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    Weekly Safety Report: Dog Jailbreak, Weather-Related Death, Child Endangerment, and DWI Incident in Niagara County, New York

    2023-12-23

    This week in Niagara County, New York, several incidents occurred that require attention. These incidents include a dog jailbreak at the Niagara SPCA, a woman found dead from apparent weather-related conditions in Lewiston, a daycare employee facing child endangerment charges, and a woman arrested for aggravated DWI after hitting a New York State Police car.

    A video posted on the Niagara SPCA Facebook page went viral, showing a dog named Bugsy attempting to play with other dogs after a mechanical failure allowed for a "jailbreak." Bugsy was quickly secured back in the kennel, but is still in need of a forever home.

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    The Lewiston Police Department is investigating the death of 68-year-old Emily J. Neal, who was found dead at Niagara University. It is believed that she wandered from her home and died due to the weather conditions. The investigation is ongoing.

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    A third employee at the "Sweet Angels" daycare in Newfane, Alexis Cleveley, has been charged with child endangerment. This follows previous charges against two other employees, Victoria Stanton and Karon Anterline. The investigation is ongoing.

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    Claudia E. Charette, a Niagara Falls woman, was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated after her car struck a New York State Police vehicle. Charette's vehicle collided with the state police car while it was turning onto Porter Road. Charette exhibited signs of intoxication but declined to take field sobriety tests.

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    Evelyn Calhoun
    12-23
    that's funny dogs can't brake out of jail without help
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