Akron Bugle

The New York State Police – SP Clarence Bureau of Criminal Investigation have an ongoing fraudulent financial investigation where we are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying additional victims to a fraudulent financial activity.  It is believed the fraudulent transactions are connected to purchases made at a fast-food establishment on Transit Road in the town of Clarence in between the dates of January 15, 2026 – April 10, 2026.  SP Clarence Investigators urge individuals to carefully review their credit card and debit card statements to specifically look for any unauthorized or suspicious transactions listed under the business name of “Jays Creates”

Newstead Town Board members determined a proposed egg processing facility on North Millgrove Road will not have a significant effect on the environment and issue a State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Negative Declaration at their Board meeting Monday night.

Village of Akron DPW crews are currently (3/18/26) taking down the Russell Park refreshment stand in preparation for a new structure. All work is expected to be completed before the facility is needed for the events held each spring.

According to Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Bureau has opened an investigation into a fatal pedestrian crash in the Town of Newstead.

The Akron Police Department has noticed an increase in vehicles being broken into and vehicles being stolen in the surrounding area.  “We encourage everyone to lock your vehicle,” Akron Police Chief Rick Lauricella said.

Congressman Nick Langworthy, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently announced $5,000,000 in federal Community Project Funding for the Town of Newstead to construct a new, state-of-the-art Community Center that will serve residents of all ages and strengthen the town’s long-term quality of life, accessibility, and emergency preparedness.  The funding was included as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Consolidated Appropriations bill signed into law last week.