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Thursday, December 4, 2025 •
D District Blotter Community Recollections . . . • 3
Compiled by Roxie Harbison
Week of December 4, 2025 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 the Ukrainian American Civ-
• Defendant, a 28-year-old Riverside woman, did send texts to her
ic Center, 205 Military Rd. $10 -
child’s father after he dropped the child off on Riverside Ave., saying she Doors open at 6 p.m., music
doesn’t want to be her mom anymore and was going to kill her. While in from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Pani
the back of a patrol vehicle defendant did try to kick out the windows. Maria serves her Fish Fry every
Defendant did spit in the eye of an officer, treated at ECMC.
Friday from 6 - 9 p.m.
• On Nov. 30 officers responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle in Now on display - Erie Canal Tow
the area of Amherst and Niagara streets – a black 2020 Jeep Cherokee,
Path Exhibit - Black Rock His-
valued at approximately $30,000, was found with the front driver and
passenger doors ajar. The victim’s father has been tracking the vehicle torical Society Museum, 436
Amherst St. www.blackrock
with an AirTag and officers at one point saw a male wearing all black
operating the vehicle. Once the vehicle was located the officers were able historicalsociety.com
to follow fresh shoe prints in freshly fallen snow to an address on East St. Saturdays through Dec. 20 - I Love
The defendant, a 37-year-old Black Rock man, along with a co-defendant My City - exhibition of photos
were located inside the property and while being spoken to by an officer by Rachele Schneekloth -
the defendant dropped onto the ground a Jeep key which was confirmed Black Rock Arts, 43 Hamilton - AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS bazaar sponsored by St.
Elizabeth's school guild will be held Sunday, Dec. 12th from 1-6
to belong to the Jeep in question. Video evidence of the defendant and noon to 4 p.m.
co-defendant fleeing and arriving at the East St. address was collected by Friday, Dec. 5 - D District Police at the school, 89 Military Road. Santa and his helpers are
a detective. Victim statement was taken by another detective. Two black Chief’s Meeting - District Sta- pictured preparing home-made chocolate candies, jellies and
face masks were recovered from inside of the East St. address near the tion House, 669 Hertel Ave. 11 jams, and many beautiful hand-made crafts. Santa will be on
recovered key and submitted. Co-defendant: a 37-year-old man of no a.m. hand all day. Pictured from left are: Kathy Knupfer, Colleen
permanent address. Regalla, Tom Knupfer, Martha Tramblay, Darlene Colling, and
Saturday, Dec. 6 - Breakfast with
Same guy – the co-defendant above, a 37-year-old man. On Oct. 10 Santa - Town Boys & Girls Club, Helen Castile. Photo from December, 1982.
the defendant did enter the popular shoe store on Elmwood Ave. and take 54 Riverdale Ave. - 9 - 11 a.m. Photo from the Rich Mack Collection,
two pairs of sneakers, valued at $204.98. The defendant did walk past all courtesy of Black Rock Historical Society, 436 Amherst St.
Hot breakfast, cocoa, treats,
points of purchase and made no attempt to pay for the items. Defendant
activities, gifts and Santa.
ID’d by a detective. The defendant was wearing sneakers that were taken Waterkeeper and Army Corps to hold
Tuesday, Dec. 16 - West Hertel
during original incident on this date. Sneakers submitted by an officer.
Assn. Meeting - 6 p.m. - District community discussion on Scajaquada Creek
• On Nov. 26 defendant, a 42-year-old Black Rock man, did enter the Station House, 669 Hertel Ave. Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
chain discount store on Grant St. and fill his coat with a bunch of
Saturday, Dec. 13 - Holiday Mini will host a community discussion to share the findings of the Scajaquada
merchandise. When confronted by staff the defendant took the coat off
Bazaar, St. Mark’s & All Saints Creek Environmental Improvements Study and discuss the recommended
and threw it outside the store before getting in a physical altercation with
Hall, 256 Riverside Ave. 10 .m. - project location in the upper stretch of Scajaquada Creek at Cheektowaga
one of the employees before the suspect left the scene. The involved
2 p.m. Town Park. The Feasibility Study has now reached its final report stage,
employee suffered bruising to his body. Some of the property was identifying a project opportunity that can restore and improve habitat, and
recovered and at least one bottle of pop was still inside the jacket. Wednesday, Dec. 17 - Rediscover address long-standing impacts from the past flood control project. This
Detectives did obtain a video of the incident and an officer ID’d the Riverside Meeting - St. Mark’s meeting will give area residents an overview of how the study progressed,
suspect from security video. & All Saints Hall, 256 Riverside what restoration actions are being considered, and why Cheektowaga
• The complainant (girlfriend) states that the defendant, a 55-year-old Ave. 6 p.m. Town Park emerged as the preferred location.
