In her weekly edition of Beau Society, Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen announced that they are expecting their first child in an adorable video. Hailee wrote about yesterday being her 29th birthday and what the last year meant to her: This year, I’ve been reminded of how precious life is. I’ve surprised myself in a thousand different ways. Sometimes (many times), laughter saved the day. Other times, I found peace in simplicity: cooking breakfast with Josh, sinking into the perfect nighttime and morning routines, and talking to friends who see me clearly. This year, my work challenged me and rewarded me. Stepping into new projects felt like stepping into new versions of myself. I found creativity in unexpected places, like childhood memories and late-night conversations. I found clarity in asking myself what I really want. Then came the most amazing, and heartwarming, news of all. Promotional Content WATCH: Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld Are Expecting Their First Child

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 9pm on December 11th after a request for a welfare check at an apartment on Seventh Street in the City of Buffalo. Police responded and, after confirming a deceased male in the apartment, a coroner arrived as well. Family of the deceased resident also arrived on scene. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Dead Body Found During Welfare Check

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 9:30pm on December 11th after reports of menacing with a weapon on West Avenue in the City of Buffalo. The 911 caller and victim stated that a male in the bedroom is trying to kill her by looking at her, saying that there is a gun and knife. Dispatch noted that there are constant mental health calls from this address. Police responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Woman Says Male Broke Into Bedroom, Was Going to Stare at Her to Death

A Grand Island man died Thursday night after an incident in which he was reportedly crushed between a semi-truck and a pickup truck while attempting to work on the larger vehicle, according to a spokesperson for the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities identified the victim as 59-year-old Pavel Tsygyrlash. Investigators said he had been making repairs to a semi-truck in a parking lot near the intersection of Grand Island Boulevard and Long Road when the accident occurred. His son transported him to the hospital around 5:45pm, but Tsygyrlash was pronounced dead at 7pm. At the family’s residence, deputies located a pickup truck with a broken headlight, which the spokesperson said may be connected to the incident. The semi-truck remained parked at the lot where the accident happened with broken glass and a rolled-up blanket found near the passenger side door. The Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is still underway. Promotional Content Man Dies After Being Trapped Between Semi and Pickup Truck on Grand Island

Mark Laurrie, superintendent of the Niagara Falls City School District, has been selected as the Buffalo Bills’ 2025 Inspire Change Changemaker, an annual honor the team presents to local leaders advancing meaningful progress in their communities. The recognition aligns with the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative that focuses on four pillars of education, economic advancement, police–community relations and criminal justice reform. Laurrie was celebrated for decades of work on behalf of students and families in Niagara Falls as well as his involvement with the American Heart Association. His reaction to receiving the award reflected both gratitude and surprise. “I’m shocked and I’m so appreciative,” Laurrie said in an interview with the Buffalo Bills. “We are so appreciative in Niagara Falls that the Bills Foundation reaches that far, and that you don’t forget that we have love in Niagara Falls for you. We appreciate that you remember Niagara Falls.” His selection follows that of David Rust, the 2024 Inspire Change Changemaker and executive director of Say Yes Buffalo, who works closely with Laurrie. Rust credited Laurrie with extending the Say Yes program into Niagara Falls and broadening access to scholarships, workforce pathways and postsecondary opportunities. “My hope is that in honoring Mark’s lifetime commitment to education in Niagara Falls, the city, school district, and Say Yes Niagara Falls will receive similar exposure and support, for the scholarship endowment in particular,” Rust said in an interview with the Buffalo Bills. “Niagara Falls is a critical part of our region, and I’m deeply grateful for the wonderful recognition Mark is receiving, after all he has given to his city.” As part of the award, the NFL Foundation granted Laurrie $10,000, which he chose to donate entirely to Say Yes Niagara Falls. Rust said he hopes Laurrie’s example motivates others to contribute to community-based initiatives. Laurrie’s work with the American Heart Association has also drawn recognition. In September 2024, he collaborated on the HeartBEAT event, which offered hands-on CPR training to more than 750 student-athletes, families and staff members. Laurrie also serves on the Eastern States American Heart Association Board of Directors. Laurrie joins a group of NFL-recognized changemakers whose efforts focus on improving outcomes for underserved communities. Promotional Content Bills Name Niagara Falls Superintendent Mark Laurrie 2025 Inspire Change Changemaker

