Lancaster, N.Y. Police Department

Thanks to the students and staff at Children's Castle and The Rock for sending us these great cards and artwork! We appreciate your support!!

As the NYPD is already mourning, tragedy continues for NY’s Finest. We grieve the loss of Police Officer Michael Mundy, who died due to COVID-19. Michael was dedicated to serving New Yorkers for nearly two decades. His loved ones are forever in our prayers. We will never forget.

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This afternoon, Troopers from SP Pulaski (Troop D) responded to a missing 12-year-old child in Oswego County. Trooper Kylie Black with K9 Rudd tracked the chi...ld along with forest rangers. After 2 1/2 hours searching, the child was located in the woods and transported to a local hospital to be treated for hypothermia. Great team work by State Police K9, NYS Forest Rangers, NYS DEC Police, NYS Park Police, Oswego County Sheriff’s Office, Oswego County Search and Rescue, and NOCA ambulance.

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This morning, officers from the NYPD 17th Precinct responded to a cab driver who was robbed at gun point. The officers canvassed for the individuals, located them & after a brief foot pursuit, safely apprehended them, recovering this loaded firearm from the 15 & 16-year-old suspects.

Yesterday, Officer Giza had the opportunity to speak with children about summer safety at the Jackson Pond Preschool. Officer Giza spoke about pool safety, bicycle safety, dealing with strangers, how to properly cross the street, and the importance of wearing a seatbelt!

The University Police Department (UPD) at Buffalo State College is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a Buffalo State sophomore who has been missing... since Saturday, April 24. Saniyya Dennis, 19, was last seen on campus leaving her residence hall around 11:00 p.m. Saturday. Saniyya is Black female who is 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs approximately 125 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. She is a Bronx, New York, native. A photo of Saniyya from Saturday is attached to this post. Investigators believe that she may need medical attention and that she may still be in the Western New York area or may have traveled to Yonkers, New York. There is no evidence of foul play at this time. University Police has circulated her information statewide to police agencies and hospitals through the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. UPD and campus officials are in close consultation with Saniyya’s family and are providing support during this difficult time. Anyone with information about Saniyya’s whereabouts is asked to contact Buffalo State’s University Police Department at (716) 878-6333 or [email protected]. Information can also be shared through the University Police anonymous tip line at (716) 878-3166. Please continue to keep Saniyya and her family and friends in your thoughts while we hope for her safe return. https://police.buffalostate.edu//missing-buffalo-state-col

The Lancaster Police are looking for assistance in identifying the pictured suspects involved in two separate store larcenies. The incidents occurred in early April. If you have any Information on the pictured suspect please contact the Lancaster Detective Bureau at 716-683-3120 ext 136. **PLEASE SHARE**

Yesterday, the Lancaster Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle stolen after it had been left running outside of a gas station. The owner had briefly gone inside, and while standing in line, observed their vehicle leaving the lot at a high rate of speed. We would like to remind the community to take the necessary precautions to protect their vehicles when parked in their driveways, parking lots, gas stations, etc. Individuals are driving through areas intention...ally looking to steal unlocked vehicles with the engine left running or the keys left inside. This happens in seconds and has been happening more frequently. To protect yourself and your property, we ask that you please: Be aware of your surroundings. Turn the vehicle off when you exit it for any period. Close all windows. Remove the keys/fob and lock the doors. If the situation dictates, ensure all valuables are removed or at least not left in plain view. Try to always keep your cell phone on you. If you do need help, the call can be made more quickly. By taking a few simple precautions, you can protect yourself and your property.

Today, one of our officers spent some time speaking with and educating students on summer safety at Jackson Pond Preschool! Topics included pool safety, bicycle safety, how to properly cross the street, dealing with strangers, and the importance of always wearing a seatbelt.

Today, a vehicle stop for running a red light proved once again that no traffic enforcement is routine. When approached, the driver doused a cop with a chemical before fleeing, tossing a Molotov cocktail and finally being arrested. Fortunately, our officers weren’t injured.

