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Genesee County Sheriff’s Office investigating a fatal collision on Bloomingdale Road

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 1 min read

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal one car vehicle collision that occurred on Bloomingdale Road in the Town of Alabama on July 20, 2025 . The Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received the 9-1-1 call reporting the personal injury accident at 3:14 p.m. Upon arrival, patrols identified the operator of the vehicle as Justin J. Blasko, age 36, of Akron, New York. Blasko was the operator and sole occupant of a black 1998 BMW 4 door sedan traveling eastbound on Bloomingdale Road. A preliminary investigation indicates that Blasko was traveling eastbound, when he attempted to passed another

Erie County Sheriff’s Office responds to accidents with injuries

July 17, 2025August 17, 2025 1 min read

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.

Akron Police Department investigating porta-potty explosion

July 17, 2025August 17, 2025 2 min read

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:

Tesnow Rd scene of a fatal accident

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 1 min read

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.

Service to community through the Newstead Fire Company recognized

January 16, 2025February 20, 2025 5 min read

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.

Sheriff’s Office blotter includes accident, first aid calls

January 9, 2025January 30, 2025 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 December 29, 2024 to January 4, 2025.

Sheriff’s Office blotter includes burnt food and barking dog

January 2, 2025January 26, 2025 1 min read

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.

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.