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.
Crime
BLOTTER: Police reports published Jan. 19
- Crime
-
-
Marijuana mystery on Michigan Avenue solved
The mystery surrounding a Michigan Avenue marijuana grow house has been solved.
And a Falls man has been charged with running the pot farm that was found there in July. -
Crack dealer taken down on Orleans Avenue
Falls Narcotics Division detectives took down an Orleans Avenue crack dealer, literally, on Tuesday.
-
Niagara woman is fooled by ‘phisher’
Beverley Porter was taking a nap one day last week when her phone rang.
The scammer at the other end of the line had gotten lucky. After most likely making random calls to numbers in the 716 area code, he was able to catch the Town of Niagara woman when she was groggy, and slightly medicated from a minor surgical procedure earlier in the day. -
BLOTTER: Police reports published Feb. 8
A Falls man was arrested after a domestic incident in the 2200 block of LaSalle Avenue at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
-
BLOTTER: Police reports published Feb. 7
A Falls man was arrested on drunken driving and other charges after a traffic stop in the 400 block of Main Street at 5:20 a.m. Friday.
-
BLOTTER: Police reports published Feb. 6
Falls police had nothing new to report Sunday in the case of a missing 67-year-old LaSalle woman.
-
Nightclub stabbing investigated in Lockport
Lockport Police are investigating the stabbing of a man at a nightclub early Sunday morning.
-
Horse in ’bad shape’ seized from Somerset property
Niagara County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Carmen Road Saturday afternoon after a horse was found laying in a ditch without any restraints or supervision.
The person that found the horse tied it up, brought it some apple carrots and water and called police. They said it appeared the animal was malnourished and emaciated. -
Falls police looking for missing woman
Police are searching for a 67-year-old LaSalle woman who went missing Friday.
-
BLOTTER: Police reports published Feb. 5
Howard C. Irish, 55, 617 18th St., lower apartment, was charged with petit larceny and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.
- More Crime Headlines
-
White House Attacks Romney on Birth Control
Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows
Mo. Teen Gets Life Sentence for Killing Girl, 9
Lower-hassle Screening to Be Tested at Airports
Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water
Helmet Camera Captures Calif. Fire Rescue
Worker Tells 911: Powell 'exploded the House'
Triple Win: Santorum Takes Minn., Mo., Colo.
Injured Marine Inspired by Homecoming
No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner
Egypt's Ruling Generals Play Risky Game With US
Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
Cab Driver Helps Wis. Family Escape House Fire
Staff Removed at LA School During Abuse Probe
Runaway Goat Leads Police on Wild Chase