The long-stalled plan to transform the former Howard Johnson building at 472 Main Street in Niagara Falls into a rock-themed destination hotel has been given new life. The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency voted Wednesday to extend Live Inc.’s Cataract Grant funding through the end of 2027, allowing the developers additional time to assemble financing and prepare for construction, which they now say could begin in the spring. The IDA originally approved $450,000 in Cataract Tourism grant funding in August 2024 to support the redevelopment. The project, Hotel Live!, calls for an 80-room hotel with individually themed music floors, a celebrity-backed restaurant, and an indoor venue designed for live performances. The developers project creating 52 jobs which include 32 full-time positions. According to Agency Counsel Mark Gabriele, the developers’ difficulty securing financing stalled progress. He said he had been working with the operators in recent weeks and expected them to close on the hotel property before the end of the year. The expansion of the grant timeline does not provide additional money but allows Live Inc. time to document spending for reimbursement. Under the terms of the grant, the funds can only be used upon completion and are earmarked specifically for the $1.5 million restaurant component and $2.8 million music venue. The broader redevelopment carries an estimated price tag of $16 million and was first introduced in June 2024. Along with the Cataract Grant, the project has received substantial support from other public and private funding streams, including $2.25 million in tax incentives, $11.65 million in anticipated bank financing, $2.4 million in equity, and $1.5 million from Empire State Development. Live Inc., a Canadian-American company, already operates the helium balloon attraction adjacent to the project site. That ride, which opened in August 2024, was envisioned as a complementary attraction to the future hotel. Promotional Content Niagara Falls Hotel Live! Redevelopment Gets Additional Time to Secure Financing

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 3pm on December 8th after reports of an assault with a weapon on North Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - the girl's father - said that his 18-year-old daughter was threatening him with a knife. She had, in fact, cut him at least once. The severity of his cuts are unknown. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the daughter was arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content 18-year-old Daughter Tries to Slice and Dice Father in Niagara Falls

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:30am on December 9th after reports of menacing with a weapon on Crowley Avenue in the City of Buffalo. The 911 caller said that a sister's boyfriend just pulled a shotgun on her. Afterward, he was laying on the couch with the shotgun on his chest. Additional information continued to come in. The caller then stated that the male is highly intoxicated and had just dragged the female down the stairs by her hair. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the male was arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Suspect Threatens Woman with Shotgun Before Dragging Her Down Stairs by Hair

Face coverings are making a comeback in parts of New York, particularly across the Hudson Valley region, as a rise in respiratory illnesses are pushing hospitals and care facilities to tighten health precautions. While the sight of masks in public spaces has brought back memories of the 2020 pandemic, current changes are more limited. Most mask use remains voluntary, but some health-care settings and private workplaces have begun requiring face coverings for individuals who are not vaccinated or who are showing symptoms of illness. The shift comes amid what health officials describe as an especially aggressive cold and flu season, compounded by increasing cases of RSV and COVID-19. According to NBC New York, the week following Thanksgiving saw one of the steepest single-week increases in flu cases since before the pandemic with 14,506 confirmed infections, an 80% jump from the prior week. Hospitalizations have followed the same upward trend. The surge has prompted hospitals and long-term care facilities to reintroduce masking policies. Rather than universal mandates, many facilities are focusing rules on staff members and visitors who have not received recommended vaccinations or boosters. Health officials say the approach allows facilities to reduce the risk of transmission while avoiding the sweeping restrictions seen in prior years. Governor Kathy Hochul has addressed the renewed attention on masks in recent public comments, emphasizing that New York is not returning to broad, statewide mandates. She has, however, voiced support for current policies and framed masking as a protective option during peak virus season, particularly in medical settings where vulnerable patients face higher risks of illness. Hochul has also reiterated that health-care providers retain the discretion to set policies based on current conditions inside their facilities. Promotional Content Mask Requirements Reappear in Parts of New York as Respiratory Illnesses Surge

