CRIME & SAFETY
2 charged with kidnapping, robbing elderly male in Niagara County
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people have been charged with kidnapping and robbing an elderly man in Niagara County, according to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. Gregory Perry, 31, and Ashley McMillen, 35, both of Niagara Falls, have been charged in connection. The arrests came following an investigation of a missing person in the town […]
Sheriff's Office, firefighters searching for missing 18-year-old woman from Niagara County in Oakfield
Emergency personnel have been working in Oakfield searching for a missing 18-year-old woman from Niagara County whose phone was tracked to the area.She is considered a vulnerable adult who may need medical attention.Chief Deputy Brian Frieday said the Sheriff's Office was alerted to the trace of
Former Niagara County legislator pleads guilty to slashing tires
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A former Niagara County legislator has pleaded guilty to slashing tires last fall outside a local tavern. William J. Collins, Sr., 58, of Lockport pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lockport City Court to one count of Harassment in the Second Degree, which is a violation. Investigators say...
Man arrested for cyberstalking, accused of harassing same victim for 20 years
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A prior felon was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with cyberstalking after he allegedly flew across the country to see the victim Thursday morning in Western New York, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Officials said Daniel Richter, 45, was allegedly found Thursday morning at an Amherst hotel after flying in […]
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