Critic for child abuse charged with sex crimes against children
On April 9, 2025, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation stationed at SP Clarence arrested John C. Todaro, 49 of Amherst, NY for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D…
Cheektowaga man charged with drive-by shooting attempt
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Shayne S. Ganoe, 33, of Cheektowaga, was arraigned this morning before Amherst Town Court Justice Ann Nichols on the following offenses:…
Lavin announces candidacy for Amherst Town Supervisor
WILLIAMSVILLE – Shawn Lavin officially announced his candidacy for Amherst Town Supervisor on Saturday at VFW Post 416, pledging to lead with transparency, responsible growth, and a commitment to securing…
Amherst PD warns of IRS scam
The Amherst Police Department would like to alert residents about a scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the IRS. These messages reference “Economic Impact Payments” and direct…
DJ Trivia to celebrate 30 years of Friends
Sunday, Sept. 22 marks 30 years since one of television’s most popular and influential shows first appeared on American TVs. Fans of the show have five local options to celebrate…
Jury finds Amherst woman guilty of the murder of her newborn baby
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that a jury found 32-year-old Andee R. Wright of Amherst guilty of one count of Murder in the Second Degree (Class…
Stolen vehicle numbers in Amherst up in 2024
An infographic posted on the Amherst Police Department social media pages today shows that stolen vehicles in the town are on a trajectory to increase last year’s number by a…
Amherst man going to prison for more than 25 years on drug charges
BUFFALO – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Tyrone Pennick, 48, of Amherst, NY, who was convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy to possess with intent to…
Getzville conman pleads guilty to felony for stealing life savings from Amherst woman
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 64-year-old Victor P. Marinaccio of Getzville pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to one…
Driver pleads guilty for leaving the scene after fatally injuring pedestrian during winter storm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 40-year-old Matthew J. Althoff of Amherst pleaded guilty yesterday morning before Acting Erie County Court Judge Andrew C. LoTempio to…