A man awaiting trial for killing his girlfriend and their newborn son was found dead Wednesday night inside the Erie County Correctional Facility, ending the criminal case before it could reach a jury. According to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Kidane Haile was discovered unresponsive in the shower area of the Alden facility shortly before 9pm. Officials said he was housed in a part of the jail where inmates could move about without constant supervision. One person familiar with the jail’s oversight structure explained that you don’t have a correctional officer with you in the shower. Authorities say the death is being investigated as an apparent suicide, though the official cause has not yet been determined. An autopsy is scheduled to take place. Foul play has not been ruled out. Haile had been facing charges of 1st and 2nd degree murder in the deaths of 29-year-old Katie Carrig and their 4-day-old son, Noah, who were found inside their Norwood Avenue home in Buffalo on October 18th. Prosecutors alleged Haile strangled Carrig, killed the infant, and then set fire to the residence in an effort to hide the crimes. He was also charged with arson and, if convicted, faced the possibility of life without parole. Haile had been scheduled to return to court in January. Despite many being upset that the criminal prosecution never was able to play out, several have already made their opinions clear on social media that justice has been served. "More justice than the victims and their families could have ever gotten in a courtroom," commented one person. Promotional Content Man Charged with Murdering Girlfriend and Newborn Son Found Dead Behind Bars

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:30am on December 10th after reports of a mental health emergency in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller said that her soon-to-be ex-husband was posting on social media that he wanted to harm himself and jump off a "tall bridge." The male's location was not disclosed on the call. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Man Threatens to Jump Off Niagara Falls Bridge

Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman announced Friday that Darrion A. Cotton, 59, of Niagara Falls, pleaded guilty to assault in the 1st degree for attacking a gas station cashier with a hammer during a January robbery. Prosecutors said Cotton admitted in court to striking the cashier in the head - causing serious injuries - during the January 19th, 2024 incident in Niagara Falls. Cotton now faces a prison term ranging from 14 to 20 years when he appears for sentencing on March 16th before Acting Supreme Court Judge Mario Giacobbe. “This was a vicious and unprovoked attack,” said Seaman. “We will be seeking the full 20-year sentence.” The Niagara Falls Police Department handled the investigation. The prosecution was led by Assistant District Attorneys Derek Hafner and Richelle Kloch-Krantz. Promotional Content Darrion Cotton of Niagara Falls Pleads Guilty to Attacking Gas Station Cashier with Hammer

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 6:10pm on December 9th after reports of a neighbor dispute on the 400 block of 22nd Street in Niagara Falls involving weapons. The 911 caller stated that neighbors were arguing on the front porch over an Amazon package. Both of the individuals pulled guns and acquired a target on the other person. Each of the men threatened to shoot the other over the package. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if either was arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Neighbors Point Guns at One Another Over Amazon Package in Niagara Falls

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 4:40pm on December 8th after reports of a domestic incident on Vermont Street in the City of Buffalo involving injuries. The 911 caller initially stated that a male was punching a female. The caller then told dispatch that the female was unconscious and he was dragging her lifeless body toward the street corner. The suspect was described as a black male with dreads. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the male was located. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Unconscious Woman Dragged Down Street After Being Beaten by Male

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12pm on December 8th after reports of a sexual assault that occurred at a public school in the City of Buffalo. The 911 caller stated that her autistic son has been repeatedly sexually assaulted at school, located in the City of Buffalo. The two closest elementary schools are   Grabiarz Campus School 79 (PFC. William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence) and West Hertel Elementary School (PS 94). It is unknown whether the accused abuser is a student or staff member. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Mother Reports Autistic Son Repeatedly Being Sexual Assaulted at School

