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The official X account of the Police Department in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY
Joined January 2011
Buffalo police have recovered the body of their Officer Craig Lehner. God bless him. May he rest in peace.
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BREAKING: BPD say they have an individual in custody in connection with the fire that was started inside City Hall on Saturday night. We thank the community for your support.
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A heartfelt thank you to a great city & a great community for the outpouring of support as Officer Craig Lehner was laid to rest. God bless!.
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BPD say thank you to all the agencies who helped bring our Officer Craig Lehner home. God bless him. May he rest in peace.
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BREAKING: BPD on scene of a mass shooting at the Tops in the 1200 block of Jefferson Avenue. Police say multiple people have been struck by gunfire. The shooter is in custody. Motorists and residents are urged to avoid the area.
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BREAKING: BPD Anti-Looting Detail announces 3 more arrests in connection with winter storm business break-ins bringing the total to 8 arrests. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at (716) 847-2255.
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BREAKING: BPD Anti-Looting Detail has now made 21 arrests in connection with the Blizzard business break-ins including the Christmas Day looting incident at Louie's on Bailey Avenue. More arrests are expected.
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BREAKING: BPD estimate crowd at 50,000 for St. Patrick's Day Parade. BPD thank all who attended. No arrests at this time during parade.
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BREAKING: BPD says 3 officers struck by gunfire during pursuit. The injuries to the officers appear to be non-life threatening. Multiple individuals in custody at this time.
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BREAKING: BPD say they have a 47 year old Franklinville male in custody in connection with a hate crime regarding an incident that occurred during protest activity this past Friday night on Hertel Avenue. He is charged w/harassment, cpw & menacing.
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BREAKING: BPD Anti-Looting Detail make a 5th arrest in connection with winter storm business break-ins. BPD continuing to investigate looting incidents. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at (716) 847-2255.
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BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES with a heavy heart the passing of retired K9 Shield. Shield served the City of Buffalo from 2016 until his retirement in 2022. He was 11 years old.
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BREAKING: Driving Ban remains in effect in Buffalo. There are over 450 pieces of snow fighting equipment on City streets. Please stay off the roads to allow crews to remove & haul snow.
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Buffalo police have recovered the body of Officer Craig Lehner. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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BREAKING: BPD Anti-Looting Detail announce a 9th arrest in connection with winter storm business break-ins. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at (716) 847-2255.
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BREAKING:. Buffalo Fire, along with the Buffalo Police Department, ATF, Erie County District Attorney's office and the US Attorney's office announce an arrest in connection with the June arson fire at the Old Pink on Allen Street. 40 year old Buffalo male charged with Arson.
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Traffic Alert: Reports of a significant tractor trailer build up on the 190 North from the Peace Bridge to Seneca Street. The situation is expected to continue throughout the night. Motorists should avoid that area & use alternate routes.
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BREAKING: BPD Anti-Looting Detail announces a 10th arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at (716) 847-2255.
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BREAKING: City of Buffalo & Erie County curfew goes into effect at 9pm tonight except for essential personnel. Curfew lasts until 6am Monday morning. Stay safe everyone.
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BREAKING: Mayor Brown has issued a driving ban for the city of Buffalo effective at 9pm tonight until 7am tomorrow morning. A driving ban means all travel is prohibited except for emergency personnel.
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BREAKING: BPD has a 17 year old male in custody in connection with the stabbing assault of 14 year old McKinley High School student. The investigation is ongoing.
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BREAKING: BPD says active situation at City Hall has ended with an individual brought to safety. Niagara Square is expected reopen to vehicular traffic shortly.
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BREAKING: Due to heavy snowfall overnight, a Travel Ban has been issued for the City of Buffalo starting at 7am this morning. Only authorized personnel are allowed to travel at this time. A foot to 2 feet of snow fell in different parts of the city overnight.
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Update: 8 year old Edward Hale Jr. and 10 year Eiania Hale have been recovered safely. Several arrests are being made. More information to follow.
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Robert McBride is in the custody of the Buffalo Police Department in connection with the attempted murder of two BPD officers. Excellent work by our intelligence unit detectives! Thank you to the public for your help.
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BREAKING: BPD have a 17 year old male in custody in connection with last Wednesday's shooting of a security guard at McKinley High School. The investigation is ongoing.
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City of Buffalo & Buffalo police will lower flags to half staff at noon today in sympathy of lives lost in Las Vegas.
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Important message: Social media posts claiming that fentanyl laced candy has led to deaths of young people in the City of Buffalo are not accurate. Buffalo police & fire have no reports of incidents at this time.
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BREAKING: BPD on scene of shooting at McKinley High School. Motorists are urged to avoid Elmwood Avenue between the 198 and Amherst Street.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Las Vegas.
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BREAKING: BPD, working with the US Marshals Service, say they have 45 year old Adam Bennefield in custody. Bennefield is wanted in connection with the October 5th homicide of 40 year old Keaira Bennefield.
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BREAKING: Blizzard Warning in effect for Buffalo. 1-3 inches of snow with winds over 45mph could cause white out conditions at rush hour.
