Chautauqua County Jail.
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Would a measure included in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget allowing contiguous counties to share jails really help cash-strapped governments become more efficient?
It seems the jury is still out on that one.
The idea to share jails was tucked into the governor’s $193 billion budget proposal and would be accomplished by amending state law. The New York State Association of Counties urged Cuomo’s office last November to give counties the option of sharing jails with one another.
His administration had previously showed no interest in the idea but now sees it as a way to help make counties more efficient.
Crystal Krepps
COLLINS A traffic stop that led to Erie County sheriff’s deputies finding crystal methamphetamine, crack cocaine and LSD has led to charges for three individuals.
Around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, the deputy stopped a vehicle on Bagdad Road in the town after observing vehicle and traffic violations. The deputy discovered that 40-year-old Anthony Krepps, a passenger in the vehicle, had an outstanding warrant and was taken into custody, and the operator’s license is suspended.
A subsequent search of the vehicle and its occupants discovered approximately 15 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 1.5 grams of crack cocaine, one sheet of LSD, and four Suboxone tabs. Deputies found brass knuckles, a double-sided dagger, multiple drug pipes, and drug paraphernalia in addition to the narcotics. Also seized during the investigation was $5,254.00 in U.S. currency.
Separate incidents took place at the Erie County Correctional Facility and Erie County Holding Center. Author: WGRZ Sales Updated: 7:47 PM EST December 28, 2020
BUFFALO, N.Y. An inmate in Erie County s prison system is facing charges after setting off a fire sprinkler and damaging another.
The Erie County Sheriff s office says on November 20 at the Erie County Correctional Facility, Keinn Moore, 20, allegedly activated a sprinkler head, causing significant damage to his cell, the housing area where he was being held, and an adjacent housing area.
Then, on December 12, the department says Moore allegedly used a sheet to break a sprinkler head in his cell at the Erie County Holding Center. Hundreds of gallons of water flooded his cell and the surrounding area. Damage to both facilities is listed at over $1,000.
Convicted felon arrested in connection to Tuesday night shooting in Newstead
Two people who were at the scene of the Tuesday night shooting in Newstead have been arrested and charged with felonies.
Credit: Erie County Sheriff s Office
Spencer Nowinski, 49, of Sardinia. Author: Emyle Watkins Updated: 12:34 PM EST December 23, 2020
AKRON, N.Y. On Wednesday, the Erie County Sheriff s Office announced that two people who were at the scene of the Tuesday night shooting in Newstead have been arrested and charged with felonies.
Spencer Nowinski, 49, of Sardinia was charged with several felonies tied to both the shooting and a burglary.
The Sheriff s Office says the gun used in the shooting was stolen in a burglary in Clarence on October 18.
As anyone who has watched WKBW-TVâs âAM Buffaloâ for 30 years knows, host Linda Pellegrino likes to talk.
So, I suppressed laughter when Pellegrino said she asked for only two minutes to say goodbye at the end of her final show Friday.
After reminiscing with her for 30 minutes, I thought Pellegrino deserved a prime-time special. In the wide-ranging interview, she discussed memorable moments with Howard Stern, Sam Elliott, Robert Duvall, Warren Beatty and Eliot Spitzer.
She was so open that she even addressed being troubled when the morning program went to more and more paid segments.
âIt bothered me as more and more segments were taking over the show,â said Pellegrino. âThe concern was that the show wasn t for the community anymore. It was for the sponsors. That management is gone. I currently have a management that s much more about the community involvement back on the show, which has been really nice.â