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07/22/2025

07/20/2025

New York State Police have activated an AMBER Alert and are investigating a child abduction Saturday in Lake George.

07/18/2025

07/17/2025

Press Release - Update to Fatal MVA

LOCKPORT, NY- The deceased passenger from the fatal motor vehicle accident on Lockport Junction Road on July 16th has been identified as 47 year old Rodolfo Espinoza III, of the Town of Newfane. The investigation is continuing by the NCSO Accident Investigation Unit (AIU).

07/15/2025

Update: 07/16/2025 | Ayanna was located and is safe.

07/15/2025: Missing Juvenile: Ayanna Love
12 Year Old | Black Female | 5'2" | 135 lbs

Last seen on 07/14/2025 in Niagara Falls. Was possibly involved in a car accident in Buffalo on 07/15/2025 and fled from the scene; She may be injured and in need of medical attention.

If located or able to provide any information on Ayanna's whereabouts contact Detective Redmond at Cell: 716-622-9160 or Office:
716-286-4568 or the Niagara Falls Police Department at 716-286-4711

07/12/2025

UPDATE: 07/12/2025 | Savanna has been located.

07/12/2025 | Attempt to Locate: Savanna J. Ausiello | 01/03/2006 | White Female | Hazel Eyes | 5' 3"| 135 lbs.

Unknown clothing description. Last seen in downtown Niagara Falls.

If located or able to provide any information on Savanna's whereabouts contact Detective Bielec at Cell: 716-622-9125 or the Niagara Falls Police Department at 716-286-4711

07/11/2025

The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance to locate this individual. If you have information on his whereabouts, please call or text the Warrants Division at 716-638-7090 or submit a tip at www.niagarasheriff.com

07/04/2025

N. Tonawanda (Niagara) Tonawanda Island (Smith Boys Marina) Reported boat explosion 1 male w/ burns.

07/04/2025

06/27/2025

⚠️ SCAM ALERT: Fake Arrest Warrants
We have received multiple reports today that scammers are impersonating Niagara County Sheriff's Office employees, and claiming you have an active arrest warrant. The scammers then demand money to “clear it up.” In one case, they spoofed real police phone numbers, and have been known to send fake documents with official-looking seals.

REMEMBER:
🚫 Police or courts will never call, text, or email you to demand payment
💳 They will never ask for gift cards, wire transfers, or personal banking info
📞 If you get a suspicious call, hang up and contact your local police department directly

Stay calm. Stay skeptical. And spread the word so no one you care about gets caught in this trap!

06/23/2025

The missing Juvenile has been located. Thank you.