Quinlan Jr., 25, of Essex Street, Syracuse, is charged with trespass. Quinlan allegedly re-entered the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return.
Amanda K. Jutze, 23, of Allegheny Road, Darien, is charged with trespass. Jutze was reportedly told several times to leave the concert venue and allegedly refused to leave.
Jason W. Senik, 29, of Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, is charged with disorderly conduct. Senik is accused of throwing a lit cigarette and striking a security guard with it.
Nicholas P. Miano, 20, of South Lane, North Tonawanda, is charged with false personation. Miano is accused of providing a false date of birth. He was also issued a citation for alleged possession of alcohol under age 21.
A 16-year-old, of Warner Avenue, North Tonawanda, is charged with false personation. The youth is accused of providing a false date of birth. He was also issued a citation for alleged possession of alcohol under age 21.
The following people received citations for alleged possession of alcohol under age 21:
Gabrielle M. Rosen, 19 of Pino Alto Court, Williamsville
Patrick R. McNally, 19, of Columbia Street, Hamburg
Katherine T. Lauricella, 19, of Giblin Drive, West Seneca
Sydney R. Lauricella, 19, of Giblin Drive, West Seneca
Timothy J. Giesser, 20, of Twain Court, Tonawanda
Tyler L. Coy, 20, of E. Shelby Road, Medina
Nicholas P. Massong, 20, of Holley Brook Road, Penfield
A 16-year-old, of Basket Road, Webster
The following arrests were made in conjunction with the Toby Keith concert on Friday at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center.
Ethan J. Young, 20, of North Road, Churchville, is charged with trespass. He is accused of returning to the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return. Young was jailed on $250 bail.
Stephen Masich IV, 27, of Broad Street, Tonawanda, is charged with disorderly conduct, harassment ,2nd, and robbery, 3rd. Masich allegedly pushed two females while inside the concert venue and stole a cell phone from another woman and threw it. Masich was released on $5,000 bail.
Emily M. Skotnicki, 22, of Sand Pebble Drive, Chili, is charged with disorderly conduct. Skotnicki allegedly yelled obscenities while being ejected from the concert venue.
James R. Phalen, 18, of Four Rod Road, Alden, is charged with harassment, 2nd. Phalen is accused of pushing a security guard to the ground while inside the concert venue.
Tristen L. Johnson, 26, of Cedar Grove Drive, Rochester, is charged with trespass for allegedly being found on the roof of the box office of the concert venue.
Kevin A. Olewniczak, 20, of Lockwood Drive, Lockport, is charged with trespass after allegedly re-entering the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return.
The following people received citations for alleged underage drinking:
Christina N. Limura, 19, of Southwind Way, Rochester
Breanna M. Leiby, 19 of Stony Point Road, Spencerport
Carly A. Barner, 20, of Lambeth Loop, Fairport
Christopher M. Weber, 18, of Crittenden Road, Alden
(name redacted upon request), 18, of Pohl Road, Alden
Zachary R. Garbacz, 18, of Rusher Road, Alden
A 17-year-old of Cedar Street, Alden
Nicholas J. Theodorakos, 18 ,of Oak Orchard Road, Albion
Ciara L. Livecchi, 18, of Spruce Street, North Collins
Emily E. Ricotta, 19, of Elm Street, North Collins
Kristen F. Beaver, 19, of Kenview Avenue, Tonawanda
Courney A. M. Moccia, 18, of Park Dale Avenue, Fort Erie, Ontario
Zachary M. Pronti, 20, of Townline Road, North Tonawanda
Richard M. Ferguson, 20, of Aiken Road, Lockport
Katelyn E. Moore, 20, of Rosedale Drive, Amherst
Eric M. Dimarco, 20, of Indian Trail Road, Williamsville
Mitchell D. Silverberg, 20, of President’s Walk Williamsville
Travis T. Mattison, 18, of Ridge Road, Brockport
Andrew T. Wahls, 18, of Campbell Road, Spencerport
Salvatore M. Marascio, 18, of East Canal Road, Brockport
