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12/12/2025

State Park. Witness stating she saw a person go over the Falls 13:05

12/12/2025

1200 block 13th St. Police looking for a male with a gun.

12/11/2025

The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance with identifying the below pictured individual in reference to a criminal investigation. The individual is believed to be operating a tan truck, pictured below. Anyone with information is asked to please contact Deputy Charlene Rutkowski of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office at 716-438-3393 (24 hours).

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12/09/2025

Ean Hofmeister is a level 2 (medium-risk) s*x offender residing in Niagara Falls, NY. He was convicted in 2019 of 1 count of R**e 1st degree. He forcefully and brutally r***d a 12 year old girl and was only sentenced to 5 years of prison time.

Ean Hofmeister is now listed as residing at an address of 469 5th St in Niagara Falls, NY 14301. If you are a parent with children, a teenage girl, woman or any vulnerable person, please stay far away from this predator and address.

Hofmeister does not have any employment listed on his DCJS file. It is a crime in NYS for a registered s*x offender not to report their employment (if any) within 10 days.

Additional Names/Aliases: Ean Scott Hofmeister.

Community Safety Note:

Parents and residents are encouraged to stay informed about registered offenders in their area through the New York State DCJS S*x Offender Registry and to report suspected non-compliance promptly.

If you or someone you know needs help discussing child-safety or prevention resources, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (1-800-THE-LOST) or your local victim-advocacy organization.

If you are aware of a predator living or working in your Community, please reach out to us so that we can facilitate this information being released to the public. Let’s work together to make our Communities a safer place.

NYSPA
(838) 900-2384
[email protected]

12/09/2025

Brian Allport is a level 2 (medium-risk) s*x offender residing in Medina, NY. He was convicted in 2007 of 2 counts of S*xual Abuse 1st degree, involving actual repetitive s*xual in*******se. He forcefully and repeatedly r***d and s*xually abused a 10 year old girl - he was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Brian Allport is listed as residing at an address of 3695 Horan Rd in Medina, NY 14103. If you are a parent with children, a teenage girl, woman or any vulnerable person, please stay far away from this predator and address.

Brian Allport has two employment addresses listed on his DCJS file including:

13519 West Lee Rd in Albion, NY 14411

4040 Bates Rd in Medina, NY

Additional Names/Aliases: Louis

Stay far away from Brian Allport and anyone who thinks it’s okay to associate with him.

Community Safety Note:

Parents and residents are encouraged to stay informed about registered offenders in their area through the New York State DCJS S*x Offender Registry and to report suspected non-compliance promptly.

If you or someone you know needs help discussing child-safety or prevention resources, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (1-800-THE-LOST) or your local victim-advocacy organization.

If you are aware of a predator living or working in your Community, please reach out to us so that we can facilitate this information being released to the public. Let’s work together to make our Communities a safer place.

NYSPA
(838) 900-2384
[email protected]

12/09/2025

Tyler Craig is a level 2 (medium-risk) s*x offender residing in Niagara Falls, NY. He was convicted in 2009 of 1 count of Attempted R**e 2nd degree, involving actual s*xual in*******se. He r***d a 14 year old girl and was sentenced to just 1 year in jail.

Tyler Craig is listed as residing at an address of 1333 Willow Avenue in Niagara Falls, NY 14305. ALERT - this is in very close proximity to the Abate Elementary School and the public library. If you are a parent with children in this area, a teenage girl, woman or any vulnerable person, please stay far away from this predator and address.

Tyler Craig does not have any employment listed on his DCJS file. It is a crime in NYS for a registered s*x offender not to report their employment (if any) within 10 days.

Additional Names/Aliases: Ward.

Stay far away from Tyler Craig and anyone who associates with him.

Community Safety Note:

Parents and residents are encouraged to stay informed about registered offenders in their area through the New York State DCJS S*x Offender Registry and to report suspected non-compliance promptly.

If you or someone you know needs help discussing child-safety or prevention resources, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (1-800-THE-LOST) or your local victim-advocacy organization.

If you are aware of a predator living or working in your Community, please reach out to us so that we can facilitate this information being released to the public. Let’s work together to make our Communities a safer place.

