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…
Crash closes Upper Mountain Road
LEWISTON — Upper Mountain Road is closed between Bronson and Marywood drives for up to four hours due to a motor vehicle accident that occurred shortly before 10 p.m. The…
Prisoner charged with arranging to have witness killed
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A 33-year-old inmate in the Niagara County Jail is facing serious charges, accused of attempted murder-for-hire. According to Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour, Benito L. Gonzalez…
Porter fire under investigation
PORTER — No one was injured in a Howard Drive house fire, now under investigation by the Niagara County Origin and Cause Unit. According to NCSO, dispatch received a 911…
Two charged in Lockport meth lab raid
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A Town of Lockport male and female are facing drug charges following a raid on a residence Wednesday by the Niagara County Drug Task Force and…
Falls man charged with sexually assaulting a child
TOWN OF NIAGARA — A 45-year-old Niagara Falls man was charged Wednesday with sexual abuse, accused of “sexual assaults of a child,” according to Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour. Christopher…
NCSO to hold Civil Service exam for dispatcher
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Civil Service exam for those interested in being a dispatcher on Sept. 10. Potential candidates must be Niagara…
Pa. man injured in Olcott boat explosion
OLCOTT — A 50-year-old Pennsylvania man is in fair condition tonight following an explosion aboard a boat in the Newfane Marina this morning. According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office,…
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…
Niagara County Sheriff’s Office offers summer sex offender warning
According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, there are approximately 503 registered sex offenders in Niagara County. The office is encouraging resident to review the NCSO website to see if…