11/18/2025
CJ Country Local News for Tues, November 18
The public’s help is being sought in connection to a child po*******hy case involving an Attica man. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 67yo Edward Forrester has been charged with the production and possession of child po*******hy. The charges stem from an investigation that began in April 2022 when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children alerted authorities about suspicious files uploaded to YouTube by a user named "Edward Forrester." The files included a video suspected to be homemade child po*******hy, which led to the identification of a victim. Authorities say a search of Forrester's property in Wyoming County and his residence in Corfu resulted in the seizure of several electronic devices and the discovery of child po*******hy images. The FBI Buffalo is now seeking public assistance in the case. If you have specific information, you are urged to contact the FBI Buffalo Field Office at (716) 617-3250.
A traffic stop for alleged speeding results in the felony arrest of a Geneseo woman. According to Perry Police, during the stop, officers suspected 51yo Marylou Kotrys was impaired by drugs. An evaluation determined she was under the influence of both a CNS stimulant and a narcotic analgesic. Two children under 16 were in the vehicle at the time, with one said to not have been properly restrained in a car seat. Kotrys faces charges of DWAI/drugs, DWAI by multiple drugs, and two felony counts of DWI under Leandra’s Law, as well as speeding and a child restraint violation. Due to her two prior felony convictions, Kotrys was arraigned in Perry Village Court. She was released with a later court date to answer the charges.
The Wyoming County Sheriff's Office assisted New York State Police out of Allegany County Saturday as they were searching for a missing elderly male. The man was believed to be lost and driving a vehicle. Deputies entered the license plate of the vehicle into their License Plate Recognition system, and within an hour the license plate alerted on one of their stationary cameras just outside of Arcade. Deputies and Arcade Police subsequently intervened, successfully locating the missing elderly male driving on State Route 16 in the Town of Yorkshire. The man was safely returned to his family following a traffic stop.
A LeRoy man is facing drug-related charges. According to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, 48y Warren Cotton was found with methamphetamine and materials used for packaging narcotics. He was arrested on charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia. Cotton was scheduled to appear in Batavia City Court for arraignment.
A Batavia woman is accused of unlawfully being at a business. According to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, 56yo LeeAnne Krull entered and remained in a business from which she had previously been trespassed. She was arrested for Criminal Trespass. Krull is scheduled to appear in Batavia Town Court for arraignment.
Governor Hochul is urging the federal government to release funds for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) after a government shutdown caused delays in the distribution of benefits. The program, which helps low-income households pay their winter utility bills, was set back by the withholding of $400 million in federal funds, affecting 1.5 million New York households. Hochul emphasizes the urgent need for action, as New Yorkers typically begin applying for HEAP in early November. In the meantime, New Yorkers are being advised to check eligibility for utility bill discounts through the state's Energy Affordability Program. More information can be found at: https://dps.ny.gov/energy-affordability-program.
Following the U.S. Mint's official end of penny production, New York is looking into a rounding rule for retailers. The "New Yorkers for Common Cents Act," is a bill that would require retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest five-cent denomination. The bill aims to reduce the use of pennies in cash transactions, making them either end in 0 or 5 cents. It would apply only to in-person, cash transactions, excluding those made by credit card, electronic payment, or online. The proposed rounding rules would be based on simple math: amounts ending in 1 or 2 cents would be rounded down to 0, while amounts ending in 3 or 4 cents would be rounded up to 5, and vice versa for 6-9 cents. The law would take effect 180 days after being signed. It is designed to standardize the handling of change while avoiding confusion for both merchants and customers.
Saturday was opening day for the deer hunting season with guns. The Department of Environmental Conservation says deer hunting is one of the most popular sporting opportunities in New York State. DEC officials are expecting a busy season. The agency reminds that they keep track of the deer in our area, and they need hunters to do their part in deer management by letting the DEC know how many deer are shot, and the information the tag holds for each deer. Hunters can report their deer over the phone or online. You can find out more at dec.ny.gov/outdoor. The state DEC also stresses the importance of hunter safety.
There has been little change in prices at the gas pump. AAA reports Monday's national average for a gallon of gas is $3.07, which is up by a fraction of a cent. New York State saw its average increase by more than a cent to $3.13. One year ago, the national and statewide averages were $3.07 and $3.15, respectively. The regional average is $3.12, up one cent. According to the Energy Information Administration, gasoline demand decreased slightly over the past week, and demand is expected to increase as Thanksgiving approaches.
Regional Transit Service (RTS) Wyoming and Tops Friendly Markets have partnered to provide a free shopping shuttle for Perry residents, enabling them to access groceries at the Tops store in Warsaw. The shuttle will operate every other Tuesday from today to December 30th. It somes after Perry lost its only grocery store earlier this year. RTS CEO Miguel Velázquez expressed gratitude for the collaboration, highlighting the importance of strong community partnerships, while Tops district manager Joe Macadlo emphasized the company's commitment to supporting local communities. The shuttle will make several stops in Perry, with buses arriving at Tops by 10:45 am and departing for Perry at noon. Residents can find more details by calling RTS Wyoming at (585) 786-6050 or visiting their website, www.myRTS.com.
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has declared November 2025 as Adoption Awareness Month. It’s to honor adoptive families and raise awareness about children in foster care. This local observance aligns with National Adoption Month, which began in 1995 to emphasize the importance of finding permanent homes for children. Across New York State, about 14,000 children are in foster care, with around 1,400 awaiting adoption. In Livingston County, the Department of Social Services reported 24 children in its custody as of September, with caseworkers providing reunification and support services. The County encourages residents to consider fostering or adoption and offers more information through its DSS office and adoption-related websites, like www.nationaladoptionday.org and www.nysnavigator.org.
