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Niagara Falls Police responded to Dollar Tree on Portage Road around 10am on October 31st after reports of shoplifting. Upon arrival, store employees stated than an unknown female, later identified as Bianca Guerra, had taken merchandise and fled the store without paying. Officers confirmed with the store manager that the female was currently detained in the rear of their patrol vehicle and he positively identified her. The store manager provided a receipt for $3.90 worth of

Niagara Falls Police responded to 810 Portage Road – Dollar Tree – around 10:40am on October 31st after reports of a shoplifter. Dispatch advised officers that the suspect was a white male wearing all black and last seen walking Eastbound on Elmwood Avenue. Officers located the male on the 1300 block of Elmwood Avenue when he took off running Northbound into a yard towards Ashland Avenue. Officers searched the area for the male and located him in an alleyway between Ashland a

Erie County deputies made a startling discovery this week after finding an alligator tucked away in a backyard shed at a residence on Montclair Avenue, just steps from Erie County Medical Center. According to Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, officers were carrying out a search warrant Tuesday at the Buffalo home when they found the reptile. The alligator was located inside a small pool surrounded by artificial lighting, heating devices, and dead rodents. State Department of E

Law enforcement received a call in the evening hours of November 4th after reports of a domestic incident with a possible attempted child abduction on Washburn Street in Lockport. The 911 caller - a neighbor - stated that she heard arguing in the upstairs apartment. Dispatch then received additional information from the caller that she heard a male attempting to kick the door in. She also believes she heard a gun cocked. There was then another call stating that the female in

Law enforcement received a call around 4:50am on November 5th after reports of menacing with a weapon in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - the girl's father - stated that his daughter was being sent pictures of guns by her ex-boyfriend. He further stated that the ex-boyfriend said that he was "on his way to her house to shoot her." Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the ex-boyfriend was arrested due to the threats of bodily injury. No further information is availab

Law enforcement received a call between 5am and 8am on November 3rd after reports of menacing with a weapon on Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that a male with the first name "Dwayne" - a white male wearing a denim jacket - was standing outside across the street staring into his window while sharpening a knife. The caller further stated, which was confirmed by police, that Dwayne was arrested over the weekend for trying to attack him with a sword. Polic

Law enforcement received a call in the early morning hours of November 2nd after reports of an assault near Tops on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that two black males jumped a white female. The female, a minor child (less than 18), sustained injuries during the assault. It is unknown if the males used any weapons. It was then reported that there also might be a male victim as well. The male suspects fled down the road. Police responded to the

Law enforcement received a call in the late afternoon hours of November 2nd after reports of an assault on the corner of 21st and Walnut Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - a female - stated that a male was being "beat up" near the alley as she was on the phone with them. She then told police that the male was trying to break into her home (i.e.: he was only attacked after getting caught breaking into her house). The caller requested police so she could make a report. P

Law enforcement received a call in the evening hours of November 2nd after reports of an attempted assault with a weapon on the 400 block of 10th Street. The 911 caller stated that 29-year-old Mariah came at her mother with a knife trying to stab her mom in the throat. At the time of the call, the daughter was in the hallway and the mother had locked herself in the attic. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the daughter was arrested. No further information is avai

Law enforcement received a call on November 1st after reports of an assault with a weapon on the 1100 block of 27th Street. The 911 caller stated that a 14-year-old cut his mother's boyfriend with a knife. Dispatch could not make out any names as there was too much screaming and arguing. However, the knife was put away. The 14-year-old stated that he wanted to be arrested. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown what occurred with the 14-year-old. No further information

Law enforcement received a call in the afternoon hours of November 1st after reports of an active fight in Jordan Gardens. The 911 caller stated that she was pregnant and was assaulted. The call then abruptly ended and did not answer after multiple attempts. It is unknown what occurred that resulted in the call ending. Police responded to the scene. The conclusion of the call is unknown. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should

Law enforcement received a call in the afternoon hours of November 1st after reports of a menacing in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that a black male named Trent was wearing a ski mask wearing all black with a long gun in the area of 19th and Niagara Street. The caller then stated that the suspect was on the porch of a yellow house Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the suspect was apprehended. No further information is available at this time. These are me

Law enforcement received a call in the early morning hours of October 31st after reports of an assault with a weapon on the 70 block of Spruce Street in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller - girlfriend - stated that her boyfriend had cut her with a knife. The female remained on the line with police as the male exited the home and then attempted to flee the scene. The male was taken into custody after police arrived. The laceration she suffered was minor and did not require medica

Law enforcement received a call in the afternoon hours of October 31st after reports of menacing with a weapon on the 8200 block of Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that Dwayne Steele is outside of his door with a "long knife" that "looks like a sickle," which is a long, curved blade. The 911 caller stated that Steele was threatening to harm him. However, Steele also called 911, stating that the original caller, last name Finland, pointed a gun at his he

Niagara Falls Fire Department and EMS were dispatched to Police Headquarters at 1925 Main Street around 4pm on October 31st after reports that a prisoner attempted self-harm. According to police audio, the prisoner attempted to commit suicide by suffocating themselves. It is unknown if the prisoner was transported to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center for medical and/or mental health treatment. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Pr

Law enforcement received a call around 12:50am on October 30th after reports of a domestic disturbance on the 500 block of 20th Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that it sounded as if a juvenile was assaulting his mother in the upstairs apartment. Police responded to the scene. The outcome of the call is unknown. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content AUDIO: 911 Caller Tells Police Mother was Being Attacke

Niagara Falls Police responded to Walmart around 2pm on October 27th after reports of a larceny. Upon arrival, officers were met by loss prevention regarding a female leaving her wallet in a shopping cart and returning to find it missing. Officers were shown surveillance footage where the suspect, a black male identified as Walmart employee Jamal Johnson Jr., was pushing carts in the vestibule area and then leans over and takes something out of one. The suspect was questioned

Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of a Lockport man following a late-night traffic stop that led to a felony Leandra’s Law arrest. According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a vehicle driven by 39-year-old Jonathan T. Reid of Lockport at approximately 9:10pm on October 30th, after observing the car drift onto the shoulder while traveling eastbound on Lincoln Avenue. Deputies also noted a license plate violation. During the s

A pair of parents are facing criminal charges after New York State Police say their 4-year-old child was discovered wandering alongside the Thruway near Buffalo. According to State Police, troopers were called to Interstate 90 in the Silver Creek area on October 28th after receiving reports that a small child had been spotted near the roadway. Investigators say a passing driver saw the child step into traffic and immediately pulled over, contacted 911, and stayed with the chi

A Buffalo man accused of killing his girlfriend is now facing additional charges that include the murder of his 4-day-old son and setting fire to their home, prosecutors announced. According to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, 30-year-old Kidane Haile strangled 29-year-old Katie Carrig inside their Norwood Avenue residence in the Elmwood Village on October 18th before igniting the house with gasoline. Both Carrig and the infant were pronounced dead at the scene. In