A New Jersey man has been arrested in the attack on author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution. New York State Police say 24-year old Hadi Matar of Fairview, New Jersey was arrested after they say he ran onto the Amphitheater Stage and … [Read more...]
Author Salman Rushdie Attacked at Chautauqua Institution
New York State Police are investigating an attack on author Salman Rushdie prior to a speaking event at Chautauqua Institution. Police say a man ran up onto the Amphitheatre Stage and attacked Rushdie and an interviewer. Rushdie suffered an … [Read more...]
NYS Police Report 104% Increase in Gun Seizures this Year
New York State Police are reporting a 104% increase in gun seizures this year. So far this year, State Police have seized 795 guns, compared with the 389 guns seized over the same period last year. Overall, 3,166 gun seizures have been reported … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison Following Child Pornography Charge Conviction
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being convicted on child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 51-year old James Tracy received child pornography images, solicited a minor to send him images, … [Read more...]
Body Recovered in Canoeing Accident in Kennedy
New York State Police say the body of a Pine Plains man who went missing in a canoe accident in the town of Kennedy has been located. Police says 46-year old Michael Leary's canoe rolled over while canoeing with a group of people on Conewango … [Read more...]
Missing Child Found in Stockton, Mother Arrested
A missing child from West Virginia has been found safe in Stockton, New York. The child's mother, Adrienne Marean, was also found and arrested in connection with the child’s disappearance. Police issued an arrest warrant on March 7 for Marean for … [Read more...]
3 Buffalo Men Arrested in Tuesday Afternoon Shooting in Jamestown
Jamestown Police have arrested three men from Buffalo following a shooting on Jefferson Street Tuesday afternoon. Police say the suspects in two separate vehicles exchanged gunfire on Jefferson near West Sixth Street before driving off in separate … [Read more...]
City Man Dies in Town of Poland Canoeing Accident
POLAND, NY - A city man has reportedly died after being involved in a canoeing accident on the Conewango Creek in the town of Poland. ErieNewsNow reports State Police were called to the scene of a canoe accident that took place early Saturday … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Dies in Motorcycle Mishap
POMFRET - New York State police report a weekend motorcycle accident has taken the life of a Fredonia man. Police say 31-year-old Timothy Vogt was riding with three other motorcyclists on Fredonia-Stockton Road in the town of Pomfret shortly after … [Read more...]
Portion of Route 394 in Kennedy Temporary Closed Tuesday night Due to Standoff Incident
KENNEDY - The New York State Police issued a shelter in place order in Kennedy early Tuesday night as the result of an apparent standoff incident. The order was issued just after 5 p.m. and included residences located along Route 394, between … [Read more...]
