Investigation into meth sales leads to Sardinia arrest
SARDINIA – Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announces the arrest of Kierian Phalen, 35 of Sardinia, after an investigation by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Intelligence Unit.…
Kenmore man charged with multiple crimes in ‘prowler arrest’
On Oct. 24, 2025, at approximately 6:20 p.m., the Town of Tonawanda Police Department responded to Danbury Lane in the Town of Tonawanda after reports of a man trespassing through…
Tip from the public leads to drug charges for four in Springville
SPRINGVILLE, N.Y. – Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia reports the arrests of Marissa Sampson, 33 of Springville, Sylvia Bird, 57 of Springville, John Pfarner, 43 of Springville, and Stephen…
Buffalo man arrested, drugs seized after narcotics investigation
BUFFALO – Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia reports the arrest of Rafael Rivera, 45, of Buffalo after a month-long investigation by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Intelligence…
Lockport man charged with drug possession
On September 29, 2025, Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of Derek M. Ficarra, 53 of Lockport, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, Ficarra was…
Lockport woman arrested on drug charges
On October 2, 2025, Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of Alana M. Bruning, 20 of Lockport, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, Bruning was…
Buffalo man arrested on gun and drug charges
BUFFALO – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Charles Barker, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, with narcotics conspiracy, attempt to…
Buffalo man arrested on gun and drug charges
BUFFALO – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Julius M. Hatten, 35, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute cocaine…
Lockport man arrested on drug, weapon charges
On August 6, 2025, Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of Theodore J. Patti, 37 of Lockport, NY. Following a joint investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task…
Falls man arrested on drug charges
On August 5, 2025, Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of Carl J. Rowell, 49 of Niagara Falls, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, Rowell…