Lockport man charged with drug possession
On September 29, 2025, Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of Derek M. Ficarra, 53 of Lockport, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, Ficarra was…
Lockport woman arrested on drug charges
On October 2, 2025, Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of Alana M. Bruning, 20 of Lockport, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, Bruning was…
Six arrested in multi-agency partnership targeting exploitation of children
New York State Police in partnership with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Town of Lancaster Police Department successfully conducted an operation targeting individuals involved in the online exploitation…
Woman shot by BPD officer then charged with attempted murder after incident with knife
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Cynthia Gilbert, 38, of Buffalo, was arraigned this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens on an indictment charging her…
Road closure for Wheatfield crash leads to unrelated drugged driving charges, more
WHEATFIELD – On October 2, 2025 at 0742hrs, near 2335 Niagara Falls Boulevard, The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. The investigation…
Fatal Wheatfield crash involving Jeep, pedestrian under investigation
WHEATFIELD – On October 2, 2025, at 0644hrs, The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Niagara Falls…
Niagara Falls man accused of tampering with railroad tracks
BUFFALO – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Charles Wilson, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with attempting to disable a CSX railroad…
Dunkirk men charged with defrauding the United States and theft of government funds
BUFFALO, N.Y. –U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Lamont Brown, 37, and Jesus Ramos, 41, both of Dunkirk, NY, with conspiracy…
Buffalo burglary suspect charged
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Calvin L. Laster, 68, of Buffalo, was arraigned this morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Rashied H. McDuffie on three separate…
Woman charged with contraband at Niagara County Jail
LOCKPORT – Sheriff Michael Filicetti announces the arrest of 26 year old female, Brittany A. Jeeves. Jeeves was arrested and charged with Introducing Prison Contraband (A misdemeanor) while visiting an…