Erie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Blotter for the week of October 17–23, 2026.
ERIE COUNTY, NY — The Erie County Sheriff’s Office handled 2,117 complaints during the reporting period of October 17 through October 23, 2026, according to the department’s latest weekly blotter.
The Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity:
- 407 premises checks
- 33 neighborhood patrols
- 176 traffic stops
- 231 calls to assist other agencies
- 9 warrants served
Among the incidents highlighted this week were a two-vehicle crash and DWI arrest in Colden, two reported vehicle thefts on Grand Island, a grenade discovered inside an inherited home in Boston, and multiple traffic crashes and criminal complaints throughout Erie County.
Weekly Incidents by Community
ALDEN
October 17 | Property Damage Accident
Deputies investigated a property-damage-only crash in the Tops parking lot on Broadway.
October 18 | DWI Arrest
A 68-year-old Salamanca woman was charged with Driving While Intoxicated following an incident on Countyline Road.
BOSTON
October 23 | Grenade Discovered Inside Home
The Sheriff’s Office responded to Chestnut Lane after a woman discovered a grenade inside a closet while going through a home she had inherited.
Deputies took possession of the grenade for proper disposal.
CLARENCE
October 17 | Trespassing
A 42-year-old Buffalo woman was charged with violation-level trespassing following an incident on Transit Road.
October 17 | Wallet Reported Stolen
A complainant reported that her wallet had been taken from her vehicle while it was at a Transit Road dealership for service.
October 19 | Fire at Gas Pumps
Deputies responded to BJ’s on Transit Road for a garbage can fire near the gas pumps. A deputy extinguished the fire using a fire extinguisher carried in the patrol vehicle.
October 19 | Injury Accident
A two-vehicle crash at Roll Road and Dana Marie Parkway resulted in one person being transported to Erie County Medical Center by Twin City Ambulance.
October 20 | Rideshare Dispute
Deputies responded to Main Street following a dispute between an Uber driver and a passenger. Both parties eventually went their separate ways.
October 20 | Crash Near Clarence High School
A vehicle attempting to turn left into the Clarence High School parking lot reportedly failed to yield the right-of-way to another vehicle, resulting in a collision.
October 21 | Shoplifting Arrest
A 62-year-old Clarence woman was charged with Petit Larceny after allegedly passing all points of purchase at Walmart without paying for approximately $63 in merchandise.
October 21 | Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole
A vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole near Hollingson Road and Greiner Road. Two occupants were evaluated at the scene by Twin City Ambulance.
COLDEN
October 19 | Injury Crash, Driver Flees Scene, DWI Arrest
Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash near State Road and Gutekunst Road.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the operator of one vehicle fled the scene following the collision.
The second vehicle’s operator was evaluated by EMS and declined further treatment, while a passenger was transported to ECMC by Colden Ambulance for treatment of a head injury.
Approximately 55 minutes after the crash, deputies located the driver who had reportedly fled a few addresses away.
Following the investigation, a 62-year-old Colden man was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident Without Reporting.
COLLINS / GOWANDA
October 17 | Motorist Assistance
Deputies assisted a lost motorist on Buffalo Road by providing directions.
CONCORD / SPRINGVILLE
October 17 | Disabled Vehicle Creates Traffic Hazard
Deputies located an unoccupied disabled vehicle obstructing a travel lane on Springville Collins Road near Trevett Road.
Because the vehicle was positioned on a curve and presented a traffic hazard, it was towed.
October 19 | Suspended License Arrest
Following a traffic stop for speeding near Vaughn Street and Main Street, deputies determined the driver’s license was suspended.
A 36-year-old Ashford man was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Third Degree.
October 21 | Vehicle Strikes Deer
Deputies provided traffic control on Creek Road after a vehicle struck a deer and became disabled along a curve in the roadway.
October 22 | Lost Gas Card
A complainant reported losing a gas card at Country Fair on South Cascade Drive.
Another person reportedly picked up the card but later discarded it after realizing it did not belong to her.
Store management agreed to void the missing card and issue a replacement.
October 23 | Found Cell Phone
A woman turned in a cell phone at the Springville Sheriff’s substation after finding it on the sidewalk outside First United Methodist Church on East Main Street.
October 23 | Motorist Assistance
Deputies provided directions to Interstate 90 for a lost motorist near Genesee Road and Route 219.
ELMA
October 18 | Delivery Vehicle Hit-and-Run
A homeowner on Jamison Road reported that a delivery driver struck a garage door and left the scene.
Deputies located the delivery van and issued the operator a citation for leaving the scene of an accident.
October 18 | Injury Accident
A vehicle waiting at a traffic signal near Clinton Street and Aurora Street was sideswiped by another vehicle making a turn.
The driver of the vehicle that was struck was transported to Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus, for treatment of neck, back, and chest pain.
October 18 | Vehicle Strikes Pole, Occupants Leave Scene
Deputies investigated a crash on Bullis Road after a vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole.