The operating season at Niagara Pumpkin Farm may be over, but tensions between the farm’s owners and the Town of Lewiston continue to escalate following the town board’s decision to impose a six-month moratorium on seasonal attractions. Kyle and Alisha King, who own the Niagara Pumpkin Farm at 5368 Townline Road, say the town has repeatedly changed requirements even after they complied with prior conditions, making it nearly impossible to plan for future seasons. Their frustration was evident during and after a lengthy Lewiston Town Board work session Monday night that drew a packed audience of supporters. The moratorium, which was approved unanimously, temporarily halts approval of site plans and special use permits for non-conforming seasonal events. Town officials said the pause is intended to give them time to study and potentially update local zoning rules governing agritourism and similar attractions. Public response during the work session was overwhelmingly critical. For roughly 30 minutes, residents and visitors voiced sharp criticism that the moratorium was crafted to impact a single business rather than addressing any broader trend. Several speakers emphasized that the pumpkin farm brings visitors and revenue into Lewiston, while others argued that the town’s actions amount to reactionary regulation rather than reasonable oversight. Kyle King attempted to explain how the moratorium could disrupt next year’s operating plans, affect his construction business within the town, and contradict a prior ruling that confirmed the farm was permitted in an agricultural district. Because his comments exceeded the time limit, another supporter completed the remarks on his behalf. Despite opposition from the audience, the board moved forward with the moratorium. It was clear that the board's decision was made behind closed doors before the meeting began with targeting only one business in mind. Outside observers also raised concerns about the legality of applying new restrictions after approvals had already been granted. Essentially, applying the moratorium retroactively. Town Supervisor Steve Broderick defended the pause in a written statement read during the meeting, citing complaints from nearby residents and an increase in seasonal attractions. He argued that existing town code does not adequately address temporary events and said town attorneys are already working on revised regulations intended to balance safety with neighborhood impact. Magically, there were never any reported complaints from nearby residents in prior years that the Niagara Pumpkin Farm operated - just since the Town of Lewiston started its battle against the Kings. When asked how frequently Lewiston receives applications for seasonal attractions, Broderick indicated the town has not received any such permits annually, a point seized on by critics as evidence that the moratorium is only targeting one business, and one business only. Town Attorney Alfonso Bax said the town does not intend to delay applications from the Kings and has contacted the state Department of Agriculture and Markets for guidance. He agreed that the town code lacks sufficient detail to handle future temporary events. Only two nearby residents spoke in support of the moratorium, saying it would help restore peace to their neighborhood and encourage compliance. The Kings previously operated Niagara Nightmares in North Tonawanda and also own WNY Property Kings, a construction company based in that city. Since launching Niagara Pumpkin Farm in 2022, they have faced multiple enforcement actions from Lewiston, including violation notices, restraining orders that temporarily shut down operations, and a lawsuit filed this past September alleging the farm was not a permitted use. That lawsuit was later withdrawn after the town and the Kings reached an agreement allowing the farm to operate through the 2025 season. The deal included a temporary deferral of code enforcement and required the Kings to submit formal applications beginning in 2026. According to the Kings, all safety changes requested by the town were implemented. Kyle King said the planning board had been expected to approve a site plan for the next season at a December 18th meeting, but the moratorium has now postponed that decision. The Kings say they are consulting with legal counsel to determine their next steps as they believe the town continues to impose shifting restrictions that single out their business rather than offering clear, consistent regulation. Promotional Content Lewiston Weaponizes Zoning Laws Against Niagara Pumpkin Farm with New Moratorium

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received multiple calls around 9:40pm on December 8th of shots fired in the area of 9th and Niagara Street in Downtown Niagara Falls. Multiple 911 callers reported hearing several shots (3 or more) in the area. Police then received reports from two separate individuals who said they were being shot at. Officers were given a description of at least one suspect who is believed to have fled on foot. It was not relayed over police audio that either of the complainants shot at were injured. However, they did tell police that the shooting was targeted to them specifically. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the suspect(s) was apprehended. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Police Pursue Suspects After Targeted Shootings in Downtown Niagara Falls

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 3:40pm on December 5th after reports of a medical emergency on the 2900 block of Diamond Park Lane in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - a young child - stated that her mother was unresponsive. Niagara Falls Fire and medical responded to the scene. First responders spoke to the daughter who stated that the mother had been drinking the previous night. The daughter told firefighters that she came home from school and the mother was still in the same position as she had been when she went to school that morning. Her mother was covered in vomit. The woman's condition is unknown. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Child Discovers Mother Unresponsive and Covered in Vomit After Getting Home from School

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 3:30pm on December 5th reporting a robbery on the 2700 block of Forest Avenue in Niagara Falls, NY. The 911 caller stated that a male came up to her and forced her to give him the keys to mailboxes, threatening her with bodily injury. He was described as a tall black male wearing a black hoodie and ski mask. He then fled. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the male was apprehended. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Black Male Forces US Postal Worker to Hand Over Mailbox Keys in Niagara Falls

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 5pm on December 7th reporting a homicide on Kingston Avenue North Tonawanda. The 911 caller stated that someone broke into his home attempting to kill his mother and sister. Ultimately, they killed him (the caller) instead. The caller told dispatch that he had multiple guns in the home (two shotguns and a rifle), but they were taken by the suspect(s) before they killed him. Yes, the 27-year-old male caller reported his own death. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the male 911 caller was brought for mental health treatment. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content They’re Here to Kill My Mom and Sister: 911 Call Ends With Caller Saying He’s Been Murdered

