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…
East Amherst man charged with DWI after Transit Road crash
AMHERST — A 47-year-old East Amherst man was charged Saturday with driving while intoxicated following a two-car crash at Transit and Casey roads. According to Amherst police, around 9:33 p.m.,…
Amherst PD seeks graffiti vandals
AMHERST — The Amherst Police Department is looking for three persons of interest regarding a criminal mischief / graffiti of a building near Sheridan Drive and Niagara Falls Boulevard in…
Commercial truck inspection takes 32 off the road for safety
BUFFALO — A multi-agency commercial truck inspection last week at ECC South Campus resulted in 40 summonses issued and 32 trucks taken off the road until the trucks were repaired…
ALERT: Amherst PD looking for missing 62-year-old man
AMHERST — Amherst Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a 62-year-old old man who walked away from the Comprehensive Health Care facility on Reist St. in the Village…
Amherst PD looking for person of interest in theft case
AMHERST — The Amherst Police are looking a person of interest regarding a theft from a Sheridan Drive store this past month. Pictured in the security footage is a black…
Amherst police looking for shooting suspect
AMHERST — The Amherst Police Department is looking for a suspect in a Sunday morning shooting on Main Street. According to the police, officers responded to a shots fired call…
Amherst police look for vehicle that struck and injured two pedestrians
AMHERST — Amherst Police Captain Patrick McKenna of the Accident Investigation Unit reports two females were in the crosswalk at Kenmore Avenue and Main Street when one of them was…
Amherst PD to residents: Lock your cars
AMHERST — Due to a recent string of vehicle break-ins, the Amherst Police Department is reminding residents to lock their vehicles and keep valuable items out of sight. The police…
Amherst PD investigates Best Buy breaking
AMHERST — Amherst Police Detectives are investigating the overnight burglary of the Best Buy Store at 1585 Niagara Falls Blvd. Thieves accessed the store by cutting a hole in the…