A witness reported seeing two individuals exit the vehicle and leave the scene.
Deputies later located the operator at Mercy Hospital. The driver was cited for leaving the scene of an accident and moving from a lane unsafely.
October 20 | Rear-End Collision
Deputies responded to a rear-end motor vehicle crash on Jamison Road.
October 21 | Suspicious Activity Involving Vehicles
Residents along Stoneridge Lane reported seeing approximately five to six youths attempting to break into vehicles.
Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the individuals.
October 23 | Traffic Charges
While investigating a suspicious incident on North Star Road, deputies charged a 31-year-old Buffalo man with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Third Degree and multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law infractions.
GRAND ISLAND
October 17 | Multiple Vehicle Larceny Complaints
Residents along West River Road and South Lane reported that items had been stolen from their vehicles during the overnight hours.
October 17 | Two Vehicles Reported Stolen
Two vehicles were reported stolen from a driveway on Island Park Drive during the overnight hours.
October 17 | DWI Following Crash
Deputies responded to Tracey Lane following a crash involving a vehicle that struck an unoccupied parked vehicle.
Investigators reportedly observed signs of impairment in the driver.
Following an investigation, an 18-year-old Grand Island man was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
October 18 | Vehicle Registration Violation
A 27-year-old Niagara man was charged following a traffic stop on Grand Island Boulevard after deputies determined the vehicle did not have a valid registration.
October 20 | Trespassing at Golf Course
A 46-year-old Grand Island woman was charged with violation-level trespassing after being located at River Oaks Golf Club, where she was reportedly yelling obscenities and racial slurs toward golfers.
October 22 | Suspicious Vehicle Complaint Resolved
A resident of Settlers Row reported someone checking vehicle doors in the neighborhood.
While deputies were investigating, the complainant contacted dispatch again and clarified that the individual was a delivery driver.
HOLLAND
October 17 | Loud Booms Investigated
Deputies responded to Three Valley Campground on Olean Road after a caller reported hearing multiple loud explosions.
Investigators determined the sounds were caused by firecrackers.
October 19 | Outdoor Burning Complaint
Deputies and firefighters responded to Rumsey Road following a complaint that a resident was attempting to ignite piles of leaves near a wooded area.
The individual was advised to stop and reportedly agreed to discontinue the burning activity.
MARILLA
October 23 | Landlord and Tenant Dispute
Deputies documented a complaint on Pineview Court involving a security camera that had allegedly been covered during an ongoing landlord and tenant dispute.
NEWSTEAD / AKRON
October 22 | Unattended Property
A complainant contacted deputies after discovering an unattended pair of high-heeled sandals at Akron Falls Park.
NORTH COLLINS
October 19 | Speeding Concerns
While deputies were at Myers Park on Langford Road, a citizen expressed concerns about speeding vehicles in the area.
Additional speed enforcement was requested.
October 21 | Suspended License Arrest
Following a traffic stop near Gowanda State Road and Marshfield Road, deputies charged a 28-year-old Collins man with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Third Degree.
SARDINIA
October 22 | Probation Warrant
Deputies took a 26-year-old Springville man into custody on Route 39 on an outstanding Erie County Probation warrant.
SENECA NATION OF INDIANS
October 17 | Vehicle Enters Ditch
A vehicle operator attempting to turn around in a driveway on Milestrip Road drove into a ditch.
The motorist requested assistance obtaining a tow truck to recover the vehicle.
October 19 | Hit-and-Run Damages Traffic Circle
Deputies investigated a crash near Erie Road and Southwestern Boulevard after a vehicle failed to negotiate a traffic circle.
The vehicle reportedly damaged a directional sign and surrounding landscaping before leaving the scene without stopping.
October 23 | Accident at Big Indian Smoke Shop
A vehicle sideswiped a protective barrier in the drift pit at Big Indian Smoke Shop on Milestrip Road.
Seneca EMS transported one individual to Brooks Memorial Hospital.
WALES
October 23 | Hit-and-Run Investigation
A motorist reported that a silver sedan struck his vehicle near Strykersville Road and Woodchuck Road before leaving the scene.
The collision caused cosmetic damage to the victim’s vehicle.
The complainant was unable to provide deputies with a license plate number or additional identifying information about the other vehicle.
About the Weekly Sheriff’s Blotter
The Erie County Sheriff’s Office continues to respond to thousands of calls for service throughout its patrol jurisdiction, including motor vehicle crashes, criminal complaints, traffic violations, suspicious activity, and requests for public assistance.
The incidents summarized above represent the entries selected for the Sheriff’s Office’s weekly public blotter and are not a complete record of all calls handled during the reporting period.
Source: Erie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Blotter, October 17–23, 2026.
Prepared by: Chris Horvatits, Public Information Officer, Erie County Sheriff’s Office.
Published by: Erie County Blotter | ErieCoBlotter.com
Legal Notice: All individuals charged with criminal offenses are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges and allegations are presented as reported by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.
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