New York State Police are investigating a series of false swatting calls involving schools across the state. WPIX reported that Governor Kathy Hochul said her office was aware of at least 34 school swatting incidents on Thursday. Various police … [Read more...]
Motorists Should Expect Stepped Up Speed Enforcement on Route 20
State Police will have stepped up speed enforcement on Route 20 today. The one-day corridor project, which is targeted at reducing speed related crashes on non-interstate highways, was created by the Iowa State Patrol. New York State Police is … [Read more...]
NYS Police Say Heroin Overdoses On Rise in WNY
Heroin overdoses are on the increase in Western New York New York State Police said from January 27 to February 7, 2023, there were 94 overdoses reported including six deaths. In Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties there were 20 … [Read more...]
Two Killed in Head-On Crash on I-86 Saturday
Two people were killed Saturday night in a head-on crash on I-86 in the town of Ellicott. State Police in Jamestown report that a car driven by 30-year old Mathew Berry of Randolph was traveling the wrong way in the westbound lane of I-86 without … [Read more...]
New State Human Rights Unit Established to Deal with Hate and Bias Prevention
A new State Human Rights Unit is being established to help deal with hate and bias prevention in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the statewide Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, which is charged with leading public … [Read more...]
NY State Police Caution About Scams
The New York State Police are reminding people that they do not solicit citizens for donations. Troopers report they have received several calls and complaints from residents in Western New York that individuals claiming to be affiliated with the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Involved in Fatal Hit-And-Run Last December Involved in Second Fatal Car Accident
The Jamestown man involved in a fatal hit and run accident in Jamestown last December has been involved in another fatal car accident in the town of Arkwright. State Police said 59-year old Randall Rolison was the driver of the car that went … [Read more...]
Over 3,000 Tickets Issued in NYS for Work Zone Violations
Over 3,000 people received tickets in New York State as part of Operation Hardhat. New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies issued a record 3,062 tickets from April 1 to November 17 of this year to crack down on work zone … [Read more...]
South Dayton Woman Dies in Two-Car Crash
A two-car accident that resulted in the death of a South Dayton woman also involved the Jamestown man involved in the fatal hit-and-run accident the resulted in the death of a Jamestown girl. New York State Police said the accident happened on … [Read more...]
NYS Police Issued Over 14,000 Tickets During Thanksgiving Holiday
State Police issued 14,063 tickets during this year's Thanksgiving traffic enforcement initiative. The initiative targeted unsafe driving behaviors during the holiday weekend. State Troopers arrested 213 people for driving while impaired and … [Read more...]
