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Celebrate the holiday season by visiting the decorated Bond/Hawley House By Rebecca Gunning THE STAR EDITOR
On Thursday, Dec. 4 the Col. William Bond/Jesse Hawley House will kick off the holiday season with its annual “Winter’s Fest Eve” event. The house, located at 143 Ontario St. in downtown Lockport, will have its 12 rooms decorated for the holidays in a Victorian style as a representation of the 1820s to mid 20th century – the years the house was actually lived in. Becky and Gloria Pittler, the house’s co-curators, are in charge of the décor and will be giving tours during the event, which is free and open to the public. There also will be children’s activities, making it a familyfriendly affair. “Everything you see in this house is family related,” explained Pat KiblerFries, the history center’s marketing assistant. “There will be family holiday decorations, and clothes for everybody in the family.” The decorations used by the Pittlers, who have been working for the house for over 25 years, are mainly from public donations to
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The Bond/Hawley House was built by Col. William Bond for his family in 1823. All 12 rooms will be decorated in a Victorian Christmas style. the Niagara County Historical Society, which they are always accepting. However, they also have some items that were owned by the Bonds or Hawleys. Originally, the event started out with just a few
rooms, but eventually the Pittlers expanded on to the entire house. “Older homes – because they have so much personality and especially because we know this house was a family home – re-
ally lend themselves to do this. There’s a lot of space to decorate,”Kibler-Fries said. “And the Victorian Christmas is this romantic idea that people are drawn to.” “When you come into
the house, you see that it was basically restored to look as it did in the mid1800s,” she added.
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Lockport’s best kept secret now surfaces with new business Big Bosman’s BBQ THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
Lockport has long missed the flavorful cuisine of Mrs. Ribb’s ribs and her famous Mrs. Ribb’s BBQ sauce that contained 21 ingredients in all after her death in July of 2008.
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Acclaimed local re-enactor and actor Albert McFadyen will return to the History Center as “President Franklin Delano Roosevelt” in a special Pearl Harbor remembrance, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. McFadyen’s presentation, “The Words of FDR,” will commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. On that day over 2,500 servicemen and civilians (including women and children) were killed in the destruction of the base and over 1,200 were injured. In his appearances as FDR McFadyen uses the late President’s own words to bring past events to life. The attack launched the United States into World War II with FDR’s “Day of Infamy” speech. As part of the program, McFadyen will recreate the speech that Roosevelt presented before Congress on Dec. 8, 1941, and will also offer excerpts from FDR’s “Four Freedoms” speech. As FDR he will also speak about the major personalities and events of the years preceding and throughout World War II. McFadyen uses an antique wheelchair and cane in his portrayal of Roosevelt, who was paralyzed from the waist down due to the effects of polio. Roosevelt’s familiar cigarette holder and his jaunty grin are also used to great effect by McFadyen, who has also mastered Roosevelt’s physical presence and mannerisms. He was called by filmmaker Ken Burns to proen
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Randy Andropolis and Friends will return to the celebration for its 25th and final time. Andropolis and his ensemble will be performing instrumental versions of 19th century classic holiday music to give the event a more authentic feel. “The instruments are traditional and quiet sounding ones,” Kibler-Fries said. “In a house like this around Christmas time during that period you probably would have a small ensemble playing if you were entertaining guests.” Andropolis plays piano, guitar, mandolin and harp.
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Register for Historic Places, was built in 1823 by Bond in a Federal style for his wife and nine children. It was the only building in the area at the time. The historical society took over in 1968 from a woman who was a descendent of Bond. Kibler-Fries encourages everyone to come out to the event, whether they have visited the house before or not. “We have some people who come for the first time, which is really great. And then we have some museum volunteers who come,” Kibler-Fries said. “We really encourage families to
attend.” While there is no admission for the event, the historical society is accepting donations, which go to support the house. They also are auctioning off tablescapes, which are dining sets or glassware, to benefit the house. The event will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the Bond House. The house will also be open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 6, 13, and 20 to see the holiday displays. For more information, you can call the historical society at 434-7433.
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Previously, his wife and daughters accompanied him, but this year it will be his musical students from Niagara University. “It is very Victorian kind of Christmas music. Some of them are songs you wouldn’t recognize and are instrumental versions from that time period,” KiblerFries said. “But some you will recognize.” In one of the kitchens, there will be holiday cookies and hot mulled cider for visitors, which KiblerFries said adds to the atmosphere. The Bond/Hawley house, which is on the National
vide FDR audio to video used in Burns’ PBS documentary “Our National Parks: America’s Best Idea.” Also, in the ending credits of Burns’ latest documentary, “The Roosevelts,” he is listed in “Special Thanks” for his consultation. McFadyen has also played FDR at numerous schools and theaters
throughout the country. As an actor, he has performed in many productions at local theaters, including the Lancaster Opera House, Palace Theater, Riviera Theater and Katherine Cornell Theater at the University of Buffalo. Admission is free for this public presentation, but donations are always accepted to assist with pro-
viding quality programs throughout the year. Plan to arrive early as seating for this program fills up quickly. The History Center will also offer holiday-themed activities at its two other Lockport sites on Dec. 6. The Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., will present the Lock, Stock and Barrel Holiday Gift
Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This extravaganza of locally produced treasures will include handcrafted jewelry and knitted items, chocolates, homemade treats, note cards and postcards, and even story time with “Mrs. Klaus” (Karen Sherwood) from 1-2 p.m. Admission will be free. Please visit niagarahistory.org.
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BBQ • from page 1 ed in his mother’s signature dishes, adding their own flair to the dish. “We never want to ‘fix’ a dish. We just want to reinvent it,” Person said. One of his many goals is to be able to put his own spin on the dishes his mother had taught him to make in order to not completely consume his mother’s legacy and be able to preserve her traditions. Since reentering the market, Person has been getting wonderful reception. He started with an 8 by 10 trailer to a 24 foot fully operational mobile food truck and is on track to achieving his overall goal for the future which is to maintain a building where he will be able to cook out of. As of now, Person has teamed up with Fitzger-
ald’s Pub located at 1 East Ave. in the back of the historic post office where he sells his cuisine Friday through Sunday. Friday night’s Person is featuring his beer battered cod and corn mill battered catfish fish fry from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. he is featuring Mrs. Ribb’s ribs, a variety of pulled pork sandwiches including his signature “Slawich” which is made up of Creole coleslaw on top of tender pulled pork drizzled with Bosman special sauce on a corn duster roll, and other signature barbeque food items. Sunday during the Buffalo Bills NFL game, Person serves Bosman’s chicken wings as well as other barbeque items from 1 p.m. - 8
p.m. Although Person enjoys his joint venture with the Fitzgerald’s Pub, he hopes to evolve from the food truck to a full time take out business serving barbeque cuisine and southern style foods. Person’s catering services are available all year round and offers pick up, delivery within a 10 mile distance or set up and you serve. You can visit Anthony Person’s page on Facebook which will give you additional information on Big Bosman’s BBQ. In addition to Fitzgerald’s pub, Big Bosman’s BBQ’s headquarters are located at 6116 Robinson Rd. To book your catering needs you can call Tony Person at 804-1941.
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Want your voice to be heard? Dear Lockport and surrounding community residents: Is there an issue in the community you think others should know about? Do you have something important to say, but don’t know how to get your voice heard? Well, welcome to the Lockport Star “Opinions and Editorial” page. The opinion and editorial page is designed to have community members write in and voice their concerns and/or opinions. If there is something happening locally you think should be addressed, please let me know. If you want to recognize someone for doing a good deed, please let me know. Any topic that you feel is important, I would like to hear about it. All that I ask is that the letter be well written and that you include your name and address in the
letter as well. Please refrain from using any profanity or name calling as that will not be published in the paper. The letter to the editor is strictly a constructive way for the community to voice their opinions on matters and have it be published for our readers. This is a community paper and the readers are the community. Your thoughts and opinions are important to me. I hope you will take advantage of this forum for the community. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please send your letters to: Attn: Rebecca Gunning, Lockport Star Editor Community Papers of WNY 75 Boxwood Lane Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Email: rgunning@ cpowny.com
‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus’ The title of an article printed in the New York Sun Thursday, September 21, 1897. I recommend that at the very least everyone in this community and in particular elected officials take the time to read this famous letter from Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun. I have been and I acknowledge outspoken regarding the happenings in our community specifically asthey pertain to our elected officials. Will the residents of this community have hope for the future or will they continue to feel despair? Will our elder statesman, president of the common Council, wear his traditional red suit and play Santa Claus? Will he carry a bag of gifts representing (hope) or will he be better in the costume of Ebenezer Scrooge and carry coal representing (despair)? I read that our police chief and his staff were reconsidering one of the drastic cuts affecting children and that’s good. In the same article I read that the president of the common Council said he thinks lithe city should go through with its original plan etc.” It is not my intention to speak disparagingly of an individual that I have known for many years. And I.know of many great things that he has done for this community. It is however my intention to ask that all the ‘elected officials have a reality check
with regards to the needs of as well as the economic state of affairs of a majority of the people living in this community. I have mentioned on numerous occasions that to criticize is one thing but the better thing is to offer constructive suggestions. W~en constructive comments are made we are told that you listen but there doesn’t seem to be evidence that you do. I have decided therefore to become somewhat redundant and to offer once again constructive comments coupled with suggestions for the betterment of the community in which we all live. First I encourage each and everyone of you to attempt to emulate many of the happenings in the town of Lockport. One such example is the town is embracing federal and state money’s to rebuild its portion of Lincoln Avenue. The city on the other hand after initially embracing the project caved to pressure from highly influential individuals and abandoned the city portion of Lincoln Avenue being rebuilt at no cost to the city. The city as we all know will now be confronted with a worn road, parts of which have sidewalks and parts that do not, parts that have trees and good drainage, parts that do not. I suggest every effort be made in application to the state and the federal government for consider-
ation of the project to be continued where it ends at Beattie Avenue and continue through to the Lockport Expressway. While we’re on the subject of streets and roads I have suggested in the past and I continue to suggest that the maintenance of state roads and County roads be returned to the state and the County. I have mentioned on numerous occasions that the Lockport city operated sewer and water departments be turned over to Niagara County and its water district. This has greater meaning since I heard at the recent budget hearing that a grant application for in access of $500,000 was being made so that a protective grate at the intake pipe could be replaced. The city presently pays property taxes to communities that the pipelines from the Niagara River to the city filtration plant run through. If we join up with the County this cost I believe will go away. The age-old turf wars between the city, the towns and the County regarding items that are for the good of the whole must be set aside and we must do what’s best for our community not what’s politically or personally desired. I have mentioned on numerous occasions that the emergency dispatch services should be centralized with the County. I hear that it is still being looked into and mayor may not come
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to fruition in 2015. Why not? I believe that the clouded judgment of many individuals on the common Council and in the administration as well as the board of fire commissioners made the wrong decision regarding the ambulance services for the city. Recently I read that in the initial preparation of the 2015 budget that $600,000 had been placed erroneously on the revenue side of the ledger. That number could be $1,200,000 conservatively if the fee schedule adopted was similar to fee schedules of the privatized companies. In addition the personnel were shared between responding to fires as well as responding to emergency medical treatment component of that department. I don’t believe many people in this community were aware of that. I believe an independent body should evaluate bringing this valued essential service back to the fire Department of the city. I have on numerous occasions suggested that the present building housing city operations should be turned over to the state court system and those city operations should move to Harrison place. A much better location and would be better suited for the operations of all city departments. Once again I believe that an independent body should evaluate the merits and/or demerits of such a move.
The recent recommendation to remove the bulk of the city Treas.’s responsibilities to a chief financial officer causes me to ponder as to why we will even need a Treas. when all he will be doing is collecting fees and taxes. I assume it is your intention to eventually dissolve that office and to integrate all functions into your recommended financial manager’s job. Why not take a page out of the town of lockport’s book as well as the lockport city school district and contract out collection of taxes and fees with a bank? There have been numerous proposals for projects in our community that have for the most part been dismissed out of hand. One such example would be the request on the part of the parties that purchased the former St. Clare’s manner on Locust Street to turn that into upscale condominiums. Pressure from highly influential individuals buried that proposal. We cannot afford to continue to reject viable positive proposals being made to you folks for this community. Another constructive comment is to move the fireworks display to the town of lockport. The Day Rd., Park has proven in the past to be a better location. In addition there would be a significant cost savings without jeopardizing the celebration. It’s time we permit our wealthier cousin, the town of Lockport to help the city. They have of-
