Weekly Safety Report: Traffic Accidents, Drug Arrests, and Community Events in Batavia, New York

This week in Batavia, New York, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a traffic accident resulting in an arrest, a drug-related arrest involving a vehicle stop, a larceny complaint at a local Walmart, a high-speed chase leading to drug and weapons charges, a community event at Walmart, and the release of a final report on a deadly helicopter crash.

GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia man arrested during traffic stop after Friday accident on Rt. 5

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Thomas A. Culver, 44, was arrested after a traffic stop on Park Road. He had pending charges from a two-vehicle accident that occurred on December 8, 2023. According to Sgt. Hale, a van was rear-ended by Culver's car while the van was stopped to turn into a car wash. The driver of the car was transported to ECMC.

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• GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia man arrested during traffic stop after Friday accident on Rt. 5

BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/December 11 , 2023

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Talia F. Joubert, 21, was arrested and charged with DWAI/Drugs after an investigation into a traffic stop on August 18, 2023. While at the Batavia Police Department, Joubert allegedly struck two officers. She was issued appearance tickets and is due in court on December 20, 2023. Additionally, Brian C. Johnson, 26, was arrested and charged with Harassment 2nd degree and Criminal Mischief 4th.

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• BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/December 11 , 2023

NYS Police Blotter/December 13 , 2023

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Sasha O. Wilson, 37, was charged with Petit Larceny after allegedly stealing merchandise from Walmart on three separate occasions. Walmart loss-prevention worked with Troopers to identify Wilson as the suspect.

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• NYS Police Blotter/December 13 , 2023

Law and Order : Pair accused of leading officers on chase face drug and weapons charges

The Batavian12-14-2023

Tanner Bernard Wiley, 35, is charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon, unlawful fleeing a police officer, and obstructing governmental administration. Kimberly Ann Brodsky, 32, is charged with similar offenses. Both individuals were accused of leading officers on a chase.

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• Law and Order : Pair accused of leading officers on chase face drug and weapons charges

Photos : Shop with a Cop at Walmart on Saturday

The Batavian12-10-2023

The annual Shop with a Cop event took place at Walmart in Batavia, where children in need were paired with local police officers to shop for Christmas presents. Participating agencies included Batavia PD, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, and Le Roy PD.

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• Photos : Shop with a Cop at Walmart on Saturday

Thursday News Brief

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The National Transportation Safety Board released its final report on a Mercy Flight helicopter crash in Elba last April. The cause of the accident was determined to be pilot error. Additionally, Thomas Culver, Jr., 44, of Batavia, was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and traffic violations.

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• Thursday News Brief

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