NEWS & INFO

Authorities have issued a Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert for a 67-year-old Niagara Falls resident who may require urgent medical care. According to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse, William Baughman, 67, was last seen around 1:30am on October 17th in the area of 15th Street in Niagara Falls. Baughman was reportedly driving a 2014 gray Nissan sedan with New York license plate LEF-4507 at the time he went missing. He is described as 6' 1" tall weighing approxima

Niagara Falls Police responded to the area around Niagara Street in Niagara Falls on October 16th after reports that a female was going to beat a male neighbor with a bat. Based on police audio, the female said that she was going to beat him with the bat because he is harming his wife. No further information is available at this time. Below is the police audio: Promotional Content AUDIO: Female Says She is Going to Beat Neighbor's Husband with a Bat

Niagara Falls officials are trying to determine what sparked an early morning blaze at an auto repair shop on 21st Street. The fire broke out around 4am Thursday at Len’s Auto Repair, located at 646 21st Street. According to authorities, a Niagara Falls police officer first spotted thick smoke coming from an alleyway between 20th and 21st streets and quickly discovered the garage engulfed in flames. Firefighters from multiple companies arrived on scene. The crew from Engine 4

Niagara Falls Police responded to Dollar General on the 1800 block of Pine Avenue after reports of a robbery. Dispatch advised responding officers that a panic alarm was activated. The suspect – a black male wearing a black hoodie and grey pants – stole items and threatened to kill employees. The suspect left the store on foot and was reportedly still in the area. No further information is available at this time. Below is the police audio: Promotional Content Dollar General

Niagara Falls Police responded to 7-Eleven on Niagara Street on October 15th after a report of an employee fighting with a customer. It was initially uknown if any weapons were involved. Additional information confirmed that the owner was threatening a possible robbery suspect with a taser. The suspect was wearing a mask and had a stick. Prior to arrival, dispatch advised officers that the male suspect was running behind 7-Eleven fleeing the area. It is unknown if any items w

Niagara Falls Police responded to Woodlawn Avenue in the afternoon hours of October 15th after reports that a man shot himself. A third-party caller told police that a male sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg. No further information is available at this time. Below is the police audio: Promotional Content Niagara Falls Man Sustains Self-inflicted Gunshot Wound at Home

A late-night altercation at a Niagara Falls Boulevard bar ended in gunfire early Sunday leaving a 32-year-old man hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the foot. According to reports, officers were called to the Wagon Wheel on the 7200 block of Niagara Falls Blvd. around 3am after reports of a brawl inside the establishment. Witnesses said the incident erupted shortly after the bartender announced closing time and asked customers to leave. Several patrons began to argue and te

Niagara Falls Police responded to 77th Street in Niagara Falls on October 10th after a daughter called 911 stating that her father was trying to beat her. The daughter also told police that she is pregnant and was fearful for her unborn baby. No further information is available at this time. Below is the police audio: Promotional Content AUDIO: Father Threatens to Beat Pregnant Daughter in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls Police were called to LaSalle Preparatory School around 1pm on October 13th after reports that a male student hit a female student with a garbage can. According to the 911 caller, his daughter was bleeding as a result of the incident and the male student remained on scene. Listen to the audio below: Below is the police audio: Promotional Content Teenage Boy Slams Female Student with Garbage Can at Middle School

Amherst Central High School paid tribute to longtime teacher and coach Jason Beckman on Friday night, holding a moment of silence before the team’s first football game since his sudden passing earlier this week. Beckman, who spent nearly 30 years in the district as a physical education teacher at Amherst Middle School and as coach of both the varsity football and boys varsity bowling teams, was remembered by students, staff, and the community. Prior to kickoff, players gather

Niagara Falls Police responded to Dollar Tree on Portage Road around 5:20pm on October 7th after reports of a shoplifter. As officers...

Niagara Falls Police were on routine patrol around 1:30am on October 7th when they observed two males – one of which identified as...

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 700 block of Townsend Place around 11am on October 6th after reports that an evicted tenant would...

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 400 block of 23rd Street around 6:45am on October 6th after reports of an unwanted person that was...

Niagara Falls Police responded to 56th and Frontier Avenue around 11:55pm on October 3rd after reports of a vehicle accident. Upon...

Niagara Falls Police responded to Family Dollar on the 800 block of Portage Road around 1pm on October 4th after reports of a shoplifter....

The Amherst Central School District is in mourning following the sudden passing of Jason Beckman, a longtime physical education teacher...

By: Niagara Falls City School District Superintendent Mark Laurrie I admit that I entered this school year with some uncertainty,...

Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino has gone on the offensive against the Niagara Gazette, accusing the publication of fueling...

State Police have identified Jason Beckman, Amherst Central High School’s longtime varsity football coach, as the driver whose vehicle...