Brendon A. Sodoma, 18, of Gordon Road, Brockport
Abby L. White, 19, of East Wautoma Beach Road, Hilton
Sherry L. Mogavero, 19, of Isherwood Road, Niagara Falls
Jason T. Lamanna, 19, of Nickerbacker Road, Ontario
Chelsea M. Guererri, 19, of Pleasant Street, Seneca Falls
Jessica D. Prokop, 20, of Bowen Road, Elma
A 17-year-old, of Bettylou Lane, Cheektowaga
Chelsey M. Bloom, 19, of West Avenue, Medina
Amanda L. Grant-Revels, 19, of Mead Avenue, Medina
Kelly L. Wass, 20, of Brown Schoolhouse Road, Holley
Codey W. States, 20 of Petersmith Road, Kent
Tyler J. Aina, 19, of Waterport-Carlton Road, Albion
Gregory G. Lioy, 20, of Hillary Lane, Penfield
Eric G. Ramsperger, 20, of Winchester Drive, Fairport
Demetri S. Athanasopoulos, 20, of Sarah Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Dylan J. Joudrey, 20, of Chippawa Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Matthew D. Gregorius, 47, of Hessler Court, Dansville, is charged with disorderly conduct. Gregorious is accused of fighting with medical personnel at Darien Lake. He was jailed on $250 bail.
Eric T. Grundstrom, 23, of Thayer Street, Jamestown, is charged with trespass. He is accused of running past security in a restricted area after being ejected from the concert venue. He was jailed on $250 bail.
Douglas Brinkman (AKA John Doe), of Eden, is charged with trespass. Brinkman is accused of running past security in a restricted area. Brinkman reportedly refused to give his name or any information about himself. He was jailed on $200 bail. Paul A. Gibson, 25, of Linwood Avenue, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, is charged with trespass for allegedly failing to leave the venue after being told several times to leave. He was jailed on $200 bail.
Drew T. Oyler, 20, of Bucktooth Run, Little Valley, is charged with trespass for allegedly returning to campgrounds after being ejected. He was jailed on $200 bail.
Donna M. Lawyer, 50, of Warren Street, Tully, is charged with petit larceny and trespass. Lawyer is accused of shoplifting candy from the gift shop and then returning to the park after being ejected.
Jesse D. Sills, 26 of Windridge Lane, Hamburg, is charged with disorderly conduct and harassment, 2nd. Sills is accused of engaging in violent and threatening behavior outside the concert venue and then threatening another person. He was jailed on $200 bail.
Curtis J. Mooney, 21, of Hermitage Road, Rochester, is charged with trespass. He is accused of returning to the concert venue after being ejected.
Kaitlin C. Kolb, 24, of Main Street, York, is charged with petit larceny. She is accused of stealing two cups of beer from a food stand inside the concert venue.
Jacob J. Turley, 21, of Eggert Road, Amherst, is charged with trespass for allegedly returning to the concert venue after being told to leave.
Christopher D. Wolf, 21, of Thornwoods Drive, Niagara Falls, is charged with petit larceny and resisting arrest. He is accused of stealing a cup of beer from a concession stand inside the concert venue and the refusing to be taken into custody and struggling with deputies.
Justin K. Washburn, 18, of Fulton Street, Hornell, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and possession of alcohol under 21.
Twenty-two people were issued citations for allegedly drinking alcohol under age 21. The full list after the jump:
A 16-year-old of College View Drive, Batavia
Tiffany M. Sheffer, 19, of Bennett Avenue, Bloomfield
Kevin J. Stevens, 18, of Ashley Drive, West Seneca
Boban Popara, 18, of Cherokee Drive, West Seneca
David G. Gurney, 19, of Woodside Avenue, East Aurora
Abby R. Pingitore, 19, of Sunset Blvd., Angola
James T. Pero, 18, of Ross Street, Batavia
A 17-year-old of Park Avenue, Batavia
John S. Horvatits, 20, of Hemlock Road, Eden
Andrew J. Usyk, 19, of Conger Road, Collins
Jason E. Ring, 20, of Dutch Hill Road, West Valley
Jordan E. Pringle, 20, of Great Northern Avenue, Mizzoula, Minn.
