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

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10:50pm on November 26th after reports of a hostage situation on Elmwood in Buffalo. A male on a payphone stated that he is holding 5 people hostage and that he has a glock 17. The male continued, stating that an accomplice has a machine gun. A massive police presence 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 Man on Payphone Tells Police He's Holding 5 People Hostage, Has Machine Gun

Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announces the arrest of 32 year-old Ryan Zachary, an inmate at the Niagara County Correctional Facility. On November 25, 2025, NCSO corrections officers were attempting to get Zachary to exit his cell so that the cell could be cleaned and inspected. As Zachary approached the cell door, he lunged at one of the officers and struck the officer in the head with a closed fist. As a result, the officer sustained physical injuries. The officer received treatment at a local medical facility and has since been released. Zachary is charged with one count of Assault in the 2nd Degree (Assault of a Correctional Officer, a Class D Felony). Zachary was scheduled to appear at Niagara County CAP Court on 11/26/2025. Promotional Content Niagara County Corrections Officer Hospitalized After Being Punched in the Face by Inmate

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 9:15pm on November 21st after reports of a domestic incident and possible assault on 8th Avenue in North Tonawanda. Police audio referred to it as a "physical domestic." Dispatch stated that a female could be heard screaming on the 911 call. She then reported that the aggressor was chasing her on foot attempting to attack her. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the male party was arrested. 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 Runs for Safety as Domestic Incident Turns Violent in North Tonawanda

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 9:45pm on November 23rd after reports of a medical emergency on the 600 block of 38th Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that a 3-year-old was unresponsive. His condition was unchanged as first responders arrived at the scene. Niagara Falls Police, Fire and medical responded to the scene. The child's condition 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 Emergency Response for 3-year-old Found Unresponsive in Niagara Falls

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 11:50pm on November 23rd after reports of a hit-and-run incident on Lockport Olcott Road in Newfane, Niagara County. The 911 caller stated that a female and young child was struck / run over by a vehicle that fled the scene. The call was deemed ALS priority. EMS and rescue was requested. Mercy was also contacted to see if they could respond due to weather in the area. The current condition of both the woman and young child are 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 and Young Child Run Over and Left for Dead in Niagara County

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 6:45pm on November 23rd after reports of an emergency situation at the Niagara Falls State Park Welcome Center. The 911 caller stated that there was a man barricaded in the welcome center with a firearm. A massive police presence 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 Massive Police Presence Responds to Welcome Center at Niagara Falls State Park for Barricaded Man with Firearm

Niagara Falls Police were on routine patrol around 4:30pm on November 14th on the 2000 block of Walnut Avenue when they observed a maroon Chevrolet Malibu traveling westbound. Officers ran the vehicle through Ejustice and it showed an expired inspection as of 9/30/2024. Officers performed a traffic stop at 16th and Walnut Avenue. The driver informed officers his name was Dominic Primerano. However, this was a lie as he was later identified as Anthony Primerano. Primerano continued to change his date of birth and name to impersonate another person due to his knowledge of there being two active warrants out of the City of Niagara Falls. Dispatch advised that there were two active bench warrants. Primerano admitted to lying about his name and date of birth with intent to conceal his identity. He was placed under arrest and put in the rear of a patrol vehicle. Primerano was written three uniform traffic tickets in addition to being charged with criminal impersonation 2nd. He was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. No further information is available at this time. Promotional Content Anthony Primerano of Niagara Falls Arrested for Criminal Impersonation

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10:10am on November 21st after reports of a check the welfare on 10th Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - an aunt of 9-year-old [name omitted] - stated that he is at the apartment with his father who is doing drugs. The child is being forced to be in a room. The father has been identified as Arriel Pettigrew. 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 9-year-old Reports Being Forced in Room so Father Can Use Drugs

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:05am on November 22nd after reports of an assault on Michigan Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller, who is also the victim, stated that her ex-boyfriend punched her in the face. She was in excruciating pain and believed her jaw was broken. The ex-boyfriend was identified as Darius Stephens. Police and medical responded to the scene. It is unknown if he was arrested. 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 Victim Says Ex-boyfriend Broke her Jaw During Bloody Domestic Incident in Niagara Falls

