Police & Fire

A heat-treating furnace overheated Tuesday night at Strippit, INC/LVD.

A crash near the intersection of Route 5 and South Newstead Road in the Town of Newstead ended a high-speed chase originating in the Town of Batavia at approximately 8:35 a.m. Friday morning.

Selfless service, of individual residents and emergency services agencies from the 61st Senate District was recognized Thursday night.

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash which occurred on Route 5 in the Town of Pembroke at approximately 4:52 p.m. on February 17. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2001 Saturn Suburban operated by 80-year-old Mario J. Micciche of 80 Golden Pond Estates, Akron, NY was westbound when the driver apparently lost control in snow storm conditions. The Saturn traveled into the eastbound lane, sliding sideways where it was struck in the passenger side by an eastbound 2003 Ford Taurus operated by 55-year-old Deborah B. Osborne of 8896 Fargo Road Stafford, New York. Mr. Micciche was transported to ECMC with serious injuries. His passenger, 80-year-old Audrey E. Micciche, was transported to UMMC where she was pronounced dead shortly after her arrival. Ms. Osborne, who was alone in her vehicle, was taken to UMMC where she was being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reports the arrest of a Town of Newstead woman early Tuesday evening, February 23, 2010 on numerous charges. Deputy Brandon Stott, of the Sheriff’s Alden sub-station, stopped Julie A. Haas, age 27, of Rapids Rd. for passing a red light and failing to maintain her lane. She was given field sobriety tests, which she failed. Dep. Darryl DeMari, who is the Sheriff’s Drug Recognition Expert, was summoned to evaluate the driver. It was determined that she was driving under the influence of drugs. Hass was arrested and charged with DWI (drugs), and subsequently refused to submit to blood and urine tests.

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that State Police Troop T and citizen volunteers will once again start "Pumpkin Patrols" statewide this Halloween week. The patrols, which began in 1976, are meant to prevent dangerous Halloween pranks and protect travelers along the 641-mile NYS Thruway.

In separate announcements Wednesday afternoon Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and U.S. Representative Thomas M. Reynolds, announced that the Akron Fire Company will receive $90,225 in federal funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement (FIRE) Act grant program. The money is designated to be used for fire operations and firefighter safety.

Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reports the arrests of three area people on Driving While Intoxicated charges overnight (May 14/15). Among them an Akron man. Deputies Gene Nati and Patrick Mcmahon arrested a 21-year-old Akron resident after he sped his vehicle past three marked sheriffs vehicles which were in the area on another call at about 3:47 a.m. Saturday morning. He was charged with speeding and DWI. He was released to a third party after registering a .19% BAC.

Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reports the arrest of an Albion woman for driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop in the Town of Newstead at about 2:32 a.m. May 16. Deputy Nati initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Scotland and Bloomingdale Rd. in the Town of Newstead after observing the vehicle traveling down the roadway with an obstructed view.

Akron Chief of Police issues warning to residents regarding phone solicitations of funding for the Akron Police Department.

Erie County Sheriff Timothy Howard has reported that an arrest has been made in a hit and run accident in the Town of Newstead at 12:11 a.m. on April 15. The accident, involving an off-duty City of Mobile, Alabama police officer resulted in a driving while intoxicated arrest.

Akron Police Chief Rick Lauricella announced Friday afternoon that the Akron Police arrested a 36 year old Corfu man on three felony charges The subject cashed four counterfeit American Express gift cheques at the Bank of Akron depositing them in his account and the withdrawing the funds.

The Akron Police Department, in cooperation with the US Department of Justice and Project Child Safe is giving out free cable style gunlocks.

A seventeen year old driver was airlifted by Mercy Flight Tuesday evening following a one car accident on Meahl Rd. in the Town of Newstead.

Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reports the arrest of a Hamburg man for DWI-Drugs following a one car accident on Main Road in the Town of Newstead at about 9:42 p.m. on November 18, 2009. Erie County Sheriff's Deputy Eric Major responded to Main Rd. in the Town of Newstead for a report of a vehicle in the ditch. Upon arrival, Deputy Major located the vehicle in the ditch and the driver, 52 year old George E. Slyder of S. Park Ave. in Hamburg, standing along side with a bloody nose. Further investigation found Slyder to be in an intoxicated condition. He admitted to taking a few too many prescribed hydrocodone pills earlier in the evening and that it was affecting him. Slyder could not or would not complete the required field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested and charged with DWI-Drugs and other traffic infractions.

An Elba resident was arrested by the Akron Police Department following a fight on Exchange St. in the Village of Akron on Sunday, October 31.

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The New York State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation has announced the arrest of Joel R. Fidanza of West Center St., Medina, NY on February 17, 2005 on five counts of endangering the welfare of a child and one count of sexual abuse in the third degree.

A Cheektowaga, New York resident was pronounced dead at the scene of a one car accident in the Town of Newstead Tuesday morning, Feburary 7.

A recent post on the AKRON BUGLE discussion page gives the public an opportunity to comment on fundraisers at the Newstead Fire Company. Another topic recently posted is government funding of the Akron Airport. Click on Discussion to participate in the on-line conversation.

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a cellular 911 call which was received on March 25 at 10:57 p.m. at the Genesee County 911 Dispatch Center. The caller indicated he was overturned in the water on RT 98. An extensive search did not find the caller. Preliminary investigation indicated that the vehicle is a black, GEO Tracker with tinted windows and Florida Registration plates. If anyone has information that may be of assistance with this incident you may contact the Genesee County Sheriff's Office at (585) 343-5000.

The Sheriff's Office is hosting a community meeting on police integrity issues on Wednesday, March 31.

An Akron resident is one of two men arrested following an investigation at the Albion Correctional Facility.

New York State Police Troop "A" Troop Commander Major Michael T. Manning, has initiated a Holiday Season Safe Operating Strategy to minimize traffic accidents and fatalities for the holiday season.

New York State Police investigated a two vehicle double fatal accident on State Route 77 in the Town of Alabama, Genesee County on December 17.

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has reported another telephone scam involving the potential winning of a lottery for $1,200,000.00 A Village of Corfu resident received a telephone call on the complainant’s cellular telephone from a person claiming to be affiliated with the Goldrush Women’s Organization. When the complainant asked for the caller’s name, he identified himself as a Detective Brown who claimed to be in law enforcement and that this lottery is 100 percent verified with the United States Government. Residents should be aware during the Holiday season of these types of scams in which someone will tell you that you have won an amount of money and will receive it if you provide personal and account information to the scammers. Some of these scams ask potential targets to provide advance payments (insurance, shipping, handling, etc. charges) in order to obtain the “Winnings.” The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office cautions residents not to respond to these inquiries and to report incidents to local police agencies.

Troop "A" Troop Commander Major Michael T. Manning reports the Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic initiative was successful.

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is investigating an unintentional shooting that claimed the life of eight-year-old Miranda F. Printup, of 861 Bloomingdale Road, Basom, New York. Genesee County Sheriff's Office reports that the shooting occurred on December 31, 2003 at approximately 2:36 a.m. while the girl was staying with relatives at 458 Shanks Road in Basom.

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