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Two Erie County Sheriff Deputies died over the weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two deputies from the Erie County Sheriff's Office passed away over the weekend. Deputy Matthew "OC" O'Connell and Deputy Brian Kostelny from the Jail Management Division both died according to the sheriff's office's Facebook page. 2 On Your Side reached out to a spokesperson for the...
Buffalo police recover over 7 pounds of suspected fentanyl, 3 firearms in search of residence
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Police Department conducted a search warrant Tuesday that found various suspected drugs, drug paraphernalia, three guns and over $14,000 in cash, officials announced. The search warrant was conducted on the 900 block of Northland Avenue. Police said they found approximately 7 1/2 pounds...
'We need to tighten our borders': Erie County Sheriff sends message after drug busts in Buffalo and Amherst
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Fentanyl, cocaine, cash, guns, drugs and more. That's what authorities say they found after a large investigation into illegal drug dealing in Western New York. "What can we do to stop this," Erie County Sheriff John Garcia asked while speaking Tuesday in Buffalo at a...
Family, police ask for help in solving deadly shooting of Buffalo teen as BPD launches new initiative
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's been more than two months since 14-year-old Jazzmine Fomby was shot and killed at a party on Alexander Place. Fomby was one of six young people shot on the night of May 4 at the gathering, she was the only one who died in the chaotic scene.
Buffalo Police investigate fatal shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police are looking into who shot and killed a man on St. Marys Road in Buffalo. Officers were called to the first block of St. Marys Road just before 6:45 p.m. on Monday where they found a man outside who had been struck multiple times by gunfire.
HERO LOST: Community Honors Brave Spectator Corey Comperatore Killed While Protecting Family at Trump Rally in Buffalo
In a somber recounting, colleagues and neighbors remember Corey Comperatore, the spectator who tragically lost his life at a Donald Trump rally on Saturday. Allegedly shielding his family from gunfire, Comperatore's actions have been hailed as heroic, with his sacrifice leaving a deep impact on those close to him and on the community at large. As the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department mourns, they have adorned their premises with black bunting, a poignant tribute to the decades-long volunteer firefighter, as reported by CBS News Philadelphia.
Buffalo woman sentenced to prison for lying to FBI in murder investigation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo woman was sentenced to 30 days in prison and two years of supervised release after being convicted of making a materially false statement during a murder investigation, the United States District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday. In March 2023, Deandre Wilson, of Buffalo, was convicted by a federal jury and […]
Police: Shooting and stabbing inside Golden Nugget bar in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police are investigating after an incident at the New Golden Nugget bar Sunday morning left three people injured. Ferry-Fillmore officers were called to the establishment at 2046 Fillmore Ave around 2 a.m. According to a spokesperson for the Buffalo Police Department, detectives determined that two...
Buffalo man arrested in connection with July 4 shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that occurred on July 4 on the 1400 block of East Delavan Avenue, Buffalo police announced Monday. Around 4 a.m., officers responded to a shots fired call on East Delavan. While responding, officials said officers encountered a vehicle traveling […]
Buffalo police investigating officer-involved accident on Bailey Avenue
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An officer-involved accident occurred with a patrol vehicle and a pickup truck early Sunday morning, Buffalo police officials said. Officials said the accident happened at 3:45 a.m. at Bailey and Erskine Avenues. Authorities are investigating if the driver of the pickup truck suffered a medical issue. The civilian driver and the […]
Former Jericho Road employee accused of stealing over $500,000
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A former employee of Jericho Road Community Health Center is being accused of stealing approximately $570,000 from the nonprofit. The employee, Dejan Karlovic, appeared before a federal magistrate on Monday and is charged with stealing from an organization that receives federal funds. Dr. Myron Glick, the center’s founder and CEO, said […]
Buffalo Police Department & FBI Team with Othram to Identify a 1988 Jane Doe
In March 1989, the remains of an unidentified individual were discovered at Kensington Avenue and Pauline Place in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo lies in western New York at the eastern end of Lake Erie. The Buffalo Police Department responded to the scene. It was determined that the remains were that of a female, who was believed to be of Native American or Hispanic descent. The woman was between the ages of 20 and 25 years old, stood 5’1”, and weighed 100 pounds. At the time of the woman’s discovery, she was wearing a "Coqui" branded sweatsuit outfit with blue pants and a long sleeved blue and gray striped top labeled "zipcode". Underneath the pants was a pair of medium white thermal long underwear.
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