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 11:45am on November 21st after reports of an assault on the 2700 block Falls Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that she was attacked by a male known as R. Williams whom she has a full stay away order of protection against. The attack happened at her home. She further told police that the Williams came to her home with a shotgun. At the time of the call, she was locked in her room and was able to take the shotgun away from him. Police could hear Williams banging on her bedroom door. Police responded to the scene. It is likely Williams was arrested. 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 Man Showed Up With Shotgun to Kill Woman Who Had Protective Order Against Him

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 7:50pm on November 21st after reports of a medical emergency at the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that near the event center there was an unresponsive party - likely an overdose who was unresponsive after being administered narcan twice. Police, medical and others responded to the scene. It is unknown if the individual survived. 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 Individual Overdoses and Remains Unresponsive After Two Doses of Narcan

Nearly thirty years after the killing of 17-year-old Mandy Steingasser, a state appellate court has affirmed the conviction of Joseph Belstadt, the North Tonawanda man found guilty in one of Niagara County’s longest-running homicide investigations. A five-judge panel of the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department, issued a unanimous decision Friday rejecting Belstadt’s appeal and upholding his conviction for second-degree murder. The ruling was delivered less than a month after oral arguments. Belstadt, now 50 and serving 25 years to life at Attica Correctional Facility, claimed prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence and that his constitutional rights had been violated. The appellate panel rejected each of those claims and left his conviction and sentence unchanged. He will not be eligible for parole until November 2046. Belstadt has consistently insisted he is innocent. Steingasser disappeared early on September 19th, 1993, after spending the night with friends in North Tonawanda. Witnesses reported seeing her get into Belstadt’s black Pontiac 6000 near Oliver Street and Fifth Avenue shortly before she vanished. Her disappearance triggered a massive search effort and media coverage. More than a month later, on October 25th, 1993, her body was found by fishermen in a ravine near Myers Lake. Investigators later determined she had been strangled and a bra strap was discovered tied around her neck. For decades, the case remained unsolved but active. Police identified Belstadt as a person of interest early in the investigation but lacked enough evidence to charge him. In the years that followed, the case was revisited multiple times, including in the late 2010s as forensic technology advanced. Additional testing and reinvestigation eventually led to Belstadt’s indictment in 2018 and his trial in 2022 where jurors convicted him of second-degree murder. He was represented by attorney Michele Bergevin who suffered the most high-profile loss of her career. The appellate court’s decision, which was less than four pages, addressed Belstadt’s argument that the verdict was unsupported by the evidence. The judges rejected that point, writing, “We conclude [that] the evidence is legally sufficient to support the conviction of murder in the second-degree.” They added, “After viewing the evidence in light of the elements of the crime as charged to the jury, the verdict is not against the weight of the evidence.” Belstadt’s lawyers also argued that the trial judge improperly allowed testimony from a forensic pathologist who did not conduct the original 1993 autopsy. The appellate judges upheld the decision, noting that “an expert may offer opinions related to the cause and manner of death if the expert 'has used their independent analysis of the primary data' including autopsy photographs, video recordings and anatomical measurements.” Another major issue raised by the defense was the nearly quarter-century delay between the crime and charges. Belstadt’s attorney on appeal, Thomas Eoannou, argued during oral arguments that the delay violated his client’s constitutional right to a speedy trial. Prosecutors countered that the delay was justified and that the investigation never stopped. Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman told the court, “We always had an assistant district attorney and a detective assigned to work on this.” He added that investigators worked continuously through each evolution of forensic science. The appellate judges sided with prosecutors. Although they agreed that the delay may have caused “some degree of prejudice” to Belstadt, the state demonstrated good cause for the time it took to file charges. If Belstadt chooses to pursue further appeals, it would be to petition the New York Court of Appeals. Promotional Content Appellate Court Upholds Joseph Belstadt’s Murder Conviction in 1993 Killing of Mandy Steingasser

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:30am on November 21st after reports of a check the welfare - a medical emergency - on Grant Street in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller stated that a 30-year-old female was unresponsive in an apartment after ingesting an unknown amount of marijuana gummies. It is unknown from the audio if she was breathing. The incident was deemed an overdose and an EMS priority response was requested. 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 Found Unresponsive After Overdosing on Marijuana Gummies in North Tonawanda

