Suspected thieves thwarted by spike strips in pursuit
A multi‑claim police log details a Friday and weekend of thefts and scams. Incidents include a motel dispute over a $62 delivery, a Lancaster romance scam amounting to $7,200, larceny from a vehicle of a $380 watch, and a white Jeep pursuit with tire strikes and a deer collision. One shoplifter faced charges for petit larceny and drug paraphernalia. A Sunday dam near Ellicott Creek was noted but no injuries reported.
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Freeman Road
Lancaster
Turkey
Bronx
FTC
Detective’s Bureau
Worthington Lane
Chestnut Circle
William Street
William
Aurora
Losson Road
Ellicott Creek
Bowmansville
Main Street
Transit Road vehicle with suspended tag leads to tow and charge
Depew police log notes on Monday evening a southbound Transit Road driver with a suspended registration was charged with a misdemeanor after the car was towed. A separate Tuesday morning stop revealed a wanted driver with violations in Amherst and Lackawanna, cited for plate nonreturn, revoked license, unlicensed operation, and license status issues.
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Amherst
Lackawanna
Three Cars Stolen From Mercedes-Benz Dealer in Clarence
Burglar entered Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo on September 3 at 8185 Main St. C al rence, removed a key box for all used cars, then stole three vehicles across several hours. A 2021 Bentley Continental valued at 235,850, a 2022 Mercedes G Wagon at 204,850, and a 2022 BMW M8 at 104,650 were taken. Erie County Sheriff’s detectives recovered all three. Investigation ongoing as of Thursday.
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Mercedes-Benz of
Buffalo
Main St
Clarence
Erie County Sheriff’s Office
Man pleads guilty in Depew manslaughter case in Erie County
Erie County District Attorney John J Flynn announced that 48 year old Rinaldo R Pearson of Buffalo pleaded guilty before Judge Kenneth Case to Vehicular Manslaughter in the First Degree for the February 25 incident on Broadway Buffalo. The 31 year old Amber Young of Depew died from her injuries. Pearson faces up to 15 years in prison and is released on bail of 15000 cash or 30000 bond ahead of sentencing set for January 16.
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Erie County
John J. Flynn
Rinaldo R. Pearson
Buffalo
Erie County Court
Kenneth Case
Broadway
Amber Young
Depew
ECMC
Cheektowaga
Pearson
Community News Tip Contact Details for Lancaster Depew
Submit news tips about upcoming events or new businesses in Lancaster or Depew or profile community leaders by email to jsinner beenews.com or mail to James Sinner at 5564 Main St Buffalo NY 14221 5410.
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Lancaster
Depew
Beenews
James Sinner
Main St
Buffalo
Lancaster Town Hall repairs and community concerns voiced
Local readers urge emergency repair funding for a damaged Lancaster Town Hall entrance closed since a brick fell. Comments also address Bills Mafia name controversy, Seibert Street access delays, and calls for stricter traffic enforcement. Bee Heard notice invites public input via a weekly comment line.
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Lancaster Town Hall
Central Avenue
U.S
Italy
Bills Mafia
Seibert Street
Seibert
William
Ed Schiller
Department of Transportation
Lancaster
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