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Saturday, February 6, 2016
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Finding "no victim and no crime," Lockport Police have concluded an investigation into a "shots fired" complaint that the department received shortly before 10 p.m.
Police had received a call of 'shots fired' at appropriately 9:56 p.m. What sounded like gunshots could be heard again at 10:01 p.m. and again at 10:04 p.m.
Police say a black male was seen running in the area of Ontario and North Transit streets at the time but their investigation yielded no results.
Police say it's unknown if it was actually gunshots or just fireworks.
NOTE: Story updated at 11:28 p.m.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016
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| An armed assailant shot into this home on Washburn Street then fled west on Ashley Place. LPD is investigating the scene. (PHOTOS BY SCOTT LEFFLER / ENP STAFF) |
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Lockport police investigate an area on Washburn Street at Ashley Place,
where they say a gunman fired shots then fled shortly after 11 a.m.
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The investigation is ongoing so police weren't offering all the details but they did state that the armed assailant shot into a home on the east side of Washburn from the area of Ashley Place, then fled west down Ashley Place.
The incident happened around 11:09 a.m.
Further details were not yet released by LPD. We'll bring you more when we have it.
UPDATE: LPD says shooting was targeted
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016
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WHEATFIELD -- The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early this morning at 7-Eleven, 6880 Plaza Dr.
According to NCSO, the suspect, described as a white male, 5-foot 11, inches, approximately 185 pounds, walked into the store at approximately 4:38 a.m., displaying a black handgun. He was wearing a dark grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a purple ball cap with a flat brim and had a "scruffy" or a few days growth of facial hair.
The suspect then exited the store and was observed fleeing the scene northbound on Plaza Drive.
Anyone with any information is asked to call call Inv. Schell at 438-3328 during business hours or the Sheriff's Office 24-hour number at 438-3393.
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The Niagara County Sheriff's Office says this man robbed a 7-Eleven store in
Wheatfield early this morning. (PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY NCSO)
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According to NCSO, the suspect, described as a white male, 5-foot 11, inches, approximately 185 pounds, walked into the store at approximately 4:38 a.m., displaying a black handgun. He was wearing a dark grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a purple ball cap with a flat brim and had a "scruffy" or a few days growth of facial hair.
The suspect then exited the store and was observed fleeing the scene northbound on Plaza Drive.
Anyone with any information is asked to call call Inv. Schell at 438-3328 during business hours or the Sheriff's Office 24-hour number at 438-3393.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015
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TOWN OF LOCKPORT — The Niagara County Sheriff's Office took a report Monday from a man whose rented bulldozer was shot.
According to the complainant, he had rented a Kamatsu bulldozer to use on the 55 acres of land he owns on North Canal Road. Sometime between 5 p.m. Sept. 4 and 10 a.m. Sept. 7, an unknown suspect shot the right side window out on the door of the bulldozer when it was parked about 2500 yards north of his residence.
The man said that he called Anderson Equipment and advised them of the damage to the bulldozer. He told patrol that his insurance company requested that a police report be filled out for the damage to the bulldozer window, which was in the amount of $842.00.
The complainant told NCSO that several people often walk through the north side of his property because it borders the wilderness park on Slayton Settlement Road.
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According to the complainant, he had rented a Kamatsu bulldozer to use on the 55 acres of land he owns on North Canal Road. Sometime between 5 p.m. Sept. 4 and 10 a.m. Sept. 7, an unknown suspect shot the right side window out on the door of the bulldozer when it was parked about 2500 yards north of his residence.
The man said that he called Anderson Equipment and advised them of the damage to the bulldozer. He told patrol that his insurance company requested that a police report be filled out for the damage to the bulldozer window, which was in the amount of $842.00.
The complainant told NCSO that several people often walk through the north side of his property because it borders the wilderness park on Slayton Settlement Road.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015
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NEWFANE — Niagara County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a gun found in the roadway near Newfane High School on Thursday. It turned out to be only a pellet gun.
According to the NCSO report, the original call stated he found "a gun laying in the road on Transit Road in Newfane."
"Upon arrival, (patrol) determined that the gun was a toy, due to its orange colored tip, and removed it from the roadway," according to the police report. "Upon further examination of the toy gun it was determined that it was a pellet gun. The pellet gun was broken and appeared to have been run over several times by passing vehicles. The pellet gun will be logged and submitted into evidence for destruction."