January 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and the LDEA would like to thank each and every member of the law enforcement community for what they d...o day in and day out to keep our communities safe. We might be biased, but we gotta say that we are lucky to work alongside some pretty spectacular men and women here in Lancaster. See more

***ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY*PLEASE SHARE*** The Lancaster Police Department is seeking your assistance in identifying the vehicle and individual seen in the photos below. Please call Detective Kotlak at (716)683-3120 ext: 138 with information.

W. Main Street will be open this weekend, but construction continues during the weekdays. Check back for more photos and updates in the coming weeks.

Our condolences to Officer Sicknick's family and friends, and to the entire United States Capitol Police. https://foxbaltimore.com//passed-away-a-hero-us-capitol-po

WNY loves its quarterback! Josh Allen signs continue to pop up in neighborhoods across the region. This "Josh Allen Way" sign was unveiled in Lancaster Friday morning.

**SCAM ALERT - Contact tracing** **PLEASE SHARE**

Day 6 of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: Help Us Help You & Know Your Location When you call 911 or our non-emergency line, your location will be... the first thing we ask you. That’s because if we get no other info, we at least know where you are and help can be sent that way. Of course, there may be times when you don’t know where you are. In those instances look for landmarks, pieces of mail, or use your gps on your cell phone to tell us. Also, don’t forget to teach your children addresses. Children do call 911 with real emergencies and it saves precious time when they know where they are. If they don’t, do not worry, we are trained to help them figure it out, but when seconds matter, knowing an address can make a huge difference.

Day 5 of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: How to Become A Dispatcher. If you’ve been reading our posts all week and think this is a job you want t...o do, here is how to become a dispatcher. Sign up for exam notifications or frequently check Erie County’s civil service exam listings at this link: https://www2.erie.gov/employment/index.php?q=jobs-search Every couple of years the county releases the Public Safety Dispatcher and Police Complaint Writer exams that all of the Towns and Villages, as well as the County itself hire off of. It is the only way to be considered for employment in this position in Erie County. The exam consists of audio and written components, and if you receive a passing score there is a typing test that will need to be taken and passed. After that, it’s just a matter of waiting for vacancies to open up. If you want to make a difference in the community each and every day, being a dispatcher is a great way to do it.

Rest in peace, Millgrove Volunteer Fire Company EMS Lieutenant Beckie Eleczko.

THANK YOU! Thank you to Ed's Auto Parts for providing lunch for our Police Department members and also for Lancaster Dog Control today! We appreciate your support!

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Freezing drizzle this morning Niagara Frontier into Monroe county, including Buffalo and Rochester. Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 10 AM. A thin layer of ice and snow out there, so give yourself extra time as it will be a SLOW commute whether driving or walking.

Police Blotter 01/06/21 01/11/21 A 61 year old female called to report an attempted robbery that had occurred the previous day. The Complainant stated she exited a Transit Rd restaurant after getting takeout and noticed two males sitting in a vehicle near her vehicle. As she attempted to get into her vehicle, one of the males exited the vehicle, approached her, grabbed the Complainants purse and stated "give me your purse". The Complainant struck the Subject with her bag...Continue reading

Police Blotter 12/31/20 01/05/21 Patrol responded to a Transit Rd retail store for a shoplifting in progress. It was reported that a male had purchased a television and antenna, placed the items into his vehicle, then returned to the store, selected the same items from the shelf and attempted to return them. The male completed the fraudulent return and exited the store prior to Patrols arrival. The Offenders vehicle was located as it was turning out of the parking lot on...Continue reading

**WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY** Be careful out there! Black ice - Slippery roads, parking lots and sidewalks. Use caution when driving and walking. Area highway departments have been notified and are out salting the roads.... https://www.google.org/publicalerts/alert

Police Blotter 12/02/20 12/07/20 Multiple reports of larcenies from vehicles were taken at a Transit Rd apartment complex. One Complainant reported leaving keys to a vehicle in plain view inside another nearby vehicle. The keys were taken and the vehicle was stolen from the lot. The cases have been referred to Detectives. An Officer responded to a Transit Rd retail store to take a report of a larceny from a vehicle that occurred in the parking lot. Unknown person(s) t...Continue reading

VETERANS DAY Thank you to all who served our nation!