Katherine A. Scalia, 20, of Penhurst Street, Rochester
Michael S. Onuffer, 20, of Skelly Road, Caledonia
Spencer D. Feenstra, 19, of North Street, Caledonia
Kyle B. Early, 20, of Mason Road, Fairport
Michael P. Matroniani, 19, of Kilkenny Court, Fairport
Thomas E. Munzert, 19 of Mason Road, Fairport
Andrew J. Stack, 20, of Lambeth Loop, Fairport
Tyler S. Norris, 19, of Valley Brook Drive, Fairport
Malia M. Velez, 18, of Hart Street, Hornell
Andrew J. Karlsons, 19, of Graney Road, Caledonia
The following people were arrested by the Genesee County Sheriff's Office at the KISS concert at the Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center.
Joseph A. Bishop Jr., 35, of West State Road, Olean, is charged with criminal trespass. He is accused of allegedly entering the backstage area of the concert venue without permission. He was jailed on $300 bail.
Steven P. Hare, 36, of S. Main Street, Warsaw is charged with petit larceny. He is accused of stealing a Red Bull table at the concert venue.
A 16-year-old of Erb Street, Buffalo is charged with petit larceny after stealing ice cream Dip ‘n' Dots from a food stand inside the amusement park.
Katie L. Kieliszek, 22, of Quaker Lake Terrace, Orchard Park, is charged with harassment, 2nd. She is accused of striking another person in the face.
There were no citations issued for underage drinking.
A large fight has kept scanner traffic busy in Genesee County for at least a half-hour.
Genesee County Dispatch confirms the fight was at Darien Lake and is now dispersed. At least three young males have been detained, one of them a 17-year-old, the other two 18-year-olds.
The fight was reported as moving around the area at Darien Lake and was centered around some cars for a time being. A large concentration of people will have descended on Darien Lake this evening as there is a John Mayer concert scheduled for 8 o'clock.
The following arrest was announced by the Genesee County Sheriff's Office in connection with the Paramore concert at Darien Lake Theme Park on Sunday.
Gary M. Corbin, 21, of Downhill Drive, Erie, Pa. is charged with disorderly conduct. Corbin is accused of urinating on a female patron.
The following people received citations for alleged underage drinking:
Kelsey L. Peebles, 19, of Mill Street, Marathon
Taras R. Stashkiv, 19, of Michele Drive, Syracuse
David M. McDonald, 19, of Divers Crossing, Marathon
Riley P. Battaglini, 19 of Joss Farm Way, Cicero
Stephen W. Voorhis, 19, of Laguna Drive, Endicott
Brendan F. Morrisonm, 18, of Brinks Street, Marathon
The following people were arrested by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office during the Tim McGraw concert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on Friday:
Michael E. Tamol, 23, of Walden Avenue, Alden, is charged with trespass after allegedly refusing to leave the concert venue.Tamol was jailed on $200 bail.
Andrew F. Heidt, 29, of Beech Street, Erie, Pa., is charged with disorderly conduct. Heidt is accussed of fighting with concert security. He was jailed on $250 bail.
Alexander T. Froman, 21, of Baker Street Extension, Ashville, is charged with trespass. Froman is accused of returning to the concert venue after being repeatedly told to leave and not return.
The following individuals were issued citations for allegedly drinking under age 21.
Kevin M. Richard, 20, of Montvale Lane, Rochester
Matthew P. Myers, 19, of Garden Street, Avon
Brian R. Hopkins Jr., 19, of Parkside Lane, Rochester
A 17-year-old of Barber Road, Dansville
Matthew J. Piedmont, 20, of Winding County Lane, Spencerport
Lindsey M. Masullo, 20, of Nittany Valley Drive, Bellafonte, Pa.
Ashleigh M. Bunton, 20, of West Church Street, Lockhaven, Pa.
Paige E. Ambrose, 20, of Jack Street, Custer City, Pa.
