Police & Fire Archives

Sheriff’s Office blotter includes unwelcome guest

October 17, 2024October 25, 2024 2 min read

Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from October 6, 2024 to October 12, 2024. 10/06/24 Patrol responded to Akron Falls Park for a report suspicious people in the area. Nothing appeared out of order. The Fire Department responded to Main Rd for a smoke detector activation. 10/07/24 First Aid responded to Westgate Ave. First Aid responded to Newton Ave. First Aid responded to Main Rd. First Aid responded to Dover Downs St. Patrol responded to a one car motor vehicle accident on Rapids Rd. Minor injuries

APD and other police agencies seeking public help as they investigate series of events

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 0 min read

The Akron Police Department, New York State Police and Erie County Sheriff’s office are investigating a series of events that occurred in the early morning hours on May 4.

Residents reminded to lock their vehicles

January 8, 2024January 26, 2024 0 min read

Akron Police Chief Rick Lauricella has issued a reminder that residents should keep their vehicles locked and personal property secured in light of an increase of unlocked cars being gone through and items of worth stolen.

Accused drunk driver in accident in Town of Newstead indicted on felony charges

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 1 min read

Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 50-year-old Mark S. Printup of Town of Cambria was arraigned this morning, March 22, 2023 before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi on an indictment charging him with one count of Vehicular Assault in the First Degree (Class “D” felony) and one count of Vehicular Assault in the Second Degree (Class “E” felony). It is alleged that on August 13, 2022, at approximately 10:42 p.m., the defendant was under the influence of alcohol when he drove his vehicle through a stop sign at Utley Road and Hunts Corners Road in the Town of

Identification sought

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 0 min read

The Akron Police Department is trying to identify the person circled in this photo in connection with a larceny. If you have information please call the Akron Village Hall and leave a message for patrol or let someone in the Village Clerk’s office know. Your assistance is appreciated.

Sheriff’s Office investigating

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 0 min read

Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia reports that his office is investigating four fatalities today.

Akron Police urge residents to lock their vehicles

September 10, 2022December 25, 2022 0 min read

Akron Police Chief Rick Lauricella is urging Akron residents to lock their vehicles. Lauricella reports that vehicles are being gone through in the overnight hours in the Village of Akron and surrounding communities.

Crash on Rt 77 in Pembroke, claims life

January 29, 2022January 29, 2022 1 min read

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a one-car motor vehicle accident which occurred on Route 77 in the Town of Pembroke.

Akron man charged following Clarence incident

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 2 min read

The Defendant Faces Multiple Felony, Misdemeanor, and Traffic Charges Buffalo, NY – Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reports that 50-year-old David Cottom, Sr., of Akron has been charged following an incident early Wednesday morning when he fled from Deputies during an attempted traffic stop and a report of a stolen vehicle later in the morning. Cottom was named a person of interest following the traffic stop attempt and a search of the area near Pineledge and Winding was initiated and involved Sheriff’s Deputies, QRF, K9 units, Air-1, and units from the New York State Police and the Amherst Police

Help sought in identifying subject

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 0 min read

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in identifying the subject pictured below. The subject has been developed as a person of interest in relation to a property crime being investigated in the Town of Alabama. The subject appears to have a tattoo on his right forearm. If you have any information, we urge you to please contact Investigator Ryan DeLong at 585-345-3000 ext. 3572.

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