The state prison system is investigating an inmate who attacked a civilian counselor and a correction officer on Monday at Lakeview Shock Correctional Facility, sending both staff to the hospital.

Niagara County Incident

At Niagara County, Sheriff’s deputies charged 33‑year‑old Eric M. Mende after he crashed into a patrol car at Lockport Junction and Saunders Settlement roads on Tuesday.

Combat Veteran Sentence

A former combat veteran received a 20‑year sentence when a federal judge ruled he killed a kidnapped victim.

Broadway–Fillmore Shooting

In the Broadway‑Fillmore area, Time J. Thomas was found guilty of shooting 31‑year‑old Quentin Sims on April 26.

Pine Harbor Stabbing

The Pine Harbor apartments saw a second stabbing this year, killing one person on Sunday.

Buffalo Pandemic Fraud

Federal court in Buffalo continues to hear pandemic fraud cases; a sentencing is set for next month that could be the longest term in the city.

Jamestown Manslaughter

Jamestown resident Matthew Nuttall, 27, pleaded guilty to first‑degree manslaughter for the death of a 16‑month‑old child named Isaac Benton in April.

Charles R. Drew Report

An independent report on a 2023 kidnapping attempt at Charles R. Drew Magnet School found no cover‑up but highlighted weak communication and emergency protocols.

Wheatfield Crash

A police report and home‑security footage give details of Melissa A. Spada’s February 8 crash in Wheatfield.

Officer Lance Woods Suspension

A Buffalo police captain was suspended with pay over the case of Officer Lance Woods, who faces murder charges for killing his wife.

Amherst Detective Plea

Amherst detective Gregory Trotter reached a plea deal after lying to the FBI about contacts with a strip‑club owner.

Miguel A. Castro Jr.

Miguel A. Castro Jr. is accused of killing his grandmother while three children were home, according to prosecutors.

Tops Supermarket Shooting

A man was charged for gunfire outside Tops supermarket on Jefferson Avenue on February 7.

Walden Galleria Stabbing

Two women face court over a Friday night stabbing of three others inside Walden Galleria in Cheektowaga.

Erie County Video

The Court of Appeals ruled an Erie County Family Court judge did not prove a video was authentic enough.

Officer Lance L. Woods Arrest

Officer Lance L. Woods, 53, was arrested early Sunday in Cheektowaga for shooting his wife at their Sanborn home.

Dashcam Initiative

All patrol cars now have dashcams that also read license plates, a system started last month.

Internal Affairs Records

Internal Affairs records released under FOIL reveal details of the incident and officer discipline for the first time.

Walden Galleria Brawl

Three women were stabbed and two others arrested during a brawl at Walden Galleria Friday night.

August Thruway Bus Crash

The driver of the August Thruway bus crash, Bin Shao, faces ten felony charges linked to five deaths.

Brant Couple Animal Cruelty

A Brant couple was arraigned after animal‑cruelty investigators found multiple dead animals on their property.

Payton Gendron Trial

Payton Gendron’s defense and federal prosecutors have two weeks to file for a trial location change to Rochester for fairness.

Mean Arms Settlement

A settlement requires Mean Arms to stop selling a device in New York and warn that it is illegal there.

Baby’s Playpen Glock

Police found a Glock 44 handgun inside a baby’s playpen during an 18th Street home search.

Supermarket Parking Lot Shots

Shots fired at a supermarket parking lot were reported at 3:05 p.m. Saturday, prompting an officer response.

Bailey Avenue Shooting

A four‑year‑old was slated for surgery Monday after being shot on Bailey Avenue; details remain scarce.

Waterboarding Allegations

Investigators believe most of a child’s alleged waterboarding occurred over two days before the boy’s heart stopped in December.

Lavon Parks Target

Prosecutors say Lavon Parks targeted a rival drug dealer, with help from his father.

West Side School Stop

Border patrol followed an adult before stopping near the West Side school.

Crime Decline Notice

City and state officials note a decline in shootings, car thefts, and other crime categories overall.

Joshua Wright Sentencing

Joshua Wright will be sentenced in May for his role in the crash that killed Shabrina Grant, 28.

Israel Enden Monitoring

Israel Enden was ordered to use radio‑frequency monitoring and limited his outings to medical, court, and religious appointments.

Cassandra‑Lynn Baughman

Cassandra‑Lynn Baughman, 20, faces charges for nearly killing a seven‑year‑old through waterboarding.

Mother and Stepfather Charges

A mother and stepfather are charged with torturing their seven‑year‑old son via waterboarding.

Avante Ayala Sentence

Avante Ayala received 25 years to life for the 2023 killing of Miracle Hunt, 13.

Charles L. Jones Appeal

Charles L. Jones, who has admitted to two murders in 2019, is asking an appellate court to review his case amid abuse claims.

Jamestown Drug Trade

The Jamestown drug trade causes yearly deaths; survivors often face long prison terms unless they undergo substantial treatment.