Niagara Falls man sentenced for being a felon in possession of a firearm
BUFFALO — A 32-year-old Niagara Falls man who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, was sentenced to time served and three years supervised release by…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to gun charge
BUFFALO — A 32-year-old Buffalo man pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. The charge carries…
Report says most ‘crime guns’ brought into state
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today released a first-of-its-kind analysis of tens of thousands of “crime guns” recovered by law enforcement, illustrating gun trafficking trends that undermine…
5 charged with welfare fraud
Four Niagara Falls residents and a Buffalo woman were arrested today on welfare fraud charges after recent investigations conducted by the Niagara County Department of Social Services and the Niagara…
Buffalo man arrested on cocaine charge
BUFFALO — A 35-year-old Buffalo man was charged with possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of crack cocaine following a criminal complaint. The charge carries a minimum…
Lockport woman charged with DWI
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A 26-year-old Lockport woman was charged Saturday with aggravated driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Beattie Avenue. According to New York State Police, Kelly…
Buffalo man charged with felony DWI
BUFFALO — A 35-year-old Buffalo man was charged Saturday with felony DWI, unlawful possession of marijuana and driving with a revoked license after a traffic stop on Route 33. According…
Cleaning crew accused of stealing meds
BUFFALO — A pair of women were arrested Wednesday and charged with petit larceny and conspiracy, accused of stealing medication from the home they had cleaned. Erie County Sheriff Tim…
Three arrested for pot possession
BUFFALO — Buffalo police arrested three individuals Friday morning on drug charges. Police say the incident happened just before 1 a.m. at Elmwood Avenue and Edward Street where Central District…
BPD asks public’s help to find robbery suspect
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding or identifying a suspect from a Friday afternoon robbery that occurred at the Northwest Bank, Ellicott Square…