Millgrove Volunteer Fire Company announces the sudden passing of Active Member EMS Lieutenant Beckie Eleczko on January 4th. Beckie has served with the Millgrov...e Vol. Fire Department since 2018. She was a current EMT and held many other certifications. She proudly served her Fire Department with her Father Chief Robert Eleczko, Brother EMS Captain Brandon Kozlowski-Eleczko, Grandmother Karin Eleczko, Uncle Past Chief Chris Eleczko, and Assistant EMS Captain Jessica Russell. Firefighters wishing to pay last respects to Beckie Eleczko are welcome at the Millgrove Firehall 11621 Genesee St. Alden on Wednesday January 13th. From 500pm 800pm. If you wish to attend as a Company or Group, please contact Bowmansville Chief Tom Trzepacz (864-8776) to coordinate times etc. Any other questions please contact Assistant Chief Steve Krawczyk (716) 597-7123 Masks are required at all times and Social Distancing will be in place. Please keep the Eleczko Family and the members of the Millgrove Fire Company in your thoughts and prayers. PUBLIC IS WELCOME BETWEEN 5-8pm See more

The Village of Lancaster and Town of Lancaster have both lifted the overnight winter parking ban through at least Saturday, December 12th. Residents can continue to legally park on the roads until that time. We will continue to post any further updates on this page.

Our condolences to Trooper Czarnecki's family and friends.

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THANK YOU! We would like to thank Lancaster residents Peggy Kraus Wagner and Mary Neuner for making 75 winter hats and 7 blankets and donating them to our Department. Our officers will be able to give these hats and blankets out to people in our community who need them. We sincerely appreciate the amount of work you put into this project!... PHOTO (L-R): Peggy and Mary meeting with Chief Karn and Lieutenant Ziders.

Congratulations on your retirement!

Repost for the Lancaster Police Department Community and Public Safety Survey. This survey was previously posted and we are still accepting responses. The link provided is a survey being conducted to determine the Lancaster community’s perceptions of the Lancaster Police Department (NY) and policing in general. Residents and business operators in Lancaster are encouraged to complete the survey. Responses will be compiled and evaluated to assist the Lancaster Police Department in determining how it can best serve the community in conjunction with the New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative. Responses are recorded anonymously and the survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

***WARNING - LARCENIES FROM VEHICLES*** **PLEASE SHARE** We have received a number of reports of vehicles being entered and larcenies from vehicles that occurred this past weekend. One vehicle was stolen and has not yet been recovered. These incidents all took place overnight in or near apartment complexes along Transit Road.... Here are a few tips to avoid this happening to you: - Please remember to remove all valuables from your vehicles or put them out of sight (in the trunk or a locked compartment). - Make sure that your vehicle is LOCKED and windows up. ALL of the vehicles entered recently WERE NOT LOCKED. - Try to park in a well-lit area. - Be watchful for suspicious persons or activity in your neighborhood, especially near vehicles and after dark **If you notice any suspicious activity, contact Lancaster Police immediately at 683-2800, or dial 911 for an emergency.**

Our condolences to E.M.S. Lt. Eleczko's family and friends, and to all the members of Millgrove Volunteer Fire Department.

The Highway Department picks up raked leaves. Please leave them loose (not bagged) in a pile by the street (NOT IN THE STREET). We have between 3 and 5 leaf t...rucks picking them up throughout the town. We do ask for your patience as there are over 200 streets (not counting State or County) in the town. There is no need to call us for individual pick up. Our workers all have a route that they follow. Thank you. See more

Rest In Peace, May God bless you and your family..