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10:15pm on December 6th after reports of a possible assault and/or attempted child abduction at the DoubleTree Hotel in Downtown Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that a man grabbed her son and pushed him into an elevator. However, his plan failed and the child was able to escape. The man then fled to his hotel room. The mother told police that she knew what his room number was. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the male was arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Stranger Tries to Abduct Child at Niagara Falls Hotel

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement/emergency services received a call around 11:10pm on December 3rd after reports of a dog attack on Sweeney Street in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller told dispatch that a female was attacked by a dog. It was unknown at the time of the call if the dog was contained. North Tonawanda Fire and EMT were called to the scene. Additional information was received that the 26-year-old female was attacked by a dog and the bleeding was not controlled with a decreased level of consciousness. The injuries were caused by bites. At this time, the dog was controlled and away from the caller. The incident was deemed an ALS priority. The female was transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment. It is unknown if she had to have emergency surgery for the injuries sustained. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Woman's Face Torn Apart by Dog in Niagara County Requiring Emergency Hospitalization

Niagara Falls Police responded to the River Inn on the 5900 block of Buffalo Avenue around 12:30pm on December 4th after reports of criminal mischief. Upon arrival, officers were met by the owner of the motel and suspect, Randy Banks. Officers spoke with Mr. Banks who explained that he rented room 18 for one night (December 3rd) and at approx. 11am today he was involved in an argument with a female whom he described as a “friend.” The woman whom Randy Banks shared his motel room with was believed to be a “special friend.” Banks went on to explain that she is struggling with drug abuse and that he was “helping” by letting her stay in his room for a bit. However, an argument ensued between the two which eventually escalated to a physical fight. During the fight the room’s window shattered to pieces. Banks admitted that he was responsible for the damage to the window. Officers then spoke with the motel owner who stated that he wished to press charges on Banks. Banks was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. He was released with an appearance ticket. Promotional Content Man and Suspected Prostitute Get Into Physical Altercation at Niagara Falls Motel

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 2700 block of Falls Street around 3pm on December 3rd after reports of menacing with a weapon. Upon arrival, officers observed the complainant on the front porch who stated that “she” had a hammer and was being held down inside of the house. The female, later identified as Fatima Nevitt, was indeed being held down inside the home by multiple individuals with the house in disarray. Fatima was detained without incident and she was placed in the rear of a patrol vehicle. Officers then spoke to one of the female victims. She stated that Fatima lives in the upstairs apartment and broke through her rear apartment door alleging that she stole a package. Fatima had a hammer in her pants. Fatima then went back upstairs, but then a couple minutes later came downstairs with the hammer in hand above her head as if she was going to hit people. Her eyes were crazed. One of the victim’s friends were able to get the hammer from Fatima, at which time Fatima kicked over a bookcase and charged toward her. They were able to both bring Fatima to the ground where she was held until police arrived. Another two females were present at the time of the altercation and ended up leaving without notice. One of them was highly upset and complaining of hand and arm pain. Officers observed small lacerations on her arms and a bite mark, where she stated Fatima bit her. The hammer in question was located on clothing next to where Fatima was held down. Officers also observed the back door frame to be damaged from where Fatima forced herself into the apartment. Fatima was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. No further information is available at this time. Promotional Content Woman Breaks Into Neighbor's Apartment Armed with Hammer to Cause Some Pain

Jury selection is scheduled to start Monday in the case against a Niagara Falls man accused of shooting another man outside a neighborhood convenience store last spring. Prosecutors allege that Jalik George, 27-years-old, opened fire on Thomas Carter, 31, during a confrontation near 19th Street and Ashland Avenue on March 3rd, 2024. George was charged with 2nd-degree attempted murder, 1st-degree assault and 2nd-degree criminal possession of a weapon. If convicted on all counts, he could face a maximum sentence totaling 50 years to life in state prison. According to police, Niagara Falls patrol officers were in the area on an unrelated call shortly after 9:30pm when they heard two gunshots. At the same time, emergency dispatchers began receiving 911 calls reporting shots fired along the 1000 block of 19th Street. Officers responding to the scene found Carter suffering from gunshot wounds that were described at the time as life-threatening. Firefighters and emergency medical personnel arrived on scene, but Carter was transported to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in a private vehicle before being transferred to Erie County Medical Center. He was initially listed in critical condition but later recovered. Authorities noted that the shooting occurred as a large group of people had gathered nearby for a vigil honoring a person who had died from a drug overdose. Despite the crowd, no other injuries were reported. Detectives with the Niagara Falls Police Department Criminal Investigation Division determined that George left the city after the shooting. Weeks later, he was located and taken into custody in South Carolina by members of the U.S. Marshals Felony Fugitive Task Force. George was extradited back to Niagara County on a fugitive warrant to face the charges outlined in the indictment. He pleaded not guilty and has remained in custody without bail. Promotional Content Trial Begins for Man Accused of Shooting Victim Outside Niagara Falls Store

