High-speed Chase that Began in Niagara County Ends in Buffalo with Trio of Arrests in Stolen Vehicle Case

A high-speed police chase that began late Sunday night in Niagara County ended in a Buffalo park with three individuals - including two juveniles - taken into custody for their involvement in a stolen vehicle case.

At approximately 11:17pm on May 25th, Deputy Pino of the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a routine patrol near Niagara Falls Boulevard and Mavis Drive when he observed two vehicles making illegal U-turns. The cars, which appeared to be traveling together, entered a nearby residential area.

When Deputy Pino attempted to initiate a traffic stop, both vehicles fled the scene.

The pursuit quickly escalated as the vehicles raced through Krueger Road, Norman Road, and Nash Road in the Town of Wheatfield before splitting up and heading in opposite directions. Deputy Pino pursued one of the vehicles, which was soon confirmed to have been reported stolen from the Town of Amherst.

The suspect vehicle led officers on a chase through multiple jurisdictions. With support from area law enforcement, including the City of Buffalo Police, New York State Police, and other Niagara County units, the pursuit came to a dramatic end at McCarthy Park in the City of Buffalo after the fleeing vehicle, riding on a flat tire and eventually its rim, could no longer continue.

All occupants fled on foot upon stopping the vehicle. Deputy Pino deployed K9 Reggie, and Lieutenant Kroening utilized a UAV drone to track the suspects. After a coordinated search with law enforcement partners, three individuals were apprehended without incident.

Those arrested include 18-year-old Anevaeh S. Williams along with two juvenile males, ages 13 and 15, all from Buffalo.They have been charged with:

-Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 3rd Degree (a D felony)

-Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the 2nd Degree (a misdemeanor)

Williams was remanded to the Niagara County Correctional Facility while the juveniles were released to their parents. Authorities noted that all three are repeat offenders with prior arrests for similar offenses.

Law enforcement officials suspect that the second vehicle involved in the incident, which has not yet been located, is also stolen.

An investigation remains ongoing.

High-speed Chase that Began in Niagara County Ends in Buffalo with Trio of Arrests in Stolen Vehicle Case