Cheektowaga Police arrested three Buffalo men at roughly 1:36 a.m. Saturday, May 21 after being stopped at a police traffic checkpoint.
Cheektowaga Police were running a road checkpoint on Genesee Street and East End when officers observed a vehicle approach with a front passenger not using their seatbelt.
Cheektowaga Police officers Jessica Mack and Matt Arnold detained the vehicle and noticed remnants of marijuana cigarettes in the ashtray of the vehicle.
Upon further questioning of the individuals, one of them turned over a bag of marijuana to Lt. Brian Gould.
The three were arrested and were found to be in possession of two additional bags of marijuana. While searching the vehicle, Officer Mack discovered a loaded semi-automatic handgun hidden in the backseat.
The serial number of the gun was defaced in such a way that it could not be read.
Theodore Reid, 19, of East Amherst Street, Marcus Jacksonsibanda, 18, of Clarence Avenue, and Chemere Barclay, 20, of Durham Avenue were arrested.
All were charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal possession of a loaded firearm and criminal possession of a defaced firearm. They were arraigned in Cheektowaga Town Court and sent to the Erie County Holding Center.
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Police Blotter of the Tonawandas for the week of May 22
Endangering the welfare of a child
Gerald J. Mastreson, 41, of Condon Ave., Buffalo, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for two counts of endangering the welfare of a child at 11 a.m., Monday, May 9.
He was held for court.
May 10
Multiple charges
Edward A. Jarnot, 46, Fletcher Street, Tonawanda, was arrested for driving while intoxicated at 11:40 p.m., Tuesday, May 10. Jarnot also received traffic violations, such as having no registration, no insurance, failing to keep right and failing to notify a change of address. Jarnot was first observed in an unregistered vehicle crossing over a double line. When he was pulled over the officer could detect intoxication. He had a BAC of .22 and was held for court.
May 12
Underage drinking party
Amanda C. Ebling, 22, Fletcher Street, Tonawanda, was arrested for hosting an underage drinking party and unlawfully dealing alcohol to a child at 1 a.m., Thursday, May 12.
She was released on an appearance ticket.
At the same party, Ross J. Myers, 19, of Dekalb Street, was caught leaving the scene of the party.
He was arrested for aggravated DWI, driving on the sidewalk and having tinted windows. Myers was stopped near Gibson and Fletcher streets.
He had a BAC of .18 percent. He was held for court
Violating court order
Laurie M. Putz, 35, Ensinger Road, Tonawanda was arrested on for violating a court order of protection at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 12. She was held for court.
May 13
Possession of controlled substance
Michael E. Schlifke, 20, Warren Drive, Tonawanda, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance at 1:30 a.m., Friday, May 13. Schlifke was stopped by police, who knew there was a warrant out for him, based on a previous petit larceny charge. After he was pulled over, officers found cocaine in his possession. He was held for court.
May 14
AUO
Patrick S. Carncross, 21, Burns Court, Tonawanda, was arrested on a warrant for aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 14. He was released on an appearance ticket.
Aggravated DWI
Lindsay Peace, 26, Taunton Place, Buffalo, was arrested for an aggravated DWI at 11:46 p.m., Saturday, May 14 on Goundry Street in North Tonawanda.
She had a BAC of .18 and was held on $250 bail.
May 15
Dealing to a minor
Michael F. Laratonda, 22, Grove Street, Tonawanda, was arrested for unlawfully dealing alcohol to a child at 1:40 a.m., Sunday, May 15.
According to City of Tonawanda Police, Laratona was playing beer pong with the various individuals at the party, which was located in an apartment complex.
Police stated that the residents located below the apartment became annoyed when the ping-pong ball kept hitting the floor and notified police about the disturbance.
Laratona was released on an appearance ticket.
Multiple charges
Paul J. Brady, 30, 2nd Avenue, North Tonawanda, was arrested for assault and menacing, criminal obstruction of breath during a domestic disturbance at 3 a.m., Sunday, May 15.
