Police plan extra patrols this weekend
Those planning to partake in one Western New York’s favorite pastimes this holiday weekend — drinking — should be aware the police agencies far and wide are planning extra patrols…
Erie County pawn shop licensing completed
BUFFALO — Ninety-eight pawn shops throughout Erie County have been certified by the newly formed Pawn Shop/Secondhand Store Unit of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. The members of the unit…
After-hours parks visitor arrested on warrants
BUFFALO — A 37-year-old from Buffalo was arrested Tuesday night at Black Rock Canal County Park after police found an active warrant. According to ECSO, Tabrois Baity was picked up…
Sardinia crash victim taken to ECMC via Mercy Flight
SARDINIA — Genesee Road is closed and one person has been taken to Erie County Medical Center via Mercy Flight following a crash late this morning. According to the Erie…
Wrong-way driver charged with DWI
BOSTON — A 47-year-old Hamburg man was charged Monday with driving while intoxicated after being pulled over for driving in the wrong direction on the 219. According to Erie County…
ECSO Marine Unit busy — but no BWIs
BUFFALO — On the lookout for intoxicated boaters during a three-day-long campaign, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit issued a number of safety and equipment violations over the weekend…
Law enforcement cracking down on BWI this weekend for ‘Operation Dry Water’
The Erie County Sheriff’s Marine Unit and Niagara County Sheriff’s Office will both be on heightened alert for boaters operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs during…
Colden man charged for hallucinogens
COLDEN – A 31-year-old Colden man was charged Tuesday with criminal possession of a hallucinogen and criminal use of drug paraphernalia following a raid on a Hayes Hollow Road home.…
Car seat safety inspection planned for Sunday
ELMA — A car seat safety inspection will be held Sunday at Elma Town Hall. The free event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. when certified car seat…
Canalside kayakers given light warnings
BUFFALO – Twenty-two kayakers and paddle craft operators near Canalside were given warnings Tuesday night by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit for operating at night without lights. Erie…