Buffalo man gets 40 years in prison for stabbing family members - Buffalo news - NewsLocker (2024)

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced Tuesday morning to 40 years in prison for multiple stabbings in 2021, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
Officials said on Aug. 26, Davante Thompson, 27, stabbed a family member more than a dozen times in their shared home on Humboldt Parkway. The victim fled to a bedroom before Thompson stabbed another family member once in the neck and once in the body. A third family member was able to stop the attack and Thompson was a

1 arrested after stabbing outside Lafayette High School

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police responded to a call at Lafayette High School on Tuesday morning, where one person was arrested following an alleged stabbing.Police and school resource officers responded to a call about a fight just after 8 a.m. They say two males were involved in a dispute outside the high school where one allegedly stabbed the other.One person sustained a slashing injury, while the other was taken to ECMC by ambulance to be treated for what appear to be non-life-threaten

Take 5 ticket worth nearly $18K sold in Genesee County

CORFU, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Take 5 ticket worth nearly $18,000 was recently sold at a store in Genesee County.According to the New York Lottery, a top-prize ticket worth $17,986.50 was purchased at the Pilot Travel Center on Allegheny Road in Corfu. The ticket was for Monday's mid-day drawing.Winning numbers: 05-18-21-27-28Take 5 drawings take place twice a day, and prizes may be claimed within a year of each drawing.Latest Local NewsTake 5 ticket worth nearly $18K sold in Genesee CountyMore than

More than 160 complaints made about house where Griffin was found since 2007

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The address where 12-year-old Jaylen Griffin's body was found has been the subject of numerous complaints over the years.His body wasn't the first to be found there, either.911 logs revealed the troubled past at 107 Sheffield Avenue in south Buffalo.
More than 160 complaints have been made to police since 2007. Those include domestic violence, fire and mental health calls, and the discovery of bodies.According to Buffalo police records obtained by News 4, a welfare check

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Sloan man pleads guilty to gun, DWI charges in separate cases

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County District Attorney's Office announced Monday that a man from Sloan admitted to criminal weapon possession and driving while intoxicated in two separate indictments.
34-year-old Timothy A. Murek, Jr. pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a weapon following an incident with Cheektowaga police in 2021. On Dec. 26, police received a report of someone with an illegal gun. Murek would not take his hands out of his pockets and was detained. Police

Ashley McBryde coming to Erie County Fair

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Country artist Ashley McBryde is coming to the Erie County Fair on August 8 as part of the Channel 4 Concert Series.Happy Together Tour to feature The Turtles, Badfinger, more at Erie County FairMcBryde is a singer-songwriter who has won numerous awards, including a Grammy, three Academy of Country Music Awards and a Country Music Association Award. She is most known for hits such as "One Night Standards" and "A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega."
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Fortune finds us, and looks for a loving home

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Monday, we were lucky enough to meet a rabbit named Fortune.
Fortune, a Florida White rabbit, is up for adoption at the SPCA Serving Erie County. She was found in someone's Cheektowaga backyard and has been with the SPCA since the end of December."Rabbits make great pets and can live up to 10 years," Bethany Kloc with the SPCA said.Anyone interested in adopting Fortune can watch the video above and click/tap here to learn more.Latest Local NewsAshley McBryde coming to

Jaylen Griffin remembered at vigil, birthday celebration

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - On what would have been Jaylen's Griffin 16th birthday, friends, family and loved ones gathered for a candlelight vigil at Buffalo's Central Terminal.Everyone wishes Jaylen had the chance to celebrate his birthday like a normal teenager. Instead, his family and the community are spreading messages seeking justice.It was a birthday celebration no family ever wants to go through -- with candles, signs and balloons, the community that knew Jaylen Griffin the best wishing him

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Local group makes sure minority-owned businesses are included in the Bills stadium construction

ORCHARD PARK N.Y. (WIVB) - The Community Benefits Oversight Committee wants to make sure everyone walks away a winner once the new stadium in Orchard Park is built.Construction on the new Bills Stadium continues to progress. There's a big push to include minority, women and service disabled veteran owned businesses (MWBE/SDVOB) in this project. Community leaders met on Monday to say that progress is being made there, but that there's still room for improvement."Building generational wealth, givi

30 prospects in 30 days: UCF's Javon Baker could end up being steal of the draft

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In a draft class that is stacked with talented wide receivers who get a lot of hype, Central Florida's Javon Baker is flying under the radar a bit and could end up being the​ steal of the draft.Baker started his college career at Alabama but was stuck behind several future NFL players, he transferred to UCF and took off. Last season, he played 13 games, had 52 catches, seven for touchdowns."Me personally, when I walk onto that line of scrimmage, I just know the

