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BPD Confiscate Hundreds of Counterfeit Sneakers

May-09-2008 — Buffalo Police have seized hundreds of pairs of counterfeit sneakers in a raid Thursday evening at a store located at 817 E. Delavan Ave.

BPD Homicide #12 Identify Homicide Victim

May-09-2008 — The shooting death of a Buffalo man continues to be investigated by the Buffalo police homicide squad.

Ederly Targeted in Money Scam

May-06-2008 — Buffalo Police are warning residents in the North Buffalo area of a money scam that appears to be targeting the elderly.

Local Woman Buys Vests for BPD K-9 Dogs

Apr-30-2008 — A Cheektowaga woman has dug deep into her own pockets to help out the BPD. Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson recognized Joan Lewandowski after she spent $1,200 of her own money on new bullet proof vests for the department's two newest K-9 members.

BPD Take Part in Community Clean-up Effort

Apr-30-2008 — Buffalo Police were joined with individuals from the City of Buffalo Courts Program, City Hall, Block Clubs and a number of other organizations to clean various lots on the east and west sides of the city.

Mayor Brown Provides Surveillance Camera Update

Apr-22-2008 — The neighborhood crime prevention system will be an integral part of the Buffalo Police Department's Wireless Security Camera Network, providing the BPD and first responders with access to real-time video in emergency situations and evidence in criminal proceedings.

3 Arrested in University District Robberies

Apr-21-2008 — Three suspects were arrested and charged with three separate robberies that took place within a 10-to-15 minute span Sunday night in the University District.

Tip Call Leads Directly to Suspect's Arrest

Apr-17-2008 — An anonymous citizen called the Buffalo Police confidential TIP CALL line to alert them that a male might be selling drugs near the corner of East Delavan and Pansy. That call led directly to the arrest of a suspect the same day.

Shooting Incident Ruled a Homicide

Apr-16-2008 — A Buffalo woman who was shot in the face last Saturday morning by her boyfriend, died Tuesday at the Erie County Medical Center.

Montana Avenue Body Ruled a Homicide

Apr-09-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives are investigating a homicide after a body was discovered on Montana Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.

BPD Release Photos in HSBC Bank Robbery

Mar-25-2008 — Buffalo Police are searching for the suspect who robbed the HSBC Bank at 2016 Genesee Street, just after 10am Monday morning.

Mayor Brown Announces New Mobile Response Unit/New York State Police Task Force

Mar-24-2008 — Mayor Byron W. Brown and Buffalo Police Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson today announced the creation of a new crime fighting task force utilizing members of the City of Buffalo Police Department’s Mobile Response Unit (MRU) and personnel deployed from the New York State Police.

BPD Urge Delivery Drivers to take Safety Precautions

Mar-21-2008 — Buffalo Police are urging fast food delivery restaurants to take extra precautions due to a recent rash of robberies regarding delivery drivers.

BPD Arrest Suspect in U.B. Robberies

Mar-20-2008 — Buffalo Police have arrested one suspect in connection with a string of robberies targeting U.B. students in and around the University District.

BPD Promote Twelve

Mar-17-2008 — A dozen members of the Buffalo Police Department began their new assignments today after being promoted by Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson on Friday afternoon, March 14th, at Buffalo Police Headquarters.

Three of Buffalo's Most Wanted Captured

Mar-14-2008 — In the last two weeks Buffalo Police have arrested three of Buffalo's '10 most wanted' fugitives.

"Rookie" Officers Make Key Arrests

Mar-13-2008 — Four of Buffalo's newest police officers, combined to make four big arrests over the weekend.

BPD Release Photos in University District Robberies

Mar-13-2008 — Buffalo Police have released photos of two possible suspects in connection with a number of recent robberies in the University District area.

Suspect in 7th Street Shooting Arrested

Mar-05-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives have arrested a suspect in the city's 7th homicide of the year.

Suspect Arrested in Alleged Beating Death

Feb-25-2008 — A 40 year old Buffalo man is under arrest in connection with the beating death of a man earlier this month.

Operation Triple Play

Feb-20-2008 — Investigators of the Buffalo Police Department Narcotics Intelligence and Vice Enforcement Bureau seize cash, firearms and drugs in three day South Buffalo operation.

BPD Investigate Wilson Farms Robbery

Feb-19-2008 — Buffalo Police are looking for two suspects following a late night robbery of a Wilson Farms store in North Buffalo.

BPD Link Arrests to Convenient Store

Feb-15-2008 — Buffalo Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a fast food robbery earlier this week and Authorities also believe the two men are responsible for a convenient store robbery on Abbott Road in January.

Two Teens Arrested in High Profile Arson Case

Feb-15-2008 — Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown announced Friday morning that two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an arson fire that critically injured Buffalo Firefighter Mark Reed last June.

BPD Make Arrest in Prospect Ave Homicide

Feb-08-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with Thursday afternoon's fatal shooting on Prospect Avenue.

Mayor Brown/Buffalo Police Department Announce Record-Setting Month for Mobile Response Unit

Feb-04-2008 — Specialized police unit posts record amount of arrests in January; Mayor and Commissioner introduce new canine additions to MRU.

BPD and Cheektowaga PD Link Convenience Store Robberies

Jan-30-2008 — The Buffalo Police Department and Cheektowaga Police Department say one person is most likely responsible for two convenient store robberies in Buffalo and Cheektowaga last week.

City and BPD Respond to Wind Storm

Jan-30-2008 — Buffalo Police are out in full force as they help residents deal with today's wind storm. Mayor Byron Brown has issued a travel advisory in the city asking for no unnecessary travel.

BPD Investigate Fatal Double Shooting

Jan-25-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives are investigating a fatal double shooting that happened Thursday evening on Poultney Avenue.

A Second Arrest Made in Leamington Ave Homicide

Jan-24-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives have arrested a second suspect in last year's murder of Joseph Kuhn.

A Second Suspect Arrested in Christmas Shooting

Jan-23-2008 — Buffalo Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a Christmas Night shooting on Elmwood Avenue in north Buffalo.

Mayor Brown Announces Weekend Police Wrap Up

Jan-22-2008 — Information includes Special Police Activity in Chippewa Entertainment District, Mobile Response Unit report and homicide arrest.

BPD Investigate Case of Missing Individual

Jan-22-2008 — Buffalo Police are seeking the public's help regarding the disappearance of a 22 year old man.

Mayor Brown Welcomes New Buffalo Police Academy Cadets

Jan-18-2008 — Mayor Byron W. Brown and Police Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson today welcomed 78 new police recruits to the Buffalo Police Department.

Mayor Brown / BPD Announce Chippewa Entertainment District Public Safety Plan

Jan-17-2008 — Mayor Byron W. Brown and Buffalo Police Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson today discussed aspects of the city’s commitment to maintaining public safety in the Buffalo’s downtown entertainment district, as well as elsewhere in the city.

BPD Arrest Two in Series of "Brick" Burglaries

Jan-11-2008 — Buffalo Police have arrested two juveniles in connection with a string of burglaries in the Genesee, Doat, and Sumner area. Police believe the two may be responsible for as many as twenty or more burglaries that began in November of '07.

Reward Offered in Cold Case Murder

Jan-11-2008 — A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved in the murder of Timoty Dziakak.

Arrest Made in First Homicide of 2008

Jan-02-2008 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives have arrested a 19 year old Buffalo man in connection with the city's first homicide of 2008.

Female Bank Bandit Hits Hertel Avenue Branch

Jan-02-2008 — Buffalo Police need your help after a New Years Eve bank robbery at the M&T Bank on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo.