Final report released on death of Buffalo man fatally shot by police - Buffalo news - NewsLocker (2024)

Watch the full body cam video from Buffalo police in the video player above.BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation released its final report Tuesday on the death of a Buffalo man, who was fatally shot by Buffalo police officers in February, and announced that no criminal charges will be pursued.Edward Holmes, 58, was shot by two officers just after 10 a.m. on Feb. 24 on Reed Street after he discharged one round from a shotgun while he stood

WIVB News 4 live at the Erie County Fair: Aug. 14 interviews

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This Wednesday, Jacquie Walker was honored and inducted into the Erie County Hall of Fame for her great contribution to WNY broadcasting.
See that special moment and other interviews from the day here.
Jacquie Walker
Best in show beer
Long legs Mike
Cece the pig
Tara's cast iron grillLatest Local NewsWIVB News 4 live at the Erie County Fair: Aug. 14 interviewsElectronic bikes gain speed in WNY, local bike shop offers tips to remain safePope’s representative resp

Electronic bikes gain speed in WNY, local bike shop offers tips to remain safe

TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Electric bikes and electric scooters have never been more popular.
"E-bike sales have really tripled in the last three years," said Jim Costello, the regional manager of Bert's Bikes and Fitness.
Costello says e-bikes are safe, but like any other battery-powered vehicle, he says people need to use common sense.
"You want to make sure that what you're buying is safe and rated," he said. "Any bike that's bought under $800 on Amazon doesn't have to meet any safety standard

Pope's representative responds to Catholics critical of the Diocese of Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A group of devout Catholics believes the Bishop of Buffalo has disengaged with the flock while he navigates through bankruptcy. In April, the five Catholics asked the Vatican to act.The Catholics, led by local attorney Mike Taheri, sent an April 8 letter to Pope Francis and the Apostolic Nuncio asking for the removal of Buffalo's Bishop Michael Fisher."Our Diocese needs a Bishop who is merciful and walks with his flock in good times and bad," the group wrote. "Instead, ou

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North Tonawanda man used over 500 stolen bank cards for gas purchases

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A North Tonawanda man admitted to conspiracy to commit bank fraud after he and a co-defendant used over 500 stolen bank cards for gas purchases, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
22-year-old Kingsley Brown and co-defendant Cross Malik Williams purchased around 570 stolen bank cards online, officials said. They then used a card-making device to load the stolen banking information onto blank plastic bank cards with magnetic strips, allowing purchases to be mad

Falconer woman pleads guilty to possession of child p*rnography

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Falconer woman pleaded guilty to the possession of child p*rnography, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, the United States Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.Officials said in June 2021, 23-year-old Lily Brandow sold a video to two different Snapchat users for $20 showing her, co-defendant Yusef Myrick, and a 16-year-old minor female engaged in sexual relations.When Myrick was in custody in connection with this case, he told Br

Over $1.8 million announced for Buffalo, Niagara Falls airports

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Tim Kennedy announced over $1.8 million in federal funding for local airports Wednesday.
$1,677,180 will go towards the Niagara Falls International Airport for lighting and signage updates, while $136,047 will go towards the Buffalo Niagara International Airport for primary runway renovations.Why are there more low planes near my house? Airport construction could be the reason“Ever

Former Buffalo firefighter sentenced to 10 years probation for possession of child p*rnography

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former Buffalo firefighter was sentenced Wednesday morning to 10 years of probation with sex offender conditions for the possession of child p*rnography, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said in January 2022, 40-year-old Jose DeJesus of Buffalo possessed images and videos of child p*rnography with the intent to view them. He also shared an image that depicted sexual conduct by a child with another user on the internet.Buffalo man arraigned

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Mayer Bros Cider Mill opens for their 172nd season

BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) -- Before the sun rose, people were lining up outside the door of Mayer Brothers Cider Mill, eager to get the first taste of the season that's right around the corner."It's like their tradition, they make us wake up at five to be the first ones," said Brittany Bauer, who was the first in line with her two sons, Roman and Ryder.Their door opened at 7am Wednesday, officially starting their 172nd season of serving WNYtheir favorite fall treats."It's a taste of fall, it's America

$150K in damage estimated from Plymouth Avenue fire

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Around $150,000 in damage was estimated from a fire on Plymouth Avenue late Tuesday night, according to Buffalo fire officials.Crews responded to 538 Plymouth just before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, where the blaze started on the first floor of an occupied home.
As a result of the fire, the Red Cross is assisting five people.
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.Latest Local News$150K in damage estimated from Plymouth Avenue fireDriver sentenced for role in