fered in the past but regrettably have been rejected. We can no longer afford such arrogance. I leave you with an offer that I have made to numerous public officials elected and appointed etc., to establish a viable shared services organization for the entire County and all of the jurisdictions contained within. I have personally presented such a plan to the outgoing New York State Sen. and staff, the former County manager as well as the current County manager, several town supervisors, BOCES administration and more. I spent five years in a college administration position followed by 25 years in the development and management of a successful shared service organization. You need help and you have to put aside the go it alone and/or my way or the highway philosophy. It’s never too late to start doing the right thing. It’s never too late to do what’s best for the whole community not just special interest. Tony Sammarco loves Lockport and wants this community to once again regain its position of prominence in this part of the world. This can be done without destroying the fiber of this community. Tony Sammarco Lockport
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Front (left to right): Julia Faery, Sam Johnson. Back: Victoria Pawlak, Maddie Seeley, Meagan Froelich, Brianna DeLine, Elizabeth Humphrey, Madison Edwards, EJ Johnson. Each month, three students from grades 6-8 are nominated by their teachers as Wilson Winners. The students receive a certificate, window cling, pin and a treat coupon that may be redeemed at the cafeteria. Students may be nominated for any number of reasons, and in June, all 81 students will attend a field trip to celebrate their achievements. Congratulations to the Wilson Winners for October 2014. Sixth Graders: Victoria Pawlak was nominated by Mrs. Reagan for the high quality of work that she does. Mrs. Reagan says that Tori is the kind of student that if you ask her to run a mile, she will run a mile and a half! She is also respectful, kind, and caring. Maddie Seeley was nominated by Mrs. Reagan because she is an outstanding role model for other students. She always comes into class with a smile on her face and is ready to learn and participate in any activities that she is presented with. Her work is outstanding and Mrs. Reagan adds it is a pleasure to work with such a capable and hard-working student.
Julia Faery was nominated by Mr. Baia for consistently working to the best of her ability, each and every day, for Math and Reading. Julia’s positive attitude toward school is infectious to the other students. Seventh Graders: Meagan Froelich was nominated by Ms. Condino because she comes to school every day prepared and ready to learn. Her academics are very important to her and she puts forth effort in all her assignments. She is focused and determined to do well in school. Sam Johnson was nominated by Mr. Baker and by Mr. Sippel. Mr. Baker nominated Sam for his tremendous attitude. He is always willing to lend a hand and help others. Sam has a strong work ethic and is very creative in the art classroom. Elizabeth Humphrey was nominated by Mrs. Sweeney for being a kind, polite individual that is very conscientious and respectful to others. Mrs. Sweeney adds that she is a joy to teach. Eighth Graders: EJ Johnson was nominated by Mrs. Palmer for being a hard worker
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Left to right: Maness, James V. Glynn, chairman of the Maid of the Mist, and Mount St. Mary’s Foundation Executive Director Lynn W. Catalano.
Maid of the Mist donates two vehicles to Mt. St. Mary’s Thanks to the generosity of the Maid of the Mist Corporation, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital recently acquired two, new Chrysler Town & Country vans to continue their courtesy transportation service known as VanGo. The Maid of the Mist has provided the funding for the vehicles for the service
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Lockport Star / Saturday, November 29, 2014
Students preparing for annual AutoTech competition Four teams from the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center are gearing up to compete in the 2015 NFADA (Niagara Frontier Auto Dealers Association) Ron Smith Memorial High School AutoTech Competition, an annual event sponsored by NFADA and Erie Community College which will take place on Saturday, January 17th.
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Lockport Star / Saturday, November 29, 2014
Barker Lions hold Blind Seals Campaign
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Left to right: Teacher aide Cyndi Barber, Kristen Wheaton, teacher aide Ronda Schul, student Krystly Reimer (North Tonawanda) and Christine Bryan .
American Legion Post 410 in Lockport visits with BOCES students The Orleans/Niagara BOCES students at the Orleans Learning Center celebrated Veterans Day with some special visitors from the American Legion Post 410 in Lockport. Commander Christine Bryan, John Babis, Nancy Babis and Audrey Tracy showed
the students a flag folding ceremony and explained its significance. “In the US Armed Forces, the flag is lowered, folded in a triangle and kept under watch throughout the night as a tribute to our nation’s honored dead,” said Nancy Babis, whose
husband John served in the Air Force. The students sang “America the Beautiful” and talked about the significance of the colors of the flag. They also made their own flag to put on display at the school.
