Cheektowaga, NY

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Tonawanda, NY

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TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The Tonawanda Police Department is investigating an overnight robbery. Police said the 7-11 store on Delaware Street in the City of Tonawanda was robbed Saturday morning by a “masked” Black man. Police said the robbery took place around 05:07 a.m. when a man entered...

Tonawanda Police investigating robbery at 7-Eleven

Buffalo, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man faces multiple charges after Buffalo Police executed a search warrant at a location on 18th Street on March 29. In a news release sent Friday morning, Buffalo Police say Hector Rodriguez, 29, is charged with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, felony criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal use of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor.

Buffalo man faces multiple charges after police search turns up loaded gun, drugs

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man was sentenced to five years in prison and four years post-release supervision for a shooting in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood in January 2021. The Erie County District Attorney's Office says Abdulla "Dooley" Abdalla, 24, was involved in a dispute with the victim over...

Buffalo man sentenced to five years in prison for his role in Black Rock shooting

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to charges for leaving the scene of a fatal accident that killed a 10-year-old boy in August 2021. Kevin J. Mendola, 38, pleaded guilty to the following charges:. One count of leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death...

Buffalo man pleads guilty to charges for leaving the scene in connection to child's death

Springville, NY

ASHFORD, N.Y. — New York State Police arrested a man they say was driving under the influence of drugs when he was involved in a crash. Angelo J. Paul, 24, of Springville, was arrested on Saturday, March 25 after he was involved in a two-vehicle accident on State Route 240 in the Town of Ashford.

Troopers: Springville man involved in crash impaired by drugs

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Many students and parents are still feeling unsettled from fake active shooter calls at several Western New York schools Thursday. These types of calls are not taken lightly by law enforcement. If caught by police, attorney Sarah Wesley says falsely reporting an incident and making a terroristic threat are just a few charges perpetrators will face, which are all considered felonies.

Attorneys talk about the consequences of 'swatting' calls

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man has been arraigned on charges for a crash that killed two people. Marcus Edwards, 29, was charged with multiple counts of aggravated vehicular homicide (Class “B” felony). Investigators say Edwards was driving a Jeep Cherokee south on Bailey Avenue in the...

Buffalo man indicted on homicide charges for crash that killed 2

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department responded to an active shooter call at 10:43 a.m. on Thursday. According to Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia, the call states multiple shots had been fired, and students were shot in the bathroom. After doing a full K-9 sweep, officers didn't find any weapons and determined the call to be a hoax.

Multiple threats of an active shooter made to many schools across the state

Dutchess County, NY

Salamanca, NY

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Convicted murderer Edward Kindt has been released from prison, according to his status on the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision incarcerated lookup. There has been stinging criticism of the parole board's release decision for Kindt, who at age 15 raped and killed Penny Brown in...

Convicted killer Edward Kindt released from prison

New York City, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in Buffalo has two canines, one of whom also serves with the Erie County Sheriff's Office. From the time 4-year-old K9 Jet and 6-year-old K9 Clipper were eight weeks old, they've been in training to make Buffalo safer. It's...

Meet Buffalo ATF's explosives, accelerant sniffing K9s

Lockport, NY

LOCKPORT, N.Y. — Police in Lockport and Buffalo responded to reports of threats at two high schools that were hoaxes. Lockport Police posted on Facebook that they were looking into an incident at Lockport High School. School officials put the school in lockdown while police investigated. About an hour...

Police respond to swatting calls at local schools

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers WNY for information leading to the arrest or indictment of a person wanted in connection with the fatal shooting at Club Marcella. Information is being sought on Sharief McBroom who is wanted regarding the February homicide. A reward...

Crime stoppers offering reward for information leading to arrest of suspect wanted in Club Marcella shooting

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Twenty-eight-year-old Nakeem Haynes appeared in court for the final time Monday afternoon where he was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after pleading guilty last month to murder, attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon charges. The sentencing comes nine months after Haynes...

Buffalo man sentenced to 30 years to life for murder, shooting at police officers

Niagara Falls, NY

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The City of Niagara Falls is helping local non-profits increase security on their properties. The city recently launched a "Security Camera Rebate Program" for businesses, and the program now includes non-profit organizations. City officials say there will be various methods of playing cameras throughout the...

