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Compiled by Roxie Harbison Recollections . . .
Week of May 14, 2026 Calendar
As are all persons accused of a crime, the defendant is presumed
innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Come Dance! Every Wednesday -
COMMUNITY SWING - dancing at
• On April 15 while at a Prospect Ave. address the defendant, a 37-
the Ukrainian American Civic
year-old Riverside man, did confront the victim in her front hallway.
Center, 205 Military Rd. $10 - Doors
While the defendant was in flight he sideswiped her vehicle, a 2014 Acu-
open at 6 p.m., music from 6:30 to
ra SUV, with his vehicle, a black 4 door Subaru sedan. This did cause
9:30 p.m. Pani Maria serves her
over $1500 in damages to said vehicle. This was in violation of an Order
of Protection. Arrested on Chadduck Ave. Fish Fry every Friday from 6 - 9 p.m.
Same guy. On April 19 at a Prospect Ave. address the defendant did Thursday, May 7 - NY State Budget
confront the victim (ex-girlfriend) on the front steps. He did snatch her - 37 days late.
cell phone out of her hand and her wallet containing her credit cards from
her arms. The defendant did also take without permission her vehicle. Thursday, May 14 - Design & Sym-
The defendant did apply pressure to the victims neck as he grabbed the bolism: The Beauty of Forest
items. She did suffer pain and a scratch to her neck. The victim did get Lawn. Julie R. Snyder, CEO,
her property back and her cell phone was completely broken. (Value over will provide overview of 175
$250) This was in violation of an Order of Protection. years of history at Forest Lawn
• Complainant, an eye care store, reports that on April 22 the defen- and insight on its iconic monu-
dant, a 45 -year-old Riverside man, did enter the Elmwood Ave. store lo- ments - 6 p.m. - Black Rock COMMITTEE MEETS - The Black Rock Catholic Schools Consolidation
cation and did conceal two pairs of Coach eye glass frames, worth $500, Historical Society Museum, Committee, consisting of 16 members, has met for the past year to
taken without permission. Defendant did then pass all points of purchase. 436 Amherst St. discuss merger of their four Catholic Schools. This photo shows the
• Defendant, a 55 -year-old Riverside man, did assault the victim (ex- Saturday, May 16 - Day at the Mov- committee hard at work. Seated from left: Sister Mary Raymond,
girlfriend) on Hunt Ave. after a verbal argument occurred after the defen- CSSF, Director of elementary schools for the Felician Sisters; Sister
ies - Paddington in Peru -
dant accused the victim of cheating. Defendant did grab victim by both Mary Timothy, CSSF, Principal Assumption School; Sister Mary
hands on her neck choking her, slamming her to the ground, kicking her American Legion Post 1041, Burkard, OSF, Assoc. Supt. of Diocesan Catholic Schools in charge of
533 Amherst St. - Noon - 2:30
multiple times about the head. Suspect then did shove victim’s face into a Elementary Schools; Dr. Patrick Hughes, Diocesan Director of Re-
laundry basket with plastic bags causing the victim to have trouble p.m. Free - hosted by Buffalo search and Planning. Standing are Father Robert A. Mack, pastor of St.
breathing while simultaneously stating “I’m going to kill you.” During Delta Police Dept., River Rock Francis Xavier Church and chairman of the Black Rock Catholic Schools
said incident the defendant did take the victim’s phone preventing her Community Coalition & Legion Consolidation Committee, and Msgr. Henry Krawalec, pastor Assump-
from calling police services. Post 1041. tion Parish. Photo from March, 1983.
• The defendant, a 34 -year-old Buffalo man, did enter an automotive Wednesday, May 20 - Rediscover
store on Elmwood Ave. irate with the assumption that workers at the Riverside meeting - 6 p.m. - St. Photo from the Rich Mack Collection,
above business did break a mirror on his vehicle. The defendant did en- Mark’s/All Saints on Ontario courtesy of Black Rock Historical Society, 436 Amherst St.
gage the victim in a verbal argument which turned physical. During the St. - 6 p.m. Business news
argument the defendant did wrap his arms around the victim and did forc- Thursday, May 21 - Introduction to
ibly throw him to the ground on his back causing substantial pain and Flintknapping and Chipped • Peppers opened at 700 Military Road at Skillen St. presenting live
swelling to same. Victim did refuse medical treatment at this time. Stone Technology as Experi- music and a menu of small plates and sharables. Shamsher “Elvis” Singh
• On April 12 the defendant, a 41 -year-old Riverside man, did enter mental Archaeology - Dr. Doug and his business partner Jenevieve Millet are leasing the building which
the large grocer at Grant and Amherst Streets and did conceal $76.28 formerly housed Froth Brewing Co.
