Erie County Sheriff’s Office responds to accidents with injuries
Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from July 6 to July 12, 2025.
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Police & Fire
Akron Police Department investigating porta-potty explosion
The Akron Police Department conducted a number of foot and vehicle patrols June 30 through July 13, 2025. In addition, some of the calls to which they responded follow:
Read moreTesnow Rd scene of a fatal accident
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist in the area of 7824 Tesnow Road in the Town of Alabama. The Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received the 9-1-1 call reporting the accident at 6:38 p.m. February 23.
Read moreService to community through the Newstead Fire Company recognized
Newstead Fire Company Chief Jim Infanti and Newstead Fire Company President Louis Henley recognized the service of members of the Company during their installation of officers in December.
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Sheriff’s Office blotter includes accident, first aid calls
Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from December 29, 2024 to January 4, 2025.
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Sheriff’s Office blotter includes burnt food and barking dog
Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from December 22, 2024 to December 28, 2024.
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Sheriff’s Office blotter includes unwelcome guest
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
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APD and other police agencies seeking public help as they investigate series of events
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.
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Residents reminded to lock their vehicles
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.
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Accused drunk driver in accident in Town of Newstead indicted on felony charges
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
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