Weekly Safety Report: House Fire and Vandalism Incident in Lockport, New York

Two incidents occurred in Lockport, New York this week. In the first incident, a house fire resulted in the death of two cats. The fire started in a Passaic Avenue duplex and was discovered by a tenant who noticed smoke coming from the front door. Firefighters found no fire but identified two glowing stovetop burners on the first floor. In the second incident, a Niagara County legislator was accused of slashing a tire on a pickup truck outside a tavern on West Avenue. The legislator was arraigned on one count of criminal mischief.

2 cats die in City of Lockport house fire Saturday

2 On Your Side12-10-2023

Two cats died in a house fire on Passaic Avenue in Lockport. The fire was reported by a tenant who noticed smoke upon returning home. Firefighters found no fire but discovered two glowing stovetop burners on the first floor. Tragically, the cats were found deceased on the second floor.

Related reports:

• 2 cats die in City of Lockport house fire Saturday

Niagara County legislator accused of slashing tire on pickup truck in Lockport

WKBW 7 News Buffalo12-14-2023

A Niagara County legislator, William J. Collins Sr., was arraigned on a charge of criminal mischief. He allegedly slashed a tire on a pickup truck parked outside a tavern on West Avenue in Lockport. The incident occurred on October 26, 2023, and the case was submitted to the Erie County District Attorney's Office for prosecution.

Related reports:

• Niagara County legislator accused of slashing tire on pickup truck in Lockport
• NIAGARA COUNTY LEGISLATOR ARRAIGNED ON CRIMINAL MISCHIEF CHARGE FOR SLASHING TIRE OUTSIDE LOCKPORT TAVERN

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