Free car seat check going on now
CLARENCE — A free car seat safety check is being held until noon today at the Clarence Center Fire Hall, 9425 Clarence Center Road. Three certified car seat technicians from…
ECSO makes arrest in fatal April crash
COLDEN — A 19-year-old Sardinia man was charged early this morning with felony vehicular manslaughter and vehicular assault in relation to a fatal crash that killed a Colden man on…
Local law enforcement reacts to deaths of Dallas officers
Local law enforcement agencies took to social media this morning to express their grief and outrage at the deaths of five Dallas Police Department officers Thursday night at a Black…
Sheriff’s deputy admits to insurance fraud
BUFFALO — An Erie County Sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty to fifth-degree insurance fraud for falsely reporting his damaged car as having been stolen. On June 9, 2015, Keith Capodicasa, 43,…
ECSO warns of new burglary trend
BUFFALO — The Erie County Sheriff’s Office has a warning for residents with cars outside their homes: Lock them. ECSO reports that there has been a string of thieves taking…
One dead in Sardinia crash — no charges yet
SARDINIA — A survey worker was struck and killed Wednesday in a crash on Route 39. According to Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard, the crash occurred around 4 p.m. where…
Six charged during DWI crackdown
BUFFALO — Six people were charged with driving while intoxicated over the weekend, a result of enhanced DWI patrols and checkpoints, according to Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard. What follows…
Silver Creek man charged with grand larceny
BRANT — A 41-year-old Silver Creek man was charged Thursday with felony burglary and grand larceny by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. According to Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard,…
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…