**WINTER PARKING BAN REMINDER** The winter parking ban for Lancaster begins on November 15th and runs through March 15th. Parking on all Town of Lancaster stree...ts is prohibited from 1:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. during those dates. Parking on all Village of Lancaster streets is prohibited from 2:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m for those dates. Vehicles left parked on the roads during those times will be ticketed (and possibly towed, if they interfere with highway department snow removal). Thank you for your cooperation. Keeping your vehicles off the roadway during these hours helps our highway departments to keep our roads clear of snow and ice during the coming months.

We had the pleasure of attending a meeting with our local Girl Scouts and their moms to speak about first responders and medical emergencies. We would like to thank them all for inviting us.

**PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT INFORMATION!** Recently, we have had several messages sent to our Facebook page about events/crimes that were in progress and needed a prompt response by our officers. The persons sending the messages never called us, they just sent a Facebook message. Please note that this page is NOT constantly monitored by on-duty dispatchers or officers. So if you send us a message at 1:00 am, someone may not see the message until several hours later. We ask that... you please call our dispatch at (716) 683-2800 to ensure a timely response by our officers. Or dial 9-1-1 for an emergency situation. Someone will always answer our telephone lines. Sending us Facebook messages or e-mails should only be for situations that do not require an immediate police response. Thank you!

Meet Canine Bobby. He and his handler, Trooper Gardner, are stationed in Troop E. Bobby was hurt recently when a suspect stabbed him in the face while trying ...to get away from police. Bobby not only got that bad guy, but went to the vet, was treated, and cleared to return to duty with his partner. The next day, another bad guy tried to get away, and you bet, Bobby took him into custody too. What a good boy. Great work by our Canine Unit. See more

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Just a little humor this Halloween. Remember trick or treat hours in the Town & Village are from 6pm - 8pm this evening. If you are participating please try to follow the COVID guidelines and be careful when driving thru neighborhoods where children will be crossing streets.

UPDATE #1 - Calgary police officer killed in the line of duty With the consent of his family, we are able to release the name of our member who was killed whil...e on duty late yesterday. Sgt. Andrew Harnett, 37, joined the Calgary Police Service 12 years ago, after serving as a military police officer. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2019 and was most recently assigned to District 5. While working to keep our streets safe, Andrew was struck by a vehicle fleeing a traffic stop. Despite the heroic attempts by his colleagues and members of EMS, he died as a result of his injuries. There is a massive effort underway to locate and bring to justice those responsible for taking the life of one of our members. Dozens of sworn and civilian members are working around the clock tracking down each and every lead and these efforts will not stop. Original release below. Calgary police officer killed in the line of duty While working to keep our streets safe, a Calgary Police Service officer was struck by a vehicle fleeing a traffic stop. Despite desperate attempts by his colleagues, and members of EMS, he died as a result of his injuries. At approximately 10:50 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Falconridge Boulevard and Falconridge Drive N.E. During the traffic stop, the vehicle fled, striking the officer in the process. Other officers were nearby and rendered aid as quickly as possible, while EMS rushed to their side. Paramedics and fellow officers fought to save his life, but he was pronounced deceased at hospital near midnight. The search for the driver continues. Road closures in the area are expected to occur for some time. No further details will be released at this time to ensure all of the officer’s family have been properly notified and cared for. The profound grief this has brought to all members of the Calgary Police Service and their families is unmeasurable. Please bear with us while we work through this difficult time.

Happy New Year!

THURSDAY- NEW YEAR'S EVE AFTERNOON: 35 Partly sunny and seasonable FRIDAY- NEW YEAR'S DAY... MORNING: 20 AFTERNOON: 37 Freezing Rain arriving in the afternoon/evening as temperatures slowly rise. SATURDAY MORNING: 33 AFTERNOON: 37 Rain/Snow Showers SUNDAY MORNING: 27 AFTERNOON: 37 Rain/Snow Showers

Police Blotter "Best of 2020" edition. A collection of Police Blotter entries liked by our page followers: A complaint was received of a suspicious male jogging on Newberry Lane wearing a black and white striped outfit like they do in prison. A Lieutenant located the jogger and was able to confirm that he was not an escaped prisoner....Continue reading

