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Amherst man pleads guilty to attempted murder in death of girlfriend's mother
An Amherst man pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree attempted murder in the 2020 death of his girlfriend's mother, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Prosecutors said Daniel A. Martinez, 50, pleaded guilty to the reduced charge in full satisfaction of the indictment against him, which had charged him with murder.
Several local roads being reduced to single-lane traffic
The Erie County Department of Public Works has announced that the follow Aurora District roads are being reduced to single-lane traffic sometime this month: Bowen Road from Rice to Jamison roads in the Town of Elma will be restricted to single lane traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through July 11 for utility work. Maple Street from Hillcrest to […]
Colden teen sentenced for Amherst crash that killed three
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane announced that a 19-year-old female from Colden was sentenced Monday, July 8, before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to 1 1/3 to 4 years of incarceration. The court also adjudicated the defendant as a youthful offender, preventing release of the name of the defendant. At approximately 11:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, […]
Destructive Invasive Pest From China Planted In Upstate New York
An "invasive plant" from China was found planted in Upstate New York. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement announced an "invasive plant" was removed in the DEC's latest "Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol." Invasive Plant Removed In Erie County, New York. Last month,...
Motorcyclist dead after crash on Olean Road
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County’s Crash Investigation Unit is investigating a motorcycle and car collision that occurred on July 4 in the Town of Sardinia that left a motorcyclist dead, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office announced. Officials said that at approximately 10:20 a.m., dispatch received a report of a car and motorcycle crash on […]
Buffalo Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 29-year-old Buffalo resident was arraigned before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens on an indictment charging him with three counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree (Class “B” violent felony), one count of Assault in the First Degree (Class “B” violent felonies), two counts of Assault in the Second Degree (Class “D” felonies) and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class “C” violent felony).
BUFFALO MAN SENTENCED FOR FATALLY SHOOTING VICTIM
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – A 40-year-old Buffalo man received a 20-year prison sentence for the fatal shooting of Mario Saddler. Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 40-year-old Louis C. Goforth of Buffalo was sentenced on Friday morning before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to 20 years in prison followed…
Tax Dollar Disclosure Act plan aims to increase Erie County govt. transparency but some question costs
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo says she wants to see a new law aimed at increasing transparency in local government. "Right now it's really difficult to find out exactly where your tax dollars are spent, what they're being spent on, what they're going towards, and what are the results," said Lorigo.
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