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.
- 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!
- BPD say thank you to all the agencies who helped bring our Officer Craig Lehner home. God bless him. May he rest in peace.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Buffalo police have recovered the body of Officer Craig Lehner. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.