A new Siena College poll released Tuesday claims Governor Kathy Hochul holds a 20-point advantage over Congresswoman Elise Stefanik in a potential 2026 matchup, placing Hochul at 52–32% among roughly 800 likely voters. The numbers show Hochul’s favorability has dropped five points since September. The poll has prompted renewed criticism from Republicans who argue Siena’s surveys consistently lean toward Democrats and fail to capture right-leaning voter enthusiasm. The critiques have grown as recent polling from other firms have shown Stefanik ahead of Hochul, casting doubt on Siena’s depiction of the race and those they have chose to use as participants. The results are in stark contrast to those of a Manhattan Institute Poll from October that showed Stefanik with a 43-42 lead over Hochul. The poll also portrays Hochul dominating a potential Democratic primary, leading Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado 56–16%. Pollster Steven Greenberg noted that Hochul maintains a 78–9% advantage among Democratic voters while Stefanik has grown her support on the Republican side to 79–11%. Independents remain far more competitive with Hochul’s margin shrinking to 40–36%, which is down significantly from 43–25% two months ago. Regional results show the same pattern Siena has traditionally produced: Hochul holding an overwhelming 42-point lead in New York City along with a narrower nine-point edge in the downstate suburbs and an even slimmer three-point lead upstate. Republicans have repeatedly criticized Siena’s regional weighting, arguing it overrepresents New York City and reliably overstates Democratic strength in statewide polling. Stefanik entered the governor’s race two weeks ago and has quickly escalated her criticism of Hochul. She has successfully tied the governor to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s progressive agenda, in large part due to Hochul's own embracing of Mamdani. Promotional Content Despite Siena Showing Hochul Up 20, GOP Calls Poll Skewed as New Surveys Show Stefanik Leading

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 11:55pm on November 19th after reports of a check the welfare for a male who made suicidal threats and was currently in the area of 20th and Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that the male left his home on Weston Avenue making threats to harm himself. He said he was going to "end it." The caller further stated a family member recently committed suicide. There is also an officer safety issue for this subject as he has made comments in the past that he wishes to die by cop, which occurred two years ago. 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 Family Worried for Niagara Falls Man Who Wants to Die by Cop

Former New York state trooper Christopher Baldner was acquitted Thursday of second-degree murder and reckless endangerment in a 2020 crash that killed 11-year-old Monica Goods. However, the trial didn't end there. Moments after the jury delivered its partial verdict, the judge instructed them to return to the deliberation room and continue considering the still-pending manslaughter charge. The tragic incident happened nearly four years ago. Prosecutors accused Baldner of deliberately ramming his patrol vehicle into the Goods family’s SUV during a chase on the State Thruway in December 2020, causing the vehicle to overturn. Monica, who was riding in the back seat, died as a result. Baldner had pulled over a Dodge Journey driven by Tristan Goods, who was traveling with his wife and two daughters. Prosecutors said Goods drove off from the traffic stop which prompted Baldner to pursue the SUV for about a mile at speeds exceeding 120 miles per hour. During the pursuit, prosecutors alleged Baldner struck the rear of the vehicle twice. They argued the second impact forced the SUV off the road where it rolled over twice. The crash partially ejecting Monica, resulting in her death. Jurors started deliberations earlier in the week and on Thursday sent a series of notes to the judge asking for clarification on previous testimony, New York State Police pursuit policies, and the definitions of both manslaughter and reasonable doubt. Later in the afternoon, the jury returned to the courtroom with its partial verdict acquitting Baldner of the murder charge and the reckless endangerment counts. They were then ordered to continue deliberating the unresolved manslaughter charge. The case has bounced through multiple courts over the last few years. Baldner was first indicted in the fall of 2021, but in February 2023 Ulster County Court Judge Bryan Rounds dismissed the murder charge and reduced the reckless endangerment counts. In his ruling, Rounds said the evidence did not support a finding that Baldner acted with depraved indifference and pointed to what he described as evidence showing Baldner attempted to brake before the second impact. That decision was overturned in September 2024 when the New York Supreme Court’s Appellate Division reinstated the murder and first-degree reckless endangerment charges. The ruling came after an appeal filed by State Attorney General Letitia James. Only the manslaughter charge is left unresolved. Promotional Content Jury Acquits Former New York State Trooper of Murdering 11-year-old Girl