Tricia K. Copeland, 20, of Interstate Pkwy, Bradford, Pa.
Ellin C. Vaccaielli, 19, of Northbrook Way, Webster
James E. Taft, 18, of Ruie Road, N. Tonawanda
Kaitlyn D. Worth, 19, of Humbert Road,. N. Java
Jessica M. Raichel, 19, of Aurora Street, Lancaster
Rebecca G. Keller, 18, of Marlau Road, E. Aurora
Jocelyn T. Gleiser, 18, of Longs Lane, Corfu
Rebecca K. Parese, 19, of Sherman Street, Little Falls
Ashley L. Boepple, 20, of State Road 67, Little Falls
Erika L. Labaff, 20, of Hurley Road, Brasher Falls
Lindsay M. Wigderson, 18, of Fairmont Drive, Webster
Jonathan W. Daniels, 19, of Middlebury Road, Webster
Emily R. Von Schondorf, 19, of Shady Glen Circle, Webster
Samantha L. Smith, 18, of Apple Orchard Lane, Webster
Nathan F. Crosby, 20, of Howard Street, Hornell
Teren L. Persichilli, 18, of Lattimer Road, Arkport
A 16-year-old, of Starin Avenue, Buffalo
A 16-year-old, of Winston Road, Buffalo
Katie A. Luthringer, 20, of N. Forest Road, Williamsville
Kathryn M. Mucha, 18, of County Road 16, Dalton
Michael H. Moran, 20, of North Street, Batavia
A 17-year-old of Fisher Road, Oakfield
Dale B. Frier, 20, of William Street, Lancaster
Austin T. Smith, 18, of Fox Hunt Road, Lancaster
Derek C. Jansma, 19, of Matthews Drive, Lancaster
Jason D. Platt, 18, of Center Road, Kendall
There were no arrests at Thursday's Green Day concert at Darien Lake Theme Park.
Five people received citations for alleged underage drinking:
Anne R. Mesmer, 20, of Woodstock Avenue, Tonawanda
Laura E. Hanzly, 20, of Pheasant Run Road, Amherst
Katelyn M. Kibler, 20, of Monarch Drive, Amherst
Melissa S. Deck, 20, of Vine Lane, Amherst
Joelle E. Breidenstein, 20, of Broadmoor Drive, Tonawanda
Two men were arrested during the Creed concert Saturday night at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center.
Burton N. Courneya, 30, of Datzedell Lane, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, was arrested for DWI and aggravated DWI for allegedly operating a motor vehicle in the campground at Darien Lake while intoxicated and having a BAC of more than .18 percent. He was arraigned before Justice Gary Graber and then jailed in lieu of $5,000 bail.
Matthew D. Ruggles, 28, of Anderson Avenue, Rochester, was arrested for DWI after allegedly operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after driving into a ditch in the concert venue's parking lot. He was arraigned before Justice Graber, released on his own recognizance and ordered to appear at a later date.
The following individuals were issued citations for allegedly consuming alcohol under age 21. They are scheduled to appear in Darien Town Court at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22.
Julianne E. Piasecki, 19, of Harding Avenue, North Townawanda
Katelynn M. Piasecki, 19, of Old Creek Road, Alexander
Julia M. Vogt, 18, of Weaver Parkway, North Townawanda
Aaron M. Richards, 19, Meadowbrook Drive, North Townawanda
The Sheriff's Office announced the following arrests stemming from the Kings of Leon concert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on Friday.
Charles M. Christensen, 40, of Admiral Road. Buffalo is charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly fighting with security while being escorted out of the concert venue.
Lucia C. Esquilin, 27, of West Avenue, Buffalo, is charged disorderly conduct after allegedly fighting with security while being escorted from the concert venue.
Maria C. Esquilin, 26, of West Avenue. Buffalo, is charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly throwing a security headset radio into the bushes during an altercation with concert security.
Joanna M. Esquilin, 24, of West Avenue. Buffalo, is charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly fighting with security while being escorted from the concert venue.
Nicholas J. Falanga, 22, of Ellsworth Road. Palmyra, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana after allegedly possessing marijuana.
