Batavia man accused of keeping woman in basement against her will

A Batavia man was charged with felony aggravated domestic battery and unlawful restraint on Thursday after a woman he kept in the basement against her will tried to escape and a neighbor reported witnessing a man carrying the screaming woman back into the home, according to a news release from Batavia police.

Rogelio R. Ybarra, 34, of the 1200 block of North Washington Avenue, also was charged with felony domestic battery causing bodily harm due to a prior conviction, the release stated.

The victim said Ybarra battered her repeatedly throughout the incident, according to police. She was treated for nonlife-threatening injuries at a hospital.

Neighboring residents were asked to shelter in place until Ybarra was arrested.

The most serious charge, aggravated domestic battery, is a felony punishable by four to seven years in prison and fines up to $25,000 if Ybarra is convicted.