Local children partner with "Ladders to the Outdoors" for Earth Day

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sixth grader Isabella Rescka-Stoehr from Lackawanna Middle School describes Earth Day as "saving the Earth and animals and picking up after people who just throw trash everywhere."Today, in honor of Earth Day, more than 850 students from local schools, including Rescka-Stoehr, had the chance to walk alongside the shoreline of Lake Erie and help clean up our community. Schools in Western New York partnered with "Ladders to the Outdoors" to make this happen.The New York Sta

Sabres hire Lindy Ruff for second stint as head coach

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Buffalo Sabres brought back Lindy Ruff as head coach on Monday, marking the return of a fan favorite who led the team to the 1999 Stanley Cup Final.
Ruff replaces Don Granato, who was fired last Tuesday after three seasons behind the bench.The Sabres have not made the playoff since firing Ruff during the 2012-13 season, stretching their NHL-record drought to 13 seasons. Ruff coached the Sabres' last playoff game in 2011.“As I went through the hiring process

SUNY chancellor visits SUNY Fredonia after state budget passage

FREDONIA, N.Y. (WIVB) - Fresh off of the passage of the state budget -- SUNY's chancellor made a stop Monday in the Southern Tier.Chancellor John King is talking about the impact the state budget will have on colleges and universities.In the budget, higher education will get more than $7.5 billion. At SUNY Fredonia, the SUNY Chancellor John King talked about how SUNY colleges are right-sizing enrollment to the programs they offer.King met with SUNY Fredonia's President Stephen Kolison, as well a

Niagara Falls police officer charged with 3 counts of rape

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara Falls man has been charged with multiple counts of rape, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said Monday.Martice Porter, 21, has been charged with three counts of third-degree rape. Police said the investigation began following a report of a sex offense involving a juvenile victim.Porter, who Sheriff Michael Filicetti says is a Niagara Falls police officer, is being held at the Niagara County Correctional Facility pending arraignment.Latest Local NewsTake

Niagara Falls man charged with 3 counts of rape

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara Falls man has been charged with multiple counts of rape, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said Monday.Martice Porter, 21, has been charged with three counts of third-degree rape. Police said the investigation began following a report of a sex offense involving a juvenile victim.Porter is being held at the Niagara County Correctional Facility pending arraignment.Latest Local NewsNiagara Falls man charged with 3 counts of rapeWanted Jamestown man accused

Wanted Jamestown man accused of throwing garbage can at officer

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police say a Jamestown man with an outstanding felony arrest warrant is facing multiple charges after attempting to flee from Jamestown officers Monday morning.
Alvin J. Jusino, 29, was observed walking on the sidewalk by police who recognized him as having an outstanding warrant. It was alleged that when they attempted to conduct a street check on him, he threw a "heavy duty garbage can" at an officer while fleeing the scene.
The officer suffered a laceration and was tra

Cheektowaga man found in PA charged with fatal Hamburg crash

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that took the life of Hamburg resident Jenny Zuhlke earlier this year.‘She was a ray of sunshine’: Co-workers remember woman killed in Hamburg crash40-year-old Anthony Rydzewski faces a slew of charges following the February incident.Hamburg police said Rydzewski's vehicle was traveling "at an excessively high rate of speed" on Route 5 at Lakeview Road when he collided with Zuhlke's car on F

With homelessness on the rise, the Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court wrestled with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness on Monday as it considered whether cities can ban people from sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking.The case is considered the most significant to come before the high court in decades on the issue as record numbers of people are without a permanent place to live in the United States.
In California and other Western states, courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to

Wanted man accused of aggressive panhandling in Niagara Falls

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Niagara Falls police have charged a wanted man with aggressive panhandling and a series of other crimes after finding him Friday evening.A patrolling officer said he saw Luis Ortiz, 45, panhandling drivers on Niagara Falls Boulevard while the light was changing. The officer, who said he recognized Ortiz, had him confirm his identity."I knew Ortiz had multiple outstanding warrants out of the City of Niagara Falls," the officer's report said.As police were handcuffing

Jamestown man charged with killing 16-month-old child

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown man remains in custody after being charged with second-degree manslaughter in connection with the death of a child, according to police.Jamestown officials say 25-year-old Matthew E. Nuttall caused the death of a 16-month-old child through blunt force trauma on April 13. Police were notified on April 15 and Nuttall was taken into custody on April 17.Nuttall was charged with second-degree manslaughter. He remains held at the Chautauqua County Jail on $500,000 c