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According to the NCSO report, the original call stated he found "a gun laying in the road on Transit Road in Newfane."
"Upon arrival, (patrol) determined that the gun was a toy, due to its orange colored tip, and removed it from the roadway," according to the police report. "Upon further examination of the toy gun it was determined that it was a pellet gun. The pellet gun was broken and appeared to have been run over several times by passing vehicles. The pellet gun will be logged and submitted into evidence for destruction."
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TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A 35-year-old Lockport man was charged Monday afternoon with armed robbery, accused of robbing a man at gunpoint in the Tops parking lot on South Transit Road.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, a male, later identified as Thomas D. Byrne, was talking with another male when he "pulled a black handgun out and demanded money." Byrne then reportedly left the area in a vehicle.
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police searched the area for the alleged thief. A short time later, Deputy Paul Harrer and Trooper Brian Wilcocks located the vehicle in the City of Lockport.
After an investigation by Niagara County Sheriff's Office, Byrne was charged with first-degree robbery and petit larceny before being transported to Niagara County Jail where he was held on $10,000 bail. He is due in Town of Lockport Court on Sept. 10.
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| Thomas Byrne |
According to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, a male, later identified as Thomas D. Byrne, was talking with another male when he "pulled a black handgun out and demanded money." Byrne then reportedly left the area in a vehicle.
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police searched the area for the alleged thief. A short time later, Deputy Paul Harrer and Trooper Brian Wilcocks located the vehicle in the City of Lockport.
After an investigation by Niagara County Sheriff's Office, Byrne was charged with first-degree robbery and petit larceny before being transported to Niagara County Jail where he was held on $10,000 bail. He is due in Town of Lockport Court on Sept. 10.
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Friday, July 3, 2015
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TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A 42-year-old Pendleton man is facing weapons, trespassing and theft charges after being stopped by police on CSX train tracks.
David P. Boettcher was charged Wednesday with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon: defaced for concealment, trespassing, and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.
According to New York State Police, Troopers were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle parked on the side of Old Saunders Settlement Road. When they arrived, they found Boettcher walking near railroad tracks from where his vehicle was parked partially in the roadway. A CSX Special Agent came to the scene and requested charges be filed for trespassing.
During the course of the investigation, Troopers determined that Boettcher was taking railroad spikes around the railroad tracks and possessed a weapon with a defaced serial number which was located in his vehicle during an inventory before towing the vehicle from the scene.
Boettcher was arraigned in the Town of Lockport Court and remanded to the Niagara County Jail on $5,000 bail. He is to return to court on Thursday.
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| David Boettcher |
David P. Boettcher was charged Wednesday with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon: defaced for concealment, trespassing, and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.
According to New York State Police, Troopers were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle parked on the side of Old Saunders Settlement Road. When they arrived, they found Boettcher walking near railroad tracks from where his vehicle was parked partially in the roadway. A CSX Special Agent came to the scene and requested charges be filed for trespassing.
During the course of the investigation, Troopers determined that Boettcher was taking railroad spikes around the railroad tracks and possessed a weapon with a defaced serial number which was located in his vehicle during an inventory before towing the vehicle from the scene.
Boettcher was arraigned in the Town of Lockport Court and remanded to the Niagara County Jail on $5,000 bail. He is to return to court on Thursday.
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Saturday, January 31, 2015
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NEWFANE — A bullet hole was found by a county employee in the side of the building where the county Board of Elections stores its voting machines.
The county employee reported the finding to Niagara County Sheriff's deputies on Wednesday, saying it must have happened sometime between Nov. 8 and Wednesday afternoon.
Patrol noted that the hole was approximately 4.5 feet off the ground and looked in the direction that the bullet appeared to be heading. Patrol noticed another hole on the interior wall of the building, believed to also be from the bullet after it came through the exterior wall and continued to the interior wall. Patrol checked the other side of the interior wall, and no hole was present. It is believed that the bullet is still in the interior wall.
The county employee told patrol that no damage was done to anything other than the exterior and interior walls. She estimated the total damage to be approximately $250.
Patrol advised all parties on location to notify NCSO if any other holes are found.
The case is considered closed pending new information.
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The county employee reported the finding to Niagara County Sheriff's deputies on Wednesday, saying it must have happened sometime between Nov. 8 and Wednesday afternoon.