***UPDATE**** WALDEN AVE is OPEN*** There are no travel limitations. Please drive safely. ***WALDEN AVE. CLOSED*** WALDEN AVE. BETWEEN TRANSIT R...D. AND DICK RD. WILL REMAIN CLOSED INTO THE NIGHT DUE TO A MAJOR FLOODING / ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUE. PLEASE AVOID THIS STRETCH OF WALDEN AVE. AT ALL COSTS AND PLAN AN ALTERNATE ROUTE. WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo News 4 WIVB Buffalo 7 Eyewitness News WKBW Spectrum News Buffalo WBEN NewsRadio The Buffalo News NITTEC See more

We had a special delivery of some sweats, drinks, pizza and awesome handmade cards from a family in the town. Thank you so much for cards and treats. We appreciate the food and the support. Happy Holidays..

Depositing snow or ice into the roadway is prohibited under Section 1219 of the N.Y.S. Vehicle and Traffic Law and could potentially cause an accident.

For those who did not have their garbage picked up on Saturday due to the weather, please refer to the following from the Town’s website:

It’s with a heavy heart the Boone County Sheriff’s Office has to report that K-9 Loki was killed in the line of duty early this morning. On December 27th, 2020,... at approximately 1:30 am, Boone County Deputy Robert Rosenkranz and K9 Loki were conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 90 near Irene road, when a suspected drunk driver struck the rear of Deputy Rosenkranz’s squad. Thankfully, Deputy Rosenkranz was out of the vehicle and only received minor injuries from flying debris. K9 Loki however was in the vehicle at the time of the accident and was transported to Emergency Vet Clinic in Rockford where K9 Loki later passed. The Illinois State Police, District 15 are investigating the accident. The members of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office offer our deepest condolences to the Rosenkranz family. We ask that you keep the Rosenkranz family and our law enforcement family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Additional information will be released at a later time. Rest in peace hero K9 Loki.

Now that we have snow on the ground, we would like to remind everyone of some rules. 1. Please do not shovel, snow blow or place any snow in the street or ont...o sidewalks. 2. Clear snow from around fire hydrants if you have one. 3. For commercial operators DO NOT plow snow across the street onto someone else’s property or onto the shoulder of roadway. 4. Commercial operators need to make sure all snow is removed from roadway after servicing their customers. 5. DO NOT plow snow onto sidewalks. 6. Commercial operators need to have a plowing permit for the Town and Village of Lancaster. Always remember to drive safe and be aware of your surroundings.

TRAVEL ADVISORY ISSUED:

LET’S PUT SOME FACES WITH THE NAMES OF SIX HEROES. These are the six Metro Nashville police officers who worked to evacuate persons on 2nd Avenue early today... and saved lives in the process before the RV exploded: Officer Brenna Hosey, who has been with the department for 4 years; Officer James Luellen, who has been with the department for 3 years; Officer Michael Sipos, who has been with the department for 16-months; Officer Amanda Topping, who has been with the department for 21 months; Officer James Wells, who has been with the department for 21-months; and Sergeant Timothy Miller, who has been with the department for 11 years. HEROES ALL. Thank you. See more

[4:05AM Update] Heavy lake effect snow will continue off Lake Erie including the Buffalo Southtowns, and off Lake Ontario across the Thousand Islands early this morning. Snowfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour likely, with extremely difficult travel. #nywx

Thank you to Bob Leary and Adam Dickman for sending dinner for our men and women working on Christmas Eve to help keep Lancaster safe! Merry Christmas!

***Larceny Suspect Arrested*** Lancaster, NY - Lancaster Police received numerous calls of a suspect stealing presents throughout Lancaster. The suspect was located in the Village of Lancaster and taken into custody without incident. He is currently being held without bail until after Christmas.

The Lancaster PBA would like to thank everyone who made donations to the Lancaster PBA Annual Toy Drive. All donations received go to families in the Lancaster... School District that are in need as well as to the Lancaster Youth Bureau to help with their Annual Day of Giving. Also, The Lancaster PBA joined forces with the Lancaster Varsity Football Team this holiday season providing for families in need. Members of the Varsity Football team spent an evening Christmas shopping and then delivering there gifts to the families. We would like to thank the players and coaches for their efforts in giving back to families this holiday season!

