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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
State Senator Sean Ryan announces public safety plan in race for mayor
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — State Senator Sean Ryan announced his plans for public safety in the City of Buffalo on Friday ahead of the mayoral primary in June and the general election in November. Keeping the city safe will be his top priority if he becomes mayor, he said. Here are the steps he is proposing: set clear goals support safe communities to prevent crime data driven community policing bolster police intelligence sharing invest in technology invest in training and wellness improve transparency support state efforts safer streets and pedestrian safety Ryan emphasized the need to reduce homicides, rapes, and other violent crimes. He said he would work to address gang activity, getting illegal guns off the streets, and improving safety along commercial corridors. Ryan said he would expand opportunities for at-risk youth and adults in an effort to prevent crime as well as keeping police present in high-crime hotspots. The Gun Involved Violence Elimination, that helped reduce shootings in the city by 57% between 2021 and 2024, would continue to be expanded by Ryan should he become mayor, he said. 'Everyone should be able to feel safe while walking around their neighborhood, no matter where they live in the city,' Ryan said. 'I'll ensure our police officers have the training that they need, demand accountability and transparency from local law enforcement, and ensure the Buffalo Police Department is fully staffed and funded.' Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dallas County authorities to be featured on Discovery Channel show ‘Body Cam'
BUFFALO, Mo. — The Buffalo Police Department (BPD) announced on Facebook Friday that they and the Dallas County Sheriff's Office will take part in an episode of the Discovery Channel series Body Cam. According to BPD, Discovery Channel will be filming the episode in Buffalo and will center around a shootout with Nathanael McElroy from November 2020. McElroy was sentenced to 19 years in prison in 2023 after he pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting a police officer, among other charges. Regular police operations will still take place without interruption, BPD says, and filming will be highly coordinated with both the police department and the sheriff's office to ensure the safety of local residents. Springfield Police investigate drive-by shooting at Kensington Park Apartments 'We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we participate in this opportunity to showcase the real-life dedication and sometimes the split-second decisions that go into keeping Buffalo safe,' BPD stated in the Facebook post. Body Cam debuted in 2018 and is about showing critical situations and quick decisions officers must make through body cam footage, according to Discovery. The show is available to watch on the Discovery Channel and stream on MAX and Discovery+. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Buffalo family remembers cold case victim on her birthday
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The family of a Buffalo woman who was murdered in 2018 remembered their loved one on Sunday on what would've been her 40th birthday. Our cameras caught up with them as they continue to call for justice for Joshlyn Bishop. Bishop's family gathered together at her grave to remember Bishop, who was shot and killed in the doorway of her South Buffalo home just two days after Christmas in 2018. 'I just want my family to have the justice that we deserve like any other family,' said Amara Perryman, Bishop's younger sister. There are so many things you wish you could still do but can't do following the loss of someone you love. For Amara, that's giving her sister one last hug. 'Sometimes you just don't get that extra hug that you want,' Amara said. 'I was out of town when my sister was murdered, and I didn't have that moment that I wanted to get with my sister.' It's through that awful tragedy that Amara has found hope — hope that the family will one day find the person responsible for Bishop's murder. And hope that she can help other families as well. 'I have created like a picture that you would put together with your loved one,' Amara said. 'Just loving them, giving them their final hug. And I have made several for different recording artists that have put me on their platform.' Since Bishop's tragic passing, the case has grown cold. As they continue to remain hopeful that one day justice will prevail, family members like Bishop's niece, Na'la Perryman, think about the times they could've had but now will never have. 'It would've been good to have her watch me walk across the stage,' Na'la said. 'Now that she's not here, it's just not going to be the same anymore.' Bishop's nephew, Noah Nicholas, agreed, telling us what it means for the family to have celebrated her birthday at her grave. 'It's sad because she can't be here right now with us,' Nicholas said. 'We all have to be at the cemetery today to celebrate her birthday today. We would've went out to eat somewhere with her favorite food, Pepsi and chicken wings.' Moving forward, the family is calling on the City of Buffalo to continue to investigate, vowing to never give up until justice is served for Joshlyn. 'I just want the City of Buffalo to keep working and keep doing what they have to do, and I know God has already done what he has to do as well,' Amara said. 'I just want them to continue so we can get justice for my sister.' WIVB News 4 reached out to the City of Buffalo, who will be providing us with an update on the homicide case next week. In the meantime, anyone with any information on Joshlyn Bishop's murder is asked to call the Buffalo Police Department at 716-851-4444. Callers can remain anonymous. Rob Petree is an anchor and reporter who joined the News 4 team in 2025. See more of his work by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Buffalo Public Schools faces child abuse, sexual assault exposé; detective alleges massive cover-up