Patrol noted that the hole was approximately 4.5 feet off the ground and looked in the direction that the bullet appeared to be heading. Patrol noticed another hole on the interior wall of the building, believed to also be from the bullet after it came through the exterior wall and continued to the interior wall. Patrol checked the other side of the interior wall, and no hole was present. It is believed that the bullet is still in the interior wall.
The county employee told patrol that no damage was done to anything other than the exterior and interior walls. She estimated the total damage to be approximately $250.
Patrol advised all parties on location to notify NCSO if any other holes are found.
The case is considered closed pending new information.
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Thursday, January 1, 2015
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TOWN OF NIAGARA — A Niagara County man was shot at approximately 11:35 p.m. in Expressway Village Trailer Park.
New York State Police, Niagara County Sheriff's deputies, Town of Niagara Police and Town of Lewiston Police all responded to the scene after a Niagara County 911 dispatch requesting patrols respond to a report of a subject with a gunshot wound.
Upon arrival, Troopers located Douglas K. Walck, a 43-year-old male outside his trailer with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Walck advised police that he had a physical altercation with Thomas M. Lasher, a 49-year-old Town of Niagara resident, inside his trailer.
After the altercation Walck stated he went outside to see if Lasher had left. Upon exiting the trailer Walck, was shot in the abdomen by Lasher, according to state police. Before leaving the area, Lasher fired two additional rounds at the trailer.
Walck was transported to ECMC where he underwent surgery and is currently listed in stable condition.
Multiple agencies responded to Lasher's address on Miller Road in the Town of Niagara, where he was located and taken into custody without incident. Police also were able to secure a 20-gauge shotgun from that residence.
Lasher was processed at SP Niagara and transported to Mount St. Mary’s Hospital for injuries sustained in the altercation with Mr. Walck prior to his arrest.
Town of Niagara Justice James J. Faso arraigned Mr. Lasher on the charges of Attempted Murder 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree.
Lasher was transferred from St Mary's Hospital to the secure wing at ECMC for further medical evaluation and will be held without bail upon release, police say.
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New York State Police, Niagara County Sheriff's deputies, Town of Niagara Police and Town of Lewiston Police all responded to the scene after a Niagara County 911 dispatch requesting patrols respond to a report of a subject with a gunshot wound.
Upon arrival, Troopers located Douglas K. Walck, a 43-year-old male outside his trailer with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Walck advised police that he had a physical altercation with Thomas M. Lasher, a 49-year-old Town of Niagara resident, inside his trailer.
After the altercation Walck stated he went outside to see if Lasher had left. Upon exiting the trailer Walck, was shot in the abdomen by Lasher, according to state police. Before leaving the area, Lasher fired two additional rounds at the trailer.
Walck was transported to ECMC where he underwent surgery and is currently listed in stable condition.
Multiple agencies responded to Lasher's address on Miller Road in the Town of Niagara, where he was located and taken into custody without incident. Police also were able to secure a 20-gauge shotgun from that residence.
Lasher was processed at SP Niagara and transported to Mount St. Mary’s Hospital for injuries sustained in the altercation with Mr. Walck prior to his arrest.
Town of Niagara Justice James J. Faso arraigned Mr. Lasher on the charges of Attempted Murder 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree.
Lasher was transferred from St Mary's Hospital to the secure wing at ECMC for further medical evaluation and will be held without bail upon release, police say.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
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GASPORT — A 15-year-old male who shot himself in the foot while hunting Saturday was taken to Medina Memorial Hospital for treatment.
According to a Niagara County Sheriff's Office report, the teen had set his 12-gauge Remington 1100 shotgun against a tree with the barrel facing the ground. When he attempted to pick his shotgun back up, it slipped and fell to the ground. He reached for the shotgun on the ground, but as he was picking it up, the shotgun slipped out of his hand again. As the shotgun fell to the ground, the teen accidentally grabbed it near the trigger causing a shell to discharge. The birdshot pellets struck him on his right foot.
The teen's brother and two friends assisted in carrying him to their vehicle. They first drove to the boy's house to get his insurance card. After getting the insurance card, they transported him to Medina Memorial Hospital.
The firearm which was documented onto a property management form was transferred to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The case was forwarded to the NCSO Criminal Investigation Bureau.
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According to a Niagara County Sheriff's Office report, the teen had set his 12-gauge Remington 1100 shotgun against a tree with the barrel facing the ground. When he attempted to pick his shotgun back up, it slipped and fell to the ground. He reached for the shotgun on the ground, but as he was picking it up, the shotgun slipped out of his hand again. As the shotgun fell to the ground, the teen accidentally grabbed it near the trigger causing a shell to discharge. The birdshot pellets struck him on his right foot.
