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BPD Annual Bike Auction

Aug-18-2008 — Looking for a good bike at a great price? Then Buffalo Police Headquarters is the place to be on Saturday, August 23rd, starting at 9am. It's the annual Buffalo Police Bike Auction.

BPD Issues GPS Alert

Aug-15-2008 — Thieves continue to target GPS Units both locally and nationally, With that in mind, Buffalo Police are reminding people of some basic safety tips.

Buffalo Police Chief Makes Good for MDA

Aug-13-2008 — Buffalo Police “A” District Chief, Brian Strobele, got a taste of being “locked up” on Tuesday August 12. But it was all for a good cause.

Arrests Continue From Operation Third Strike

Aug-01-2008 — Buffalo police announced that two of the remaining five suspects wanted in Operation Third Strike have been arrested. According to police spokesman Michael J. DeGeorge, suspects Ramone Perry and Darryl Parker have surrendered to authorities earlier Thursday, to face their charges on federal indictment warrants.

New Police Recruits Sworn-In At Buffalo Police Headquarters Ceremony

Aug-01-2008 — The Buffalo Police Department welcomed 21 new recruits during an official Swearing-In Ceremony Friday morning at Police Headquarters.

Over 20 Arrested in Operation Third Strike

Jul-29-2008 — The Buffalo Police Department, along with almost 30 other agencies throughout Western New York and Canada, rounded up over 20 major drug dealers in the culmination of Operation Third Strike.

Suspect Hits Mobil Store

Jul-21-2008 — Buffalo Police are investigating a late morning robbery at the "Mobil on the Run" in the 500 block of Elmwood Avenue at Lexington Avenue.

Koons Avenue Body Identified by BPD

Jul-17-2008 — Buffalo Police have identified the body of a female, who was found deceased in a rear yard of a vacant house on Koons Avenue, last week.

Teacher Surrenders To Police

Jul-11-2008 — 30 year old Cara Dickey, a school teacher from Clarence, NY has been arrested and charged with unlawfully dealing with a child, in the first degree, unlawful imprisonment in the first degree, promoting a suicide attempt and endangering the welfare of a child, in connection with her disappearance last month.

BPD Locate Missing Woman

Jul-10-2008 — Buffalo Police found a missing Hispanic woman late Thursday evening in North Buffalo after she had apparently been abducted by a former boyfriend earlier in the day.

BPD Investigate Two Shootings

Jul-08-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives are investigating two separate shootings that occurred about two hours apart late Monday evening and early Tuesday morning.

BPD Positively ID Female Body

Jul-03-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives have positively identified the body of a 37 year old female from Buffalo.

BPD Flyer Seeks Public's Help in Recent Homicide

Jun-27-2008 — Buffalo police are seeking the public's help regarding the city's most recent homicide. 21 year old Gregory Milhouse of Winspear Avenue was struck by a bullet while on Bickford Avenue, around 10:30pm Sunday night.

Police Pick up "Person of Interest" in Pittsburgh

Jun-24-2008 — A 'person of interest' in a recent Buffalo homicide has been captured in Pittsburgh, PA.

BPD Identify Bickford Avenue Homicide Victim

Jun-23-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives have identified the victim of a fatal shooting on Bickford Avenue Sunday night.

Erie County Law Enforcement Agency Graduates Largest Class

Jun-16-2008 — A graduation ceremony for the Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy was held Friday, June 13, 2008. The largest class in academy history included 88 sworn officers representing six agencies.

BPD Identify Victim in Bailey Ave. Homicide

Jun-08-2008 — Buffalo Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting, which occurred around 8pm Saturday night. 19 year old Jermaine Martin, of 123 Shirley Avenue was gunned down while he was pparently standing with a group of friends.

BPD Continue to Investigate City's 14th Homicide

Jun-06-2008 — The body of a black female was found, deceased in a grassy field Thursday morning, in a vacant lot in the 500 block of Walden Ave.

Body Discovered at Walden and May

Jun-05-2008 — A black female was found, deceased in a grassy field this morning at Walden Avenue and May St. The discovery was made at approximately 9:15AM.

BPD Arrest Suspect in Murder Case

Jun-04-2008 — Buffalo Police identified the victim of the city's latest homicide, Wednesday and made an arrest within twenty four hours of the body's discovery.

BPD Targeting Copper Thieves

May-30-2008 — The Buffalo Police Department has been busy tracking copper thefts in the city. The rise in the price of copper, from one dollar to four dollars in only a few years time, is what has apparently led to the increase of reported thefts.

