ALERT: BPD on scene of reported double shooting
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Police Department is on scene at what’s reported to be a double shooting at Fillmore Avenue and French. Police officials say one person may have serious…
Convicted murderer gets max; accomplice gets 9 years
BUFFALO — A 28-year-old Cheektowaga man was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years-to-life in prison following a conviction in May on charges of second-degree murder. According to Acting Erie County District…
Five charged with attempting to smuggle drugs into Niagara County Jail
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — Five people have been charged with attempting to smuggle marijuana and Suboxone into the Niagara County Jail. According to Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour, two people…
Cheektowaga grandmother pleads to selling opioid pills
BUFFALO — A 46-year-old Cheektowaga woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of criminal sale of a controlled substance, admitting to selling opioid pills out of her Charnwood Avenue home. Wanda…
Scooter chase ends in arrest
BUFFALO — A 19-year-old Buffalo man who attempted to flee Northwest District officers on a motorized scooter found himself the recipient of several vehicle and traffic tickets, as well as…
Four inmates charged with crimes while in prison
WARSAW — Four men were charged Wednesday with committing crimes while inmates at Wyoming and Attica Correctional Facilities, according to the New York State Police. Police say that 55-year-old Frank…
Pair charged with weapon, pot possession
BUFFALO — A pair of Buffalo men are facing criminal charges following a traffic stop early this morning. According to the Buffalo Police Department, Northeast District officers pulled over a…
Pendleton crash victim named
The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the fatal motor vehicle accident at 6421 Campbell Boulevard Tuesday. The 61-year-old man has been identified as Kevin E. Taylor…
Niagara County teens charged with burglary
PORTER — A 17-year-old Ransomville boy and his purported 14-year-old accomplice are facing criminal charges after being arrested Wednesday by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. According to Niagara County Sheriff…
Police ask for help finding missing teen
The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in finding a missing 15-year-old Town of Lockport girl. According to NCSO, Tairysha Vazquez is a 5-foot, 4-inch, 110-pound girl…