CRIME & SAFETY
Tragedy strikes group of local friends leaving concert
Nicole Stempuzis, from Willoughby, told Fox 8 News Thursday that her close friend, 26-year-old, Morgan Ehrenbeit was killed in the crash. Ehrenbeit is a 2015 graduate from Chagrin Falls High School and a 2019 graduate of Ohio University, she said.
2 teens arrested for allegedly stealing tires from dealership
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly stealing tires and wheels from a car dealership last month, according to the Amherst Police Department. 19-year-old Matthew A. Vanyo, of West Seneca, and a 17-year-old from Amherst were both arrested following a search on East and West Road in West Seneca. The thefts […]
3-year-old girl found safe; father taken into custody
Buffalo Police say the father was taken into custody late Wednesday night. Police were searching for a man who they say violated a court custody order when he took his 3-year-old daughter, who has been found and is safe.
Man arraigned on assault charge stemming from fight, victim later died
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has been arraigned on an assault charge stemming from a fight where the victim later died, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday. It is alleged that 22-year-old Craig Lynch, Jr. got in a fight with a 32-year-old man on the 100 block of Minnesota Avenue on […]
Family of 21-year-old woman killed after being hit by a car on Elmwood speaks out
BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's been eight months, and Bridget Lohr says the pain is only getting worse. "I think that aftershock subsides, the reality of it sets in, it's harder. We are grieving every second of every day. This loss is tremendous for our family," Bridget says. "I think what gets us through the day is we think of Sydney and what she would want us to. That's how we get up and keep on moving."
Buffalo Firefighters battle fire on city's west side
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Firefighters are battling a house fire on the city's west side. Firefighters were called to the area of Efner and Maryland Streets just after 1pm Tuesday. Flames could be seen coming from the house and the smoke could be seen for miles. 2 On Your...
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 […]
Ship collision and bridge collapse 'not realistic' in WNY expert says
BUFFALO, N.Y. — When a cargo ship hit a central support of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Tuesday morning, causing the bridge to collapse, questions about similar scenarios circled the country, including Buffalo. The number of bridges in Western New York you can point to and ask...
Bridge collapse in Baltimore stirring memories of 'barge mania' at Peace Bridge
It was August of 1986. A tugboat captain was piloting a barge across the Niagara River when it broke away and crashed into an abutment at the Peace Bridge. “It was one of the more unusual stories I covered,” said former newsman Brian Meyer.
Lancaster man arraigned for sending threatening text messages involving high-profile civil case
A 26-year-old Lancaster man was arrested Monday night after sending threatening text messages to a pair of individuals over a high-profile civil case taking place outside of Erie County. Read more from WBEN:
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