October 5–11, 2026 | Erie County Blotter

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY — The Cheektowaga Police Department handled a wide range of calls during the week of October 5 through October 11, 2026, including residential fires, domestic violence investigations, weapons-related complaints, impaired driving arrests, vehicle crashes, child welfare incidents, and animal rescue concerns.

The seven daily blotter reports contain approximately 1,181 recorded complaint entries, including some administrative activity and related or merged calls.

🚨 Major Incidents, Investigations & Arrests

October 11 | Reported Gunfire and Property Damage on Crescent Court

Police responded after a resident reported that someone had shot out a window at a residence on Crescent Court.

Responding officers confirmed damage to a rear window. Police detained a male during their investigation, secured portions of the surrounding area, and subsequently recorded one arrest.

The daily report did not specify the charges filed.

October 6 | Domestic Assault Investigation on Lovejoy Street

Officers responded to a reported domestic assault involving a woman who stated she had been punched in the face. Dispatch information also indicated that the alleged assailant had access to weapons.

Emergency medical personnel were requested to respond, and officers eventually took one male into custody.

Police documented one arrest and completed a domestic incident report.

October 7 | Domestic Assault Arrest Near Union Road

Police investigated a reported domestic assault after a woman stated she had been struck in the face.

Officers searched the surrounding commercial area and located the male involved. One arrest was recorded, and a domestic incident report was completed.

October 8 | Domestic Violence Arrest on Walden Avenue

Officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving conflicting allegations of physical violence between two individuals.

One male was taken into custody. Police completed a domestic incident report and made a Child Protective Services referral.

October 10 | Arrest Following Alleged Assault and Order of Protection Violation

Police responded to Garden Village Drive after a woman reported being assaulted and locked out of an apartment while children remained inside.

Officers subsequently located the male involved and took him into custody. One arrest and a domestic incident report were documented.

October 9 | Arrest at Vacant Property on Roycroft Boulevard

Officers investigated an unsecured vacant residence after a complaint concerning missing locks and an open garage.

During a search, police located a male inside the building. The report indicated that a fire had been started in a chimney, prompting a request for fire personnel.

One arrest was recorded, and a police report was filed.

October 7 | Reported Threats Against Business Employees

Police investigated reports that an individual had sent threatening messages to employees of a local grocery store.

The messages reportedly included threats of violence against the business.

Officers arranged an emergency mental health evaluation, and the individual was transported to Erie County Medical Center. A police report was completed.

🔥 Residential Fires

October 7 | Working House Fire on Harvest Lane

Police and fire personnel responded to a working residential fire on Harvest Lane during the early morning hours.

Fire investigators were requested and responded to the scene. Police remained involved as the investigation continued.

October 8 | Significant House Fire on Union Road

Emergency personnel responded to a residential fire on Union Road during the evening.

Initial reports described substantial fire conditions toward the rear of the building. Two dogs were reported outside, and an officer secured one of the animals in a patrol vehicle.

Union Road was temporarily closed to accommodate firefighting operations and access to a hydrant.

Fire investigators were contacted, and the roadway was reopened later that evening.

The provided police reports do not establish the causes of either residential fire.

🚔 Arrests, Theft & Traffic Enforcement

Eight Impaired Driving Arrests

Police recorded eight incidents classified as drunk driving during the reporting period, each involving an arrest.

The incidents occurred on October 5, October 6, October 10, and October 11, with four recorded during the early morning hours of October 11 alone.

October 6 | Suspected Vehicle Break-In on St. James Road

Officers responded after a male was reportedly observed checking parked vehicles and entering an automobile.

Police located a male nearby, investigated reports of missing property, and recorded one arrest.

October 7 | Missing Firearm Report

A resident reported that a handgun, lockbox, and ammunition were missing from a vehicle.

Police documented the complaint and filed a report. The available dispatch information did not establish who was responsible.

October 9 | Narcotics-Related Arrest

Police investigated a narcotics-related incident in the Genesee Street area.

One individual was taken into custody following a brief search of the surrounding area. An arrest and police report were documented.

October 9 | Walden Galleria Investigation

Officers responded to Walden Galleria for a trespassing and suspected shoplifting incident.

A male reportedly fled through portions of the shopping center before being taken into custody. Two juvenile females were also detained during the investigation.

The report documented one arrest. The juveniles were subsequently released to parental custody, and mall restrictions were issued.

Retail Theft Investigations

Police handled 36 entries classified as shoplifting throughout the week, involving several commercial locations and retail plazas.

Multiple investigations resulted in arrests, while others involved recovered merchandise, reports being filed, or businesses declining prosecution.

🚑 Traffic Crashes & Emergency Medical Responses

October 5 | School Bus and Passenger Vehicle Collision

Officers responded to a crash involving a school bus and passenger vehicle in the Frantzen Terrace and Borden Road area.

Bus dispatch reported approximately ten children aboard, with no injuries reported among the students.

A separate medical response was requested for a driver reporting chest discomfort. Towing was required for the vehicles.

October 5 | Pedestrian Struck

Police investigated a pedestrian-involved collision in the William Street area.

