Erie County Blotter.

09/05/2025

09/05/2025

Buffalo - Structure Fire. Report of a fire in a structure. 1156 East Lovejoy St.

09/05/2025

09/05/2025

🐱🐶🐹 The Erie County Department of Health is hosting two free rabies vaccine clinics in September, inviting pet owners to take advantage of this public health service to protect dogs, cats, and ferrets from this 100% fatal disease.

Saturday, September 20, 9 AM – 1 PM
SUNY Erie Community College South
4041 Southwestern Blvd., Building 7, Orchard Park

Saturday, September 27, 9 AM – 1 PM
Erie County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services Training and Emergency Operations Center
3359 Broadway (near Union), Cheektowaga

Appointments are required! Registration for these drive-through sites is at: erie.gov/rabiesvaccine

Up to three pets will be accepted per appointment. Individuals who are unable to access online registration may call (716) 961-6800 during business hours to schedule an appointment.

Thanks to our volunteers from the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society, the SPCA of Erie County and the Erie County Medical Reserve Corps.

09/05/2025

SHERIFF JOHN C. GARCIA
UNDERSHERIFF WILLIAM J. COOLEY

***EXAM ANNOUNCEMENT***

Join the Erie County Sheriff's Office and help us uphold our mission to provide quality public safety services to our community by promoting a safe environment through police and citizen interaction, with an emphasis on integrity, fairness, and professionalism.

The Erie County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified candidates to serve as correction officers and deputy sheriff-officers in the Jail Management Division. An exam has been scheduled for October 11-26. This will be an online Training & Experience exam. Candidates must register to take the exam by October 3. Registration can be completed and additional information (including minimum requirements) can by found by accessing the link below. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/erieco?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&jobId=5048779&jobName=correction-officer-and-deputy-sheriff-officer-60045900&tab=1

09/05/2025

Two Arrested in Westfield on Stolen Property Warrants

Westfield, NY – On September 2, 2025, the Westfield Police Department, assisted by New York State Parole, executed arrest warrants for Thomas M. Fafinski and Jennifer L. Blake.

Both individuals were wanted on charges of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 5th Degree, stemming from an incident at the end of July in the Village of Westfield. Following the investigation, officers determined that Blake and Fafinski had been in possession of items stolen from a local resident. Warrants were subsequently issued for their arrests.

Fafinski and Blake were taken into custody without incident and transported to Centralized Arraignment (CAP) in Mayville, NY, for arraignment.

09/05/2025

Westfield Couple Charged After Dog Found Abandoned Inside Vacant Residence

Westfield, NY – On August 30, 2025, the Westfield Police Department issued appearance tickets to Angel Travis and George Travis following an investigation into the abandonment of a dog inside their former residence.

Earlier in the month, police were called to the property after concerned neighbors and the landlord reported that the couple had not been seen in several days. Upon arrival, officers discovered a dog left alone inside the home with no food or water. Conditions inside the residence were described as unsanitary, with f***s found throughout the house.

Investigators later determined that Angel and George Travis had moved out of state, leaving the dog behind without any form of care. Officers immediately removed the animal from the residence and transported it to a local animal shelter.

Authorities have confirmed that the dog is now safe, in good health, and receiving proper care.

The pair are scheduled to appear in Westfield Town Court at a later date to face charges under New York State’s Agriculture and Markets Law – Abandonment of an Animal.

09/05/2025

Great Job Guys. Sad to see there is still destruction down there. Due to a surgery I can't make it for the one year memorial.

09/05/2025

Wow community! You might have set a new record for identification time 😁

Next time maybe we will give you a more difficult one. 😂

The three individuals have been identified and Investigator Thompson’s case is wrapping up.

Thank you everyone for helping to keep our community safe. We make a great team 💙🤍

09/05/2025

"This is the behind the scenes of law enforcement that nobody knows about.

You see a jerk writing a ticket or serving warrants. But that’s not it.

They come home, and this is what we see. These are the pieces we are left with at the end of every shift.

It’s your spouse puking when they get home from the smell of a burning body because she couldn’t get inside. The first to respond and being completely helpless in any attempts of rescue.

And it’s more than just this day, and this fire. It’s delivering a death call to a family, all by yourself; And holding a grieving mother after delivering the news her son was found dead.

It’s having your entire body covered in fire ant bites from fighting a drug addict on the side of the interstate so he doesn’t get hit.

Just remember they are more than that uniform. They are real. They are people. They have feelings. They have family.

And you know what they do? They go to sleep, wake up, and do it again. Because they want to serve you and keep your community safe.

And if this right here isn’t considered heroic, then I just don’t know what is."

Credit: Cyndi Martin
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