Police search for woman who robbed Town of Niagara store
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com TOWN OF NIAGARA — The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman they say robbed a Military Road store today. According to NCSO, the woman,…
Grand Jury indicts Rochester man over credit union robbery
ROCHESTER — A federal grand jury has returned two separate indictments charging Richard Leon Wilbern, 56, of Rochester, with several felony crimes. In a two-count indictment, Wilbern is charged with…
NYSP: Machias teen attempts to escape during arraignment
MACHIAS — A 17-year-old Machias male, charged with third-degree criminal trespassing, attempted to flee police custody at his Town of Machias Court arraignment on Tuesday. According to New York State…
Three Lockport men who thwarted robbery to be honored
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — Three Lockport men who apprehended a man accused of robbing a woman will be honored at a ceremony Friday morning at the Town of Lockport Court.…
Lockport man charged with early morning robbery
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A 31-year-old Lockport man was charged this morning with third-degree robbery, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and multiple traffic tickets. According to New York…
87-year-old woman robbed in Town of Lockport
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — An 87-year-old woman was robbed Friday evening while entering a local business. According to New York State Police, the woman “was pushed to the ground while…
Police report attempted robbery at Town of Niagara pet store
TOWN OF NIAGARA – Town of Niagara Police say a masked man with a gun attempted to rob Blackwinds Pet Supplies on Military Road on Sunday afternoon. The police department…
ALERT: Police arrest Hamburg man in connection with bank robbery
BUFFALO — Buffalo police have arrested a Hamburg male in connection with a Friday afternoon bank robbery, the police department announced moments ago via Twitter. BREAKING: BPD arrest Hamburg male…
State Police continue to investigate 1978 Allegany homicide
ALLEGANY — On Feb. 6, 1978, 30-year-old Stephen C. Bender and 29-year-old Michael R. Forness were found murdered at the Wing Hollow Ski Corporation. Bender and Forness, both employees, were…
Former Xerox employee charged in credit union robbery and murder
ROCHESTER — A 56-year-old Rochester man was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with a 2003 credit union robbery resulting in death and possession and discharge of a firearm in…