The teen's brother and two friends assisted in carrying him to their vehicle. They first drove to the boy's house to get his insurance card. After getting the insurance card, they transported him to Medina Memorial Hospital.
The firearm which was documented onto a property management form was transferred to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The case was forwarded to the NCSO Criminal Investigation Bureau.
Friday, December 19, 2014
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A woman's dog may have saved her from harm when a man with a gun threatened the woman on Washburn Street around 10 p.m. Thursday.
According to the LPD report, the woman was walking her dog near Evans Street on the west side of the road when a large white four-door sedan, which she believed may have been a Crown Victoria or something similar, pulled up next to her.
The driver of the vehicle pointed a black handgun at her and said “you’re dead, bitch.”
The woman’s dog then attacked the man in the car, who then fled, traveling east on Evans Street and north on Erie Street.
The driver of the vehicle was described as a light-skinned black male with hispanic accent wearing a jacket. There was also a male passenger in the front of the car and a female passenger in the rear wearing glasses. All appeared to be in their late 20s or early 30s.
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A woman's dog may have saved her from harm when a man with a gun threatened the woman on Washburn Street around 10 p.m. Thursday.
According to the LPD report, the woman was walking her dog near Evans Street on the west side of the road when a large white four-door sedan, which she believed may have been a Crown Victoria or something similar, pulled up next to her.
The driver of the vehicle pointed a black handgun at her and said “you’re dead, bitch.”
The woman’s dog then attacked the man in the car, who then fled, traveling east on Evans Street and north on Erie Street.
The driver of the vehicle was described as a light-skinned black male with hispanic accent wearing a jacket. There was also a male passenger in the front of the car and a female passenger in the rear wearing glasses. All appeared to be in their late 20s or early 30s.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014
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SANBORN -- The Lewiston Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying two male suspects who robbed Smokin' Joe's Gas Station, 2293 Saunders Settlement Road Friday night.
According to a press release from the police, two male suspects -- one described as approximately 5-feet 10-inches, 230 pounds, wearing a black NBA hoodie, black sweatpants, and a white and black bandana covering his face; the second described as approximately 5-feet 8-inches tall, 170 pounds, and wearing a black hoodie/coat, and gray sweatpants -- walked into the store around 10:38 p.m.
One of the suspects displayed a black handgun during the incident. The suspects fled across a field north of the store to a red SUV or pick-up which was parked roadside on Chew Road. The vehicle then fled northbound.
The Lewiston Police Department is asking for anyone with any information to please call 754-8477 or the New York State Police at 434-5589.
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SANBORN -- The Lewiston Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying two male suspects who robbed Smokin' Joe's Gas Station, 2293 Saunders Settlement Road Friday night.According to a press release from the police, two male suspects -- one described as approximately 5-feet 10-inches, 230 pounds, wearing a black NBA hoodie, black sweatpants, and a white and black bandana covering his face; the second described as approximately 5-feet 8-inches tall, 170 pounds, and wearing a black hoodie/coat, and gray sweatpants -- walked into the store around 10:38 p.m. One of the suspects displayed a black handgun during the incident. The suspects fled across a field north of the store to a red SUV or pick-up which was parked roadside on Chew Road. The vehicle then fled northbound.
The Lewiston Police Department is asking for anyone with any information to please call 754-8477 or the New York State Police at 434-5589.
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Sunday, October 26, 2014
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An investigation Saturday night into a report of gunshots fired came up blank.
According to Lockport police, they responded to the area of Washburn and Spaulding streets around 8:32 p.m. after reports that numerous shots had been fired.
After interviewing several people in the area, however, they were "unable to determine the exact location where the shots were fired," police said.
In the end, LPD determined that the report was unfounded.
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An investigation Saturday night into a report of gunshots fired came up blank.
According to Lockport police, they responded to the area of Washburn and Spaulding streets around 8:32 p.m. after reports that numerous shots had been fired.
After interviewing several people in the area, however, they were "unable to determine the exact location where the shots were fired," police said.
In the end, LPD determined that the report was unfounded.
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014
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BARKER — An East Avenue woman told Niagara County Sheriff's deputies on Tuesday that a 16-gauge shotgun of hers had gone missing.
