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...]
Law Enforcement Runs Traffic Safety Initiative for Thanksgiving Weekend
State Police and local law enforcement agencies are stepping up action to prevent unsafe driving behavior as the winter holiday season kicks off. The special traffic safety initiative for the Thanksgiving weekend runs from today through Monday, … [Read more...]
NYS Police Increasing Protection for LGBTQ, Jewish Communities Following Recent Threats
Following the mass shooting at a Colorado LGBTQ club and recent threat to the Jewish community in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul announced State Police will be increasing protection for communities against hate crimes. New York State Police … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General’s Office Receives $4.6 Million to Support Red Flag Law
The State Attorney General's Office is receiving $4.6 million to support the state's Red Flag Law use to prevent gun violence. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the funding comes on the heels of the number ERPOs … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Dies in Car Crash in Town of Pomfret
New York State Police are investigating a fatal one-car crash in the town of Pomfret. Police say 41-year old Mark Daniels of Fredonia was speeding on Route 20 when the car went off the road on a curve, striking a fence and tree stump, before … [Read more...]
NYS Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen Resigns
State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen submitted his resignation on Friday, just days after reports that he may be under investigation. Bruen is under investigation for his handling of internal personnel matters including allegations he shielded … [Read more...]
NYS Pledges Support to Puerto Rico Following Devastation by Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona strengthened to a category 3 overnight after leaving widespread devastation in Puerto Rico. The storm dumped more than 2 feet of rain on the island and knocked out the U.S. territory’s electricity supply. More than one million … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County DA Needs Time To Review Materials in Rushdie Stabbing Case
The Chautauqua County District Attorney says he needs more time to review evidence in the case against the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie. DA Jason Schmidt, Public Defender Ned Barone, and the man accused in the case, Hadi Matar, … [Read more...]
State Police Requests Under Red Flag Law Increased 93% from 2021
State Police requests for protection orders under New York's updated Red Flag law have increased 93% from 2021. Governor Kathy Hochul said more Extreme Risk Protection Orders applications have been filed in the last three months than in all of … [Read more...]