A reminder to buy local and renew local Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs is reminding residents to “Renew Local” on Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting area businesses across the country the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Jacobs is making it easy for shoppers to “Renew Local” while out bargainhunting by having green “Renew Local” mailboxes placed outside the Erie County Auto Bureaus located in the Northtown Plaza, Eastern Hills Mall and Urbandale Plaza shopping centers. “When customers visit these locations, they are supporting local businesses,” Jacobs said. “I hope that residents who are buying local also consider renewing their vehicle registrations locally by pick-
ing up our signature green envelopes.” Taxpayers should know that by not renewing their vehicle registration directly with the Erie County Clerk’s Office, residents lose 12.7 percent per renewal, which totals over $1.5 million annually. This revenue is critical to the county’s general fund to support vital programs and services important to the community. Motorists can simply place their registration renewal form and check, made payable to the Erie County Clerk, in the postage-paid green envelope and drop it in the signature green box outside the Erie County Auto Bureau locations or any mailbox that is convenient for them. “I want to encourage
individuals to support the region’s economy and patronize locally-owned businesses on Small Business Saturday,” Jacobs said. “I believe our ‘Renew Local’ campaign does just that, while making it an easy and accessible option for motorists to keep much needed revenue in Erie County.” The signature green envelopes are available at several convenient locations throughout Erie County including your local clerk’s office, the Buffalo and Erie County Public Libraries, Dunn Tire and the Erie County Auto Bureau. To learn more about the clerk’s “Renew Local” campaign, visit www.renewlocal.erie.gov.
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Barker Lions President Kevin Bittner, Secretary Matt Costello and Vice President Fran Costello work on stuffing envelopes for the Barker Lions Blind Seals Campaign. In 1927, Helen Keller came to the Lions International Convention and said, “The Opportunity I bring you, Lions is this: To foster and sponsor the work of the American Foundation of the Blind. Will you not help me hasten the day when there shall be no preventable blindness; no little deaf, blind child untaught; no blind man or woman unaided? I appeal to you, Lions, you who have your sight, your hearing; you who are strong and brave and kind. Will you not constitute yourselves Knights of the Blind in this crusade against darkness? I thank you.” Since that time, Lions have sought to aid those who need. Barker Lions are proud to continue this work. During the past year, Barker Lions have aided members of our community by providing hearing aids, eye exams and glasses for those who cannot afford them. The group also built ramps at homes for those with physical challenges. In addition, the Club
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enjoyed those projects and I’ve met some dynamic people from our community. This club is blend of people from all walks of life who want to do what they can to help others. But don’t think our club is all work. We have fun together, we have interesting speakers at our meeting, and we travel to many conferences and meetings. This is actually my second time as President. How many organizations have people willing to lead it twice?” The other current officers of the Barker Lions are Vice Presidents Fran Costello and Carl Stoloski, Secretary Matt Costello and Treasurer Jim Bittner. We invite the members of our community to join us by volunteering for one of our projects, visiting or speaking at one of our meetings, making a donation and asking about membership. For more information about our activities, please check our website, www.BarkerLions.org or email Roar@ BarkerLions.org.
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Lockport Star / Saturday, November 29, 2014
Police Blotter W W W. C P O W N Y. C O M
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Nov. 19 Harassment
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Latoya N. Lindsey, 34, of 173 N. Transit St., Lockport was charged Nov. 19 with second-degree harassment. Patrol was dispatched to the residence to investigate a fight between two females. Upon arrival, the victim stated she came to the residence to attempt to find her juvenile grandson that she has custody of. The victim arrived and observed the juvenile in front of the residence. The victim approached the residence and the suspect began arguing with her and the suspect allegedly struck the victim in the face with a closed fist approximately five times.
Brandon S. Smith, 28, of 51 Dayton St., Apt. lower, Lockport was charged Nov. 22 with second-degree robbery, third-degree assault and petit larceny. Patrol responded to 51 Dayton St. for a report of a domestic. Upon arrival, patrol spoke with the victim at her residence who stated that on Nov. 22 around 3:25 a.m. she was sitting in her living room drinking with her brother, Smith. While sitting around the victim turned on the radio and Smith became upset. He then allegedly began yelling at the victim and attempted to take her cell phone away from her. Smith reportedly began to punch the victim in the face knocking her to the ground. Once on the ground, Smith got on top of the victim and placed his hands around her neck in an attempt to stop her breathing. The victim was able to escape and Smith then came up behind the victim placing his arm around her neck in an attempt to stop her from breathing again. Smith the let the victim go and took both of her cell phones from her before fleeing the residence. The victim then fled the residence to a neighbor’s house to call for help.