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City of Buffalo reminds Black Friday shoppers that parking at all street meters in the city is free today. Happy Holidays!.
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Storm Latest: The Travel Ban remains in effect in the City of Buffalo. Please do not drive at this time or you could face a summons. Alternate parking regulations on side streets has been suspended until further notice.
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Just to clarify. No buffalo police officer has been shot. An off duty lieutenant was shot at but not struck and thankfully no one was injured.
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BREAKING: Update on officer involved shooting. Officer out of surgery and listed in fair condition at ECMC.
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BPD has charged 25 year old Joanna Gollnau of Bflo with felony reckless endangerment and reckless driving for striking a bicyclist with her vehicle in Niagara Square during a protest on Wednesday night.
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BREAKING: Due to downtown protest, BPD have closed Niagara Square to traffic. Motorists should use alternate routes.
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Storm Latest: Blizzard conditions continue in the City of Buffalo making driving virtually impossible. People should stay off the roads until further notice. EMS service is very limited. Please stay off the roads.
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BREAKING: City of Buffalo & Mayor Brown announce that winter parking regulations suspended until further notice due to warm weather.
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BREAKING: BPD have located 4 year old Mikeya Houston on Academy Road in Buffalo. Mother is in custody. BPD thank all for your assistance.
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At this time, there are no known threats to Buffalo and the Western New York area. The public is asked to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity by calling 911 immediately.
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Statement from the Buffalo Police Department:. Over the last 24 hours, there have been four suspected overdose deaths in the City of Buffalo. The four deaths have occurred in different parts of the city. Suspected crack and/or powder cocaine has been found at each scene.
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BREAKING: City of Buffalo/BPD order the immediate closure of Señor Tequila Mexican Restaurant located in the 400 block of Pearl Street following the overnight shooting of 2 people outside the establishment. Police say a number of past incidents have occurred at this location.
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Buffalo police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing mother and son. Missing is 38 year old Rose Mudd and her 10 year old son Thomas Mudd III. They were last seen at Niagara Falls Hard Rock Cafe at 1:30pm. Driving NY EXF-4670 green Chevy Colbat. Call 911 if found.
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BPD estimate the crowd for today's rally downtown between 2,500-3,000. No issues and no arrests reported. BPD thank everyone who attended.
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BREAKING: BPD say they have individual in custody in connection with Allen Street fatal shooting in the overnight hours of November 3rd.
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The Buffalo Police Department would like to extend our deepest sympathy and thoughts to the Syracuse Police Department, the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, and the families of the officers who passed away this past Sunday.
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BPD announce the arrests of 3 individuals connected with the shots fired at our SWAT Team yesterday during a search warrant execution. One of the individuals has been charged with attempted murder of a police officer.
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BREAKING: BPD makes arrest in connection with Cazenovia Park vandalism. 13 year old male charged with felony criminal mischief. We thank the public, including Councilmember Chris Scanlon, for all of your assistance.
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BPD will be conducting DWI patrols this holiday weekend. Please remember to not drink and drive. Use designated drivers, taxis as well as ride sharing.
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The Buffalo Police Department welcomes its newest members! Yesterday, twenty-three BPD recruits graduated from the Erie County CPS Law Enforcement. Over the next few months, they will complete in-service and field training to include one week of community engagement.
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BREAKING: BPD, Buffalo fire & other agencies at scene of possible meth lab operation in the first block of Macamley Street in South Buffalo.
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BREAKING: BPD estimate crowd of 2,000 for rally at Columbus Parkway. Police say no issues & no arrests. BPD thank you.
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BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES a search warrant was conducted on Barthel Street on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Four loaded weapons were recovered. Five arrests were made.
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BREAKING: BPD have individual in custody in connection with toys stolen this week from St. Lawrence Church on East Delavan.
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BREAKING: BPD & Buffalo fire have an individual in custody in connection with at least 5 overnight garage fires in the Elmwood Village area. Damage estimated at over $800,000.
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BREAKING: A Travel Ban remains in effect for the South Buffalo area. The Travel Ban for the rest of the City has been lifted as of 2pm. A Travel Advisory is now in place for those areas.
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BREAKING: Due to visibility issues BPD say Skyway is now closed in both directions.
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BPD has located the 2013 Mercedes Benz that was involved in the Christmas Day hit and run of 2 people on Lincoln Parkway and Middlesex Road. The vehicle was located at an address on Woltz Ave. Thank you to the public for your help.
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Thank you for the public’s help. Nina Baker has been located safe.
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BREAKING: BPD report no major incidents & no arrests at this time @ Dyngus Day Parade. Unofficial estimates put crowd btw 40,000-50,000.
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BREAKING: BPD have 4 individuals in custody in connection with shooting at a 7 Eleven in the 1000 block of East Lovejoy just before 5pm. A handgun was recovered. Male victim in stable condition at ECMC.
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Storm Latest: Due to rising waters, Niagara Street at Tonawanda Street is closed in both directions. Crews say it could take some time to resolve the matter.