Driver sentenced for role in crash that killed 15-year-old

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Hamburg man has been sentenced for his role in a two-vehicle crash that left a 15-year-old girl dead in 2023, the Erie County District Attorney's office said Wednesday.Justin T. Trane, 30, was sentenced to six months in jail followed by five years of probation.On the evening of Aug. 20, 2023, Trane drove through a red light while operating a van at the intersection of Quinby Drive and McKinley Parkway in Hamburg and hit a car being driven by 18-year-old Dylan Wiza

How to watch, stream Bills vs. Steelers preseason game

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills travel to Pittsburgh for their second preseason game, where they'll square off with the Steelers at 7 p.m. Saturday. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the game.TelevisionThe game will air locally on WIVB, the official broadcast station of the Buffalo Bills. Additionally, a number of our sister stations will air the game throughout New York State.
Coverage will begin with Buffalo Kickoff Live at 6:30 p.m. After the matchup, Buffalo Postg

How to watch Bills vs. Steelers preseason game

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills travel to Pittsburgh for their second preseason game, where they'll square off with the Steelers at 7 p.m. Saturday. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the game.TelevisionThe game will air locally on WIVB, the official broadcast station of the Buffalo Bills. Additionally, a number of our sister stations will air the game throughout New York State.
Coverage will begin with Buffalo Kickoff Live at 6:30 p.m. After the matchup, Buffalo Postg

Jacquie Walker on throwing out the first pitch: How things went 'wild' for me

Simone Biles ruined it for me.Did you see her on YouTube throwing out the first pitch at a World Series Game in 2019? Click the link, and you’ll see why she crushed my spirit!I was so excited when the Buffalo Bisons kindly asked me to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at a home game. I had just stepped down from the News 4 anchor desk in May (I’m still with the team part-time now). It seemed like a fun, friendly, and low-risk event.And somewhat appropriate, considering I was on the

Scajaquada Creek feasibility study aims to address vegetation, aquatic life issues

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A meeting was held Tuesday in Cheektowaga where residents asked questions about how a feasibility study on the Scajaquada Creek will be conducted.Buffalo Niagara Waterkeep and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed off on a feasibility study last year. The study aims to address issues with the creek. Officials say the areas vegetation is sparse, which is having a negative impact on aquatic life.
The feasibility study is also hoping to offset negative environmental im

Buffalo Diocese parishioners provide update on counterproposal process

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Over the next two weeks, 30 parish families of the Buffalo Diocese will make their cases for why they should remain open.Mergers and closures of parishes were originally proposed due to financial troubles from payouts to settle child sexual abuse cases, declining Mass attendance, and a priest shortage.Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Buffalo's Old First Ward neighborhood has already made theirs, but their trustees who sat in the meeting were unwilling to talk with WIVB

WIVB News 4 live at the Erie County Fair: Aug. 13 interviews

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's been a week of the Erie County Fair in Hamburg and the acts, animals and appetizers just keep getting better and better.
See interviews from Aug. 13 here.
Rebel the sheep
Dirty bird
Beyond boba & Eastern pearl
Lola the monkey
Mighty MikeLatest Local NewsFinal report released on death of Buffalo man fatally shot by policeWIVB News 4 live at the Erie County Fair: Aug. 13 interviewsQueen City Quartz & Granite refunds local family after Call 4 Action reportK

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Call 4 Action is getting results for a local family who thought they lost over $4,400 on an unfinished home improvement project -- until Call 4 Action stepped in.
For 10 months, the Herdlein family of Snyder had been trying to get their money back after they cut a check to Queen City Quartz and Granite in Buffalo. The check was for $4,430 and the Herdleins were out the money, until a breakthrough in their case that Call 4 Action has been investigating."We really had given

Sanborn teen pleads guilty to vehicular manslaughter for February crash that killed passenger

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Sanborn teen pleaded guilty Tuesday for her role in a February crash that killed a passenger in the vehicle she was driving, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office announced.Ninaatikwe A. Hamby, 19, admitted to driving while under the influence of cannabis when she crashed a vehicle in the early morning hours of Feb. 25 at the intersection of Walmore and Upper Mountain Roads, officials said. The vehicle was traveling northbound on Walmore and failed to stop at a

Kenmore man arrested in connection with armed robbery

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Kenmore man was arrested Monday in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in Buffalo earlier that day, Buffalo police announced.Around 1:30 p.m., officers say they responded to a gun call on the 2600 block of Delaware Avenue and were told that while a Dodge Ram was being repossessed, the registered owner of the truck, 39-year-old Zachery Scott, was trying to remove the vehicle from the tow truck.When he was unsuccessful, he allegedly pulled a gun on the reposses