The woman said she was storing it at a friend's house on Haight Road. She said the last time she had seen it was Labor Day weekend when she cleaned it. She described it as a Mossberg with a wood stock and a leather pad which was engraved with diamonds.
Patrol spoke with the friend who was storing the shotgun. He told them that the last time he saw it was Labor Day weekend as well. He told patrol he was unaware it was missing and allowed them to look for it at his residence, although it was not found.
Patrol said it would check local pawn shops and Craigslist for the gun.
Barker Police Department is also aware of the description of the shotgun that is missing and will continue to check along with NCSO.
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The woman said she was storing it at a friend's house on Haight Road. She said the last time she had seen it was Labor Day weekend when she cleaned it. She described it as a Mossberg with a wood stock and a leather pad which was engraved with diamonds.
Patrol spoke with the friend who was storing the shotgun. He told them that the last time he saw it was Labor Day weekend as well. He told patrol he was unaware it was missing and allowed them to look for it at his residence, although it was not found.
Patrol said it would check local pawn shops and Craigslist for the gun.
Barker Police Department is also aware of the description of the shotgun that is missing and will continue to check along with NCSO.
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Sunday, September 28, 2014
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TOWN OF LOCKPORT — The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early-morning incident that occurred on Chestnut Drive in the Woodlands.
According to a press release sent by NCSO, patrol responded to a report of shots fired around 12:16 a.m. on Chestnut Drive.
Upon arrival, patrol discovered that several shots had been fired towards a home, some striking the siding and at least three entering the home.
No one was injured and the suspects fled the area. The investigation is ongoing.
NOTE: Post edited Sept. 28 at 9:22 a.m. to note that Chestnut Drive is in the Woodlands.
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According to a press release sent by NCSO, patrol responded to a report of shots fired around 12:16 a.m. on Chestnut Drive.
Upon arrival, patrol discovered that several shots had been fired towards a home, some striking the siding and at least three entering the home.
No one was injured and the suspects fled the area. The investigation is ongoing.
NOTE: Post edited Sept. 28 at 9:22 a.m. to note that Chestnut Drive is in the Woodlands.
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Saturday, September 27, 2014
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HARTLAND — A resident of the 2700 block of Drum Road told Niagara County Sheriff's deputies that a Jennings semi-automatic .22LR pistol taken from his residence at an unknown date and time was recovered by the Niagara Falls Police Department.
The man told patrol that specific firearm is not one that he uses often, and can't remember looking for it within the last year. Further, he said that he did not know the firearm was missing until he was contacted by NFPD regarding its recovery. He said it is kept in a locked box, separate from other firearms, and now cannot find the key to the lock box since learning that the firearm had been taken from the residence without his knowledge.
The Hartland man said he believes whoever took the firearm, may have also taken the key to the lock box so that he did not have access to it, but he was able to shake the lock box and confirm that it was empty.
Sheriff's deputies contacted NFPD and were told that the firearm was recovered from the residence of Dartanyon T. Robinson during a probation check.
Patrol advised the complainant that a report would be on file with NCSO, and that the case would be forwarded to CIB for possible further investigation.
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The man told patrol that specific firearm is not one that he uses often, and can't remember looking for it within the last year. Further, he said that he did not know the firearm was missing until he was contacted by NFPD regarding its recovery. He said it is kept in a locked box, separate from other firearms, and now cannot find the key to the lock box since learning that the firearm had been taken from the residence without his knowledge.
The Hartland man said he believes whoever took the firearm, may have also taken the key to the lock box so that he did not have access to it, but he was able to shake the lock box and confirm that it was empty.
Sheriff's deputies contacted NFPD and were told that the firearm was recovered from the residence of Dartanyon T. Robinson during a probation check.
Patrol advised the complainant that a report would be on file with NCSO, and that the case would be forwarded to CIB for possible further investigation.
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Saturday, September 20, 2014
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TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A Kinne Road woman told Niagara County Sheriff's deputies Thursday that someone pierced her garage door with a bullet on Tuesday.
It appears that a high-powered rifle was shot from somewhere in the 13 acres of woods behind the residence, according to the NCSO report. The bullet went through the metal garage man door, struck a plastic sawhorse leg and came to rest in an unknown location. Patrol searched the garage and was unable to locate the bullet.
Patrol told the woman to contact the Sheriff's Office if any suspicious persons were seen or heard in the woods behind her residence.
