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Friday, June 12, 2015
ENP STAFF REPORTS
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TOWN OF TONAWANDA — The investigation into the boating accident on Ellicott Creek that claimed the life of a 16-year-old Lockport girl is ongoing according to Town of Tonawanda Police.
Avery L. Gardner of Lockport died after she hit her head on an abutment from a pedestrian bridge over Ellicott Creek Thursday morning.
Town of Tonawanda Police say they have received assistance from the Erie County Sherriff’s Department Marine Unit and the New York State Police.
The names of the boat's other two passengers are still not being released.
"Speed of the boat and alcohol and not ruled out as possible contributing factors," according to a press release from Town of Tonawanda PD. "We are still talking to witnesses and processing physical evidence."
Police have been in communication with the Erie County District Attorney’s Office regarding any charges that may occur, but advise that "it is not likely that a decision about charges will happen today."
An online fund drive was created Thursday evening to raise money for Gardner's funeral costs. The gofundme.com drive us up to $1,255 as of 1 p.m. — with a goal of $5,000.
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Avery L. Gardner of Lockport died after she hit her head on an abutment from a pedestrian bridge over Ellicott Creek Thursday morning.
Town of Tonawanda Police say they have received assistance from the Erie County Sherriff’s Department Marine Unit and the New York State Police.
The names of the boat's other two passengers are still not being released.
"Speed of the boat and alcohol and not ruled out as possible contributing factors," according to a press release from Town of Tonawanda PD. "We are still talking to witnesses and processing physical evidence."
Police have been in communication with the Erie County District Attorney’s Office regarding any charges that may occur, but advise that "it is not likely that a decision about charges will happen today."
An online fund drive was created Thursday evening to raise money for Gardner's funeral costs. The gofundme.com drive us up to $1,255 as of 1 p.m. — with a goal of $5,000.
RELATED LINKS:
- Online fund drive created for family of boating accident victim
- Lockport teen dies in boating accident
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014
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| The U.S. Coast Guard attempts to right a 16-foot sailboat Monday afternoon in Olcott. (PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY JOE DERDA) |
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Olcott Fire Marine Rescue fished a man and a woman out of
the water. Then went back for their boat.
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According to local photographer Joe Derda, who was able to capture some pictures of the rescue, a call for Olcott Fire Department came in for two people in the water at approximately 12:45 p.m. They were safely rescued from their capsized 16-foot sailboat at 1:30 p.m.
After attempts by Olcott Fire Marine Rescue to right the boat and bring it to shore, the rescue team brought the two — one man and one women — to a waiting ambulance at the marina. The pair were cold and wet but uninjured.
The U.S. Coast Guard followed up to bring the capsized boat in but abandoned the effort. Olcott Fire Marine Rescue was called out again as the capsized boat was drifting into harbor traffic.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2014
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OLCOTT — A 49-year-old Snyder man died after being found unresponsive in Lake Ontario just west of the Olcott Harbor.
According to a press release from the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, they had responded to a report of an overturned vessel around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. Rescue teams were dispatched and Olcott Volunteer Fire Company's rescue boat located Christian D. Gothen unresponsive. He was transported to Eastern Niagara Hospital-Newfane, where he was pronounced deceased.
The investigation is continuing by the NCSO Marine Division and NCSO Criminal Investigation Bureau.
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According to a press release from the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, they had responded to a report of an overturned vessel around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. Rescue teams were dispatched and Olcott Volunteer Fire Company's rescue boat located Christian D. Gothen unresponsive. He was transported to Eastern Niagara Hospital-Newfane, where he was pronounced deceased.
The investigation is continuing by the NCSO Marine Division and NCSO Criminal Investigation Bureau.
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Sunday, August 17, 2014
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Niagara County Sheriff's deputies responded to the Olcott Yacht Club around 11 a.m. Sunday for a report of a boat washed ashore.
The boat, appearing to be 10-12 feet long was of fiberglass construction and maroon in color. The boat did not have a distinctive registration, but did bear the numerics: 18E23565.
Patrol notified the supervisor on duty who advised Patrol to alert the marine division of the situation. Jim's Towing secured the boat.
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Niagara County Sheriff's deputies responded to the Olcott Yacht Club around 11 a.m. Sunday for a report of a boat washed ashore.
The boat, appearing to be 10-12 feet long was of fiberglass construction and maroon in color. The boat did not have a distinctive registration, but did bear the numerics: 18E23565.
Patrol notified the supervisor on duty who advised Patrol to alert the marine division of the situation. Jim's Towing secured the boat.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014
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TOWN OF LOCKPORT — The Niagara County Sheriff's Office Marine Division is offering a New York State safe boating class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19.
The class, held at the Niagara County Public Safety Building, is an eight-hour class designed for anyone between the ages of 10 and 18 who would like to operate a vessel, anyone born after May 1, 1996 who would like to purchase and register a vessel, and anyone age 14 and older who would like to operate a personal watercraft.
For more information, email NCSD@niagaracounty.com or visit www.niagarasheriff.com.
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