How likely are the Buffalo Bills to trade up in the NFL Draft?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Buffalo Bills own the 28th overall pick in Thursday night's first round of the NFL Draft. How likely are they to trade up?General manager Brandon Beane acknowledged during his pre-draft press conference that he wouldn't hesitate to execute a trade if the price is right, as he has in previous drafts.Bills would prefer to be on receiving end in NFL draft"I probably deserve criticism for trading up sometimes, I get that," Beane said, "but if there is a guy I like a

Trombone Shorty returning to Artpark on June 22

LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Trombone Shorty is coming back to Artpark this June, adding to 2024's already-stacked lineup of musicians.On June 22, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will be in Lewiston for a 6:30 p.m. concert featuring Jackie Venson and local neo-classic rockers Farrow.Tickets for the show go on sale via Ticketmaster and the Artpark box office this Friday at 10 a.m. Prices range from $20 to $49.Carry-in chairs and blankets will be permitted.Other artists coming to Artpark this yea

Another person sought for questioning after Buffalo kidnapping

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are looking for at least one other person in connection with the kidnapping of two children last week.Jenique Bailey, 20, is wanted for questioning "regarding her involvement in the kidnapping," police wrote on Facebook.This follows the arrest of 41-year-old Jennie Johnson, who faces numerous charges after police said her two children, ages 8 and 10, were seen getting into a vehicle on Sunnyside Place, and later Benzinger Street, this past Thursday.The chil

Roswell program supports overlooked cancer age group

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Cancer is most prevalent among older adults, and it can be most heartbreaking when it affects children. But each year, about 90,000 young adults in their 20s and 30s are diagnosed with cancer in the United States.April is Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. It’s an age group that can be overlooked, which is why there’s a support group at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center that tries to make sure these cancer patients don’t fall throu

Everything Bills-related to know before the 2024 NFL Draft

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's officially NFL Draft week, as the Bills and other teams around the league look to bolster their rosters with youth for the coming season and the future.With the first round set to begin Thursday, here are the Bills-related things to know for the 2024 draft.When and where is the NFL Draft?The 2024 NFL Draft spans three days, April 25-27, and is taking place in Detroit this year. The schedule is:Round 1: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25
Rounds 2-3: 7 p.m. Friday, April 26
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With homelessness on the rise, the Supreme Court will weigh bans on sleeping outdoors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will consider Monday whether banning homeless people from sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking amounts to cruel and unusual punishment.
The case is considered the most significant to come before the high court in decades on homelessness, which is reaching record levels in the United States.
In California and other Western states, courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless encampments if she

4 Germans caught marking Hitler's birthday outside Nazi dictator's birthplace in Austria

BERLIN (AP) — Four Germans were caught laying white roses in memory of Adolf Hitler at the house where the Nazi dictator was born in western Austria on the anniversary of his birth, and one gave a Hitler salute as they posed for photos, police said Monday.
Hitler was born on April 20, 1889, in Braunau am Inn. After lengthy wrangling over the future of the house where he was born, work started last year on turning it into a police station — a project meant to make it unattractive as a

Batavia native Terry Anderson, reporter abducted in Lebanon, dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages after he was snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years, has died at 76.Anderson, who chronicled his abduction and torturous imprisonment by Islamic militants in his best-selling 1993 memoir “Den of Lions,” died on Sunday at his home in Greenwood Lake, New York, said his daughter, Sulome Anderson.
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30 prospects in 30 days: Washington's Ja'lynn Polk is a high-flying wide receiver

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Washington Huskies had one of the most prolific passing attacks in the country in 2023 and the high-flying Ja'Lynn Polk was a big reason why. Polk had over 1,100 yards receiving and nine touchdowns.His ability to battle defenders and make high-wire catches is second to none in this draft class. "I think going up there and making those types of plays is a mindset you have to have a mindset to go up there and sacrifice yourself for your team sacri

Popular coffee shop set to open back up under new leadership

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A popular coffee shop on Buffalo's west side is set to open back up under new leadership.Remedy House closed in February after facing a number of challenges, including financial struggles. Brent Martone is brewing new life into the shop/."I love working here. I've lived in this neighborhood a long time. I've worked here making things that I'm proud of for a long time with people who work as hard as I do," Martone said. "Create a space for the community to gathe