Weekly Media Release
July 21st – July 28st, 2020

July 22^nd, 2020

Arrest: Police performed a traffic stop on Gregory M.E. Childs, 21 years old of Rochester, after a Violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law was observed on State St. After an investigation, Childs was charged with the Misdemeanor charge of Driving While Intoxicated, as well as other Violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Childs was released and is due in court at a later date.   

Investigation:  A West Ave resident reports that a known male made threatening statements by use of a weapon.  The Brockport Police Department completed a thorough investigation and verified the suspect did not have a weapon or have access to a weapon.

July 23^rd, 2020

Arrest: Police performed a traffic stop on Angelina R. Castrechino, 20 years old of Brockport, after a Violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law was observed on Park Avenue. After an investigation, Castrechino was arrested for the Misdemeanor charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Third Degree, as well as, other Violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Castrechino was released and is due in court at a later date.

Arrest: Police performed a traffic stop on Shane D. Omara, 34 years old of Hamlin, after a Violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law was observed on Main Street / Park Avenue. After an investigation, Omara was arrested for the Misdemeanor charges of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Second Degree, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Third Degree, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Interlock Device as well as, other Violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Omara was also cited for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana in the Second Degree, A violation of the New York State Penal Law.  Omara was released and is due in court at a later date.

Investigation:  A Coleman Creek Road resident reports a phone scam involving gift cards.  The resident was told to purchase gift cards and send the serial number of said gift cards to an email address.  The victim purchased a quantity of gift cards, sent the serial numbers to the designated email and did not received any money in exchange.

Investigation:  A Main Street resident reports during the evening and overnights hours, damage was done to the front passenger window of a vehicle. 

July 24^th, 2020

Arrest: Police performed a traffic stop on Robert F. Williams, 47 years old of Brockport, after a Violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law was observed on Main Street. After an investigation, Williams was arrested for the Misdemeanor charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Second Degree, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Third Degree, as well as, other Violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Williams was released and is due in court at a later date.

Arrest:  Police arrested Karl E. Haley, 24 years old of Brockport for the violation of Harassment in the Second Degree.  The arrest stems from an investigation on Clark Street.  Haley was released and is due back in court at a later date. 

Arrest: Police performed a traffic stop on Nicole C. Probst, 24 years old of Hamlin, after a Violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law was observed on Main Street. After an investigation, Probst was arrested for the Misdemeanor charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Third Degree, as well as, other Violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.  Probst was released and is due in court at a later date.

July 25^th, 2020

Investigation:  An Adams Street resident reports multiple items stolen from the outside garage and driveway area.  Investigation to continue. 

July 26^th, 2020

Investigation:  A Spring Street resident reports that during a custody exchange, a known suspect made verbal threats.  Prosecution declined by the victim. 

Between July 21st and July 28th, 2020, the Brockport Police handled 400 calls for service (11,279 calls to date in 2020). Police were dispatched to 7 family troubles, 1 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 4 Harassment/Fight/Assaults, completed 221 special attentions that include, but are not limited to, house checks, business checks, bike patrol, etc., and conducted 36 traffic stops. Please note that the above calls do not represent ALL calls and that not all calls are found to be as dispatched once on scene. 

July 27^th 2020

Arrest:  Police arrested Takeyla D. Drinks, 18 years old of Rochester, on a warrant for the violation charges of Trespass and Disorderly Conduct.  Drinks was arrested by another Law Enforcement Agency and custody of Drinks was transferred to Brockport Police where he was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court at a later date.