Weekly Safety Report: Fights, Fatal Accident, and Carbon Monoxide Scare in Cheektowaga

This week in Cheektowaga, New York, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include fights at the Galleria mall resulting in the arrest of a teenager and the use of pepper spray, a tragic accident where a woman was hit by a car and later died, and the closure of Holiday Twin Rinks due to high carbon monoxide levels, which led to several children being hospitalized.

Teenager arrested after fights erupt at the Galleria mall

2 On Your Side12-27-2023

At the Walden Galleria in Cheektowaga, fights broke out among teenagers, leading to the arrest of a 17-year-old boy. The police responded to the scene and were baited into chasing the kids, resulting in the escalation of the fights. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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• Teenager arrested after fights erupt at the Galleria mall

Woman dies after being hit by car on Walden Avenue

WKBW 7 News Buffalo12-28-2023

A tragic incident occurred on Walden Avenue when a woman was struck by a car. The Cheektowaga Police responded to the scene and found that the woman was walking in the street when the accident happened. Despite being taken to the hospital, she later succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the car is cooperating with the investigation, and no charges have been filed at this time.

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• Woman dies after being hit by car on Walden Avenue
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Holiday Twin Rinks closed through January 1 after high carbon monoxide levels

WKBW 7 News Buffalo12-28-2023

Holiday Twin Rinks in Cheektowaga had to be evacuated due to extremely high carbon monoxide levels. Several children fell ill and were taken to the hospital after experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure. The police and the Forks Fire Department responded to the scene after receiving reports of a strange smell. The rink will remain closed until January 1 for further investigation and remediation.

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• Holiday Twin Rinks closed through January 1 after high carbon monoxide levels

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