Crime
BLOTTER: Police reports published Dec. 1
BORDER
Customs agents land marijuana haul
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge busted a Canadian truck driver hauling a lot more than paper products in his rig.
Agents said they found 244 pounds of marijuana hidden in the back of a tractor trailer driven by Harjinder Dhugga. Dhugga, 46, told CPB officers he was hauling a load of paper products destined for Bohemia, New York.
Officers conducted a secondary exam and X-ray on the truck. As a result of the X-ray, agents physically searched the trailer and discovered the marijuana.
The street value of the marijuana is estimated at over $700,000.
Dhugga faces federal charges of importing a controlled substance, conspiracy and smuggling goods.
Agents catch car smuggling attempt
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have arrested a Canadian man after he tried to smuggle a specially built sports car across the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge.
The agents said William Scarr, 48, was attempting to import and sell a 1994 Toyota Celica GT-4 to a U.S. citizen without the proper licenses. The car, which was manufactured in Japan, had four-wheel drive, the steering wheel on the right side and was made to compete in the World Rally Championships.
Agents seized the car and arrested Scarr. He faces federal charges of false statements and smuggling of prohibited goods into the U.S.
ONTARIO
Cops seek suspect in Falls murder
Niagara Regional Police are looking for help from the public to locate a murder suspect.
Investigators are probing the death of a Falls, Ontario, man on Oct. 4. Police said they were called to a townhouse complex on Drummond Road after residents there said they heard gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found the body of Tyrone Jason Johnston, 31, of the Falls, dead from a gunshot wound. Detectives now say a suspect in the case was last seen running eastbound through the complex towards Drummond Road. The shooter is described as a native or Hispanic male, approximately 22, around 5 feet 9 inches tall with a muscular build.
Anyone with information about this homicide is urged to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111 ext. 4302. To leave an anonymous tip or information, please contact Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Niagara Falls
• BURGLARY: Police are investigating a burglary in the 1500 block of Pierce Avenue. A 20-year-old woman told officers sometime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday someone broke into her home by kicking in the rear door. The victim said a TV and DVD player were taken.
• THEFT: Officers are looking into a car break-in in the 10000 block of Black Creek Road. A 41-year-old man told police sometime between 11 p.m. Wednesday and 1 p.m. Sunday someone entered his unlocked car. The victim said a briefcase, a bowling ball and two winning lottery tickets were taken.
• THEFT: Police are investigating a theft from an auto dealership in the 6900 block of Niagara Falls Boulevard. The service manager at the dealership told officers sometime between 5 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m. Monday, someone stole four tires from a 2010 Ford Explorer.
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BLOTTER: Police reports published July 29
A Falls bike patrol officer said about 2 p.m. Wednesday he saw a man drinking a can of beer in a park at Third and Niagara streets.
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Suspected illegal immigrant pleads not guilty
A man suspected of being an illegal immigrant pleaded not guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct Tuesday night in Newfane Town Court.
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BLOTTER: Police reports published July 28
Police are investigating a burglary in the 1800 block of Whitney Avenue.
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BLOTTER: Police reports published July 27
Police are investigating an assault in the 600 block of 24th Street.
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BLOTTER: Police reports published July 26
Niagara Regional Police have charged a man with drunken driving and attempted murder after a hit-and-run accident in Niagara Falls, Ont.
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Falls cops seek shooting suspect — and victim
Falls police are investigating a shooting in the 400 block alley of 18th Street on Saturday night.
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BLOTTER: Police Reports published July 23, 2010
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BLOTTER: Police Reports published July 22, 2010
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BLOTTER: Police Reports published July 20, 2010
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Falls cops catch suspected Legion robber
The prime suspect in the robbery of a Falls American Legion Post is behind bars, thanks to the help of an alert Gazette reader.
Just before 2 p.m. Saturday, cops caught up with Angelo Bauer outside his mother’s home and charged him with the July 4 robbery of the American Legion Cadille Post 1664 in the City Market. Officers were led to Bauer by a tip call from a neighbor. - More Crime Headlines
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