We are ready! Please be careful if you are out during the snow storm and be mindful of the plows. Snow will be here soon!!

Rain transitions to a mix briefly, then to snow across western NY this evening. Changeover will then put the "brakes" on from the Genesee Valley eastward, with the transition there not occurring until Christmas Day. Fresh snow will only fall west of the Genesee Valley tonight.

Members of the Lancaster Police Dept would like to thank all those who sent or dropped off items to thank us for serving the community. All the treats and other food was very delicious and very much appreciated. We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Lake Effect Snow Warning from FRI 12:00 PM EST until SAT 7:00 PM EST Issued By Buffalo - NY, US, National Weather Service... Affected Area Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Lake snows will develop over southwest NY during the day and move north and intensify during the afternoon. Snow will be heaviest during the evening before lake bands move back toward the south on Saturday. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 17 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Lower accumulations of 3-7 inches are expected over eastern portions of Genesee and Wyoming counties. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. WHERE...Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. WHEN...From noon Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

On Monday and Tuesday this week, Lt. Ziders and SRO Maute had the opportunity to speak at Lancaster High School with students in Mr. Abraham’s Participation in Government classes. Topics discussed were the NYS Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative, student questions collected by Mr. Abraham, the role of Lancaster Police, the role of the School Resource Officer, and how the Lancaster Police Department can interact in positive ways in the community. Students also had the opportunity to ask additional questions and have open dialogue with the officers. We would like to thank John Abraham, Lynne Ruda, and Lancaster High School for inviting us to speak and have conversations with some amazing students!

The Lancaster Police Department and Lancaster Football Team teamed up to provide gifts for various families in the community this holiday season

A cold blast arrives by Christmas morning. Possible significant snow accumulations east and northeast of the lakes. Areas of reduced visibility & snow covered roads will lead to hazardous travel in the watch area! #NYwx

We cannot express our gratitude for our family, friends, Lancaster dog control, and Lancaster police for helping us find Lola last night. Lola was missing for an hour and my god was one of the most terrifying hours of my life. She is home safe and sound thanks to everyone's help!

Merry Christmas, Lancaster Coffee Co. & Cafe! Merry Christmas, New York Store! Merry Christmas, Josie's On Central! Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Lancaster Opera House! Lancaster, NY coming through with major Bedford Fall vibes this holiday! #InTheBUF photo by IG: @akwietniewski

We have seen a significant increase in vehicle break-ins. All vehicles involved were left unlocked. PLEASE remember to lock your doors, remove valuables, and take your keys with you when leaving your vehicle!

***OVERNIGHT PARKING BAN IN EFFECT*** The winter overnight parking ban is now in effect for both the Town and the Village of Lancaster. Parking on all Town of Lancaster streets, outside of the Village of Lancaster, is prohibited from 1:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. during those dates. Parking on streets in the Village is prohibited from 2:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. The parking ban runs through March 15th. Vehicles left parked on the roads during those times will be ticketed (and poss...ibly towed, if they interfere with highway department snow removal). Thank you for your cooperation. Keeping your vehicles off the roadway during these hours helps our highway departments to keep our roads clear of snow and ice.

Bridges freeze first! When expecting precipitation and freezing temperatures, remember that before the ground freezes, bridges can already be at or below freezing. Use caution on bridges and pay attention to the road to stay safe.

Meet Zone Sergeant Jason Cawley of Troop C. On Thursday morning, Sgt. Cawley learned Tioga County had received a number of 911 calls for a driver who ran off t...he road and needed assistance, but had not been located. Sgt. Cawley drove to the section of State Route 17C in the town of Owego, but also did not find the driver. While patrolling, Z/Sgt Cawley saw what appeared to be a row of mailboxes and waded through the snow to check the addresses. While digging, he hit the windshield of a car and inside was the subject who had been making 911 calls. Stranded for more than 10 hours, with no heat due to a broken serpentine belt, the man was suffering from hypothermia and frostbite. He was removed from the vehicle and taken to Lourdes Hospital for treatment. After speaking with the driver, Troopers learned he had been plowed in by a truck and his car covered with close to four feet of snow. The actions of Sergeant Cawley no doubt saved the driver’s life. Job well done. See more

No snow day for K9 Jamie and Officer Cautillo today.

***ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY*** The Lancaster Police Department is looking to identify the following individuals involved in cashing forged checks. If you have any information on their identity please call Detective Lieutenant Rozler at (716)683-3120 ext:105. ***PLEASE SHARE***

***Roadwork*** Monday 12-14-20 through Wednesday 12-16-20

Patrol multiple reports of larcenies from vehicles that occurred at two Broadway apartment complexes. Taken from the vehicles was cash, gift cards, checkbooks and credit cards. Patrol received an Attempt to Locate message from Cheektowaga PD for a vehicle that had just been stolen. An officer checked the lot of a Transit Rd retail store and located a vehicle matching the description of the stolen vehicle and a male Subject exiting the vehicle. The Officer checked the lic...Continue reading

A big thank you to Audrey Hamernick from Depew for dropping off a delicious meal to our station!

#EveryDayAPhoto, Day 347: The Lancaster water tower right after sunset with the tribute of firefighters painted on the east side of it. The mural was dedicated ...in October 2010 and painted by muralist artist Tim Martin as a tribute to local volunteer firefighters. (Robert Kirkham/Buffalo News) See more of WNY's beauty through the lens of Buffalo News photographers: https://buffalonews.com//collection_6a4cf523-f5e1-5e1b-905

**WINTER OVERNIGHT PARKING BAN** Due to the upcoming weather forecast that includes cold temperatures that may call for our Town Highway trucks to drop salt on icy roads, the Town of Lancaster is instituting the overnight winter parking ban, which normally begins on November 15th and runs through March 15th. Parking on all Town of Lancaster streets, outside of the Village of Lancaster, is prohibited from 1:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. during those dates. Vehicles left parked on th...e roads during those times will be ticketed (and possibly towed, if they interfere with highway department snow removal). Thank you for your cooperation. Keeping your vehicles off the roadway during these hours helps our highway departments to keep our roads clear of snow and ice. **The Village of Lancaster has opted to continue its temporary lifting of its overnight ban through December 19th. Motorists may still park in the roadway overnight through that date in the Village of Lancaster.

We would like to thank the VFW Post for providing lunch for our officers today. As always we appreciate you and thank you for your service. Happy Holidays!

Great job losing those razors for #NoShaveNovember boys!!!!!! Keep up the great work guys!! PLEASE consider donating to this great cause by supporting our team and clicking on the link below. https://give.roswellpark.org/site/TR/BaldforBucks/General

A HUGE Thank You to Peace Love & Donuts for these delicious donunts!!

We usually participate in Lancaster Fireman’s Parade and was bummed when it got cancelled. THE SHOW MUST GO ON! We still decorated our car and parked it outside the station! The elves helped us out with getting the car ready! Swing by and check it out!

-Raised in LA, 1 of 12 children -Sold tamales on the streets -Pregnant at 15 & homeless at 17 Meet LAPD Sergeant Ruiz... -Bachelor's / Master's degrees with honors -Adjunct college professor -Active mentor for young women

We have received messages asking us to address the rules and proper use of a roundabout. There is currently one roundabout in use in the Village of Lancaster, with two additional slated roundabouts to be constructed soon. The existing roundabout will see some changes as well when construction resumes in the spring. Before reading the listed directions and rules, it is important to note the differences between a stop sign and a yield sign. A yield sign does not require a mot...Continue reading

[AMHERST POLICE, NY] -- CRIME WATCH : Auto Theft Safety Tips. Car crimes are on the rise. Follow these tips to avoid becoming a target for criminals. #SaferAmherstTogether #PreventTheft