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Town of Alexander Clerk arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars
Alexander, N.Y. - A town clerk in Genesee County is facing multiple charges including grand larceny, after allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 and altering town records. 40 year old, Shannon Tiede, was first elected town clerk of Alexander in 2019. Investigators say that over the course of nearly four years, Tiede...
24-year-old pleads guilty to fatal drunk driving accident
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A 24-year-old Cheektowaga woman pleaded guilty to all counts of her indictment on Wednesday morning before a Supreme Court Justice. Alondra L. Ramirez-Santiago was charged with on one count of aggravated vehicular homicide, and one count of manslaughter in the second degree. In February of 2024,...
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Law and Order: Batavia man accused of driving under influence of drugs, causing injury in accident
Eric James Flowers, 36, of Seven Springs Road, Batavia, is charged with felony driving while under the influence of drugs, vehicular assault 2nd, criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th, failure to yield the right of way, and failure to stop at a stop sign. Flowers was charged following an investigation into a three-vehicle accident at 8:29 a.m. on June 26 on East Main Street Road at North Ag Park Drive in Batavia. He is accused of causing physical injury to another person while driving under the influence of drugs. He was issued an appearance ticket.
Rochester man facing several charges after high-speed chase in Genesee County
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A Rochester man is facing several charges after leading deputies on a high-speed chase, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said around 4:30pm Thursday, they attempted to pull over 28-year-old Edward D. Grant, III, in the Town of Stafford, when he took off. The pursuit went through Batavia and […]
Local law enforcement holds event to connect with Western New York kids
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — More than 300 children ages 8-16 attended the Law Enforcement Foundation's third annual Youth and Law Enforcement Day. The event was held at Airshare in Cheektowaga and included 21 local law agencies. Children had the opportunity to watch multiple presentations where officers showed off trained police horses and police dogs. They also could go around to the different tables and talk with officers about what they do and why they want to be police officers.
West Seneca Police Win Social Media With Latest Post
If you haven't started following the West Seneca Police on social media you are missing out. They are using the social media platforms the way they were intended to, to make us laugh. READ MORE: POPULAR WESTERN NEW YORK BUSINESS HAS A NEW HOME. Ask anyone in Western New York...
Former Jail Deputy Sentenced for Harassment at Highmark Stadium
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that a 47-year-old of Town of Hamburg man was sentenced yesterday evening before Orchard Park Town Court Justice Jorge S. de Rosas to a one-year conditional discharge. As part of his sentence, Gugino was ordered to perform 30 hours of community service.
Former Boston Police Officer Sentenced in Overtime Fraud Scheme
A former officer of the Boston Police Department has been sentenced for his role in an overtime fraud scheme. Michael Murphy, who used to serve in the BPD's evidence warehouse, faced judgment in federal court in Boston and will now endure two years of supervised release, according to a U.S. Attorney's Office announcement.
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