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It appears that a high-powered rifle was shot from somewhere in the 13 acres of woods behind the residence, according to the NCSO report. The bullet went through the metal garage man door, struck a plastic sawhorse leg and came to rest in an unknown location. Patrol searched the garage and was unable to locate the bullet.
Patrol told the woman to contact the Sheriff's Office if any suspicious persons were seen or heard in the woods behind her residence.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014
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RAPIDS — A resident of the 6200 block of Crosby Road reported to Niagara County Sheriff's deputies that someone shot his barn last week.
The man told patrol that sometime between Aug. 3 and Saturday, "an unknown person fired two rounds into the rear of his pole/storage barn on the west side of the building." He said his house was struck by a round a few years ago and is concerned about the unknown people target shooting and hunting in the wooded area behind his residence.
The total cost of damage to the pole barn is approximately $200.
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The man told patrol that sometime between Aug. 3 and Saturday, "an unknown person fired two rounds into the rear of his pole/storage barn on the west side of the building." He said his house was struck by a round a few years ago and is concerned about the unknown people target shooting and hunting in the wooded area behind his residence.
The total cost of damage to the pole barn is approximately $200.
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014
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U.S. Marshalls are on the look out for a man they say is a suspect in several shootings in the Lockport area.
The suspect, 19-year-old Shamir W. Allen, aka "DuWop," also has active warrants in the Town of Niagara for several violent felonies. He is described as 152 pounds, 5-foot, 10-inches tall with brown eyes and brown hair.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, Allen has two active warrants for his arrest, both issued July 22. Those warrants list a Charlotte, N.C. home address.
Law enforcement agents warn Allen should be considered dangerous.
Wednesday, the U.S. Marshall's office lead raids on two Lockport homes — one on Willow Street and the other on North Transit Street — searching for a suspect on a warrant.
Lockport Police Capt. Brian Wentland said that Allen was the target in those searches. He was reluctant to refer to Allen as a suspect, however, but did say he is a "person of interest" in a number of shootings.
There have been approximately a dozen shootings in and around the city this year, including one LPD has no doubt Allen was involved in — as the victim. That happened on June 9 when police were called to Eastern Niagara Hospital-Lockport to talk with a man who had been shot in the leg. The victim — Allen — refused to tell police where he had been shot or who shot him.
Wentland said Allen is well known to the police department, having been arrested four times in 2013 and once this year.
Officials from the Greater Buffalo Metropolitan Crime Stoppers have offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to Allen's arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call 867-6161.
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| Shamir Allen |
The suspect, 19-year-old Shamir W. Allen, aka "DuWop," also has active warrants in the Town of Niagara for several violent felonies. He is described as 152 pounds, 5-foot, 10-inches tall with brown eyes and brown hair.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, Allen has two active warrants for his arrest, both issued July 22. Those warrants list a Charlotte, N.C. home address.
Law enforcement agents warn Allen should be considered dangerous.
Wednesday, the U.S. Marshall's office lead raids on two Lockport homes — one on Willow Street and the other on North Transit Street — searching for a suspect on a warrant.
Lockport Police Capt. Brian Wentland said that Allen was the target in those searches. He was reluctant to refer to Allen as a suspect, however, but did say he is a "person of interest" in a number of shootings.
There have been approximately a dozen shootings in and around the city this year, including one LPD has no doubt Allen was involved in — as the victim. That happened on June 9 when police were called to Eastern Niagara Hospital-Lockport to talk with a man who had been shot in the leg. The victim — Allen — refused to tell police where he had been shot or who shot him.
Wentland said Allen is well known to the police department, having been arrested four times in 2013 and once this year.
Officials from the Greater Buffalo Metropolitan Crime Stoppers have offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to Allen's arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call 867-6161.
Send an email to news@eastniagarapost.com with "email update" in the subject line.
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| Local law enforcement scours city streets this afternoon looking for a man who got away from M&T Bank with an unknown sum of money. (PHOTOS BY STEPHEN M. WALLACE / CONTRIBUTOR) |
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The armed robber didn't get away with all of the money.
Here's a pile of cash that got left behind.
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A black male displayed a gun and then fled with an unknown amount of cash, according to Lockport police.
Police arrived at the scene almost immediately, Police Chief Larry Eggert said, but the suspect had already fled.
Niagara County Sheriff's investigators and New York State Police are also on scene, as well as helping with the neighborhood manhunt.
M&T officials directed all questions to corporate communications.
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