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Tuesday, July 21, 2015
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AMHERST — Chuck E Cheese restaurant has released a statement on the status of the employee who was arrested on child pornography charges, indicating that the employee has been let go.
The popular children's eatery and play place said they are cooperating with the ongoing police investigation.
Earlier today, it was revealed that Zachary Feeterman, 20, of Parkedge Ave. in the Town of Tonawanda, was charged following an extensive investigation. Feeterman was a part of the restaurant's kitchen staff.
The restaurant's full statement follows:
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| Zachary Feeterman |
The popular children's eatery and play place said they are cooperating with the ongoing police investigation.
Earlier today, it was revealed that Zachary Feeterman, 20, of Parkedge Ave. in the Town of Tonawanda, was charged following an extensive investigation. Feeterman was a part of the restaurant's kitchen staff.
The restaurant's full statement follows:
We are aware of the allegations against and the arrest of an employee who was part of the kitchen staff at our Amherst, New York location. The employee in question has been terminated, and we are fully cooperating with the ongoing police investigation.RELATED LINK:
We were shocked to learn of these allegations, and we want to assure parents and caregivers that we take great measures to protect the experience children and families have in our stores. Chuck E. Cheese’s performs background checks on all applicants for part-time and full-time employment who are over the age of 18 and was one of the first restaurant companies to institute this policy nationwide. We are committed to providing a wholesome, safe experience for families, setting high standard across all of our locations.
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TOWN OF TONAWANDA — An employee of a popular children's eatery and play place has been arrested and charged with “Possessing a Sexual Performance of a Child,” an "E" felony.
Zachary Feeterman, 20, of Parkedge Ave. in the Town of Tonawanda, was charged following an extensive investigation that began with Homeland Security Investigations in Honolulu, Hawaii that eventually led to Feeterman’s home in the Town of Tonawanda.
The case was a joint investigation between Homeland Security Investigations and the Town of Tonawanda Computer Forensic Unit, as Feeterman was allegedly sharing the explicit photos back and forth with a subject who was under investigation in Hawaii.
Police say that, "as of the authoring of this release, Feeterman is still an employee of Chuck E Cheese in Amherst."
He has been arraigned in Town of Tonawanda Court and is currently not being held. He’s due in court.
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| Zachary Feeterman |
Zachary Feeterman, 20, of Parkedge Ave. in the Town of Tonawanda, was charged following an extensive investigation that began with Homeland Security Investigations in Honolulu, Hawaii that eventually led to Feeterman’s home in the Town of Tonawanda.
The case was a joint investigation between Homeland Security Investigations and the Town of Tonawanda Computer Forensic Unit, as Feeterman was allegedly sharing the explicit photos back and forth with a subject who was under investigation in Hawaii.
Police say that, "as of the authoring of this release, Feeterman is still an employee of Chuck E Cheese in Amherst."
He has been arraigned in Town of Tonawanda Court and is currently not being held. He’s due in court.
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Friday, May 1, 2015
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TOWN OF NIAGARA — An Amherst man police say helped a Town of Lockport man commit forgery was caught and charged earlier this week.
On Oct. 9, Troopers received a report regarding two checks that had been fraudulently submitted to a local bank and cashed in the Town of Niagara, total amount $450.
As a result of the investigation, Troopers arrested Paul M. Kirchberger, 34, of the Town of Lockport, on Oct. 17, for two counts each for second-degree forgery, possession of a forged instrument, second degree criminal impersonation and petit larceny. He was arraigned in the Town of Amherst Court and remanded to Erie County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail. He pled guilty to three of the four charges and to attempted petit larceny and received 40 hours of community service.