He was held for court.
May 16
Arrested on warrant
Mikhail Yuzbaslev, 29, Herr Road, Clarence Center, was stopped by Amherst police at 12:52 a.m., Monday, May 16. The officer saw that there was a previous warrant for a violation of a city ordinance in North Tonawanda.
Amherst police turned him over to the North Tonawanda Police Department.
He was held on $250 bail
Gerald J. Mastreson, 41, of Condon Ave., Buffalo, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for two counts of endangering the welfare of a child at 11 a.m., Monday, May 9.
He was held for court.
May 10
Multiple charges
Edward A. Jarnot, 46, Fletcher Street, Tonawanda, was arrested for driving while intoxicated at 11:40 p.m., Tuesday, May 10. Jarnot also received traffic violations, such as having no registration, no insurance, failing to keep right and failing to notify a change of address. Jarnot was first observed in an unregistered vehicle crossing over a double line. When he was pulled over the officer could detect intoxication. He had a BAC of .22 and was held for court.
May 12
Underage drinking party
Amanda C. Ebling, 22, Fletcher Street, Tonawanda, was arrested for hosting an underage drinking party and unlawfully dealing alcohol to a child at 1 a.m., Thursday, May 12.
She was released on an appearance ticket.
At the same party, Ross J. Myers, 19, of Dekalb Street, was caught leaving the scene of the party.
He was arrested for aggravated DWI, driving on the sidewalk and having tinted windows. Myers was stopped near Gibson and Fletcher streets.
He had a BAC of .18 percent. He was held for court
Violating court order
Laurie M. Putz, 35, Ensinger Road, Tonawanda was arrested on for violating a court order of protection at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 12. She was held for court.
May 13
Possession of controlled substance
Michael E. Schlifke, 20, Warren Drive, Tonawanda, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance at 1:30 a.m., Friday, May 13. Schlifke was stopped by police, who knew there was a warrant out for him, based on a previous petit larceny charge. After he was pulled over, officers found cocaine in his possession. He was held for court.
May 14
AUO
Patrick S. Carncross, 21, Burns Court, Tonawanda, was arrested on a warrant for aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 14. He was released on an appearance ticket.
Aggravated DWI
Lindsay Peace, 26, Taunton Place, Buffalo, was arrested for an aggravated DWI at 11:46 p.m., Saturday, May 14 on Goundry Street in North Tonawanda.
She had a BAC of .18 and was held on $250 bail.
May 15
Dealing to a minor
Michael F. Laratonda, 22, Grove Street, Tonawanda, was arrested for unlawfully dealing alcohol to a child at 1:40 a.m., Sunday, May 15.
According to City of Tonawanda Police, Laratona was playing beer pong with the various individuals at the party, which was located in an apartment complex.
Police stated that the residents located below the apartment became annoyed when the ping-pong ball kept hitting the floor and notified police about the disturbance.
Laratona was released on an appearance ticket.
Multiple charges
Paul J. Brady, 30, 2nd Avenue, North Tonawanda, was arrested for assault and menacing, criminal obstruction of breath during a domestic disturbance at 3 a.m., Sunday, May 15.
He was held for court.
May 16
Arrested on warrant
Mikhail Yuzbaslev, 29, Herr Road, Clarence Center, was stopped by Amherst police at 12:52 a.m., Monday, May 16. The officer saw that there was a previous warrant for a violation of a city ordinance in North Tonawanda.
Amherst police turned him over to the North Tonawanda Police Department.
He was held on $250 bail
Monday, May 16, 2011
Anthony Albert of Cheektowaga arrested for marijuana growing operation
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A Cheektowaga man was arrested at 1:30 a.m. Friday, May 6 after complaints from neighbors led to a police surveillance of the area.
Cheektowaga Police were watching the residence of a man living on Pleasant Parkway, after a multitude of residents in the neighborhood had complained of an increase in vehicle traffic and a pickup truck with a loud muffler frequenting the house in the very early morning hours.
