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Thursday, September 17, 2026 • • 3
D District Arrest Reports

As are all persons accused of a crime, the defendant is presumed
innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
• On Sept. 12 on Military Road, a man, 57,
was charged with: Criminal Contempt 1st de-
gree, Violate an Order of Protection: Commu-
nication with Person, Aggravated Harassment.
• On Amherst St. man, 46, was charged with Petit Larceny on
Sept. 10.
• A 38-year-old man was arrested Sept. 10 on Lincoln Park-
way. He was charged with: Burglary-3rd Degree: Illegal Entry
with Intent to Commit a Crime, Criminal Mischief 3rd, Damage
Another Person's Property – amount less than $250 and Obstruc-
tion of Governmental Administration-2nd Degree.
• On Sept. 9, on Ontario St., a man, 21, was charged with
Criminal Mischief, Intent to Damage Property.
At the same location on Sept. 9, a woman, 34, was charged
with: Menacing 2nd degree, Weapon, Harassment 2nd degree,
and Alarm or Seriously Annoy with No Legitimate purpose.
Also, at that location, on Sept. 9 , a woman, 21, was charged New vegetation screening, signage, a secondary trail and pollinator gardens proposed.
with Harassment 2nd degree, Alarm or Seriously Annoy with No
Legitimate Purpose. Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper kicks off Scajaquada
• On Elmwood Ave. Sept. 8, a 51-year-old male was arrested September with proposals for creek revitalization
and charged with: Burglary-3rd Degree: Illegal Entry with Intent
to Commit a Crime and Petit Larceny from page 1 for the section of the creek along- and work in the community,” she
• On Sept. 8, on Austin St., a woman, 41, was charged with side it, both Jacob and Davis said said.
has been buried, including in
Harassment 2nd degree, Physical contact. the project could go forward re- Many people who live in
Cheektowaga near the Walden
• On Reservation St., Sept. 7 and Aug. 12, a man, 57, was Galleria, where people might not gardless of whether the road stays Black Rock and Riverside today
charged with Petit Larceny. know the creek still exists. as-is or, if Buffalo Mayor Sean remember going fishing in the
Ryan is granted lead agency status creek as children 50 years ago or
How does the 198 and is allowed to make modifica- so, or swimming in its waters,
mpact the proposal? tions to the roadway, it is eventu- before it became too polluted to
Man pleads guilty for West When asked whether the cur- ally removed. use recreationally, something that
rently uncertain future of the Sca- “If (the expressway) wasn’t might seem unimaginable today.
Side shooting of store jaquada Expressway might have here, we’d expand (landscaping) Since then, the population of
any impact on the proposed vision even further,” Davis said. “We Black Rock and Riverside has
clerk, and firing at police might want some terracing on this changed to welcome people from
Community side. The one thing we don’t know around the world.
is if, once (Rt 198) is gone, if
“No matter how long they
Erie County District Attorney of the store clerk by intentionally they’re going to try to move the have been part of the community,
Michael J. Keane announced that shooting the victim with an illegal Calendar creek itself,” closer to its original (residents) have all expressed a
Dejuan L. Williams, also known gun during the commission of the alignment before the expressway desire to reclaim the water as a
as Juan Quionos, 43, of Buffalo, crime. The victim, a 24-year-old Come Dance! Every Wednesday - was built, he added. safe recreational, life-sustaining,
pleaded guilty Sept. 11 before Erie male, was taken by ambulance to COMMUNITY SWING - dancing at Most of the work proposed accessible asset,” McCooey said.