Due to information Troopers received they continued to work the case. Further investigation revealed Abhishek Bhaskar, 24 of Amherst, had given the checks to Kirchberger to cash but Troopers had no luck locating Bhaskar for further questioning,
On Sunday, Troopers received a break; they were informed by Amherst Police Department that they had arrested Bhaskar on unrelated charges. Troopers interviewed Bhaskar, who revealed that he found the checks in his apartment basement storage unit and made the checks out to a false business account in Kirchberger’s name and forged the signature in order for Kirchberger to cash them at an ATM.
Bhaskar was charged with two counts of second-degree forgery and was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Amherst Court on Wednesday.
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On Oct. 9, Troopers received a report regarding two checks that had been fraudulently submitted to a local bank and cashed in the Town of Niagara, total amount $450.
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| Paul Kirchberger |
Due to information Troopers received they continued to work the case. Further investigation revealed Abhishek Bhaskar, 24 of Amherst, had given the checks to Kirchberger to cash but Troopers had no luck locating Bhaskar for further questioning,
On Sunday, Troopers received a break; they were informed by Amherst Police Department that they had arrested Bhaskar on unrelated charges. Troopers interviewed Bhaskar, who revealed that he found the checks in his apartment basement storage unit and made the checks out to a false business account in Kirchberger’s name and forged the signature in order for Kirchberger to cash them at an ATM.
Bhaskar was charged with two counts of second-degree forgery and was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Amherst Court on Wednesday.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015
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TOWN OF LOCKPORT — An 18-year-old Amherst woman was charged Wednesday with second-degree aggravated harassment by New York State Police.
According to NYSP, Breona R. Fioretti was arrested following a complaint of threats and harassment via telecommunications. She was arraigned in the Town of Lockport Court and released on her own recognizance to return at a later date.
A stay away order of protection was issued.
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| Breona R. Fioretti |
According to NYSP, Breona R. Fioretti was arrested following a complaint of threats and harassment via telecommunications. She was arraigned in the Town of Lockport Court and released on her own recognizance to return at a later date.
A stay away order of protection was issued.
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Sunday, March 8, 2015
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TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A 29-year-old Amherst man was charged with unlicensed driving and marijuana possession Wednesday afternoon after Niagara County Sheriff's deputies pulled him over for a broken tail light.
According to the NCSO report, Salvatore J. Scime, 249 Ferndale Road, Amherst, was stopped on South Transit Road for following another vehicle too closely and having a tail light that wasn't illuminating. When patrol spoke with him, they found him to be driving with a suspended driver's license. They further found him to be in possession of a "bowl," and some marijuana.
"Scime stated that marijuana was almost legal and asked patrol, 'why don't they just hurry up and make it legal,' " according to the police report.
Scime was charged and given a court date in the Town of Lockport Court on Thursday. The "bowl" and plastic container with suspected marijuana inside was submitted to the Niagara County Forensics Laboratory for evidence and analysis.
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According to the NCSO report, Salvatore J. Scime, 249 Ferndale Road, Amherst, was stopped on South Transit Road for following another vehicle too closely and having a tail light that wasn't illuminating. When patrol spoke with him, they found him to be driving with a suspended driver's license. They further found him to be in possession of a "bowl," and some marijuana.
"Scime stated that marijuana was almost legal and asked patrol, 'why don't they just hurry up and make it legal,' " according to the police report.
Scime was charged and given a court date in the Town of Lockport Court on Thursday. The "bowl" and plastic container with suspected marijuana inside was submitted to the Niagara County Forensics Laboratory for evidence and analysis.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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LEWISTON — A 32-year-old Town of Lockport man with the misfortune of having the same name as a man Amherst Police are looking for found himself facing charges for aggravated unlicensed operation or a motor vehicle.
According to the NCSO report, patrol was traveling eastbound on Ridge Road around 1:36 a.m. Saturday when they checked the status of the vehicle in front of them. Dispatch notified patrol that the registered owner of the vehicle had a warrant out of Amherst.
When patrol stopped the vehicle in the parking lot of Smokin' Joes on Indian Hill, they found that the Amherst warrant was meant for a different Michael J. Shea.