NYSPA
(838) 900-2384
[email protected]

12/09/2025

Buffalo Man R**ed & Sodomized 4 Year Old Girl

John Holland is a level 3 (high-risk) s*x offender residing in Buffalo, NY. He was convicted in 1998 of 2 counts of Attempted So**my, involving actual s*xual in*******se. He forcefully r***d, sodomized and s*xually abused a FOUR year old girl. He was sentenced to 27 months to 54 months in prison.

If this crime occurred today in the state of Florida, he would be eligible for the death penalty.

John Holland is listed as residing at an address of 192 Lasalle Ave in Buffalo, NY 14215. If you are a parent with children, please keep them as far away from this predator and address as possible.

John Holland does not have any employment listed on his DCJS file. It is a crime in NYS for registered s*x offenders not to report their employment (if any) within 10 days.

Stay far away from child ra**st John Holland and anyone who thinks it is okay to associate with him.

Community Safety Note:

Parents and residents are encouraged to stay informed about registered offenders in their area through the New York State DCJS S*x Offender Registry and to report suspected non-compliance promptly.

If you or someone you know needs help discussing child-safety or prevention resources, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (1-800-THE-LOST) or your local victim-advocacy organization.

If you are aware of a predator living or working in your Community, please reach out to us so that we can facilitate this information being released to the public. Let’s work together to make our Communities a safer place.

NYSPA
(838) 900-2384
[email protected]

12/09/2025

Andrew Robert Raetz of Niagara County, NY has been charged with 1 count of R**e in the 2nd degree.

No further info.

Originally posted by Niagara County Mugshots OG

Community Safety Note:

Parents and residents are encouraged to stay informed about registered offenders in their area through the New York State DCJS S*x Offender Registry and to report suspected non-compliance promptly.

If you or someone you know needs help discussing child-safety or prevention resources, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (1-800-THE-LOST) or your local victim-advocacy organization.

If you are aware of a predator living or working in your Community, please reach out to us so that we can facilitate this information being released to the public. Let’s work together to make our Communities a safer place.

NYSPA
(838) 900-2384
[email protected]

12/09/2025

Niagara Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years in Prison For Armed Abduction & R**e

In the fall of 2023, law enforcement in Niagara Falls, NY began investigating two horrifying attacks on women walking alone late at night. Both incidents involved armed abductions, forced into secluded areas behind businesses, and s*xual assault.

The first incident was reported around September 19th, 2023 near a shopping plaza parking lot. Several weeks later, a second assault was reported on October 6th, 2023.

Following an investigation, Alexander Bryant of Niagara Falls, NY was taken into custody and remanded to the county jail without bail.

In September of 2025, after a jury trial, Alexander Bryant was found guilty on a series of the most serious charges brought against him. The convictions included:

Predatory S*xual Assault 1st degree

R**e 1st degree

Criminal S*xual Act - Multiple counts and degrees

Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree

The verdict came swiftly after the prosecution presented overwhelming evidence, including testimony from the victims and physical evidence linking Bryant to both attacks.

On December 3rd, 2025, Judge John J. Ottaviano imposed the maximum possible sentence: 90 years to life in prison.

In announcing the sentence, District Attorney Brian D. Seaman, who prosecuted the case along with members of the Special Victims Bureau, emphasized the severity for the crimes, pointing to the armed abductions, brazen assaults and the terror inflicted on the victims and the community. “There is no place in civilized society for someone who commits these crimes”.

We would like to applaud the hard work of the prosecution team and the judge on this case making the right decision to impose the maximum sentence.

This prosecution and sentencing is unfortunately very uncommon when it comes to s*x crimes in New York State, where most s*x crimes are offered ridiculous plea deals and minimal sentences.

This case sets the example of how every s*x crime, especially violent ones, should be handled.

To the victims of Alexander Bryant, the community is supporting you and has your backs all the way. Continue to heal and prosper through life despite the evil you have had to endure. You are a survivor, you are strong and you are worthy.

Community Safety Note:

Parents and residents are encouraged to stay informed about registered offenders in their area through the New York State DCJS S*x Offender Registry and to report suspected non-compliance promptly.

If you or someone you know needs help discussing child-safety or prevention resources, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (1-800-THE-LOST) or your local victim-advocacy organization.

If you are aware of a predator living or working in your Community, please reach out to us so that we can facilitate this information being released to the public. Let’s work together to make our Communities a safer place.

NYSPA
(838) 900-2384
[email protected]