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The Buffalo Police Department is aware of a possible tornado touch down in the vicinity of Niagara and Carolina streets at approximately 12:50 p.m.
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BREAKING: Power outage in parts of North Buffalo. Many traffic signals affected including along Delaware Avenue between Amherst Street & Kenmore Avenue. Please treat intersections as 4 way stops.
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BPD say to expect hightened security for funeral of Officer Craig Lehner due to large crowds. No bags or backpacks allowed inside arena.
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BPD welcomes over 50 new graduates to the department. Congratulations!.
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BREAKING : Authorities urging residents from Lackawanna to Athol Springs to shelter in place due to fire at Bethlehem Steel site.
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BPD report no major incidents & no arrests at today's St. Patrick's Day Parade thru Old First Ward. Organizers estimate crowd at 50,000.
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BPD report no issues or arrests at this time at tonight's rally at Bidwell Park on Elmwood Avenue. BPD say thank you.
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From BPD & City of Buffalo. Residents urged to use caution with dangerous temps forecasted. Please check on neighbors, the ederly & pets.
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BREAKING: Update on stolen vehicle incident with baby inside from earlier today. BPD say the mother has been arrested & charged with endangering the welfare. 2 others in custody in connection with the stolen vehicle.
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BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES an arrest was made Friday, September 27, 2024 after school threats were made to Canisius High School.
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BREAKING: City of Buffalo has issued a travel advisory due to the heavy snow fall. If you don't need to travel at this time- please don't. DPW crews are plowing mains & secondary roads. Those roads are snow covered but passable.
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BREAKING: Due to the Winter Storm Warning, the City of Buffalo is cancelling residential sanitation services tomorrow & Thursday. That means no garbage or recycling pick up on those two days. Further updates to come.
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BREAKING: Due to favorable weather conditions, City of Buffalo postpones Winter Parking regulations on bus routes until December 6th.
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Breaking. BPD arrest 21 year old Dion Morrison from Buffalo and is charged with making a terroristic threat in connection with Medaille College incident yesterday.
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Storm Latest: A Travel Ban is now in effect for the City of Buffalo & Erie County. Only essential personnel should be on the roads. Conditions continue to deteriorate with blowing snow, wind gusts and falling temperatures.
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BREAKING: BPD on scene after suspicious device discovered outside of a post office in the 2000 block of South Park Avenue.
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BREAKING: BPD have individual in custody in connection with threats at Hutch Tech. Police say search has been concluded at the school.
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The Buffalo Police Department announces a person of interest in connection with the Zenner Street double homicide has been taken into custody and a gun was recovered. Homicide detectives continue to investigate the case.
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BREAKING: County wide travel advisory in effect at 6pm. No unnecessary travel is advised. Freezing rain occurring in the city.
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During the execution of a search warrant in the 2000 block of Niagara Street this morning, BPD Swat officers were shot at by one of the suspects. Swat returned fire and two suspects are in custody. No one was injured during this incident. Detectives are on scene investigating.
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K9 Shield and his partner PO Matt Richards made friends as they delivered Christmas Eve presents and food to local families. Buffalo police once again teamed up with Sabres alumni, in the annual tradition of bringing holiday joy to local children.
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Update: The child from the stolen vehicle has been located safe and sound. The vehicle is still outstanding.
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The Buffalo Police Department is seeking the public's help regarding an incident in Delaware Park at Hoyt Lake. Authorities say the incident happened this past Tuesday night just after 8pm.
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BREAKING: BPD make 4 arrests overnight in connection with meth lab operation at a home in the first block of Chadduck Ave. Guns recovered.
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The Buffalo Police Department needs the public's help locating this tan/gold Chevrolet Impala, between 2009-2013 model years. The vehicle is sought in connection with missing 8 year old Edward Hale Jr. and missing 10 year Eiania Hale.
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BREAKING: Buffalo fire on scene of a 4 alarm fire in the 700 block of Main Street. Heavy smoke can be scene in the area. Motorists urged to avoid the area.
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BREAKING : BPD and SPCA rescue a small deer that was trapped on ice in South Park Lake.
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Storm Latest: A travel advisory is now in effect for Erie County & the City of Buffalo. Officials are urging no unnecessary travel.
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Storm Latest: The Skyway has reopened in both directions.
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BREAKING: BPD arrest woman for driving wrong way on the Skyway overnight. Individual charged with DWI and other offenses.
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Storm update: Traffic signals that are out or malfunctioning should be treated as 4 way stops. Motorists should approach these intersections with caution. Please drive safely.
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BREAKING: BPD have second suspect in custody in connection with Tuesday afternoon's homicide on Koons Avenue. We thank the community for your assistance in helping to locate the 15 year old male.
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11 Day Power Play! Congrats on breaking the record!.
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BREAKING: BPD make arrest in connection with fatal domestic shooting late Tuesday night on Edson Street in South Buffalo.
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BREAKING: BPD announce arrest of 25 year old Buffalo male in connection with officers shot at incident including one civilian struck by gunfire on August 21st near Walden Avenue & Harmonia at approximately 1:30am.
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