Perrelli, director SUNYAB Ar- • The former Hatchets & Hops at 68 Tonawanda St. is now Funville,
worth of store merchandise before passing all points of purchase and exit-
chaeological Survey - 6 p.m. - a private party entertainment center owned by Yolanda Fonville-McK-
ing the store without payment. Defendant is known to the complainant
Black Rock Historical Society night. featuring VR, gaming, and karaoke. It is owned by Yolanda Fon-
and store asset protection from previous larcenies. Camera footage avail-
able. Museum, 436 Amherst St. ville-McKnight.
Thursday, May 28 - Arab & Middle
Co-defendant indicted for fatal East Calligraphy & Art Shaping
Communities in New York. Na-
Thompson Street shooting da Odeh, founder and execu-
tive director of Arabesques - 6
p.m. - Black Rock Historical So-
Erie County District Attorney of Robbery in the First Degree
ciety Museum, 436 Amherst St.
Michael J. Keane announced that (Class B violent felony), one count
Amir Williams, 19, of Elmira, NY, of Criminal Possession of a Weapon
was arraigned May 12 before State in the Second Degree (Class C vio- REMINDER
Supreme Court Justice Paul B. lent felony) and one count of Tam-
The North District does not get its
Wojtaszek on an indictment charg- pering with Physical Evidence large trash day until June 7.
ing him with two counts of Murder (Class E felony). Davis, who was
in the Second Degree (Class A-I also held without bail, is scheduled
felonies), one count of Robbery in to return for a pre-trial conference
the First Degree (Class B violent before State Supreme Court Justice
felony), one count of Criminal Pos- Paul B. Wojtaszek on Friday, May
session of a Weapon in the Second 15, 2026.
Degree (Class C violent felony) and If convicted of the highest
one count of Tampering with Physi- charge, Davis and Williams face a
cal Evidence (Class E felony). maximum sentence of 25 years to
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at life in prison.
approximately 7 a.m., Buffalo Po- DA Keane commends Lieuten-
th
lice responded to a residence on the ant Jonathan Pietrazak, Detective Happy 36 Birthday
100 block of Thompson Street after Adam Stephany, Detective Regina
receiving a 911 call. The victim, Weeks and Detective Rachel Isch of Heather
47-year-old Samuel Whisonant, was Buffalo Police Department for their May 17, 2026
found dead in the living room of his work in this investigation.
home.
The defendant is accused of be- Woman pleads guilty Worship with us!
ing a participant in the fatal shoot- causing approximately $2,000 in
ing of the victim. It is further for allowing juveniles damage to the property. The defen-
alleged that after the homicide, the to vandalize property dant, being charged with the care Church of the St. Mark's / All Saints'
defendant and another individual and custody of a child less than 18 Assumption Episcopal Church
returned to the victim’s home to Erie County District Attorney years old, failed or refused to exer- 435 Amherst Street
Michael J. Keane announced that 311 Ontario at Riverside
remove a DVR box and a PlaySta- Stacy M. Matthews, 40, of Buffalo, cise reasonable control of such chil- Weekend Mass Schedule: Sunday Services: 10:30 am
tion game system. During the inves- dren to prevent them from
pleaded guilty before Buffalo City Saturday: 4:30 pm www.stmarksandallsaints.org
tigation, police allegedly recovered Court Judge Rebecca Town to one becoming juvenile delinquents.
the missing items in a nearby field As a condition of the plea, Mat- Sunday - 10:00 am Office: 716-875-8374
count of Criminal Mischief in the
on Thompson Street, which were Fourth Degree and one count of thews signed a Confession of Judg- 716-875-7626
placed into evidence for further ment to pay $2,000 in restitution to
Endangering the Welfare of a Child Riverside Baptist Church
analysis. (Class A misdemeanors). Matthews the victim. Ontario Street United
Williams is scheduled to return Matthews faces a maximum of Methodist Church 346 Ontario St.
entered the guilty plea on Friday, (corner of Ontario/Ross)
on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 for a May 8, 2026. 364 days in jail when she is sen- Pastor Lal Fak Mawia
pre-trial conference. He was held tenced on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. A Sunday services:
On Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at 179 Ontario corner 9:45 am - Sunday School
without bail. approximately 12:25 a.m., the de- temporary order of protection, is- Tonawanda Sunday
The DA’s office previously an- sued on behalf of the property own- (classes for all ages)
fendant drove six juveniles under Worship: 9:30 am 10:30
nounced that a co-defendant, her care to a business on Lincoln er, remains in effect. 11:00 am - Worship Service
Jamere Davis, 21, of Town of DA Keane commends Detective am: Mizo Congregation 716-876-3994 for more info
Parkway in the City of Buffalo. The
Tonawanda, was indicted on two juveniles, between the ages of 10 Ryan Nye and Detective Marc Di- 716-875-3639 Sr. Pastor - Rev. Dr. Rick English
counts of Murder in the Second De- Pasquale of the Buffalo Police De-
and 16, intentionally vandalized
gree (Class A-I felonies), one count partment for their work in this
outdoor furniture and windows,
investigation.