Niagara Falls Woman Threatened: 'If you come back around 19th Street I’ll blow your head off'

Niagara Falls Police were dispatched to the 500 block of 7th Street around 2:20am on August 14th after reports of menacing with a deadly weapon.

Upon arrival, officers were met by the victim who stated at approx. 1:50am she went to 601 19th Street – the Coastal Gas Station – to grab a pack of cigarettes. After buying them, she went outside and started talking to friends of hers.

During this time, James Smith came over to her and started to feel up her pockets. The victim told Smith multiple times to stop. He refused, which prompted an argument.

Smith then spit directly in her face, slapped her in the face, and then lifted his white t-shirt and showed a black handgun in his waistband.

The victim said he showed her the gun and said, “if you come back around 19th Street I’ll blow your head off.” She immediately left the area, went home and called 911.

Officers on scene relocated to the 600 block of 19th Street where officers observed Smith with a large group in the street. Smith was detained. However, they did not locate a firearm on him.

Smith was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. The victim requested an order of protection.

No further information is available at this time.

Niagara Falls Woman Threatened: “If you come back around 19th Street I’ll blow your head off”