(name redacted upon request), 22, of Voorhees Avenue, Buffalo, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana after allegedly possessing marijuana.
April R. Bauer, 22, of W. Third Street, Oswego, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana after allegedly possessing marijuana.
Brian C. Nice, 21, of Sagamore Drive, Buffalo, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana after allegedly possessing marijuana.
The following people were issued citations for alleged underage drinking:
Alexander T. Pavone, 19, of Chestnut Crescent, Rochester
Kelsey L. Atwater, 19, of Kernwood Drive, Rochester
Connor J. Hourihan, 20, of Hartford Avenue, Buffalo
John F. Conklin, 20, of Shelly Road, Livonia
Cory T. Brogan, 20, of Close Hollow Drive, Hamlin
Michael R. Andino, 18, of Murray Street, Mt. Morris
Paul K. Hessel, 19, of Seamen Road, Middleport
Elizabeth D. Greeley, 19, of Lincoln Street, Norwood, Mass.
Britt M. Kostraba, 20, of Fisher Hill Road, Canandaigua
Maggie M. Morrissey, 20, of Creek Road, Rochester
Jessica Y. Davila, 18, of Cross Hill Road, Monroe, Conn.
Stephanie R. Zambito, 19, Lorna Court, Tonawanda
Bryan D. Rowland-Fierro, 18 of N. Grove Street, East Aurora
Julie A. Buss, 20, of Woodland Road, Brackney, Pa.
Gretchen R. Buss, 19, of Woodland Road, Brackney, Pa.
The following arrests and citations were reported in conjunction with the Goo Goo Dolls concert Friday night at Darien Lake Theme Park.
Robert M. Pekarski, 22, of Getzville, is charged with assault, 3rd. Pekarski allegedly punched another concertgoer in the mouth, causing a cut.
Officials were unable to determine the identity and age of one reportedly highly intoxicated person. He was charged with disorderly conduct and jailed on $350 bail.
The following people were cited for allegedly possessing alcohol under 21 years of age.
Alex J. Greco, 19, of Whitestone Lane, Lancaster
Matthew M. Deboth, 18, of Mapleview Road, Cheektowaga
A 17-year-old, of Old Farm Circle, Williamsville
Michelle L. Hecht, 19, of Red Oak Drive, Williamsville
Laura E. Lenk, 18, of Robin Hill Drive, Williamsville
A 17-year-old, of Sand Stone Court, Clarence
A 17-year-old, of Richmond Avenue, Buffalo
A 17-year-old, of Wrench Trail, Williamsville
Luke S. Klee, 18, of Cherry Tree Lane, Orchard Park
A 17-year-old, of Lakeridge South, Orchard Park
Kevin M. Prise II, of Henning Drive, Orchard Park
Matthew P. McLaughlin, 18, of Poplar Avenue, Orchard Park
Justin M. Moracci, 18, of 71 E. Abbott Grove, Orchard Park
Douglas H. Henning, 19, of S. Lincoln Avenue, Orchard Park
The following people were arrested in conjunction with the Vans Warped Tour concert at Darien Lake.
Michael P. Radecke, 18, of Raintree Court, Williamsville, is charged with trespassing. He is accused of entering the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return. He was jailed on $250 bail.
Wellsley G. Radecke, 20, of Raintree Court, Williamsville, is charged with trespassing. He is accused of entering the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return.
Cole M. Pilkey, 25, of Landings Court, Amherst, is charged with harassment, 2nd, after allegedly striking a security officer in the face.
The following people were issued tickets for allegedly possessing alcohol under age 21.
Heather A. Heverly, 19, of Friendship
A 17-year-old from Angelica
A 16-year-old from Orchard Park
Ed Anthony W. Antalik, 20, of Greengage Circle, East Amherst
Paschal J. Abbarno, III, 20, of Smith Road, East Amherst
Daniel Q. Newman, 18, of Greengage Circle, East Amherst
Thomas B. Cohen, 20, of Glen Oak Drive, East Amherst
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