Cheektowaga Police Officers, Michael Menth and Jeff Scaglione, observed a pickup truck with a loud muffler and subsequently saw a drug deal occur between the occupants of the vehicle and a resident on Pleasant Parkway.
The officers prevented the truck from moving and had to chase down male resident, Anthony Albert, 35, of 47 Pleasant Parkway.
Officers found cocaine on the individuals in the truck and the money used in the transaction with Albert.
Albert was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance and resisting arrest.
The truck occupants included Thomas Farruggio, 42, of Wayside Drive in Depew, Amy Farruggio, 35, of Benz Drive in Cheektowaga and David Torgalski, 42, of Gold Street in Buffalo.
They were arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Officers obtained a search warrant for the house at 47 Pleasant Parkway from Judge Thomas Kolbert.
Upon serving the warrant, the officers found crack cocaine and an indoor marijuana growing operating consisting of more than 30 marijuana plants.
Albert was additionally charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, third degree; criminal possession of marijuana, second degree; criminal use of drug paraphernalia, second degree; and unlawful growing of Cannabis.
Judge Kolbert arraigned Albert. His bail was set at $10.000 cash and $25,000 bond.
He was the sent to the Erie County Holding Center.
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Friday, May 6, 2011
WNY Police officers honored for heroism
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Police agencies from Western New York and Southern Ontario will honor the memories of the police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
The 14th annual Niagara County Police Appreciation Day Interfaith Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 400 Ridge St. in Lewiston.
This year’s guest speaker will be Michael J. Violante, Niagara County district attorney. Host pastor will be Rev. Susan C. Keppy, a chaplain with the Lewiston Police Department. A reception will be held in the church hall immediately following the service.
This service is held the night prior to the 23rd annual candlelight vigil in Washington, DC. The Niagara County service will feature the reading of the Roll of Honor, a roster of the officers killed in the line of duty over the years. Area musicians and a rifle salute will pay homage to the police officers who put themselves in harms way to protect the safety of all.
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Police agencies from Western New York and Southern Ontario will honor the memories of the police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
The 14th annual Niagara County Police Appreciation Day Interfaith Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 400 Ridge St. in Lewiston.
This year’s guest speaker will be Michael J. Violante, Niagara County district attorney. Host pastor will be Rev. Susan C. Keppy, a chaplain with the Lewiston Police Department. A reception will be held in the church hall immediately following the service.
This service is held the night prior to the 23rd annual candlelight vigil in Washington, DC. The Niagara County service will feature the reading of the Roll of Honor, a roster of the officers killed in the line of duty over the years. Area musicians and a rifle salute will pay homage to the police officers who put themselves in harms way to protect the safety of all.
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Four defendants sentenced for selling prescription pills in Cheektowaga
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By: Nicole Gawel
Daniel Smythe, 23, of Cheektowaga, Lindsay Lang, 19, of Orchard Park, Sophie Wroblewski, 39, and Olivia Paschell, 40, both of Buffalo, were convicted of conspiring to distribute oxycontin pills. Chief District Judge William M. Skretny sentenced the offenders to probation.
The four defendants were arrested July 15, 2010 along with 22 others following a long-term investigation into the widespread illegal sale of prescription drugs in the City of Buffalo and its eastern suburbs. To date, 10 of the 26 defendants have been convicted.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael L. McCabe, Wroblewski and Paschell sold their oxycontin pills in the City of Buffalo. Smythe and Lang obtained oyxcontin pills from a source with ties to a prescription pill trafficking network. They distributed pills to customers in the Cheektowaga and Lancaster area.
The sentences are the culmination of an investigation on the part of Special Agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Dale Kasprzyk, in conjunction with many local and state authorities such as the New York State Police, the Buffalo Police Department, the Cheektowaga Police Department, the West Seneca Police Department and the Lancaster Police Department.