Niagara Falls Police responded to 7-Eleven on the 2800 block of Pine Avenue around 11:40am on December 3rd after reports of a shoplifter. En route to the call, radio advised officers that the caller – who was the assistant manager – was following the suspect on Pine Avenue. Radio then updated officers that the suspect, who was a black male wearing a camo jacket, walked into Mario’s located at 2304 Pine. Officers arrived at Mario’s. As an officer approached the store, a black male matching the description exited the store and began running. He was slow and officers apprehended him quickly. The male identified himself as Jamar Holland and immediately told police, “man I have a problem, I am sick.” He was placed in the rear of a patrol vehicle and transported back to 7-Eleven. While still in the vehicle, he said, “if they don’t want to press charges I will tell them where I stashed it.” He was positively identified as the suspect after arriving at 7-Eleven. In total, Holland stole a 12 pack of Corona valued at $18.99 and an 18 pack of Corona vialled at $27.99. Holland was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing where he was released on an appearance ticket. Promotional Content Suspect Says 'Man I have a problem, I am sick' After Getting Caught Shoplifting

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 5:10pm on December 5th after reports of possible child abuse on Prospect Street in Lockport, Niagara County. The 911 caller told dispatch that her 2-year-old niece broke her arm and believes that someone did so deliberately. She specifically said that the injury is believed to have been the result of a crime. Prior to arrival, dispatch alerted responding officers that the child suffered a fractured arm. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the suspect was still on scene at the time they arrived or if he was arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content 2-year-old Breaks Arm After Suspected Child Abuse in Niagara County

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 11am on December 4th after reports of menacing with a weapon in Lockport, NY. The 911 caller said that a male was on the side of the road running after vehicles with a hatchet. Bystanders reported that he was pretending to chop up the cars as he ran. The male was described as white, wearing blue jeans and a white hat. It was then reported that the male focussed his attention on a woman and started chasing her. She called police in a panic. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the male was apprehended and arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Man Runs After Vehicles with Hatchet in Niagara County Before Targeting a Woman

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 2:50pm on December 3rd after reports of an assault with a weapon on Falls Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that there was a fight between two women, one of which was weilding a hammer. The caller further said that medical was possibly needed due to injuries sustained by one or two of the women. The cause of the altercation was not immediately clear. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if either of the woman were arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Woman Brings Hammer to a Street Fight in Niagara Falls

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:15am on December 4th after reports of a neighbor dispute with injuries and menacing on the 1500 block of Niagara Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - a tenant in an apartment complex - told police that her female neighbor "Charlene" pushed her down a flight of stairs. Afterward, the neighbor made threats to set the caller on fire with lighter fluid. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the neighbor was arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Woman Threatens to Set Neighbor on Fire with Lighter Fluid in Niagara Falls

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:30pm on December 2nd after reports of a deceased body located in an apartment on Sweeney Street in North Tonawanda. North Tonawanda Fire and EMS responded to an apartment building after an initial report of a dead body. Both arrived on location and confirmed a 75-year-old deceased male in the apartment. His name has not been released. Foul play is not suspected. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Dead Body Found in North Tonawanda Apartment

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 9:30pm on December 2nd after reports of a domestic dispute where a female was strangled. The 911 caller (and victim) called police and could be heard screaming to "get out of my house." She then became extremely out of breath and struggled to tell police that he had just strangled her. Once police and first responders arrived at the scene, the woman became uncooperative despite showing clear signs of having been assaulted. She refused to give the name of her boyfriend. The suspect remained at the scene. It is unknown if the male was arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content AUDIO: Son Leaves Home Carrying Shotgun After Threatening to Kill his Father

