Weekly Safety Report: DUI Arrest, Apprehension of Iranian with Terrorist Ties, and Sheep Capture in Niagara Falls

This week in Niagara Falls, New York, there were three notable incidents. A man was charged with violating Leandra's Law after being observed driving under the influence. An Iranian with terrorist ties was apprehended after illegally entering the U.S. near Niagara Falls. Lastly, the Niagara Falls police helped capture a sheep that was running around the city.

Niagara Falls man charged with Leanda 's Law violation

allwny.com01-01-2024

On January 1st, 2024, a 40-year-old man from Niagara Falls failed to stop at a stop sign and was subsequently pulled over by Deputy Ross. The operator, identified as Ronald W. Laster Jr., showed signs of intoxication and was arrested for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated - Leandra's Law, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

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• Niagara Falls man charged with Leanda 's Law violation

Iranian with terrorist ties apprehended at northern border

The Center Square12-30-2023

An Iranian with terrorist ties was caught after illegally entering the U.S. near Niagara Falls. This incident occurred during a period where a record number of known and suspected terrorists were apprehended at the northern border. The Iranian national had attempted to enter the U.S. on October 10th but was apprehended on December 21st. Agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations-Buffalo office were involved in his removal.

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• Iranian with terrorist ties apprehended at northern border

Niagara Falls police help capture sheep that was running around the city

WKBW 7 News Buffalo01-03-2024

Niagara Falls police received a call about a sheep running around the city. Animal control officer Donny Booth and other officers responded to the call and were able to capture the sheep near the intersection of 7th Street and Townsend Place. The sheep had been spotted in a backyard by a passerby who found it unusual to see a large, fluffy sheep in the city.

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• Niagara Falls police help capture sheep that was running around the city

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