Local National Guard members promoted
LATHAM — Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard…
Newfane fire under investigation
NEWFANE – On Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1647 hours, the Niagara County Communications Center received a report of a possible shed fire at 7139 Ellicott Road. Responding fire personnel…
Pair charged with burglaries at 9 car washes, 3 self storage units, churches
On April 22, 2025, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Lockport arrested Michael E. Tomaka, 39 of Buffalo, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, Burglary…
NCSO releases names of those involved in fatal Newfane crash
NEWFANE — The parties involved in the fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred at 2707 Hess Road in the Town of Newfane on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 1007 hours,…
Pedestrian killed in Newfane crash
NEWFANE — On April 25, 2025, at 1007 hours, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division received a 9-1-1 call reporting that a pedestrian had been struck by a motor…
Teen charged with making threats to Newfane, Lockport schools
On September 17, 2024, Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti announces the arrest of a female juvenile on one count of Making a Threat of Mass Harm. The arrest stems from…
Newfane woman charged with DWI with child in the car
NEWFANE – On Sunday, September 1st 2024 at approximately 0008 hours, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding a traffic complaint in the Town of Newfane. Upon receiving this…
Cause of vacant house fire in Newfane under investigation
NEWFANE – On April 28, 2024 at approximately 2024 hours, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Communication Center received several calls reporting a possible structure fire at 2022 Lockport Olcott Road. The…
Newfane shed fire results in $18k loss
On February 8th, 2024 at 17:37 Hours, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call reporting a shed on fire in the yard of 5999 Leonard Court in…
Niagara County women charged with drug possession following DWI arrest
On January 2, 2024, Troopers out of SP Lockport arrested Yolanda E. Waples, 54 of Lockport, NY for Driving While Intoxicated- drugs, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree,…