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A traffic stop in North Tonawanda led to the arrest of a Niagara Falls man on multiple felony drug charges, police announced. According to the North Tonawanda Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle on River Road around 2pm on October 24th. During the stop, K9 Sasha was deployed to check for narcotics. Police said the dog gave a positive alert, prompting a search of the vehicle. Investigators then secured a search warrant for one of the occupants, identified as 51-y

Niagara Falls Police responded to Seneca One Stop on the 600 block of Niagara Street around 1am after reports of an unwanted person. Upon arrival, officers were met by employees requesting that Zakarria Perkins be removed from the premises. The manager on duty told police that she asked Perkins to leave multiple times because she was being “rude” to the staff. Officers then spoke with Perkins who immediately stated that she felt unsafe because the officer was white and “shoot

On October 21st around 11am, Officer Rutkowski was exiting Starbucks at 6690 Niagara Falls Blvd. and began walking to his police vehicle. It was at this time he observed a red 2009 Chevrolet Malibu illegally parked along the curbline in front of the business. The vehicle was obstructing the officer’s path to exit the parking space. There was a white male inside the vehicle that was seated in the driver’s seat. The male had a piece of foil in one hand and a brown rolled cigare

Law enforcement received a call in the morning hours of October 24th after reports of shoplifting at Tops on Niagara Falls Boulevard. Multiple people called 911. Reports indicated that three people were fighting in the vestibule. An employee told police that a white, heavy set female with brown hair pulled a knife while shoplifting. She was in the parking lot at the time of the call. The employee further stated that the female suspect stabbed herself during the altercation in

Niagara Falls responded to the 1200 block of 92nd Street around 8pm on October 20th for a welfare check. Dispatch advised officers that there was a white Chevrolet Malibu parked on the 1200 block of 92nd Street with a person slumped over behind the wheel. Upon arrival, officers observed the vehicle parked in the street in front of 1231 92nd Street. Officers observed the keys to be in the ignition and the vehicle running, but in park. A white female, later identified as Katie

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 500 block of 62nd Street around 10am on October 18th after reports of a neighbor dispute. Niagara Falls Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene. Officers spoke to the victim who had blood on his left hand, a missing tooth, and a swollen and bruised left eye/cheek area.   The victim told police that his neighbor – David Davis – walked over to his property while he was in his shed. Davis entered the shed and trapped the victim in

Niagara Falls Police responded to Wrobel Towers around 3pm on October 17th after reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that she was traveling in the elevator and, when the door opened, Nicole Hickson was waiting for her to exit and immediately began to stab her with a knife. The victim “maced her” in return. Officers learned that the two women are feuding over a deceased male that they both had a relationship with. The victim had serious

Law enforcement received a call in the afternoon hours of October 22nd after reports of domestic violence with injuries in the area of Eckhert Street in Buffalo. The 911 caller - a female - was approached by an older woman who asked her to call 911. The woman said that she was being beaten and was thrown down a flight of stairs. She complained of severe pain from a back injury. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if an arrest took place. No further information is ava

New York Attorney General Letitia James entered federal court on Friday with a broad smile and upbeat demeanor despite standing accused of serious financial crimes. James pleaded not guilty to two felony counts tied to a Virginia property purchase, but her public remarks outside court raised eyebrows for their theatrics and lack of accountability. When prompted by U.S. District Judge Jamar Walker, the 67-year-old answered only “Yes” when asked if she understood her rights and

Law enforcement received a call in the afternoon hours of October 23rd after reports of a male with a knife at Niagara Falls State Park. The 911 caller - a male - stated that he was hiding in a bathroom stall. The male suspect, who was in the bathroom, kept screaming that he had a knife. According to the caller, it sounded as if he planned on hurting someone. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the suspect was apprehended. No further information is available at th

Law enforcement received a call in the evening hours of October 23rd after reports of a domestic incident involving weapons on the 8300 block of Buffalo Avenue. The 911 caller - a resident in the building - told police that a white male is beating up his girlfriend, who was screaming and calling for help. He also stated that the father of the suspect was standing in the hallway with a bat in one hand a knife in the other. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown what inju

Authorities say the weekend house fire in Buffalo’s Elmwood Village that killed a woman and her newborn was not the tragedy it first appeared to be. Prosecutors now allege the woman was strangled to death before the blaze ever began and that, although still under investigation, that the fire was deliberately set in an attempt to cover up her murder. The Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that 30-year-old Kidane Haile has been indicted in connection with

New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to stand before a federal judge on Friday, facing fraud charges that could land her in federal prison. On the eve of her arraignment, James attempted to portray herself as a victim, calling the mortgage fraud allegations against her “baseless.” Her attorneys filed paperwork Thursday seeking to have the case thrown out, arguing that the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed.

Law enforcement received a call in the morning hours of October 22nd after reports of a "violent" domestic incident. The 911 caller stated that the male was forcing a female into a black SUV while she screamed for help. The caller stayed on the phone with police and told them that after the female was forced inside the vehicle the male was physically assaulting her as she attempted to defend herself. Buffalo Police responded to the location. It is unknown what injuries she su

Law enforcement received a call on October 2nd after reports that a female was being held against her will by multiple suspects demanding money. The 911 caller - who is the alleged kidnapped woman's sister - stated that her sister was being held against her will by two male suspects demanding $180. According to the audio, the $180 represented drugs that the sister took but never paid for. The two males told the 911 caller (the kidnapped woman's sister) that her sister would b

Law enforcement received a call in the early morning hours of October 22nd after reports of a domestic dispute at the Walgreens parking lot on Pine Avenue. The 911 caller stated that they witnessed the male dragging a female - who was fighting to get away from him - back to his vehicle. It is unknown if the female sustained any injuries. Police responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content AUDIO: Suspe

Law enforcement received a call in the early morning hours of October 21st after reports of breaking and entering. The 911 caller stated that her 26-year-old grandson was told to leave her house after an argument but returned by climbing through an air conditioning unit. She told dispatch that she fears he will become violent and was hiding in an upstairs bedroom for safety. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content AUDIO

Law enforcement received a call in the afternoon hours of October 21st after reports of an assault. The 911 caller - a 15-year-old girl - told police that she was in the bathroom at McDonald's on Pine Avenue hiding. The teen stated that two boys "beat her up." The extent of her injuries, if any, was unknown. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content AUDIO: 15-year-old Girl Hides in McDonald's Bathroom After Assaulted by T

A Buffalo resident has been indicted on serious felony charges linked to the death of his infant son earlier this year, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced. Elijah Q. Rogers, 27, was arraigned in State Supreme Court before Justice Paul Wojtaszek on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter. The court ordered Rogers held without bail. Prosecutors stated that a conviction on the top charge could result in a prison sentence of 25 years to

For the second time in less than two days, authorities in Upstate New York have confirmed the discovery of human remains. New York State Police announced Sunday that skeletal remains were recovered on Champlin Road in the town of Sodus, Wayne County. Officials said a property owner found bones in a wooded area on Wednesday and immediately called 911. Troopers from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Forensic Identification Unit arrived at the scene and were assisted