Buffalo man sentenced for attempted burglary, assault against first responders

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced Tuesday afternoon in connection with two 2022 incidents: an attempted burglary and an assault of three firefighters, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.
Officials said 44-year-old Titus Smith was sentenced to 12 years to life in prison as a persistent violent felony offender.Around 3:09 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2022, Smith acted with another individual to unlawfully enter an apartment on the 200 block of Auburn Ave. in Buffalo. He pus

Schumer calls for increased funding for NWS, NOAA in response to Project 2025 proposals

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sen. Chuck Schumer called for increased funding on Tuesday for the National Weather Service as well as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration amid proposals connected with Project 2025 to dismantle it.Schumer doubled down on his push to increase the funding after severe weather has impacted Buffalo and Western New York over the past few years, including tornadoes from last week breaking the record for most tornadoes annually in New York.The proposal is f

Elmwood Village ArtFest to return for 2nd year

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Elmwood Village Association is putting on its second annual ArtFest later this month, the group announced.The Elmwood Village ArtFest will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 in parks, lots and on sidewalks along Elmwood. All roads will remain open and accessible to the community during the festival.Organizers envision a festival similar to last year's, which will include the work of artists and craftspeople

4 sentenced for roles in fatal stabbing of man in Lake View woods

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four people were sentenced on Tuesday in connection with a fatal stabbing in Lake View in 2022, the Erie County District Attorney's office said.The group, led by 27-year-old Jared Adamski, lured 25-year-old Brenden Benoit into the woods off of Heltz Road in the early morning hours of July 10, 2022. It is alleged that once Benoit arrived at the wooded area, which the group told him was for a party, he was punched by one of the defendants and attempted to retreat into

Lancaster Save-A-Lot to close in September

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Save-A-Lot grocery store in the Village of Lancaster will permanently close its doors in September, the location announced in a Facebook post.The store, which is located on Aurora Street, will close on Sept. 7 after 22 years in business."We will miss being a part of this community," the location's Facebook post said. "We also want to thank our dedicated employees for their hard work in serving the community for so many years."Latest Local NewsLancaster Save-A-Lot to

Over 800 UB resident physicians intend to strike in September

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Over 800 resident physicians affiliated with the University at Buffalo have authorized a strike in September, the Union of American Physicians & Dentists said Tuesday.The residents, 830 in total, intend to strike for two days on Sept. 3 and 4. The union claims that the residents are the lowest paid in New York State, are the only ones without retirement benefits and the only ones without a training stipend in the region.The union accuses UB of "bargaining in bad

Bills place WR Chase Claypool, QB Shane Buechele on IR

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills have placed wide receiver Chase Claypool and quarterback Shane Buechele on season-ending injured reserve, and waived receiver Bryan Thompson with an injury designation, the team announced before Tuesday's practice.The moves created roster room for the Bills to sign quarterback Ben DiNucci, along with receivers Damiere Byrd and Deon Cain.Claypool has been out since the second week of training camp with a toe injury. A second-round draft pick in

Family continues to seek answers about teen’s death

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The family of Ronnie Scott, who was murdered in 2014 when he was 17 years old, gathered Monday night to remember him. They said too much time has passed with no answers as to what happened.“I’m tired of waiting I've been patient for 10 years, like I told homicide, I’ve been patient for 10 years and something is going to have to give,” said Daveda Patterson, Scott’s mother.Patterson continues to speak about Scott ten years after his murde

Tonawanda man receives heart, lungs from neighbor

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda native who needed a double lung and heart transplant has been waiting for a donor match for months.This past week, Patrick McDonald received his new heart and lungs from someone right here in the community who lived just minutes away from him.Dianne Cwik has known the McDonald family for years. Patrick was the son of Dianne’s longtime friend, Chrislyn McDonald. In years past, both ladies played on the same softball and bowling team. Patrick even served a

Patrick McDonald receives heart, lungs from Tonawanda neighbor

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Patrick McDonald, a Tonawanda native who needed a double lung and heart transplant, has been waiting for a donor match for months.This past week, he received his new heart and lungs from someone right here in the community who lived just minutes away from him.Dianne Cwik has known the McDonald family for years. Patrick was the son of Dianne’s longtime friend, Chrislyn McDonald. In years past, both ladies played on the same softball and bowling team. Patrick even ser