Dozens of Homes, Vehicles Egged in Niagara County Leads to Arrests

On January 8th 2026 at 2246 hours, The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of damaged property in the 6600 block of Royal Parkway South in the Town of Lockport. Shortly after that, Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Whispering Pines Drive for the same.

Deputies found that for two consecutive nights numerous cars and homes were being egged throughout the Town of Lockport. Egg cartons and other evidence were discarded on the streets and upwards of Twenty (20) homeowners reported damaged their homes and/or vehicles.

Neighborhoods included were Royal Parkway South, Village Parkway, Harvest Ridge Way, Jim Kelly Drive, Whispering Pines Drive and Forest Hill Drive.

An investigation led to the arrest of John K. Taylor, an 18-year-old male, Benjamin B. Mckenzie, a 19-year-old male, Peter J. Blake an 18-year-old male and Cain D. Smeal an 18-year-old male, all from the Town of Newfane.

They are charged with Criminal Mischief 4th (Misdemeanor) and multiple counts of Criminal Tampering 3rd. (Misdemeanor), and released on Appearance Tickets. Further charges are pending as Deputies continue to follow up with numerous residents.

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Dozens of Homes, Vehicles Egged in Niagara County Leads to Arrests