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Marijuana growing operation busted in Town of Hamburg
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At 1:41 p.m. on Monday, April 11, the Town of Hamburg Police Narcotics Unit, Detectives Bureau and Officer Joseph O’Brien executed a search warrant for the rear residence at 3828 South Creek Road in the Town of Hamburg.
What the officers found when they entered the residence was over 5 pounds of marijuana which was packaged for sale located all through the house.
There were also two marijuana growing operations in the basement.
“These plants were in a meticulous growing operation,” Captain Kevin Trask said. “This looks to be an operation where the suspects grew the plants themselves, harvested the leaves, dried them, packaged them and then sold them to customers.”
While executing the search warrant, which was signed by Hamburg Justice Walter Rooth, police found a Remington .22-caliber rifle with its stock cut off in a bedroom closet.
“As soon as anyone cuts off a stock of a rifle, it makes it illegal,” said Trask. “By doing this you have now made a weapon that is concealable, a hand gun.”
According to police, inside the house they also found digital scales and other items that are believed to be used to process the marijuana.
The plants were taken to Central Police Services in the City of Buffalo, where they will be dried and then weighed. It is estimated that once this is done, there will be over 9 pounds of marijuana. The value of the marijuana was placed at $18,000.
Other items seized were six UV lights, six power supplies, a money counter, a safe, a computer, two cell phones and $900, which was found in a bedroom dresser drawer.
Taken into custody were Joseph M. Curcie, 21, and Ceara E. Hoffman, 19, both of the South Creek Road address, as well as Samuel B. Gardner, 20, of Buffalo.
Found in Gardner’s possession was a driver’s license of a Levittown resident, along with that person’s Bank of America Visa debit card, police said. The owner was being contacted by police.
Curcie and Hoffman were charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of a marijuana and felony third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, defaced for concealment.
Gardner was charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of marijuana.
All three suspects were arraigned before Hamburg Justice Gerald P. Gorman, who released them all on their own recognizance to return to court at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 28.
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At 1:41 p.m. on Monday, April 11, the Town of Hamburg Police Narcotics Unit, Detectives Bureau and Officer Joseph O’Brien executed a search warrant for the rear residence at 3828 South Creek Road in the Town of Hamburg.
What the officers found when they entered the residence was over 5 pounds of marijuana which was packaged for sale located all through the house.
There were also two marijuana growing operations in the basement.
“These plants were in a meticulous growing operation,” Captain Kevin Trask said. “This looks to be an operation where the suspects grew the plants themselves, harvested the leaves, dried them, packaged them and then sold them to customers.”
While executing the search warrant, which was signed by Hamburg Justice Walter Rooth, police found a Remington .22-caliber rifle with its stock cut off in a bedroom closet.
“As soon as anyone cuts off a stock of a rifle, it makes it illegal,” said Trask. “By doing this you have now made a weapon that is concealable, a hand gun.”
According to police, inside the house they also found digital scales and other items that are believed to be used to process the marijuana.
The plants were taken to Central Police Services in the City of Buffalo, where they will be dried and then weighed. It is estimated that once this is done, there will be over 9 pounds of marijuana. The value of the marijuana was placed at $18,000.
Other items seized were six UV lights, six power supplies, a money counter, a safe, a computer, two cell phones and $900, which was found in a bedroom dresser drawer.
Taken into custody were Joseph M. Curcie, 21, and Ceara E. Hoffman, 19, both of the South Creek Road address, as well as Samuel B. Gardner, 20, of Buffalo.
Found in Gardner’s possession was a driver’s license of a Levittown resident, along with that person’s Bank of America Visa debit card, police said. The owner was being contacted by police.
Curcie and Hoffman were charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of a marijuana and felony third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, defaced for concealment.
Gardner was charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of marijuana.
All three suspects were arraigned before Hamburg Justice Gerald P. Gorman, who released them all on their own recognizance to return to court at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 28.
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