New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the State have increased patrols through Thanksgiving weekend, targeting impaired and reckless driving. The special enforcement period, an initiative funded by the Governor’s … [Read more...]
Thruway Worker Killed After Being Hit On I-90 Near Silver Creek
A Thruway worker died after being hit by a vehicle on the thruway in the town of Hanover. New York State Police said troopers responded at 8:00 a.m. Monday to the I-90 westbound lane just before exit 58 for a fatal collision. A preliminary … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Woman Dies in Two-Car Accident on Route 394
A Sinclairville woman died following a two-car accident on Route 394 in Ellicott Thursday afternoon. New York State Police report that a car driven by 66-year old Lori Maloy of Warren, Pennsylvania pulled into the path of the car driven by 41-year … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident
A Jamestown man died in a motorcycle accident in the town of Poland Friday afternoon. New York State Police report that a motorcycle driven by 77-year old John Hodgkin was westbound on Route 394 when the bike went off the roadway and struck a … [Read more...]
Police Patrols To Increase For St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Police patrols will be increased this weekend to combat alcohol and drug impaired and reckless driving as celebrations for St. Patrick's Day get underway statewide. This traffic enforcement detail will run today, Friday, March 15, through Sunday, … [Read more...]
Erie Man Dies In Car Crash in Town of Harmony
An Erie, Pennsylvania man died in a car crash in the town of Harmony late Monday afternoon. New York State Police report the car driven by 20-year old Alaa Mohammad Al Zoubi of Erie on Panama Steadman Road went off the road and hit multiple … [Read more...]
State Police Investigating Shooting in Town of Dunkirk
State Police are investigating a shooting in the town of Dunkirk. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of State Police Barracks in Fredonia responded to Brooks Memorial Hospital just before 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10 for a 20-year old man … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Nominates Steven G. James as NYS Police Superintendent
Governor Kathy Hochul has nominated Steven G. James to serve as the Superintendent of the New York State Police. Acting Superintendent James will lead the New York State Police in an acting role as he awaits confirmation by the Senate. James … [Read more...]
Thousands Lose Power in North County Due to High Winds
High winds caused thousands to lose power and caused damage in the northern part of Chautauqua County Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo said a 74 mph gust was reported at Dunkirk at 11:25 a.m. New York State Police reported high … [Read more...]
One Person Died Following A Tractor Trailer Accident on I-90 Near Silver Creek
One person died Wednesday night in a tractor trailer accident on the Thruway near Silver Creek. New York State Police said a tractor trailer headed eastbound on the Thruway drifted into the other lane, striking another tractor trailer that was … [Read more...]