Nonetheless, they found that the Michael J. Shea they pulled over, of 5037 Carriage Lane, was driving with a suspended license. He was subsequently charged with third-degree AUO and jailed on $100 bail. He was issued a uniform traffic ticket and is set to appear in Lewiston Town Court on March 3.
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According to the NCSO report, patrol was traveling eastbound on Ridge Road around 1:36 a.m. Saturday when they checked the status of the vehicle in front of them. Dispatch notified patrol that the registered owner of the vehicle had a warrant out of Amherst.
When patrol stopped the vehicle in the parking lot of Smokin' Joes on Indian Hill, they found that the Amherst warrant was meant for a different Michael J. Shea.
Nonetheless, they found that the Michael J. Shea they pulled over, of 5037 Carriage Lane, was driving with a suspended license. He was subsequently charged with third-degree AUO and jailed on $100 bail. He was issued a uniform traffic ticket and is set to appear in Lewiston Town Court on March 3.
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
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A 24-year-old Lockport woman gave state police a fake name after being stopped for speeding on Interstate 290 in the Town of Amherst, according to the New York State Police.
Eventually Jeanine L. Burton gave Troopers her real name, however, which led her to the fact that she was driving with a suspended/revoked license.
She was transported to SP Clarence for processing, then given citations and after paying bail, ordered to appear in Town of Amherst Court on Feb. 11.
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| Jeanine Burton |
Eventually Jeanine L. Burton gave Troopers her real name, however, which led her to the fact that she was driving with a suspended/revoked license.
She was transported to SP Clarence for processing, then given citations and after paying bail, ordered to appear in Town of Amherst Court on Feb. 11.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
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TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A 47-year-old Amherst man was charged with DWI Sunday following a two-car personal injury crash on South Transit Road at Tonawanda Creek.
New York State Police say Vecheslav Moroz was driving a 2004 black Lexus on South Transit Road, when following too closely, he struck the rear a 2003 red Oldsmobile operated by Bernard Daley, age 60 of Ocala, Fla. Daley and his passenger Mary Daley were transported to Eastern Niagara Hospital-Lockport by Rapids Fire as a precaution and later released. Moroz was uninjured.
During the interviewing process, Troopers detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Moroz; breath. Standard field sobriety tests were performed, which Moroz subsequently failed and he was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and transported to the Lockport troopers' barracks for processing.
Moroz submitted to a breath test which reported a .18 percent blood alcohol content, twice over the legal limit. Moroz was issued citations for aggravated DWI, following too closely, moving from lane unsafely, and failure to use designated lane.
He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Lockport Court on Thursday.
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| Vecheslav Moroz |
New York State Police say Vecheslav Moroz was driving a 2004 black Lexus on South Transit Road, when following too closely, he struck the rear a 2003 red Oldsmobile operated by Bernard Daley, age 60 of Ocala, Fla. Daley and his passenger Mary Daley were transported to Eastern Niagara Hospital-Lockport by Rapids Fire as a precaution and later released. Moroz was uninjured.
During the interviewing process, Troopers detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Moroz; breath. Standard field sobriety tests were performed, which Moroz subsequently failed and he was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and transported to the Lockport troopers' barracks for processing.
Moroz submitted to a breath test which reported a .18 percent blood alcohol content, twice over the legal limit. Moroz was issued citations for aggravated DWI, following too closely, moving from lane unsafely, and failure to use designated lane.
He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Lockport Court on Thursday.
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Monday, November 10, 2014
John J. Ritz, 41, 88 Center St., was charged around 3:15 a.m. Saturday with DWI, failure to signal and starting a parked vehicle. He was to be in City Court this morning.
Konya M. Verner, 39, 202 Vine Lane, Amherst, was charged around 3:38 p.m. Saturday with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. She is to be in City Court on Nov. 17.