Cause Under Investigation After Explosion Behind HSBC Arena

May-30-2008 — Three people were injured following an explosion behind HSBC Arena this morning at around 9:15am.

BPD Release Overtime Costs for Canisius College Event

May-30-2008 — The Buffalo Police Department released its overtime costs in connection with the May 2nd Spring Fest event at Canisius College. The Buffalo Police Department spent $32,305.00 in overtime to make sure the event went off without incident.

BPD Continue Crackdown in University District

May-29-2008 — Buffalo Police continue their crackdown in the University District with the arrest of three more individuals.

BPD Make an Arrest in Weekend Shooting

May-27-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives have arrested a suspected in connection with the shooting of a wheelchair-bound victim Sunday afternoon on Langfield Drive.

BPD Make Arrest in Sex Abuse Case

May-22-2008 — Buffalo Police have made an arrest in connection with a sex abuse case involving a young female in South Buffalo.

BPD Cold Case Detectives Make an Arrest in 24 Year Old Case

May-19-2008 — Buffalo Police Cold Case Detectives have arrested a suspect in a case that dates back almost a quarter of a century. Detectives have arrested 55 year old Edward Richardson in connection with the April 7th, 1984 death of 89 year old Alma Strasner.

Four Arrested After High Speed Chase

May-15-2008 — Buffalo Police have arrested four suspects in connection with Wednesday night's chase that began in the East Ferry St. and Cambridge Ave. area around 7:50pm.

Man Exposes Himself in Cazenovia Park Area

May-15-2008 — Buffalo Police are issuing an alert after two reported cases of a man exposing himself in the Cazenovia Park area.

BPD Confiscate Hundreds of Counterfeit Sneakers

May-09-2008 — Buffalo Police have seized hundreds of pairs of counterfeit sneakers in a raid Thursday evening at a store located at 817 E. Delavan Ave.

BPD Homicide #12 Identify Homicide Victim

May-09-2008 — The shooting death of a Buffalo man continues to be investigated by the Buffalo police homicide squad.

Ederly Targeted in Money Scam

May-06-2008 — Buffalo Police are warning residents in the North Buffalo area of a money scam that appears to be targeting the elderly.

Local Woman Buys Vests for BPD K-9 Dogs

Apr-30-2008 — A Cheektowaga woman has dug deep into her own pockets to help out the BPD. Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson recognized Joan Lewandowski after she spent $1,200 of her own money on new bullet proof vests for the department's two newest K-9 members.

BPD Take Part in Community Clean-up Effort

Apr-30-2008 — Buffalo Police were joined with individuals from the City of Buffalo Courts Program, City Hall, Block Clubs and a number of other organizations to clean various lots on the east and west sides of the city.

Mayor Brown Provides Surveillance Camera Update

Apr-22-2008 — The neighborhood crime prevention system will be an integral part of the Buffalo Police Department's Wireless Security Camera Network, providing the BPD and first responders with access to real-time video in emergency situations and evidence in criminal proceedings.

3 Arrested in University District Robberies

Apr-21-2008 — Three suspects were arrested and charged with three separate robberies that took place within a 10-to-15 minute span Sunday night in the University District.

Tip Call Leads Directly to Suspect's Arrest

Apr-17-2008 — An anonymous citizen called the Buffalo Police confidential TIP CALL line to alert them that a male might be selling drugs near the corner of East Delavan and Pansy. That call led directly to the arrest of a suspect the same day.

Shooting Incident Ruled a Homicide

Apr-16-2008 — A Buffalo woman who was shot in the face last Saturday morning by her boyfriend, died Tuesday at the Erie County Medical Center.

Montana Avenue Body Ruled a Homicide

Apr-09-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives are investigating a homicide after a body was discovered on Montana Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.

BPD Release Photos in HSBC Bank Robbery

Mar-25-2008 — Buffalo Police are searching for the suspect who robbed the HSBC Bank at 2016 Genesee Street, just after 10am Monday morning.

Mayor Brown Announces New Mobile Response Unit/New York State Police Task Force

Mar-24-2008 — Mayor Byron W. Brown and Buffalo Police Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson today announced the creation of a new crime fighting task force utilizing members of the City of Buffalo Police Department’s Mobile Response Unit (MRU) and personnel deployed from the New York State Police.

BPD Urge Delivery Drivers to take Safety Precautions

Mar-21-2008 — Buffalo Police are urging fast food delivery restaurants to take extra precautions due to a recent rash of robberies regarding delivery drivers.

BPD Arrest Suspect in U.B. Robberies

Mar-20-2008 — Buffalo Police have arrested one suspect in connection with a string of robberies targeting U.B. students in and around the University District.

