Arrests

(WNY News Now) – A morning incident at Errick Road Elementary School led to the arrest of a Niagara Falls woman under Leandra’s Law after staff alerted authorities of her alleged impairment.WHEATFIELD, NY — On October 30, 2024, an intoxicated driver call led Niagara County Sheriff’s Office deputies to Errick Road Elementary School, where they arrested a 34-year-old woman under New York’s strict Leandra’s Law, which penalizes impaired driving with a child in the vehicle.Savannah M. Ciocco, of Niagara Falls, reportedly dropped off a 5-year-old student at the school around 9:18 a.m. before school staff noticed signs of possible impairment and contacted 911. Responding deputies located Ciocco’s vehicle, which had mounted the sidewalk near the school entrance, raising further concern for safety...

(WNY News Now) – A Lockport woman faces felony DWI charges under Leandra’s Law after reportedly driving intoxicated with a child in the vehicle late Tuesday night.Lockport, NY – On October 29, 2024, around 11:46 p.m., a concerned driver alerted Deputy M. Brant of the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office to a reckless driver near the Speedway on South Transit Road in Lockport. The witness reported nearly being struck by a vehicle, providing a description and license plate number to Deputy Brant, who was already on-site conducting a follow-up investigation.Upon locating the vehicle northbound on South Transit Road, Deputy Brant observed multiple traffic infractions before initiating a traffic stop. The driver, identified as 38-year-old Latasha N. Porter of Lockport, was found to be operating the ...

(WNY News Now) – Authorities in Niagara Falls have arrested a local man on drug charges after a targeted investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force.On October 25, 2024, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Antonio Scott, 45, of Niagara Falls, New York, on a felony charge of criminal sale of a controlled substance. The arrest occurred at approximately 9 a.m. at 7414 Niagara Falls Boulevard, following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force.Sheriff Michael Filicetti detailed the charge, which is classified as criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, a serious felony in New York State. According to law enforcement, the warrant was executed after collecting sufficient evidence during the investigation, leading to Scott’s arrest...

(WNY News Now) – A Sinclairville man faces multiple felony charges following a violent incident on Route 60 in Gerry, where authorities allege he assaulted a victim with a dangerous object.Gerry, N.Y. – On the night of October 28, 2024, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported assault along Route 60 in the Town of Gerry at approximately 10:00 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies found a serious incident involving allegations of assault, robbery, and attempted kidnapping.According to the Sheriff’s Office, 47-year-old Robert Henry Jr. of Sinclairville, New York, allegedly attacked the victim, inflicting serious physical injuries using a dangerous object. Law enforcement reports also claim that during the assault, Henry forcibly took property from the victim and attempted to kidn...