Erie County Blotter.

06/12/2026

🚨ALDEN - Please CALL IN REPORTS!!! Do NOT attempt to handle. Call Number Attached ASAP.

06/11/2026

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Specialist Adrian Bonsey, a combat engineer with the 3rd Infantry Division, was killed during an exercise at the National Training Center at Fort Stewart. According to ABC station WJCL, he was hit by an M2 Bradley military vehicle.

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

⛈️ WEATHER ALERT ⛈️

🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING 🚨

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Erie, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus Counties until 2:15 PM EDT.

📅 Issued: June 11, 2026 at 1:16 PM EDT

⚠️ HAZARDS: 🌬️ Wind Gusts up to 60 MPH 🧊 Penny Size Hail

📍 Areas Impacted Include:
• Springville • Gowanda • North Collins • North Boston • Concord • Collins • Sheridan • Dayton • Forestville • Perrysburg

📡 At 1:16 PM, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Fredonia moving northeast at approximately 20 MPH.

⚠️ EXPECTED IMPACTS: 🌳 Downed trees and tree limbs 🏠 Damage to roofs and siding 🚗 Difficult travel conditions due to strong winds and hail

🏡 SAFETY REMINDER: Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows and monitor trusted weather sources for updates.

Please share to help keep family, friends, and neighbors informed.

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Issued by the National Weather Service Buffalo.

06/11/2026

🚔 Jamestown Police Department Media Release

JAMESTOWN, NY – A Jamestown man is facing felony charges after allegedly damaging property at a downtown business and injuring a police officer during his arrest Thursday morning.

According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers from the 1st Platoon responded to a downtown Jamestown establishment at approximately 7:32 a.m. on June 11, 2026, following reports of a disorderly individual. Investigators say the suspect had allegedly broken a window at the business before leaving the area.

Officers located the suspect a short distance away and took him into custody. While awaiting evaluation by EMS personnel, the suspect allegedly kicked an officer in the leg, causing injury.

Arrested: • Adam J. Garbrandt

Charges: • Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree
• Assault 2nd Degree (Police Officer)

Garbrandt was transported to the Jamestown City Jail and was being held pending arraignment in Jamestown City Court.

⚠️ Reminder: All persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

06/11/2026

Our updated wishlists for the kitties. It also includes our new chewy list.

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE CONTINUED SUPPORT

https://www.chewy.com/g/forgotten-felines-of-wny-inc_b153654271

South towns:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/GO6HNVENC0KE?ref_=wl_share

North towns
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2R3Q1MQ452JV9?ref_=wl_share

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of the area today. Warming temperatures with humidity remaining in place will result in Heat Index values in the upper 80s to mid 90s for most of the area. The highest Heat Index values are expected for areas north of I90 and the lower elevations of the western & northern Finger Lakes. The Heat Advisory is in effect from 12-8 PM.

06/11/2026

⛈️🚨 SEVERE WEATHER ALERT 🚨⛈️

📍 WESTERN NEW YORK

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Western New York.

🕚 Issued: June 10, 2026 at 11:44 PM EDT ⏰ Valid Until: June 11, 2026 at 12:45 AM EDT

⚠️ A severe thunderstorm was located near Mayville and is moving east at approximately 30 MPH.

🌪️ HAZARDS: 💨 Wind Gusts Up To 60 MPH 🧊 Quarter-Size Hail ⚡ Frequent Cloud-to-Ground Lightning 🌳 Potential Downed Trees and Power Lines 🏠 Possible Damage To Roofs, Siding, And Vehicles

📍 AREAS IMPACTED: • Jamestown • Dunkirk • Fredonia • Allegany State Park • Evans • Westfield • Lakewood • Silver Creek • Falconer • Angola

🛣️ Travel Impacts Expected Along: • Interstate 90 (Exits 57A through 60) • Interstate 86 (Exits 6 through 16)

🚨 SAFETY REMINDER: 🏠 Move indoors immediately. 🏠 Seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. ⚡ Avoid windows and stay away from electrical appliances. ⚡ If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Please use caution if traveling overnight and be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.

📡 Alert Issued By: National Weather Service Buffalo, NY

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⛈️ Stay safe tonight, everyone. Keep phones charged, secure outdoor items, and report any significant storm damage to local authorities when safe to do so.

06/11/2026

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