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Two Erie County Sheriff Deputies died over the weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two deputies from the Erie County Sheriff's Office passed away over the weekend. Deputy Matthew "OC" O'Connell and Deputy Brian Kostelny from the Jail Management Division both died according to the sheriff's office's Facebook page. 2 On Your Side reached out to a spokesperson for the...
'We need to tighten our borders': Erie County Sheriff sends message after drug busts in Buffalo and Amherst
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Fentanyl, cocaine, cash, guns, drugs and more. That's what authorities say they found after a large investigation into illegal drug dealing in Western New York. "What can we do to stop this," Erie County Sheriff John Garcia asked while speaking Tuesday in Buffalo at a...
Western New Yorkers at Trump rally share what they saw during shooting
A number of Western New Yorkers made the few-hour drive to Butler, Pa. on Saturday to attend the rally held in support of former U.S. President Donald Trump. They shared with WBEN their accounts of what they heard and saw. Read more here:
Buffalo woman sentenced to prison for lying to FBI in murder investigation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo woman was sentenced to 30 days in prison and two years of supervised release after being convicted of making a materially false statement during a murder investigation, the United States District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday. In March 2023, Deandre Wilson, of Buffalo, was convicted by a federal jury and […]
Man killed in motorcycle crash on Ohio Turnpike
SWANTON, Ohio (WTVG) - A man is dead after a crash on the Ohio Turnpike in Fulton County on Monday, authorities said. 65-year-old Daniel Kirst, of Akron, New York, died from the injuries he suffered in the single-vehicle motorcycle crash on the turnpike in Franklin Township on July 15, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol.
'Your drugs are not safe': Law enforcement agencies announce drug bust
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Erie County Sheriff’s office is sending a message to the public today: “Your drugs are not safe”. Erie County law enforcement officials stood beside local, state, and federal agencies today as they announced three recent arrests and several drug seizures. Leaders say the...
Jury unanimously rejects criminal charges against former Batavia high football star
A Genesee County jury on Friday rejected rape charges against a former Batavia High School football star, acquitting him in a unanimous decision on all counts following a trial.The defense attorney for Ray Leach, Public Defender Jerry Ader, said the acquittal was appropriate.
Former Jericho Road employee accused of stealing over $500,000
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A former employee of Jericho Road Community Health Center is being accused of stealing approximately $570,000 from the nonprofit. The employee, Dejan Karlovic, appeared before a federal magistrate on Monday and is charged with stealing from an organization that receives federal funds. Dr. Myron Glick, the center’s founder and CEO, said […]
Police announce traffic, parking restrictions this week during services for Corey Comperatore
Police have announced times and roads that will be affected over the next several days by the viewing and funeral services for Corey Comperatore, who was killed Saturday while attending Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler County. Traffic restrictions begin Wednesday in Freeport, according to Chris...
2 shot, 1 stabbed at Golden Nugget early Sunday
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people were shot and one was stabbed during an incident at the Golden Nugget on Fillmore Avenue early Sunday morning, according to Buffalo police. Police responded to the bar just after 2 a.m., where detectives said two men were shot inside. A third man was stabbed during the same incident. […]
Buffalo man admits to assault upon a police officer after dragging him with vehicle
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man pleaded guilty Tuesday morning in connection with a 2023 incident that left a Town of Tonawanda police officer seriously injured, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced. On May 29, 2023, a 2019 Kia Sportage was allegedly reported stolen out of East Aurora. Later that day, it is […]
Buffalo Police investigate fatal shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police are looking into who shot and killed a man on St. Marys Road in Buffalo. Officers were called to the first block of St. Marys Road just before 6:45 p.m. on Monday where they found a man outside who had been struck multiple times by gunfire.
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