Two teens were charged Thursday with allegedly trying to steal
homegrown marijuana from the garage of a Wilson
homeowner at 2779 New Road. Eighteen year old
Dave Evans of Wilson and 16 year old Christopher
White of Lackawanna are also charged with criminal
mischief. Both men were arraigned in Town Court.
Bail for Evans was set at $2,500 cash or $5,000
property, while White is being held on $5,000 cash
or $10,000 property. They're due back in court May
27. The homeowner, 43 year old Jarrod Furnham,
told deputies a security system alerted him to the
break-in around 4am yesterday. He grabbed a gun and
a baseball bat and caught the two in his garage. He called
a Youngstown man for help and that man allegedly
struck the 16 year old several times. He and two others
questioned the teens before deputies arrived about
chain saws that had been taken from a local tree service
company. The County Drug Task force said 51 marijuana
plants were seized from the garage. Sheriff Jim Voutour
said one of the people that came over had some larcenies
of chainsaws and that's the part where it gets a little
hairy, they don't quite know whats going on with that
and that's why they're waiting on some additional
charges if they even come about. He said it's a complicated
case and there is quite abit of work to do on the remainder
of the case with the cooperation of the district attorneys office.
Furnham allegedly told deputies he installed the security
system after someone tried to steal his pot two months ago.
White was treated at ENH-Lockport for his injuries. The Sheriff's
department got involved after a text message was sent to the mother
of Christopher White by one of the men involved, and she called
the Sheriff's department.
Friday, May 14, 2010
PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
The President talked about the role small business
can play in an economic recovery yesterday and the
help his Administration is providing to make it
happen during a three hour and fifteen minute visit
to Buffalo. Obama said government can't create jobs
but it can create the conditions for small businesses to
grow and thrive and hire more workers. He said government
can't guarantee a company's success but it can knock
down the barriers that prevent small business owners
from getting loans for investing in the future and that's
exactly what they've been doing. He delivered his remarks
at Industrial Support Incorporated and talked about the
help given to it's owner. He said when they wanted to
expand last year, they got a loan from the Small Business
Administration that was part of the Recovery Act. Obama
said it allowed them to pay the bills and purchase new
equipment, and that last Fall he was able hire more
workers. The President also singled out the owners of
Imperial Textiles for praise. Their business was vetted
as a possible stop for the visit. Obama spoke for about
15 minutes and then took four questions from the audience.
About 230 people were there, the 70 or so workers at the
factory and invited guests. Obama stopped for some wings
at Duff's in Cheektowaga where a Chaffe woman said he
was a "hottie with a smokin' little body." He also met
privately with the families of some of the victims of Flight
3407. The President was in the City for a little over three
hours.
can play in an economic recovery yesterday and the
help his Administration is providing to make it
happen during a three hour and fifteen minute visit
to Buffalo. Obama said government can't create jobs
but it can create the conditions for small businesses to
grow and thrive and hire more workers. He said government
can't guarantee a company's success but it can knock
down the barriers that prevent small business owners
from getting loans for investing in the future and that's
exactly what they've been doing. He delivered his remarks
at Industrial Support Incorporated and talked about the
help given to it's owner. He said when they wanted to
expand last year, they got a loan from the Small Business
Administration that was part of the Recovery Act. Obama
said it allowed them to pay the bills and purchase new
equipment, and that last Fall he was able hire more
workers. The President also singled out the owners of
Imperial Textiles for praise. Their business was vetted
as a possible stop for the visit. Obama spoke for about
15 minutes and then took four questions from the audience.
About 230 people were there, the 70 or so workers at the
factory and invited guests. Obama stopped for some wings
at Duff's in Cheektowaga where a Chaffe woman said he
was a "hottie with a smokin' little body." He also met
privately with the families of some of the victims of Flight
3407. The President was in the City for a little over three
hours.
ONE MAN ROBBERY SPREE IN THE FALLS
A 29 year old Falls man was caught around 5pm Thursday
after allegedly robbing a gas station, a motel, two
pedestrians and a convenience store. Lawrence Colvin...of
no permanent address...is accused of holding up a Sunoco
station at 502 Main early yesterday, and then a few hours
later, the Rodeway Inn at 492 Main. Police said he took
about $200 from the gas station and $155 from the motel,
plus two packs of Newport cigarettes from each business.
He's also believed to have held up two pedestrians prior
to the Rodeway Inn heist. The final armed robbery took
place around 7:30am at the Wilson Farms at 402 Fourth
Street where he got away with about $100. Colvin was
caught just before 5pm at 440 Fourth Street. Officers from
the Emergency Response Team were armed with rifles and
sheilds as they entered a rear apartment.
after allegedly robbing a gas station, a motel, two
pedestrians and a convenience store. Lawrence Colvin...of
no permanent address...is accused of holding up a Sunoco
station at 502 Main early yesterday, and then a few hours
later, the Rodeway Inn at 492 Main. Police said he took
about $200 from the gas station and $155 from the motel,
plus two packs of Newport cigarettes from each business.
He's also believed to have held up two pedestrians prior
to the Rodeway Inn heist. The final armed robbery took
place around 7:30am at the Wilson Farms at 402 Fourth
Street where he got away with about $100. Colvin was
caught just before 5pm at 440 Fourth Street. Officers from
the Emergency Response Team were armed with rifles and
sheilds as they entered a rear apartment.
POLICE MEMORIAL SERVICE
The 13th annual interfaith memorial service
honoring the memories of law enforcement
personnel who died in the line of duty was held
last night at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in
Lewiston. It featured the reading of the roll of
honor and a presentation of wreaths by
representatives from law enforcement agencies.
