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CRIME & SAFETY
A teen died after a ‘freak’ accident in a batting cage. Now, his parents want to hold the school accountable
The parents of a 17-year-old high school baseball star who died in a “freak” accident inside a batting cage have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against representatives of the school. Jeremy Medina died in 2023 from head injuries sustained during a Gainesville High School baseball practice after a fellow teammate hit him in the head with a bat.The teen’s parents, David and Yasmira, claim there were no adults present at the Thanksgiving break practice.The filing alleges it took three minutes for an adult to arrive at the batting cages after Medina was struck in the head and seven minutes...
Law and Order: Le Roy police arrest 22-year-old on strangulation, assault charges
Austin Malek, 22, of North Street, Le Roy, is charged with strangulation 2nd, assault 3rd, unlawful imprisonment, and obstructing governmental administration 2nd. Malek is accused of assaulting a female victim at about 2 a.m. on May 2 at a location on North Street in the village of Le Roy.
Scottsville man arrested after stolen car crash on Lake Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Scottsville man was arrested Thursday, after a stolen vehicle crashed on Lake Avenue in Rochester. According to the Rochester Police Department, the stolen black Hyundai Elantra was speeding northbound in the wrong direction around 1:20 p.m. when the driver, trying to return to the correct lane, rear ended another car. […]
Two juveniles detained after burglary at Buster's Market on Scottsville Road
Wheatland, N.Y. — Police detained two juveniles, arresting one of them, after a burglary at a convenience store just outside the village of Scottsville early Thursday. Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a burglary report at Buster's Market on Scottsville Road and found the store's front door broken.
Son of former deputy from Le Roy becomes state trooper
Bryce Bordonaro, a Le Roy High School graduate and son of the late Deputy Frank Bordonaro, graduated on Wednesday from the New York State Police Academy.Bordonaro begins field training in Lockport on Friday.Frank Bordonaro, 44, suffered a line-of-duty death in July 2014. Within a 24-hour period, the
MCSO deputy involved in crash in Rush
Rush, N.Y. — A Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in a crash Tuesday evening on State Route 251. The deputy was westbound when another driver heading in the opposite direction attempted to make a turn onto Hanlon Drive, causing the crash, according to police. The driver was...
GCSO experiences technical difficulties with non-emergency number
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) —The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is experiencing technical difficulties with one of its phone lines. GCSO says its primary 10-digit phone line (585)-343-5000, is the only phone line impacted by issues. Deputies advise those who have non-emergency reports to call (585)-343-5001 or (585)-343-5002. The issue is not affecting the county’s 911 system […]
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