Massive Brawl Breaks Out After Midnight at Niagara Falls Gas Station
- Niagara Action

- Sep 13
- 1 min read
Niagara Falls Police responded to the Coastal Gas Station at 601 19th Street around 12:50am on September 6th after reports of 80 people loitering outside the store.
Officers made contact with the store clerk who wished to have the people dispersed from the lot. While attempting to disperse the group a massive brawl broke out.
Officers began giving numerous lawful commands for everyone to disperse the area. Despite their efforts, the commands were ignored and approx. 20-30 people continued to stay in the parking slot. Use of force was utilized to maintain order.
One male, Jerel Diaz, refused to vacate the area after multiple commands were given. Officers used force to subdue him, after which he was handcuffed and placed in the rear of a patrol vehicle.
Officers remained at the location documenting the scene. Minutes later, approx. 25 people returned to the 600 block of 19th Street and started to argue and fight. Officers again gave more commands to vacate the area.
Force was once again used to disperse the crowd.
Diaz was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. He was charged with resisting arrest, trespass and disorderly conduct.
Diaz was released with an appearance ticket.
Massive Brawl Breaks Out After Midnight at Niagara Falls Gas Station










The police are put in harm's way and just have to release them anyway. Sickening!!!