Western New York Mental Health Emergency
Planning Coordinator Bonita Frazier offered
remarks. She helped form the Western New York
police helpline where working and retired officers,
dispatchers, and their families can get help,
information, and referrals. A reception was held
afterwards in the church hall.
honoring the memories of law enforcement
personnel who died in the line of duty was held
last night at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in
Lewiston. It featured the reading of the roll of
honor and a presentation of wreaths by
representatives from law enforcement agencies.
Western New York Mental Health Emergency
Planning Coordinator Bonita Frazier offered
remarks. She helped form the Western New York
police helpline where working and retired officers,
dispatchers, and their families can get help,
information, and referrals. A reception was held
afterwards in the church hall.
APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
The Town of Newfane Historical Society is gearing
up for Sunday's annual Apple Blossom Festival.
President George Updegraph says there'll be
displays, live music, and plenty of food. That
includes Art Gladow's famous chicken chowder,
which should be ready around 11:30. Bring your
own containers. Some of the other offerings include
beef on weck, hot dogs, sausage, salt potatoes, fries
and desserts. The Barroom Buzzards will play from
1-3 and the Hot Country Liners will perform as well.
The Van Horn Mansion will be open from 1 till 4.
Admission and parking are free. The event is at
the museum grounds at West Creek and Ide Roads.
up for Sunday's annual Apple Blossom Festival.
President George Updegraph says there'll be
displays, live music, and plenty of food. That
includes Art Gladow's famous chicken chowder,
which should be ready around 11:30. Bring your
own containers. Some of the other offerings include
beef on weck, hot dogs, sausage, salt potatoes, fries
and desserts. The Barroom Buzzards will play from
1-3 and the Hot Country Liners will perform as well.
The Van Horn Mansion will be open from 1 till 4.
Admission and parking are free. The event is at
the museum grounds at West Creek and Ide Roads.
CARS ENTERED
Global positioning units were stolen Wednesday
night or Thursday morning from two unlocked
cars on Irish Road in Wilson. A man said his
vehicle, and another belonging to his girlfriend,
were entered. He said his was also ransacked and
$30 in cash was taken as well. The Sheriff's department
advised them to lock their vehicles.
night or Thursday morning from two unlocked
cars on Irish Road in Wilson. A man said his
vehicle, and another belonging to his girlfriend,
were entered. He said his was also ransacked and
$30 in cash was taken as well. The Sheriff's department
advised them to lock their vehicles.
SHOPLIFTER
A 33 year old Lockport woman was charged with
petit larceny around 4:30pm yesterday after she
was allegedly caught shoplifting a variety of items
from the Transit Road Tops. Store officials said
Amy Wollard of 5430 Ernest Road had about $104
worth of merchandise, including Arm & Hammer
toothpaste, antacids, cortizone cream, and cleanser.
The Sheriff's department said Woolard is from
Virginia and has not been here long. Bail was set
at $250.
petit larceny around 4:30pm yesterday after she
was allegedly caught shoplifting a variety of items
from the Transit Road Tops. Store officials said
Amy Wollard of 5430 Ernest Road had about $104
worth of merchandise, including Arm & Hammer
toothpaste, antacids, cortizone cream, and cleanser.
The Sheriff's department said Woolard is from
Virginia and has not been here long. Bail was set
at $250.
LOCKPORT GARDEN WALK
Applications can be picked up at the Lockport
City Clerks office by those interested in taking
part in the City's sixth annual garden walk. It'll
be held July 10 & 11 from 10 till 4. The self guided
tour will begin at the Kenan Center where maps
will be available.
City Clerks office by those interested in taking
part in the City's sixth annual garden walk. It'll
be held July 10 & 11 from 10 till 4. The self guided
tour will begin at the Kenan Center where maps
will be available.
RELAY FOR LIFE
The second annual Relay For Life in the Falls
starts at 3pm today at Sal Maglie Stadium. It'll
continue till 10pm. About 220 people had
registered to participate at last report. One of
the highlights is a candlelight vigil at nightfall
honoring survivors and those who lost their
lives to the disease.
starts at 3pm today at Sal Maglie Stadium. It'll
continue till 10pm. About 220 people had
registered to participate at last report. One of
the highlights is a candlelight vigil at nightfall
honoring survivors and those who lost their
lives to the disease.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
FURLOUGHS
A federal judge in Albany Wednesday temporarily
blocked the governor from fuloughing state workers
next week to save money. US district judge Lawrence
Kahn also ordered that their four percent pay hike
that was to take effect April 1 should take effect
immediately. Kahn said the workers could face
irreparable harm if their salaries were cut by 20
percent a week. He set a hearing for May 26. The
Governor said they would abide by it because we're
a country of laws whether they like them or not, and
they would do exactly what the judge said...but he
said they also plan to question "this seeming trend
now where the judge tells the CEO of the state what
they can legislate and what they can't". He said Kahn
could just be saying that everyone should stand down
until he has a chance to rule on it. Paterson said he
would be happy to take such a furlough noting that
he cut his own salary by ten percent last year and
donated it back to the State and that it came to
$18,000. He said a lot needs to be done before a State
budget is passed.
blocked the governor from fuloughing state workers
next week to save money. US district judge Lawrence
Kahn also ordered that their four percent pay hike
that was to take effect April 1 should take effect
immediately. Kahn said the workers could face
irreparable harm if their salaries were cut by 20
percent a week. He set a hearing for May 26. The
Governor said they would abide by it because we're
a country of laws whether they like them or not, and
they would do exactly what the judge said...but he
said they also plan to question "this seeming trend
now where the judge tells the CEO of the state what
they can legislate and what they can't". He said Kahn
could just be saying that everyone should stand down
until he has a chance to rule on it. Paterson said he
would be happy to take such a furlough noting that
he cut his own salary by ten percent last year and
donated it back to the State and that it came to
$18,000. He said a lot needs to be done before a State
budget is passed.
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