Buffalo man gets 40 years in prison for stabbing family members - Buffalo news - NewsLocker (2024)

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced Tuesday morning to 40 years in prison for multiple stabbings in 2021, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
Officials said on Aug. 26, Davante Thompson, 27, stabbed a family member more than a dozen times in their shared home on Humboldt Parkway. The victim fled to a bedroom before Thompson stabbed another family member once in the neck and once in the body. A third family member was able to stop the attack and Thompson was a

Man sentenced for armed robbery spree in Amherst, Cheektowaga

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison for an armed robbery spree at various convenience stores in Amherst and Cheektowaga in 2021, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.40-year-old Londarr Ward was sentenced to 46 years in prison for the robberies. The four robberies took place between Feb. 22 and March 7 of 2021, where he would display what appeared to be a pistol and stole lottery tickets.
He was convicted of four counts of rob

Amazon launches electric vehicles in Buffalo market

TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amazon is going electric, at least partially.On Thursday morning, the commerce giant introduced its new Rivian electric delivery vehicles, which recently launched at its Tonawanda delivery facility.The Tonawanda site is the first in the Buffalo market and second in upstate New York to use electric vehicles. It's part of Amazon and Rivian's joint effort to put 100,000 electric delivery vehicles into use by 2030. As of now, Amazon has more than 10,000 on the road in more

Police say wanted man and previous offender found with weapons in Jamestown

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two men, one of them wanted out of Dunkirk, were arrested after the Jamestown Police Department SWAT Team allegedly discovered multiple weapons in a residence on Victoria Avenue.Police said the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force searched the residence on April 9 with assistance from the SWAT team. It is alleged that 44-year-old Jamestown man Michael E. Hitchco*ck and 38-year-old Robert A. Hallett, wanted out of Dunkirk, were located inside the residence along with multiple we

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Police say fentanyl found in apartment with two kids inside

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown man is facing drug and child endangerment charges after police searched an apartment on Hazzard Street.During the search, which took place on the afternoon of April 10, members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force found Luis M. Torres Cortes, 39, and two children.Inside, they say cash, scales, drug paraphernalia and nearly 16 grams of fentanyl were found.Cortes, who was arrested and taken into custody, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled s

5th annual Eight Days of Hope outreach in Buffalo to help Ellicott District

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The volunteer organization Eight Days of Hope is planning an outreach event in Buffalo for the fifth year this summer.Volunteers will rebuild homes in the Ellicott District between July 20 and July 27. Thousands of helpers are expected.Over 1,200 families have received free repairs since 2019.
"Together with their invaluable support, we are not just rebuilding houses;" said Buffalo Common Council Majority Leader Leah M. Halton-Pope. "We are transforming lives and revitali

SUNY Niagara, Erie nursing programs earn high marks

SANBORN, N.Y. (WIVB) -- SUNY Erie's and SUNY Niagara's nursing programs are standing out amongst New York schools, according to a new ranking of two-year programs.SUNY Niagara, formerly known as NCCC, said NursingProcess.org put the Niagara County school's program at number 10 on a list of the best New York schools for an associate degree in nursing."Students obtain proficiency in various concepts related to nursing such as mental health nursing, maternal/child nursing, community nursing, and nu

BPS working hard to mitigate layoffs with 2024-25 budget

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo school leaders are trying to accomplish something other districts have not: balance a growing budget but avoid handing out pink slips to teachers and staff.Superintendent Tonja Williams reiterated that they are facing an $80 million budget shortfall for next year. While she provided updates on cuts, saying things can change none of the proposed changes at this time are considered "live body" positions.“It's a tough time and I don't want to misconstrue t

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Good Samaritan saves children from fire in Wales

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A pair of children were saved by a good Samaritan from a fire at a home in Wales on Wednesday, according to police.Crews responded to the home, located on Olean Road, around 6 p.m. Wednesday. Two children, both under the age of 10, were in the home. The person saw the fire and helped, and everyone was out of the house by the time crews arrived.It is unclear if there were any adults in the home at the time of the blaze. The children were taken to ECMC, while the perso

Good Samaritan saves children from fire in East Aurora

Correction: A previous version of this story said the home was on a different road.BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A pair of children were saved by a good Samaritan from a fire at a home in East Aurora on Wednesday, according to police.Crews responded to the home, located on Mill Road, around 6 p.m. Wednesday. Two children, both under the age of 10, were in the home. The person saw the fire and helped, and everyone was out of the house by the time crews arrived.It is unclear if there were any adult