The initial report indicated that the pedestrian was conscious and speaking. A motor vehicle accident report was completed.

October 6 | Serious Workplace Injury

Emergency personnel responded to an industrial accident involving a worker who reportedly sustained a serious leg injury involving a steel pole.

Police documented the incident, and emergency medical personnel responded.

October 9 | Child Reportedly Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash

Officers responded to a collision involving two pickup trucks.

Dispatch information indicated that a child sustained a head injury. Both vehicles required towing, and emergency medical personnel responded.

October 11 | Vehicle Strikes Tree

Police and emergency medical personnel responded after a vehicle struck a tree in the Harlem district.

Airbags deployed, and an automated vehicle crash notification was received. Officers documented the collision and completed an accident report.

Hit-and-Run Investigations

The week’s blotter contained 14 entries classified as hit-and-run incidents, including complaints involving parked vehicles, property damage, and drivers reportedly leaving crash scenes.

Several investigations required additional follow-up.

👶 Child Safety & Welfare Investigations

October 7 | Child Left Unattended in Vehicle

Officers responded to Union Road after a concerned individual reported seeing a child asleep in a parked vehicle while family members were inside a business.

Police took one woman into custody in connection with an endangering-the-welfare-of-a-child investigation.

A Child Protective Services referral was documented.

October 9 | Young Child Found Wandering Near Roadway

Police responded after motorists reported a young child walking unattended in the roadway near Calla Way and Genesee Street.

A concerned motorist intervened and brought the child to safety.

Officers subsequently returned the child to a grandmother and documented a Child Protective Services referral.

October 10 | Search for Young Child in Gierlach Street Area

Officers and assisting personnel conducted an extensive neighborhood search to identify the family of a young child found wandering near Gierlach Street.

The search involved checking surrounding streets, contacting residents, and coordinating with individuals familiar with the neighborhood.

Officers eventually made contact with the child’s mother. Police documented Child Protective Services and behavioral health follow-up referrals.

October 10 | Child Located Following Late-Night Search

Police searched the Harlem district after a young child was found wandering alone late at night.

Officers checked numerous residences and contacted family members to determine where the child belonged.

The child was eventually returned home safely. According to the report, a grandmother had fallen asleep before the child left the residence.

October 5 | Missing Young Twins Located Safely

Police received a report involving two young children who had gone missing from a residential property.

During the search, one child was located near a parking area. The caller subsequently confirmed that both children had been found and requested cancellation of the response.

🐾 Animal Welfare & Wildlife Calls

October 6 | Child Injured in Reported Dog Attack

Officers responded to Verdun Place after a nine-year-old child reportedly suffered injuries during an encounter with a neighboring dog.

Injuries were reported to several areas of the child’s body. Emergency medical personnel responded, and a police report was completed.

October 5 | Two Loose Dogs Secured

A resident on Kensington Avenue contacted police after two dogs entered her vehicle.

Officers transported the dogs to municipal kennels, completed health assessment documentation, and notified the dog warden.

October 7 | Animal Cruelty Complaint Investigated

Police investigated a report that a man had allegedly struck a dog in a parking lot.

Officers attempted to contact the person associated with the animal and subsequently observed the dog through a residence window.

The animal appeared to be okay during that observation. The report did not document an arrest.

October 8 | Three-Legged Dog Reunited With Owner

A resident reported finding a three-legged dog and temporarily securing the animal in a garage.

Before further intervention was necessary, the reporting party advised police that the owner had been located.

October 7 | Raccoon Assisted From Dumpster

Police responded after a raccoon was reported possibly injured inside a dumpster.

An officer observed that the animal did not appear injured or display obvious signs of illness. A ramp had been placed to allow the raccoon to exit.

October 8 | Concerning Wildlife Behavior Investigated

Officers responded to Martinique Drive after callers reported a raccoon displaying concerning neurological symptoms.

The report documents a police weapons discharge. It does not provide laboratory testing results or confirm rabies.

📊 Weekly Activity Snapshot

The seven reports included the following dispatch classifications:

Incident classification	Recorded entries
Traffic stops	266
Burglary false alarms	39
Shoplifting	36
Welfare checks	36
Warrant-service calls	35
Property-damage accidents	31
Domestic trouble	26
Mental health-related calls	25
Injury accidents	14
Hit-and-run reports	14
Drunk driving	8

These represent recorded dispatch entries and should not be interpreted as totals of confirmed crimes, convictions, or separate arrests.

💙 Community Safety Reminder

These reports demonstrate the variety of situations police personnel encounter every day, from criminal investigations and serious emergencies to locating missing children, assisting people in crisis, handling traffic hazards, and responding to animal welfare complaints.

Erie County Blotter extends its appreciation to the officers, dispatchers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, animal control personnel, and community members who assist during these calls.

Special thanks to Sgt. J. Blackchief and the Cheektowaga Police Department for helping keep the community informed through these reports.

Source: Cheektowaga Police Department Daily Blotter Reports, October 5–11, 2026.

Reporting note: Information is based on police dispatch records available at the time of review. Reported allegations do not establish guilt, and arrests are not convictions. Additional investigative findings, formal charges, or case dispositions may not be included in the daily blotter.

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