Lockport man arrested on drug charges
On October 19, 2023, Sheriff Filicetti announced the arrest of Derek M. Ficarra, 51 of Lockport, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, a warrant was…
Former Erie County Jail deputy accused of driving through barricade during Bills game, injuring deputy
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 47-year-old John A. Gugino of Town of Hamburg was arraigned yesterday evening before Orchard Park Town Court Justice Jorge S. DeRosas…
Niagara Falls man pleads guilty to gun charge
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 36-year-old Vincent E. Smith of Niagara Falls pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to one count…
Grand Island man charged with sex crimes against children
On October 18, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation stationed at SP Clarence arrested Dale J. Orndorff, 63 of Grand Island, NY for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child…
Buffalo man charged with killing motorist in wrong-way crash on 190
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 52-year-old Guillermo Morales of Buffalo was arraigned this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek on an indictment charging…
Georgia man arraigned on felony charge after illegal gun found during inspection at Peace Bridge
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 21-year-old Eloy D. Guadarrama Silva of Rex, Georgia was arraigned yesterday morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Diane Wray on one…
Asylum seeker arraigned following fight at Amherst hotel
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 35-year-old Daniel A. Narvaez-Velasqu of Venezuela was arraigned this morning before Amherst Town Court Justice Kara Buscaglia on one count of…
BPD asks for public’s help in identifying shooting suspects
The Buffalo Police are looking to identify two individuals for their connection to separate shots fired incidents that have occurred on the 16th and 17th of October in the Jefferson…
Church fires in Chautauqua County under investigation
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating two incidents in the Village of Brocton where fires were set in front of two different churches. The Sheriff’s Office has been…
Woman charged with bringing contraband into Niagara County Jail
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announces the arrest of 30-year old, Mariah L. Heintz, a visitor at the Niagara County Correctional Facility. Corrections Officers intervened when they witnessed Mariah L. Heintz…