Batavia Man Charged in Weekend Standoff

Martin Jones (photo Batavia Police)

A Batavia man is facing charges, after a weekend standoff that shut down a portion of South Main Street.

Police say 53-year-old Martin Jones tried to break into an apartment at around noontime Friday, after threatening a resident with a gun during an argument.

Jones surrendered after holing up inside for over 2 hours.

He faces burglary, menacing, and harassment, and is being held without bail.


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