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State Police release names of victims killed in wrong-way crash on I-86 in Town of Ellicott
ELLICOTT, N.Y. — Two people died in a wrong-way crash on I-86 in the Town of Ellicott on Saturday evening. New York State Police said the crash happened around 6 p.m. Troopers say, Matthew A. Berry, 30, of Randolph, was driving east in the westbound lane, without headlights on, and struck another vehicle between exits 12 and 13.
Cariol Horne arraigned for allegedly harassing Buffalo Police officers during blizzard
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Former Buffalo Police officer Cariol Horne has been arraigned for allegedly harassing officers. The Erie County District Attorney's Office says police were interviewing two people as part of a looting investigation back on Christmas day when Horne tried to stop them. Prosecutors say she also pushed...
Security guard shot overnight at downtown Buffalo club
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A security guard is listed in stable condition after he was shot overnight at a downtown Buffalo club. The security guard, a 36-year-old man, was shot shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday while on duty for Club Marcella in parking lot on Michigan Avenue. He was taken...
Local response to bodycam video in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Leaders from Western New York and across the state were quick to condemn what they saw on bodycam video in the death of Tyre Nichols. Authorities on Friday released the bodycam footage from five Memphis Police officers, beating Tyre Nichols to death. His death resulted in murder charges and nationwide outrage.
Woman shot in Buffalo overnight
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department said a woman was injured after a shooting overnight. Just after 2 a.m., officers were called to the Sweets Lounge on Schreck Avenue on reports of a fight. When police arrived at the scene they found a 49-year-old woman that had been...
Anti-violence rally in Niagara Falls pays tribute to Jaylan McWilson
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — An anti-violence rally was held Sunday evening in honor of Jaylan McWilson. The 24-year-old was shot to death on Jan. 21 outside of his home in what his mother has called a robbery gone wrong. People gathered at Gluck Park, and they marched to True Bethel Baptist Church in the Falls.
Buffalo man in stable condition after overnight shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man is listed in stable condition after he was shot early Saturday. The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Buffalo Police detectives are attempting to determine whether the shooting happened in the area of East Delavan Avenue and Bailey Avenue. The 20-year-old man was shot...
Buffalo Police: missing woman found safe
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police have located a 48-year-old woman who had been missing. Camille Krumwiede had been last seen in the 500 block of Genesee Street in the City of Buffalo. She has since been found. "UPDATE, Ms. Krumwiede has been located safely. Thank you to those who...
Arrest made in connection to Niagara Falls homicide
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — An Amherst man was arrested in connection to the death of Jaylan McWilson last weekend in Niagara Falls. The U.S. Marshals Taskforce took 19-year-old Dennis D. Parson into custody on Thursday afternoon. He's been charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Buffalo Common Council member suggests adding emergency service arms to Route 33 after death in blizzard
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Even after one month, those chilling memories of stranded cars and calls for help are still seared in Rasheed Wyatt’s memory. They prompted the Buffalo Common Council member to take action, calling on the Department of Transportation with a formal resolution to put emergency service arms on the entrances and exits on Route 33 in the City of Buffalo.
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3 months after Buffalo State student’s death at UB, family takes matters into own hands
BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s been just over three months since Roquishia Lewis’ son Tyler was stabbed to death at the University at Buffalo, and she is still waiting for answers. “My life is just destroyed because of this senseless crime, and I feel hopeless at this point,”...
Police search for missing Buffalo teen
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police need your help in locating a missing teenager. Takiya Ransom, 15, was reported missing by police on Wednesday. She was last seen in the area of Roosevelt Avenue in the City of Buffalo. Ransom is described as a Black female, about 5' tall and...
Cattaraugus County man killed in pedestrian accident
ARCADE, N.Y. — A Cattaraugus County man had died after he was struck by a tractor-trailer in the Village of Arcade. Arcade Police say they received a report of a pedestrian struck by a tractor-trailer on North Street just before 2 pm on Monday. Police say the victim was...
Citing crime, French Girl Boutique is moving from Allentown
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Another Allentown business is closing its doors and moving out of the neighborhood. "I feel like I've been taken advantage of by a lot of people for my kindness. I'm very friendly, and I didn't realize being new in retail, I got to have more of a backbone," said Danielle Wieser, owner of French Girl Boutique.
BPD releases bodycam footage of rescues during Christmas blizzard
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department has released six bodycam videos showing just how tough it was for police officers to get to those needing help during the storm. "I wanted the community, I wanted everyone to see exactly what happened based on what we talked about," Buffalo...
Code Blue issued for City of Buffalo Saturday night and Sunday
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Colder temperatures are forecast for Buffalo and Western New York, and because of that, a Code Blue 32 has been issued for the City of Buffalo on Saturday night. The following overnight shelters will be open Saturday night:. Holy Cross at 412 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY,...
Cops suing department speak out
BUFFALO, N.Y. — In November, two Black Buffalo police officers and a mental health clinician sued the department and their commanding officer for creating a “hostile” and “discriminatory” work environment. Now the police department is insisting the officers return to work, while the captain they...
U.S., Buffalo react to Tyre Nichols bodycam footage
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo NAACP president Mark Blue shares the same feelings as most who watched videos released of five Memphis police officers beating 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. "I was shocked and appalled," Blue said. "And to make it even more egregious, beat by five black cops. Did you think...
Response to Springville fire highlights volunteer firefighter recruitment crisis
BUFFALO, N.Y. — More than a dozen volunteer fire companies responded to the apartment complex fire in Springville Monday night. One person was arrested and charged with arson. No one was injured. Crews from as far as Hamburg and Gowanda responded to the scene. "Years ago, we could handle...
Mayor Brown announces donation for Police Athletic League of Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mayor Byron Brown along with the Police Athletic League of Buffalo Inc. (PAL) announced they received a generous donation of $35,000 from the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association. This funding will be used to support the many PAL programs and services offered...
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