Niagara Falls launches security camera rebate to include local non-profits

Westfield, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Despite the announcement earlier this week that Edward Kindt would be walking free Wednesday night, the convicted murder and rapist remains behind bars following an outpouring of outrage from community members and lawmakers. “My hope is we can reverse this altogether and keep him in prison...

WNY lawmakers, community prepare for what's next with Edward Kindt

Elmira, NY

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Convicted murderer Edward Kindt is still behind bars at Elmira Correctional Facility on this Wednesday evening, one day after we learned he would not be released from custody March 29, as was originally expected. But the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision and...

State parole board under scrutiny for Kindt release plan, despite delay

BUFFALO, N.Y. — While we're in the mood for celebrating some of the culture and heritage in Western New York, let's look ahead to Dyngus Day. It's coming up in just about a week and a half. On Friday, we got a look at some special hats being made...

Dyngus Day Water Buffalo Club 716 hats

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A man is in the hospital following a shooting on Schreck Avenue. The Buffalo Police Department is investigating the shooting that took place around 11 p.m. Monday in the first block of Schreck Avenue. According to detectives, a 45-year-old Buffalo man was shot multiple times while...

Buffalo Police investigating Monday night Schreck Avenue shooting

Syracuse, NY

Newfane, NY

NEWFANE, N.Y. — Canisters used to store Organic Peroxide exploded in a Town of Newfane building Thursday afternoon. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office said late Thursday night that "crews will remain on scene until the situation is fully resolved," adding that there was no immediate danger to the public.

Canisters at chemical building explode in Town of Newfane

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia announced applications are now open for the upcoming Buffalo Police exam. The salary range for an officer range from $49,588-$82,646. The Buffalo Police Department benefits include health, dental and vision coverage, vacation/sick pay, retirement plan and continuing education stipend.

Applications open for Buffalo Police exam

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Law enforcement sources tell 2 On Your Side convicted killer Edward Kindt's release from prison on parole has been delayed. Kindt was scheduled to be released from state prison in Elmira Wednesday but, WGRZ has confirmed that the release has been postponed. The New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision tells 2 On Your Side, "Mr. Kindt will be released upon completion of his community preparation, which could be before, on, or after his release date. At this time, Kindt remains incarcerated."

Convicted killer Edward Kindt's parole delayed

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — The outrage continues to grow in the Southern Tier community of Salamanca with the pending parole release of convicted killer Edward Kindt. More officials have questioned the parole board's decision and want changes for the agency. Come Wednesday, the cell door could open at Elmira Correction...

State and Cattaraugus County officials rip release of Edward Kindt

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — In less than two days the man convicted of murdering a woman in Salamanca is likely to walk free and the question many have been asking including the victim's family is: Can it be stopped?. The process involves filing a Notice of Rescission that could alter...

'No basis for rescission at this time': Department of Corrections addresses Edward Kindt parole

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Diane Lemanski and Ken Bachmann have lived on Peabody Street in Buffalo's Seneca-Babcock neighborhood for decades. "I'm never leaving; I was here first, and I'll be last," says Lemanski. They're trying to find a solution for the eyesore in their backyards. "It's almost upsetting when you...

Court orders 30 days to clean up Battaglia Demolition property

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The wife of fallen Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno is expressing her gratitude to the Buffalo community for their support during this difficult time. Sarah-Liz Tierney made the public post on Facebook paying tribute to her husband and thanking the city for providing support when they needed it most.

Wife of fallen firefighter Jason Arno expresses gratitude to Buffalo community

Brooklyn, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — On Tuesday night, we learned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that the state can start awarding marijuana store licenses here in Western New York. This ruling means that only licenses in the Finger Lakes Region are still held up while that...

Attorneys: Marijuana dispensaries could open in WNY next month

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Store manager accused of stealing more than $66K from Cheektowaga employer

A Cheektowaga woman has admitted to stealing more than $66,000 from her employer. Marshawn Smith, 28, pleaded guilty to one count of grand larceny in the...

Store manager accused of stealing more than $66K from Cheektowaga employer

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