2 injured after being hit by a car on Route 240 in Concord

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people were injured after they were hit by a car on Route 240 in Concord on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office.Police responded around 3:45 p.m. to Route 240 in the area of Genesee Road and Allen Road, where police said the two victims previously hit each other before getting out of their cars, where they were hit by a third vehicle.Both were taken to ECMC with non-life threatening injuries. Police said the other driver remained on

DEC: Info on Albert the alligator not being released until conclusion of investigation

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Hamburg man's 11-foot, 750-pound pet alligator named Albert, which was seized by the Department of Environmental Conservation in March, will not be returned to the man before an ongoing investigation is completed, DEC officials said.The DEC is investigating alleged violations of wildlife health and public safety laws and regulations by Tony Cavallaro, the owner of the alligator.Until the investigation is complete, the DEC is unable to release veterinary reports or infor

30 prospects in 30 days: Iowa's Cooper DeJean can do it all in the backfield

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The ultimate defensive chess piece is the best way to describe Cooper DeJean out of Iowa.He is one of the top defensive backs in the draft and his versatility is a big reason why. DeJean played on the outside and inside for the Hawkeyes--- proving he can do both at a superior level. At the combine some teams also talked to him about playing safety at the next level. The consensus All-American can do it all in the defensive back field."Playing inside is a lot di

April showers have produced full month's worth of rainfall

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - 'Rain, rain, go away' has been what many are saying recently as rain showers have been frequent across Western New York.
We are a little over halfway through April, and 10 days have featured some form of precipitation so far which has lead to Western New York already seeing 100% of normal rainfall for the month – with a few select spots seeing 200% of normal rainfall in northern Pennsylvania. This number takes into account part of March which saw below normal precipi

How can Erie County pay $95 million award in Richard Metcalf case?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - A massive award in compensatory damages has been granted to a local family, whose son died after being in the Erie County Holding Center over a decade ago.At least $95 million in damages has been awarded by a jury to the family of Richard Metcalf, Jr.
but now Erie County has to find a way to pay that money.This is the largest civil judgment against Erie County ever. But, that $95 million dollar figure determined by a jury, could change.Twelve years ago, Metcalf had been an

Deadline to register for middle school chess tournament is April 18

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Archangel 8 Chess Academy will host the inaugural Buffalo Middle School Chess Championships on Saturday, April 20 on the second floor of the Downtown Central Library at Lafayette Square, beginning at 10 a.m.Players must register by April 18 by emailing [emailprotected] with their name, school, grade, phone number and US Chess Federation ID if they have one.
The tournament will include two sections: 4th & 5th graders and 6th & 7th graders, with each division l

Nearly 300 to be laid off by Tesla in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tesla plans to lay off nearly 300 of its employees in Buffalo, according to a notice filed with New York State on Tuesday.In total, 285 employees are set to be laid off. Of that number, 280 will be employees at the 1339 South Park Ave. building, while five more will be from the location at 1216 South Park Ave.The notice comes as Tesla plans to lay off about 10% of its workforce, which CEO Elon Musk said in a memo to employees earlier this week. Tesla currently employ

Erie County Fair prices increasing again this year

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Fair says rising expenses are pushing the price of admission up again this year.An interview with Erie County Fair CEO Jessica Underberg explained the fee schedule, which varies depending on the day or month."I’m sure like myself, you’re experiencing rising costs in your everyday life," Underberg said. "The reality is that this impacts businesses and organizations like ECAS (Erie County Agricultural Society), too. Our security costs, labor cost

Erie County Fair prices are increasing, but a pre-sale discount is available

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Fair says rising expenses are pushing the price of admission up again this year.But discounted prices will be offered to those who purchase tickets online ahead of time in July.An interview with Erie County Fair CEO Jessica Underberg explained the fee schedule, which varies depending on the day or month."I’m sure like myself, you’re experiencing rising costs in your everyday life," Underberg said. "The reality is that this impacts businesses an

"Not giving your full attention could change somebody's life forever" NYS DOT reminds drivers to slow down, move over.