Riverside man, asked her for $15. When she refused he became irate and All residents of the Scajaquada Creek Corridor are invited to attend on
pushed her against the wall causing her lip to bleed and swell on Ontario St. Mark's & All Monday, Dec. 8, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Anna Reinstein Memorial Library,
St. 2580 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga.
• Defendant, a 50-year-old Buffalo woman, did enter the discount Saints' to hold
department store on Delaware Ave. and passed all points of purchase Enjoy a "Creole Christmas"
while failing to pay for one Ninja Slushie drink maker with a value of Mini-Bazaar
$269.99.
St. Mark's & All Saints', 256 Saturday at Buff State
• Defendant, a 53-year-old woman of no permanent address, did enter Riverside Ave., will host a Mini-
the large grocer on Elmwood Ave. and did conceal seafood (value Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 13 from The Buffalo State Uni- nation’s highest honor
$198.91) in her jacket passing all points of purchase without paying for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. versity Performing Arts for artistic excellence.
same. A mix of old and new, items Center, 1300 Elmwood Celebrate the season as
• Defendant, a 24-year-old Riverside man, did get into a verbal will be available at a low cost. There Ave., welcomes New Or- the Preservation Hall
argument that turned physical with the victim (girlfriend) on Elgas St. at will also be used books, clothing, leans jazz legends, Preser- Jazz Band returns with
which time the defendant did push the victim and then picked her up and and gift-wrapping. Any youth that vation Hall Jazz Band for its Creole Christmas con-
threw her across the room, victim hitting her head on a wooden beam. shops with an adult gets a $1 off "Creole Christmas" on cert, full of New Orleans
This assault is in violation of an Order of Protection. Defendant did fight coupon. Have a cup of soup, chili, Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. classics and beloved hol-
and resist arrest. Said action by the defendant did cause the victim to be or a dessert and coffee or cocoa. Sit Originally founded by iday selections with a
harassed, annoyed and alarmed. a spell and enjoy the seasonal atmo- New Orleans tuba player twist.
• Defendant, a 36-year-old Buffalo woman, along with a co-defendant sphere and soak up some nostalgia. Allan Jaffre in the early 1960s, Since 2007 The Big Easy in
did take merchandise totaling $299.95 without payment from the popular Preservation Hall Jazz Band has Buffalo has brought New Orleans
shoe store on Elmwood Ave. on Oct. 25. Video available. Defendant Taize Service performed with award-winning and Louisiana music and culture to
apprehended during a separate incident. jazz musicians for more than 60 the Western New York region sev-
planned for Dec. 15 years. For tickets and details visit eral times a year for free and low-
Assumption Church, 435 Am- https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/. cost live performance, as well as
herst St., is hosting an Advent Taize In 2006, the band was awarded music education and mentoring for
Prayer Service on Monday, Dec. 15 the National Medal of Arts, the local musicians, students, and the
at 6:30 p.m. The Taize Community community.
is an ecumenical Christian monastic
community in France known for its
contemplative atmosphere and use
of simple, repetitive music. Worship with us!
The prayer service will include
scripture readings and music in the
Taize style with subdued lighting to Church of the St. Mark's / All Saints'
help lead participants into the joyful Assumption Episcopal Church
waiting of Advent. Organizers say 435 Amherst Street 311 Ontario at Riverside
that in this busy season preparing for Weekend Mass Schedule: Sunday Services: 10:30 am
Christmas, it is meant to help indi- Saturday: 4:30 pm www.stmarksandallsaints.org
viduals focus on preparing their Sunday - 10:00 am Office: 716-875-8374
hearts to make a home for Jesus at
Christmas. All are welcome. 716-875-7626
Riverside Baptist Church
Ontario Street United 346 Ontario St.
Methodist Church (corner of Ontario/Ross)
Pastor Lal Fak Mawia Sunday services:
179 Ontario corner 9:45 am - Sunday School
Tonawanda Sunday (classes for all ages)
Worship: 9:30 am 10:30 11:00 am - Worship Service
am: Mizo Congregation 716-876-3994 for more info
716-875-3639 Sr. Pastor - Rev. Dr. Rick English