BPD Promote Twelve

Mar-17-2008 — A dozen members of the Buffalo Police Department began their new assignments today after being promoted by Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson on Friday afternoon, March 14th, at Buffalo Police Headquarters.

Three of Buffalo's Most Wanted Captured

Mar-14-2008 — In the last two weeks Buffalo Police have arrested three of Buffalo's '10 most wanted' fugitives.

"Rookie" Officers Make Key Arrests

Mar-13-2008 — Four of Buffalo's newest police officers, combined to make four big arrests over the weekend.

BPD Release Photos in University District Robberies

Mar-13-2008 — Buffalo Police have released photos of two possible suspects in connection with a number of recent robberies in the University District area.

Suspect in 7th Street Shooting Arrested

Mar-05-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives have arrested a suspect in the city's 7th homicide of the year.

Suspect Arrested in Alleged Beating Death

Feb-25-2008 — A 40 year old Buffalo man is under arrest in connection with the beating death of a man earlier this month.

Operation Triple Play

Feb-20-2008 — Investigators of the Buffalo Police Department Narcotics Intelligence and Vice Enforcement Bureau seize cash, firearms and drugs in three day South Buffalo operation.

BPD Investigate Wilson Farms Robbery

Feb-19-2008 — Buffalo Police are looking for two suspects following a late night robbery of a Wilson Farms store in North Buffalo.

BPD Link Arrests to Convenient Store

Feb-15-2008 — Buffalo Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a fast food robbery earlier this week and Authorities also believe the two men are responsible for a convenient store robbery on Abbott Road in January.

Two Teens Arrested in High Profile Arson Case

Feb-15-2008 — Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown announced Friday morning that two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an arson fire that critically injured Buffalo Firefighter Mark Reed last June.

BPD Make Arrest in Prospect Ave Homicide

Feb-08-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with Thursday afternoon's fatal shooting on Prospect Avenue.

Mayor Brown/Buffalo Police Department Announce Record-Setting Month for Mobile Response Unit

Feb-04-2008 — Specialized police unit posts record amount of arrests in January; Mayor and Commissioner introduce new canine additions to MRU.

BPD and Cheektowaga PD Link Convenience Store Robberies

Jan-30-2008 — The Buffalo Police Department and Cheektowaga Police Department say one person is most likely responsible for two convenient store robberies in Buffalo and Cheektowaga last week.

City and BPD Respond to Wind Storm

Jan-30-2008 — Buffalo Police are out in full force as they help residents deal with today's wind storm. Mayor Byron Brown has issued a travel advisory in the city asking for no unnecessary travel.

BPD Investigate Fatal Double Shooting

Jan-25-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives are investigating a fatal double shooting that happened Thursday evening on Poultney Avenue.

A Second Arrest Made in Leamington Ave Homicide

Jan-24-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives have arrested a second suspect in last year's murder of Joseph Kuhn.

A Second Suspect Arrested in Christmas Shooting

Jan-23-2008 — Buffalo Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a Christmas Night shooting on Elmwood Avenue in north Buffalo.

Mayor Brown Announces Weekend Police Wrap Up

Jan-22-2008 — Information includes Special Police Activity in Chippewa Entertainment District, Mobile Response Unit report and homicide arrest.

BPD Investigate Case of Missing Individual

Jan-22-2008 — Buffalo Police are seeking the public's help regarding the disappearance of a 22 year old man.

Mayor Brown Welcomes New Buffalo Police Academy Cadets

Jan-18-2008 — Mayor Byron W. Brown and Police Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson today welcomed 78 new police recruits to the Buffalo Police Department.

Mayor Brown / BPD Announce Chippewa Entertainment District Public Safety Plan

Jan-17-2008 — Mayor Byron W. Brown and Buffalo Police Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson today discussed aspects of the city’s commitment to maintaining public safety in the Buffalo’s downtown entertainment district, as well as elsewhere in the city.

BPD Arrest Two in Series of "Brick" Burglaries

Jan-11-2008 — Buffalo Police have arrested two juveniles in connection with a string of burglaries in the Genesee, Doat, and Sumner area. Police believe the two may be responsible for as many as twenty or more burglaries that began in November of '07.

Reward Offered in Cold Case Murder

Jan-11-2008 — A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved in the murder of Timoty Dziakak.

Arrest Made in First Homicide of 2008

Jan-02-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives have arrested a 19 year old Buffalo man in connection with the city's first homicide of 2008.

Female Bank Bandit Hits Hertel Avenue Branch

Jan-02-2008 — Buffalo Police need your help after a New Years Eve bank robbery at the M&T Bank on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo.