Drunk driver causes havoc in Depew injuring woman badly
A July incident in Depew began with a wanted suspect in a grocery lot fleeing on Transit Road after a traffic stop. Officers used a Taser to subdue him as felony grand larceny and other charges were added. A separate speeding stop on Genesee Street led to a reckless driving charge and tow. An overdosing woman at a Freeman Road motel survived after Narcan, and a suspicious bald man on railroad tracks prompted a case closed. A separate hit and run on Marrano Drive was logged for insurance.
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Lancaster woman gets weekends in jail and probation
Andrea White pleaded guilty to overdriving, torturing and injuring animals and failure to provide sustenance. She received four consecutive weekends in jail, three years probation, and $1,402.23 restitution. A final no contact order and animal prohibition were issued. the case covered May to July 2022 involving Nyxxi the terrier mix.
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Community tips sought for Lancaster Depew leaders
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Red truck hits walker. driver charged in DWI case in Broadway area
Police reviewed two nearby incidents after a female pedestrian said a red pickup struck her near Green Acres and Broadway while another man reported a near miss on Barnabas Drive. The driver faced multiple charges, including felony DWI with a prior within 10 years, aggravated motor vehicle, and related offenses. A separate July 27 case involved an attempted Amazon scam on George Urban Boulevard. The Bee notes the blotter reflects select calls, not a full record.
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Village of Lancaster residents urge broader attention to streets
A Bee Heard letter complains that paving on Saint John's Avenue in the Village of Lancaster has triggered speeding and safety concerns beyond Central and West Main. Readers urge Mayor Ruda to address all streets, advocate for a second brush chipper, and demand proper demolition site maintenance by NOCO. The column thanks organizers of Lancaster Garden Walk and praises ambulance service while inviting more public input via The Bee Heard line.
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