Crime
BLOTTER: Police reports published Jan. 19
NIAGARA FALLS
Car break-ins reported at casino
Niagara Falls police responded to two separate vehicle break-ins on surface lots at Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel.
A man told officers someone broke into his 2003 Chevrolet Malibu between midnight and 3 a.m. Monday and stole a GPS unit and various cords and electronic devices. Loss and damage were listed at $1,000. Officers believe the burglar used an unknown object to rip apart the door frame and front window.
A 2007 Mercedes Benz parked in a casino lot was reportedly broken into using the same method between 3 a.m. to 4:42 a.m. Three male passengers reported various items stolen, including cell phones, a GPS unit, two Louis Vuitton bags, a pair of Prada shoes, laptop computer and a leather jacket. Total loss and damage is estimated at $22,400.
Niagara Falls
• CHARGED: James Prater Jr., 44, 25 Steele Circle, was arrested at 2:15 p.m. Monday after being found in possession of a Jeep Cherokee that had been reported stolen. Police responded to the 1800 block of Weston Avenue where they found the vehicle parked in front of a building Prater was exiting. Upon seeing officers, Prater began to walk away from the scene but was detained for questioning. Police found the vehicle’s keys on Prater, at which point he told them it was his girlfriend’s car. Officers also found him with two tablets of Zantax. He was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property and seventh-degree possession of a controlled substance.
• ROBBERY: A dispute between two neighbors escalated into a robbery Sunday afternoon. A Welch Avenue man told police he was involved in an altercation over a parking spot with a man living a few houses down from him at 1:30 p.m. During the incident, the suspect drove his vehicle into the victim’s car and drove away. After reporting it to police, the victim said the suspect confronted him again and called him a “snitch” before punching him in the face and ripping a $900 gold necklace from his neck and leaving the scene.
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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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