Jeffrey M. Wright, 29, 317 Applewood Dr., Apt. 9, was charged around 3:20 a.m. Saturday with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and speeding. He was slated for City Court this morning.
Katherine M. Sherman, 43, 275 Locust St., was charged around 9:17 p.m. Friday with DWI, unlawful possession of marijuana and an equipment violation. According to the LPD arrest report, Sherman was stopped for a traffic violation and determined to be intoxicated. During an inventory of her vehicle, police found suspected marijuana, which was sent to be tested. Sherman had a blood alcohol content of .15 percent, according to the report. She was to be in City Court this morning.
Amber M. Klinger, 28, 103 Scovell St., was charged around 11:10 p.m. Friday with unlawful possession of marijuana, an equipment violation and driving without a valid inspection sticker. According to the arrest report, Klinger was stopped for an equipment violation. When patrol interviewed her, she admitted to having marijuana on her. Police also found a crushed pill. Charges are pending for the crushed pill. She is to be in City Court on Nov. 25.
Christina M. LeBar, 34, 48 Waterman St., Apt. 2, was charged around 10:28 p.m. Thursday with a noise violation.
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Saturday, October 11, 2014
Distinguished DeSales alumni, from left, David Kinyon and Bill Kirsch, stand with Jodie Mullane (widow of Jim Mullane), Jean Mullane (widow of Jack Mullane), and alumnus Mary Carol Marotta. The five were honored along with Sister Mary Loretto with induction into the DeSales Hall of Fame. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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AMHERST — DeSales Catholic School honored its second group of inductees to the school's Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Thursday night at Classics V Banquet and Conference Center.
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| Sister Mary Loretto |
- Mary Carol (Bracken) Marotta - St. Joseph's Academy,1950
- Sr. Mary Loretto (Hamm) SSMN - St. Joseph's Academy, 1930
- David R. Kinyon - DeSales High School, 1968
- William A. Kirsch - DeSales High School, 1950
- Jim Mullane - DeSales High School, 1950
- Jack Mullane - DeSales High School, 1950
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| Jack Mullane |
There were over 200 people at the induction dinner, including family and friends of the honorees, DeSales alumni, religious and community leaders. MC for the evening was Buffalo radio personality and DeSales alum John Murphy.
This special event helps to fund tuition assistance grants at DeSales Catholic School, providing an opportunity for current and future students to enjoy the benefits of a quality Catholic education. DeSales is one of the largest Regional Elementary Schools in the Diocese of Buffalo, with a mission to be a center of excellence that inspires individual students to reach their greatest potential inside and outside the classroom. Events such as the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Induction dinner help to provide thousands of dollars in tuition assistance grants to deserving students each year.
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| Jim Mullane |
Friday morning, the inductees celebrated Mass with the current students and faculty at DeSales Catholic School, where their names were added to the Hall of Fame display.
DeSales is Eastern Niagara County’s only Catholic School, serving students in Early Childhood Education through Eighth grade. For more information call 433-6422 or visit www.desalescatholicschool.org.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Through the Gary L. Valeri Scholarship Program, veterans will be trained to work as Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASAC). The scholarship is named after the former husband of S.E.R.V. Niagara’s Founder, who lost his long battle with addiction.
The training program, offered two nights per week over an 11-month period, will qualify veterans to work with other veterans in a wide variety of settings such as clinics, hospitals, veterans facilities, halfway houses and the court system.
Veterans interested in the scholarship program are asked to send a letter of interest to S.E.R.V. Niagara, 80 Park Ave., 2nd Floor, Lockport, N.Y. 14094, by May 1. Within that letter, applicants should answer three questions:
- What are your reasons for wanting to become a counselor?
- What are three positive qualities/characteristics that you possess that will benefit you as a counselor?
- What do you see yourself doing once you have completed the program?