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:15am on December 3rd after reports of an assault on 5th Avenue in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller stated that a male hit a woman in the face. Altogether, it was reported that there were a group of four intoxicated individuals. The male also threatened a knife. The suspect male goes by the name of 'Fifty.' He was described as a black male wearing a grey fluffy coat. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the male was arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Drunk Male Sucker Punches Woman in the Face, Threatens Others with Knife

Niagara Falls Police were on routine patrol on the 8700 block of Niagara Falls Boulevard around 6:30pm on November 29th when they observed Tywaun Barnes inside Sandhu Express Mart. Officers were aware Barnes had active CID paperwork. Officers entered the store and informed Barnes he was under arrest. He became argumentative and repeatedly requested to go to the bathroom to use his suboxone. Officers refused this request. One officer grabbed ahold of Barnes and informed him force would be used if he did not submit to handcuffing. Barnes continued to refuse and be argumentative, at which time force was used to subdue him. Although Barnes was ultimately handcuffed, he seriously injured the officer during the struggle. The officer sustained facial lacerations from Barnes punching and clawing at him. The lacerations caused a substantial amount of pain and bleeding. He also suffered an abrasion and redness to his left knee that caused pain. Barnes also sustained injuries that required hospitalization. Barnes was charged with assault 2nd and resisting arrest as a result of the incident. No further information is available at this time. Promotional Content Niagara Falls Officer Seriously Injured While Using Force to Subdue Tywaun Barnes

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 6:30pm on November 30th reporting a vehicle vs pedestrian motor vehicle accident with injuries in the area of 7th Street and Niagara Street in Niagara Falls. Bystanders called regarding the accident, including reports that they needed to send an ambulance due to serious injuries sustained by the pedestrian. Niagara Falls Police, Niagara Falls Fire and medical responded to the scene. It is believed the pedestrian was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Pedestrian Suffers Injuries After being Struck by Vehicle in Niagara Falls

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:30pm on November 30th after reports of an intoxicated driver on South Transit Road in Lockport, NY. The 911 caller said that an unknown driver blew through two red lights on Transit Road before pulling into the Grand Wine and Spirits liquor store. A description of the suspect's vehicle was provided. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the driver was arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Drunk Driver Blows Through Two Red Lights Before Pulling into Niagara County Liquor Store

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 1:20pm on November 30th after reports of a violent domestic incident on the 1000 block of South Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller said that he was asaulted by being spit on and then attacked with a knife. He told police she currently had the knife on her. The extent of his injuries are unknown. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the woman was arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Woman Spits on Victim and Attacks Him with Knife During Domestic Dispute

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 1:20am on December 1st after a reported mental health crisis at the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls. The male 911 caller - who was highly intoxicated - stated that he is a veteran with PTSD. Police noted that he was making some "questionable statements" during the 911 call that raised concern for his safety and that of other people. The male said that he was "willing to die" but that he was not going to hurt anybody. He further stated all of his property was at the casino. Police responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Veteran with PTSD at Seneca Niagara Casino Tells Police he is 'Willing to die'

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 4:45pm on November 29th after reports of a medical emergency and possible child endangerment on the 3300 block of B Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - a female on her way to the scene - stated that there is only an 8-year-old child present inside of the home along with the male who overdosed. Her relationship to the child was not immediately clear from police audio. Police and medical responded to the scene. The male's condition when police arrived at the scene is unknown. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Niagara Falls Police Find Scared 8-year-old Next to Man who Overdosed Inside Home

LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 3:45pm on November 29th after reports of a violent shoplifting incident at Dollar Tree on Portage Road in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that a black male about 6' tall was screaming at staff and assaulted them as he was stealing things. He was wearing khaki pants. The extent of any injuries sustained by Dollar Tree employees is unknown. The employee also said that they had the suspect's phone after he dropped it in the store. At one point the suspect returned to the store threatening to come back with a gun [to blow their heads off]. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the suspect was apprehended. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Black Shoplifter Assaults Dollar Tree Employees and Threatens to Blow their Heads Off in Niagara Falls

LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO BELOW: Law enforcement received a call around 12:15am on November 30th after reports of a violent domestic incident that resulted in a massive police operation in Youngstown, NY. The call starts by confirming that a female and two children had escaped the residence safely and that the male suspect remained inside. Dispatch was referring to the ongoing operation as a "possible police emergency" when requesting additional resources. Police were told that he was making threats to use firearms, of which he has at least three hidden throughout the home. A perimeter was establed around the immiedate area in the event he tried to flee the home. His vehicle was under surveillance throughout. Police did not know if there were any firearms in the vehicle. The police audio, which is more than 7 minutes long, details the operation as it is being set up in real-time. You can hear officers organizing their locations in addition to what additional support needs to be requested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Massive Police Operation Surrounds Home of Niagara County Man with Guns Everywhere

Law enforcement received a call around 8:30pm on November 28th after reports of a domestic incident in the City of Buffalo. The 911 caller stated that her fiancé's daughter is threatening to burn down the house. The daughter refused to leave the home and said that she would use a gun and kill someone. Specifically, the daughter said that if police don't get there soon, they will be getting there for murder. At the time of the call, the suspect was walking around the neighborhood carrying the gun. Police responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Suspect Threatens to Murder a Woman and Burn Down Mother's House

Law enforcement received a call around 12:45pm on November 28th after reports of a hostage situation with injuries that occurred in the City of Buffalo. The 911 caller, who was also the victim, stated that three males held him hostage in an apartment for several hours. He was repeatedly beaten and a gun was used as part of the assault. They also took his money in addition to any other belongings he had on him. The victim ran to a nearby library to contact police. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if any of the suspects were apprehended. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Victim Brutally Beaten, Held Hostage by Three Men at Gunpoint Over Money

Two children died and five other people were injured following a devastating house fire early Saturday morning in Buffalo’s MLK Park neighborhood. Fire crews were dispatched to a residence at 69 French Street just after 5am after reports indicated that multiple people were trapped inside the burning home. Fire officials said the blaze spread quickly through the structure. Inside, firefighters later located the bodies of a 2-year-old and a 10-year-old. Three other children ages 6, 7, and 8 were pulled from the home along with two adults. All five survivors suffered injuries, the extent of which has not been disclosed. The fire also killed a dog and two cats that were inside the house. Authorities placed the estimated loss at approximately $200,000 to the building itself with another $100,000 in property damage inside the home. Once investigators complete their examination of the scene, the city plans to move forward with an emergency demolition of the structure. The fire also caused damage to two nearby vacant properties. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Promotional Content 2-year-old and 10-year-old Siblings Die in House Fire

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 1:20am on November 28th after reports of a shooting with injuries on Dodge Street in Buffalo, New York. The initial report indicated that a single woman was shot inside of the residence. It was then reported that an additional woman was shot as well. The extent of their injuries was not relayed over the audio. There was also a statement on the audio that the women were attacked prior to being shot. Police and emergency medical responded to the scene. The audio for the incident was long as additional information continued to come in. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on police audio and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Two Women Hospitalized After Being Shot Inside Home

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 7pm on November 27th after reports of a check the welfare on Trowbridge Street in the City of Buffalo. The 911 caller - a neighbor - stated that multiple kids (three) between the ages of 4 and 8 were home alone. The caller further said that there were no lights on and the kids were pounding on the windows screaming for help. Police responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on police audio and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Several Children Alone in Home Pound on the Window Screaming for Help

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 11:30am on November 27th after reports of a possible hostage situation and/or family offense situation on Rother Avenue in the City of Buffalo. The 911 caller - a neighbor - stated that she could hear a woman screaming that she was locked in a room with bars on the window. She further stated she was not being let out of the room. Police responded to the scene. The result of the call is unknown. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on police audio and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Woman Screams that She's Locked in a Room with Bars on the Windows

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around noon on November 26th after reports of an armed robbery on 19th Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that four males robbed her at gunpoint. At the time of the call, they were walking up 20th Street towards Walnut Avenue. One of them was wearing a ski mask. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the males were apprehended. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on police audio and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Woman Robbed at Gunpoint by Four Males in Niagara Falls

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Dispatch received a call around 12:20am on November 27th after reports of a medical emergency on 16th Street in Niagara Falls, NY. The 911 caller stated that a woman was in labor. According to the audio, it would be the woman's ninth child. Medical and the fire department responded to the scene. It is unknown if the child was born inside the home or if she was transported to a local hospital. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on police audio and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Woman Gives Birth to Ninth Child Inside Niagara Falls Apartment

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10:20am on November 26th after reports of a medical emergency in the area of Trowbridge Street in Lockport, NY. The 911 caller stated that a male party attempted to hang himself. At the time of the call, he was awake and breathing. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on police audio and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content Niagara County Man Attempts to Hang Himself in Garage