Panhandler Threatens to Beat Up Woman at Niagara Falls City Market

Niagara Falls Police responded to the City Market around 11am on August 1st after reports of menacing.

Upon arrival, officers spoke to the female victim who is in charge of running the Niagara Falls City Market through the Field and Fork Network.

The victim stated that a white female with red hair and wearing a pink shirt just threatened her and attempted to hit her.

The female was identified by police as Sarah Krantz. The victim asked Krantz to leave after aggressively begging staff and customers for money, as well as yelling profanities.

She was generally causing a disturbance.

Officers were able to locate Krantz at 19th and Pine Avenue. She was detained and transported back to the scene for identification.

The victim stated that Krantz’s actions placed her in fear for her life and safety, believing that Krantz was going to physically assault her.

Krantz was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing.

No further information is available at this time.

Panhandler Threatens to Beat Up Woman at Niagara Falls City Market