Detective Richard Hy, a 13-year veteran of the Buffalo Police Department, broke down multiple times as he accused the Buffalo Public Schools of 'covering up' child abuse, sexual assault, and abduction reports. He made the claim on a podcast called the 'Unsubscribe Podcast'. The episode titled 'Your Kids Are In Danger - SVU Detective Exposes Buffalo School System' was posted on Saturday morning and has been viewed nearly 500,000 times. Hy has been on the Special Victims Unit for the past two years. Speaking on the podcast, he said that the Buffalo school district has been 'intentionally not reporting the assaults of students, sexual assaults between students, and then has also used the Buffalo Police Department school resource officers to write reports and then had their influence over those officers'. He further accused attorneys for the school district of refusing to comply with subpoenas. The Buffalo Public School District, in a statement, said that it is 'aware of unfortunate and untrue recent allegations circulating in an online video'. 'The district is prepared to vigorously address these untruths. The district has prioritized the safety and security of its students and staff every day. BPS is the second largest district in NYS with some 60 schools, 30,000 students, and 7,000 staff and any transgressions that may happen are handled swiftly with seriousness, integrity, fairness, and empathy.' "The Buffalo Public Schools maintains a close and professional relationship with the Buffalo Police Department as a means to ensure that safety is a priority." The president of the Buffalo police union said Hy has the Buffalo Police Benevolent Association's support. 'Detective Richard Hy is a passionate detective in the Buffalo Police Department who prioritizes the wellbeing of the city's most vulnerable victims. As a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and a Law Enforcement Officer he does not shy away from the work he does to maintain his physical and mental health. His most recent podcast shows his passion for the job and his dedication to his mental health. Detective Hy is a valued member of the Buffalo PBA and has our support,' John Davidson said.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Yahoo
Niagara County DA brings charges against Erie County Sheriff's narcotics unit chief
LOCKPORT — The chief of the Erie County Sheriff's Office narcotics unit has been charged with three vehicle and traffic law violations in connection with an accident that occurred one year ago in Buffalo. The charges were issued by Buffalo Police at the direction of Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman, who has been appointed a special prosecutor overseeing the crash investigation. 'Today, at my office's request, the Buffalo Police Department issued three vehicle and traffic citations to Daniel J. Granville for incidents occurring on April 11, 2024. Mr. Granville is charged with three counts of leaving the scene of a property damage accident without reporting,' Seaman said in a statement released Friday afternoon. Seaman said his office 'continues to investigate this matter.' But, he said, 'There will be no further comment at this time.' Shortly after Granville was charged, Buffalo police announced that five of their officers had been placed on administrative leave in connection with an internal departmental investigation into their handling of Granville's accident. Granville's sister-in-law, Buffalo Police Lt. Lucia Esquilin, was reportedly called from outside her patrol zone to the crash scene and signed off on some of the officer reports of the incident. Granville, known in the sheriff's office as 'D.J.,' was driving an Erie County-owned pickup when he slammed into six parked vehicles, and damaged a seventh vehicle, at 11:38 p.m. April 11, 2024 on Buffalo's West Side. WIVB-TV has reported that Granville was on duty at the time of the crashes, which stretched over two separate streets. At that time, Buffalo Police officers investigating the crash issued Granville a ticket for driving the wrong way on a one-way street. That charge was later reduced by Buffalo city prosecutors to a jaywalking violation. Erie County Court Judge Sheila DiTullio tapped Seaman as a special prosecutor for the case because a relative of Granville is employed by the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Buffalo police have said they are 'cooperating with Seaman's office.' In a statement released by Buffalo Police Commissioner Alphonso Wright, the department said placing the five officers on leave 'does not imply guilt or wrongdoing by any of the officers.'
