Two indicted in Town of Amherst assault
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 36-year-old Jason K. Evans of Depew and 33-year-old Mark S. Shadle of Kenmore were arraigned this morning before Erie County Court…
Getzville man sentenced to prison for threatening to kill police officers
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Benjamin Bolton, 38, of Getzville, NY, who was convicted of using social media to threaten to kill Amherst Police officers,…
Three more people charged with looting during Buffalo blizzard
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces three additional arrests for crimes that occurred in the City of Buffalo and Town of Amherst during a major snowstorm last month.…
Amherst man charged with sex crimes
On December 13, 2022, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation stationed at SP Clarence arrested Reginold Mohamed, 40 of Snyder, NY for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D Felony)…
Domestic incident leads to arrest
On November 05, 2022, SP Clarence Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Marcis B. Cline, 37 of Amherst, NY for Criminal Contempt 1st degree, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd, Assault 3rd degree, and…
Amherst man charged with murder in Wheatfield
LOCKPORT — A 35-year-old Amherst man has been charged with murder following a homicide that occurred in the Town of Wheatfield on Tuesday. According to Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti,…
Underage drinking detail reveals full compliance
On March 11, 2021, New York State Police Members from SP Clarence conducted an underage drinking enforcement detail at 17 area establishments in the Town of Clarence, Amherst and Cheektowaga…
James E Slattery Jr — Aug. 9, 2020
SLATTERY – James E., Jr. Of Amherst, entered into rest at home on August 9, 2020. Loving son of the former boxing legend light heavyweight champion of the world, James…
Higgins Announces Federal Grants for First Responders in Niagara County and Amherst
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced federal funding to the Niagara County Department of Emergency Services and Ellicott Creek Fire Company to prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19.…
Carmelo B Pitirri — July 4, 2020
PITIRRI – Carmelo B. of Amherst, entered into rest on July 4th, 2020. Beloved husband of Mary L. (nee Pasek) Pitirri; devoted father of Christopher Pitirri, Jennifer (Luis) Rivera and…