“There are not enough veterans in these types of counseling roles,” according to Jennifer D’Andrea-Terreri, founder of S.E.R.V Niagara. “Veterans in treatment have a greater chance of successful recovery when receiving therapy and treatment from another veteran. This is especially so when dealing with combat veterans. War and other related events are main causes of post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse, so it only makes sense for our veterans to receive help from other veterans who can better relate to their issues.”
The mission of S.E.R.V. Niagara is to promote healing and support and encourage every human being to reach their full potential while helping to restore hope and respect in our youth, families and communities. The organization’s long-term goal is to provide permanent housing and support to veterans and their families.
“There is a strong need for professionally trained counselors in today's society,” said Monica Farrar, director of The Resource Training Center. “There will always be a need for counselors as a growing number of people struggle with addiction.”
For more information on the scholarship program, please call The Resource Training Center at 983-2258 or email info@wnyresourcetraining.org.
The Resource Training Center is conveniently located in the Harlem Road Community Center at 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst. For more information regarding their services, please visit www.wnyresourcetraining.org.
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Thursday, April 10, 2014
Together with his friend, the Town of Lockport teenager got the bike up out of the mud and brought it back to his Emily Lane home — and called the Niagara County Sheriff's Office to report that he'd found the bike.
When patrol arrived on Emily Lane the dirt bike was in the garage covered in mud. The teenager told patrol that when he pulled it out of the ditch, it was submerged in mud and water — but it was in working order.
Patrol located the VIN number on the dirt bike and discovered that it was a 2007 Honda which was registered to an Amherst woman. The Honda did not show in their database as having been stolen, so patrol called the owner of record. The Amherst woman stated that the Honda was indeed stolen and that she had reported it the Amherst Police Department in July of 2013.
Patrol contacted Amherst P.D. and confirmed the woman's statements. Amherst Police informed NCSO that the suspects in the case were in custody and the Honda could be returned to its owner. Amherst Police then called the owner who responded to Emily Lane to retrieve her Honda.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Lisa Maria Coleman, 33, and Ryan J. Lasky, 34, both of 341 Goundry St. in North Tonawanda, were accused of collaborating to steal two books valued at $346.90 from the store. Lasky allegedly fled with the books while Coleman was detained by store personnel who called the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.
According to the NCSO report, when patrol arrived, Coleman gave them false information about her her male counterpart was, leading them to look for the wrong person for about an hour. Eventually, she came clean and said it was Ryan Lasky, her boyfriend. She told patrol that she didn't want to get him in trouble, which is why she had given them another name.
Patrol found that Coleman's car was illegally parked in a handicapped parking spot and that she had a bench warrant issued from the Town of Amherst.
Coleman told patrol "that she and her boyfriend had a severe drug problem and would steal the text book and take them to "Bucks for Books" to obtain cash for them," the report said. "Coleman stated that they would then use the money for drugs."
Patrol contacted Lasky by phone and he came to the scene — without the books, which he said he put under Coleman's vehicle. A search of Lasky revealed him to be in possession of two separate controlled substances.
Coleman's vehicle was towed. Coleman and Lasky were both charged with petit larceny and sixth-degree conspiracy by Niagara County Sheriff's deputies. Coleman was also charged with obstruction of governmental administration. Lasky was also charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Coleman was taken to Niagara County Jail and held on $500 bail. The Town of Amherst also fexed over a detainer on her arrest warrant. Lasky was brought to Niagara Jail as well, as was to have been in Town of Cambria Court Tuesday night. The controlled substance were submitted to the Niagara County forensic lab for analysis and evidence.
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Saturday, March 22, 2014
Kevin R. Eckert, 60, is accused of placing the camera in the bathroom while he was doing repair work in order to videotape a female resident while she showered. Eckert had done work for the family numerous times before, police say.
He faces stalking charges in addition to the two counts of unlawful surveillance in the 2nd degree, which are felonies.
Amherst PD is looking for others Eckert may have done work for before and feel as though he acted suspiciously while in their home. They ask that former customers call them at 689-1343.
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