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AUDIO: North Tonawanda Man Goes 'Crazy' and Punches Mother
LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call slightly before midnight on November 10th reporting a mental health crisis and assault on 3rd Avenue in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller stated that he is "going crazy" and that he is trying to seriously hurt her. It was then reported that the mother had him restrained in the living room, but did not elaborate to how. The 911 caller also said that the male had punched both her and his mother. It is unknown the extent of inj

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22 hours ago


AUDIO: Boyfriend Slices Up Girlfriend During Domestic Dispute in North Tonawanda
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

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Nov 1


AUDIO: Juvenile Leaves Bag Full of Knives and Axe at North Tonawanda Gas Station
Photo Credit Google Maps Law enforcement received a call in the evening hours of October 25th after reports of weapons being found at the Speedway Gas Station on Payne Avenue in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller - a store clerk - stated that she found a backpack full of knives and an axe that a juvenile left inside the store. The clerk said that the juvenile was nearby at another store with a larger group of kids. Police responded to the scene. The outcome is unknown. No furthe

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Oct 27


Ennis Ruffin of Niagara Falls Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
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

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Oct 26


Chaos After Gunfire Reported at Ranchos Tres Cantina in Niagara County
Police in North Tonawanda say they were called to Webster Street in the early hours of Sunday, September 28th after receiving reports of...

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Sep 28


Man Found Dead in North Tonawanda Jail Cell
Photo from Google Maps Authorities are investigating after a man was discovered dead inside the North Tonawanda City Jail late Friday...

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Sep 24


North Tonawanda Police Take Armed Robbery Suspect into Custody
North Tonawanda Police have arrested a man accused of carrying out an armed robbery in the early morning hours on Saturday, August 16th,...

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Aug 17


Police Chase through Niagara Falls Ends with Arrest in North Tonawanda
Niagara Falls Police were engaged in routine patrol around 11:15am on August 14th when they observed a white motorcycle pass by them with...

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Aug 16


North Tonawanda Police Say Suspect Dragged Officer on Motorbike Before Crash
A Buffalo man is facing charges after dragging a police officer roughly 150 feet down an embankment during a chase in North Tonawanda on...

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Aug 14


VIDEO: Vehicle Theft on the Rise in North Tonawanda, Residents Urged to Be Vigilant
Early this morning, June 5th, a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SUV was stolen from a driveway on 7th Avenue. According to the North Tonawanda...

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Jun 5


Car Crashes Into North Tonawanda Home Prompting Evacuation Due to Gas Leak
Emergency crews evacuated a home on Ward Road in North Tonawanda late Thursday morning after a car slammed into the residence damaging a...

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May 22


13 Niagara County Law Enforcement Agencies Teamed Up in Aggressive Driving Enforcement Blitz
From April 21, 2025, through April 25, 2025, a coordinated spring aggressive driving enforcement initiative was carried out across...

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May 2


North Tonawanda Man Arrested in Hit-and-Run that Left Pedestrian Seriously Injured
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian seriously injured last week, North Tonawanda...

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Apr 25


Trial Scheduled for Former Sweet Angels Daycare Employee in North Tonawanda
The legal proceedings against a former employee of Sweet Angels Daycare are set to advance to trial. Savannah Huntington, who is the...

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Mar 10


Krantz Stands Firm on Police Integrity Amidst Drama over Mayor Austin Tylec's Abuse of Power
Tom Krantz, a former North Tonawanda Police Chief and current mayoral candidate, addressed the growing drama surrounding what many have...

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Feb 18


North Tonawanda High School Student Makes Terroristic Threat
A North Tonawanda High School student has been identified as making a terroristic threat of mass harm, according to district officials. A...

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Feb 7


2022 Emails Raise Questions over North Tonawanda Police Chief's Impartiality and Mayor's Influence
A strikingly different outcome to what occurred over recent weeks, the North Tonawanda Police Chief opted not to pursue an investigation...

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Feb 7


Resident Targeted by North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec to File Lawsuit for Weaponizing Police
Resident Jacob Quinn has told the Niagara Action that he has retained legal counsel regarding Mayor Austin Tylec sending police to his...

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Feb 4


Target of Mayor Austin Tylec's Abuse of Power Proposes Police Weaponization Resolution
North Tonawanda resident Jacob Quinn has told the Niagara Action that he will propose a resolution during tonight's Common Council...

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Feb 4


Quinn Considers Legal Action Against North Tonawanda Mayor after Using Police for Personal Vendetta
Tensions are escalating in North Tonawanda as resident Jacob Quinn considers legal action against Mayor Austin Tylec following a series...

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Jan 31
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