County Court Judge Jessica Kul- EMC where he was treated and the Ukrainian American Civic along the Jesse Kregal Pathway is “This project is the state of mak-
pit. Williams, who was not offered released for an injury to his upper Center, 205 Military Rd. $10 - along the north side, opposite the ing those dreams come true.”
a reduced plea, entered a guilty leg. Doors open at 6 p.m., music from highway, as that’s where there is After this round of public
plea to all 12 counts in the indict- After he fired a shot at the currently the most room for envi- meetings are completed, Water-
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Pani Maria
ment: officer, the defendant ran south on serves her Fish Fry every Friday ronmental transformation and im- keeper and its partners will take
One count of Attempted Mur- Prospect Avenue where he car- provement, he said. any last feedback and suggestions
from 6 - 9 p.m.
der in the First Degree (Class A-I jacked a vehicle. The defendant Community support is key on the revitalization proposals,
felony) recklessly drove the stolen vehicle released make modifications and, by the
Friday, Sept. 18 - River Rock 5k In a statement
One count of Attempted Mur- northbound on Prospect Avenue Run - Riverside Park. Visit Wednesday by Waterkeeper to co- end, “we will use those plans to
der in the Second Degree (Class B for several blocks before crashing incide with the first of three public pursue both state, federal and phil-
violent felony) into multiple unoccupied parked BRRAlliance.org for details. meetings – there’s one scheduled anthropic funding in order to
Two counts of Attempted As- vehicles near Massachusetts Ave- Saturday, Sept. 19 - Really, for the Buffalo History Museum make these projects a reality,” Be-
sault in the First Degree (Class C nue. Responding officers per- Really Free Market - 10 - on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 5:30 - iter said. “We can’t do this work
violent felonies) formed life-saving measures until noon- River Rock Harbor 7 p.m. Anne McCooey, executive without the ongoing support and
Two counts of Attempted the defendant was transported by Center - 52 Amherst St.- director of the Black Rock River- involvement of our communities,
Robbery in the First Degree (Class ambulance to ECMC where he Setup 9:30 a.m. side Alliance, said her organiza- and that really is the only reason
C violent felonies) received treatment for an injury to Tuesday, Sept. 22 - West tion is proud to have worked that we have been successful
One count of Criminal Pos- his arm. Hertel Association meeting closely with Waterkeeper on throughout the community en-
session of a Weapon in the Second Neither of the officers were imagining a better future for Sca- gagement from the beginning. We
Degree (Class C violent felony) injured during the incident. A - 6 p.m. Northwest Buffalo jaquada Creek. need that consistent voice in an
Commommunity Center,
One count of Assault in the weapon was recovered from the “Our appreciation goes to the ever-changing world, we need that
Second Degree (Class D violent store’s parking lot and placed into 155 Lawn Avenue Rm 114. BNW for ensuring that our com- consistent voice from our commu-
felony) evidence. Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Scajaquada munity has a voice at the planning nity saying yes, we want access to
One count of Grand Larceny The DA’s office previously September - Restoration table. Our organizations' focus ar- clean, healthy waterways.”
in the Third Degree (Class D felo- announced that after conducting a Plan meeting, Buffalo ea is the largest waterfront com- Securing funding could make
ny) review of this officer-involved History Museum - details at munity in the City of Buffalo, the it easier for Waterkeeper to take
One count of Unauthorized shooting incident, it was deter- www.scajaquadaseptembe North District, with over 4 miles its community-backed proposals
Use of a Motor Vehicle in the mined that the actions of both po- r.com. of waterfront along the Niagara to municipalities to turn these vi-
Third Degree (Class A misde- lice officers were justified. The River and Scajaquada Creek, so sions for the future into realities.
meanor) member of the Buffalo Police De- Friday, Sept. 25 - Queen City collaborating with BNW on proj- More information on the pro-
One count of Unlawful Flee- partment who fired the shots that Clean Waters Fair - 4 - 7 ects in our community is impor- posals, along with renderings of
ing a Police Officer in a Motor resulted in injuries to the defen- p.m. at Hoyt Lake. tant, especially when it comes to the entire Scajaquada Creek revi-
Vehicle (Class A misdemeanor) dant was cleared of any criminal Saturday, Sept. 26 - Polka bringing community engagement talization concepts, can be found
One count of Reckless Driv- wrongdoing. dance - Assumption Church and education to those that live at https://bnwaterkeeper.org / sca-
ing (unclassified misdemeanor Williams also entered a guilty Hall, 435 Amherst St. 7 - 10 jaquadaseptember/.
under New York State Vehicle & plea in a separate indictment. Dur- p.m. $15 at the door, $10 in
Traffic Law) ing the early morning of Saturday, advance. Call Karen
On the evening of Wednesday, April 4, 2026, the defendant
April 15, 2026, at approximately struck the victim with a knife dur- Pinzel at 716 864-2135.