Possession Keithrich Rogers, 37, of 6594 Dysinger Rd., Apt. 6, Lockport was charged Nov. 18 with seventh-degree possession of contraband substance and unlawful possession of marijuana. Patrol was driving behind a vehicle and performed a routine license check that showed that the vehicle was suspended for not having insurance. Patrol stopped the above vehicle and spoke with the driver, Rogers. A check for Rogers license showed that it was suspended as well. Rogers was placed under arrest and a towing company was contacted for the vehicle. An inventory of the vehicle prior to it being towed resulted in a small quantity of green leafy vegetable matter and a quantity of pills being located within the drivers reach.
Burglary Michael M. Stewart, 31, of 461 N. Adam St., Lockport was charged Nov. 18 with third-degree robbery, second-degree burglary and second-degree obstruction of government administration. Patrol responded to the area of West Avenue and S. Bristol Avenue in reference to a female that had called for assistance. Upon arrival, patrol noticed a grey Cadillac with its hazard lights on slowly following a black male who was walking on the sidewalk. Patrol parked and spoke with the female, who was still sitting in her car. She was yelling that the male had stolen her phone. The black male had not stopped walking north onto S. Bristol. Patrol yelled for the male to stop and he did not comply. While patrol was yelling for the male to stop, the female caller stated, “He’s going to run..He always does.” Patrol ran up to the male who was still walking away after several commands to stop. He was advised he was under arrest. Stewart then turned around, holding a cell phone in his hand. He was instructed to put his hands behind his back. Patrol had the taser out and pointed it at the suspect and again advised the suspect that he was under arrest and to place his hands behind his back. The suspect turned away and patrol placed hand cuffs on the suspect. While being placed in the car, the suspect stated he “stole her phone.” Patrol obtained a statement from the victim who stated that she was at her apartment on Prospect Street when her estranged husband, Stewart, had called. He reportedly wanted a set of keys that had come up missing. The victim stated she was lying in bed when she heard the front door burst open and the suspect allegedly came into the bedroom and stole her cell phone from her hands stating that when he gets the keys back he will give her the phone back. The victim was able to get in contact with the police through OnStar in her car.
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Randall W. Lehmann, 38, of 255 Green St. Apt. 3, Lockport was charged Nov. 18 with fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment. Patrol responded to 255 Green St. in reference to a domestic incident involving a mother and a son. Upon arrival, patrol spoke with Lehmann, who was obviously upset. He stated that he is a drug addict and currently prescribed methadone. He also smokes marijuana on a daily basis. Due to his marijuana use, he has to travel to Buffalo daily to get his methadone. Today he sent his 60-year-old mother to buy him marijuana and she was unable to purchase the drug as Lehmann owes his dealer too much money. Once Lehmann learned he was not going to get his marijuana he started to destroy the house. He reportedly punched a picture frame, shattering it, causing a small cut on his right finger. His mother tried calling for police assistance, but he smacked the phone out of her hand. However, she was able to finally get in contact with police and get help. LOCKPORT
Resisting Arrest Andrew J. Bailey, 21, of 1451 Wyoming Ave., Niagara Falls was charged Nov. 19 with second-degree obstruction of government administration and resisting arrest. Patrol observed the defendant walking west at the intersection of Spaling Street and Washburn Street on the South side of the road. Patrol stopped and confirmed an active bench warrant for the defendant through Lockport City Court. Patrol advised the defendant to stop and Bailey ignored this command. Patrol attempted to make contact with the party and further advised the defendant he was under arrest. The defendant dropped a plastic bag containing a piece of pizza, a loaf of bread and a drink and began running west bound on Spalding Street. Patrol advised the defendant again to stop running and that he was under arrest. However, the defendant continued on into the back yards between Spalding Street and Ashley Place.
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Malika T. Vasquez, 19, of 6596 Dysinger Rd. Apt. 11, Lockport was charged Nov. 19 with seventh-degree possession of contraband substance. Patrol responded to 111 Cottage St. for a disturbance. Vasquez and the victim were located outside. A small laceration was on the victim’s right arm and he stated he did not know how his arm was cut. He refused medical treatment and to cooperate. However, a picture was taken of the laceration on his arm. Vasquez stated that she had a “beef” with someone, but that person had left. A check via NYSPIN returned that Vasquez had a warrant which was confirmed and she was arrested for the warrant. Police officer searched Vasquez and located a knife which had blood on the blade. The detective on call was notified of the assault and Vasquez was transported to Lockport Police Department for booking and during booking, officer located a Suboxone strip on Vasquez.
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