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Our community, your community.That's the message New York State Department of Transportation is sharing during National Work Zone Safety week this year. They hope to remind drivers that the workers who are operating on the side of the road are our neighbors, so make sure to be alert, slow down and move over while passing by work zones."It takes a split second to not pay attention, and you can change somebody's life or somebody's family forever." said Susan Surdej, Reg

Woman accused of bringing contraband to correctional facility while visiting with baby

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Long Island woman was arrested for attempting to conspire with an Erie County Correctional Facility inmate and deliver contraband, the Erie County Sheriff's Office reported Wednesday.
Deputies said Mellissa Cambria, 28, visited 30-year-old Timothy Campbell on Tuesday, April 16. She allegedly brought a black latex ball and bag in her bra and waistband, respectively, which deputies say had suspected K2 in them.
Cambria also allegedly brought her three-month-old baby to th

GWAR to perform at Town Ballroom this September

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Known for their over-the-top live shows, shock rockers GWAR are planning a stop in Buffalo during their upcoming Age of Entitlement Tour.The tour is in support of their latest album The New Dark Ages. Joined by fellow metal acts Brujeria, BRAT and Cancer Christ, GWAR will kick off the September leg of their tour at Town Ballroom on September 12.Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m.
On the day of the show, doors will open at 6 p.m. Anyone aged 12-15 must b

'Buffalo's Best Batman' to host food drive for FeedMore WNY

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- "Buffalo's Best Batman" will be celebrating 10 years of charity work in the area by hosting a food drive benefitting FeedMore WNY on Saturday, April 27.The not-so-secret identity of the Queen City's Caped Crusader is William Lorenz Jr. -- an attorney by day. This year marks the fourth time Lorenz will be hosting the Superhero Food Drive with FeedMore.The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside Dash's Market at 1170 Hertel Ave.Lorenz was named "Buffalo's Best Batman"

Buffalo man accused of sexually enticing 14-year-old girl

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 22-year-old Buffalo man was arrested and accused of sexually enticing a minor.Nasif Talukder offered a 14-year-old girl $100 to engage in sexual activity after meeting her on a website called Teen-Chat.org, according to the office of U.S. Attorney Trini Ross.Prosecutors said the two allegedly made plans to meet and that on the morning of March 30, the teen was seen getting into a vehicle identified as Talukder's. The person who saw this called the girl's parent, who not

Lancaster gets 28 new NFTA bus stops

LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The NFTA is expanding its reach in Lancaster with 28 new stops.The 28 stops are split into 14 in each direction:
13 on Transit Road12 on BroadwayOne on Aurora StreetTwo on Pleasant Avenue
"The strategic placement of these stops will ensure seamless access to key destinations and enhance mobility in the community," the NFTA said.Lancaster Mayor Lynne Ruda says these new stops will also help connect the village to more communities, including Buffalo."Our focus on multi-mo

Canisius names Penn State assistant Tiffany Swoffard as new women's basketball coach

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Canisius University named Penn State assistant Tiffany Swoffard as the 11th women's basketball coach in program history, the school announced Wednesday.Swoffard brings 14 years of experience as a Division I assistant coach to Canisius. Prior to spending last season on the Nittany Lions staff, she spent four seasons at Miami (Ohio), four seasons at Toledo and five seasons at Mercer."I am extremely thankful and excited to be named the head women's basketball coach at Canisi

'Terry Pegula is as engaged as he's ever been,' says Sabres GM Kevyn Adams

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams gave an emphatic endorsem*nt of ownership and team president Terry Pegula in his season-ending remarks Tuesday."I get this every time I do a press conference," Adams said with defiance. "Terry Pegula is as engaged as he's ever been."Adams noted that while he made the final decision to fire coach Don Granato, regular communication with the team owner and president was part of the process.Sabres GM: ‘Our standard needs to be hi

Frontier Middle students being moved to high school after gas leak

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Parents in the Frontier Central School District were notified of a gas leak Wednesday morning.As a result, the middle school building is being evacuated as a precautionary measure. Students are being moved to the high school.Frontier Central High School, on Bayview Road, is located approximately five miles northeast of the middle school.The notice was sent to parents and guardians in the district at 9:30 a.m. News 4 will share more information as it becomes available.Late

Frontier Middle School evacuates amid gas leak

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Parents in the Frontier Central School District were notified of a gas leak Wednesday morning.As a result, the middle school building was evacuated as a precautionary measure. Students were moved to the high school.Frontier Central High School, on Bayview Road, is located approximately five miles northeast of the middle school.The notice was sent to parents and guardians in the district at 9:30 a.m. An update is expected from the school district at 11:15 a.m.Latest Local

Police find kids living with no running water in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tuesday evening in Jamestown, according to the Jamestown police department, three people were arrested and two children were found living in deplorable conditions.Police were assisting a probation officer with a home visit for Michael Melendez Bane, 45, when they allegedly found meth, a digital scale, packaging material and a rifle with a defaced serial number.Bane, who's a convicted felon, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a contr