8:42 p.m., two on-duty Buffalo ing an altercation on Tacoma Av- Wednesday, Sept. 30 -
Police officers went to a conve- enue in the City of Buffalo. The Scajaquada September -
nience store on the corner of Pros- victim was transported to ECMC virtual Lunch N’ Learns -
pect Avenue and Connecticut to be treated for an injury to his details at www.scajaquada
Street as customers. As the offi- left arm. Williams entered a guilty september.com.
cers approached the entrance, they plea to one count of Attempted
Saturday, Oct. 3 - Pet Blessing
saw an armed robbery in progress Assault in the Second Degree
inside the store. When the defen- (Class E felony) in full satisfac- on the front lawn - 11 a.m.
- Catholic Community of
dant saw the officers, he opened tion of the indictment.
the door and fired a shot toward Williams, who remains held North Buffalo, Assumption
one of the officers outside of the without bail, is scheduled to be Church, Amherst St.
building. The defendant attempted sentenced on Nov. 17, 2026. The Saturday, Oct. 10 - A Tribute to
to cause the death of the police Court committed to a sentence of McVan’s Nite Club - at
officer. The other officer subse- 20 years to life in prison as a per- Showplace Theatre, 1065
quently discharged their firearm, sistent felony offender. Grant St. - 6 - 9 p.m. live
resulting in injury to the defendant. DA Keane commended the entertainment, fascinating
The defendant attempted to work of Detective Jennifer
forcibly steal cash and cigarettes Zanghi, Detective Mark Costanti- stories, a buffet dinner,
from the store while armed with a no, Detective Joseph Ruggiero, complimentary drink and
deadly weapon. Prior to the arrival and Sgt. Shawn McCabe and more. Tickets: $40 before
of the police officers, the defen- members of the Buffalo Police Oct. 1. Reserve tickets:
dant attempted to cause the death Department for their work in these 716-913-5447
investigations.
Drunk diver sentenced for leaving the scene

after killing skateboarder on Niagara St.

Erie County District Attorney hit from behind near the intersec- West Avenue and Albany Street.
Michael J. Keane announced that tion of Fargo Avenue. The victim, He was taken by ambulance to
Brian M. Borth, 30, of Tonawan- 21-year-old Allen Angel Ruiz, ECMC where he was treated for
da, was sentenced Sept. 11 before was pronounced deceased at the minor injuries.
State Supreme Court Justice Paul scene. The investigation determined
B. Wojtaszek. Borth received an The defendant recklessly that the defendant was operating
indeterminate sentence of 4 to 12 caused the death of the victim and the vehicle while under the com-
years in prison. As a condition of left the scene without reporting the bined influence of alcohol and a
the sentence, his New York State incident to police. After the initial drug. Borth was also driving at a
driver’s license was revoked. impact, the defendant lost control high rate of speed prior to the
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, of the vehicle, hit a parked vehicle crash. The evidence showed that
at approximately 12:40 a.m., the in the northbound lane and crashed the vehicle was traveling at 111
defendant was driving a vehicle into a home. After colliding with mph seconds before hitting the
south on Niagara Street in the City the house, the defendant exited the skateboarder.
of Buffalo when he hit a man who vehicle and ran away from the The defendant, who was not
was riding a skateboard. The scene. A short time later, respond- offered a reduced plea, entered a
skateboarder was also traveling in ing police officers found the de- guilty plea to all counts in the
the southbound lane when he was fendant nearby in the vicinity of indictment in May 2026.