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 hurt, several animals rescued from house fire in Amherst

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was hurt and several animals were rescued from a house fire in Amherst early Tuesday evening, according to fire officials.Crews responded to 582 Emerson Dr. just before 5 p.m. Tuesday. Smoke was coming from the home at the time. All of the residents were out of the home, and crews rescued a total of 11 animals, four dogs and seven cats, from the home.
One person was transported to ECMC with non-life threatening injuries. Around $200,000 in damages are esti

Person arrested following shots fired incident at Jaylen Griffin vigil

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person has been arrested in connection to an alleged shots fired incident at a memorial for Jaylen Griffin on Monday night, Buffalo police said Tuesday.One person, identified as 25-year-old Daevon Roberts of Buffalo, is accused of shooting at a car following an altercation at the event, which was at Buffalo's Central Terminal at Memorial Drive and Sweet Avenue. Police said the incident happened around 7:15 p.m. Monday.The shots caused damage, including a flat tir

Person seriously injured after being hit by a car in Amherst

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was seriously injured after being hit by a car on South Youngs Road in Amherst on Tuesday afternoon, according to police.Police responded just after 2:10 p.m. to South Youngs, south of Main Street, where a 20-year-old man from Cheektowaga was hit while crossing the street by a 2015 Chevy Cruze, which police said was being driven by a 59-year-old Lockport man.The 20-year-old suffered serious head injuries and was transported to ECMC for treatment. The drive

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30 prospects in 30 days: South Carolina's Xavier Legette has ideal mix of skills for NFL

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The wide receivers in this year's draft class have different strengths. Some have blazing speed, some have ideal size, some have great hands. Xavier Legette has all that and more.Marvin Harrison, Jr., Malik Nabors, and Rome Odunze are considered the top three receivers in the draft and then the debate begins when you get to number four. Does Xavier Legette believe he's being overlooked in this loaded wide receiver draft class?"It really doesn't bother me at all becau

More than half a dozen parents sue Sweet Angels daycare over allegations of negligence

NEWFANE N.Y. (WIVB) - The former Sweet Angels Daycare in Newfane is facing more legal trouble as parents sue the owners for negligence.
Seven mothers filed separate civil lawsuits against the owners of Sweet Angels Daycare and several of its former employees.
Mothers Mallory Bumpers-Wojewoda and Kathy Chenez Stefanko enrolled their children at Sweet Angels daycare in Newfane. They noticed their children started acting differently and in some cases would come home with bruises. This prompted a po

Teacher layoffs on track, Maryvale waiting for migrant money

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Teacher layoffs remain on track, following the passage of the state budget over the weekend -- and layoffs in Buffalo Public Schools have not been ruled out.Some districts we're hearing from are getting slightly more funding than what they got last year. But, even that won't prevent job cuts from being made at some schools.That's the case in Hamburg Schools. The state is providing over a million dollars in additional aid compared to last year. The board Tuesday morning app

Helping feed our neighbors in need, one plant at a time

CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Spring has sprung and many gardeners are starting to plan out their gardens this year.From April 15-30, FeedMore WNY is holding their annual plant sale that partners with local green houses and nurseries, where you can purchase a voucher online for plants, and pick them out personally."The spring plant sale is just a great way to help out our local businesses as well as FeedMore and spread the word, get some gardening out there, get in the dirt and have some fun," said J

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Teen pleads guilty in triple fatal crash in Amherst

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 19-year-old has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with a crash on Millersport Highway in Amherst that killed three people in 2023, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.Officials said Jayla Mueller, of Colden, was driving at a high rate of speed on the Audubon Parkway on the evening of Feb. 20, 2023 when she lost control of the vehicle on a ramp onto Millersport Highway.
Three passengers, 18-year-old Azathiel Pabon, 19-year-old Isabella Fren

4 check: Sabres reintroduce Lindy Ruff

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — What's old is new again in Sabreland. Reprising the glory days of Buffalo hockey by rehiring the club's all-time coaching wins leader, general manager Kevyn Adams was adamant about Lindy Ruff being the right man to lead the Sabres into a winning future.From the surreality of forward-thinking nostalgia, here are some highlights from Ruff's reintroductory press conference Tuesday.'Accountability is a big word'A concept that coach Don Granato struggled to implement and

Terry Pegula hails Lindy Ruff as 'most competitive person I've ever met'

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In a rare public-speaking appearance Tuesday, Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula praised new head coach Lindy Ruff as someone who "knows how to take a team to another level."Pegula gave the opening statement at Ruff's introductory press conference after the 64-year-old was officially hired Monday. It was his first time speaking to the media since the groundbreaking at the new Buffalo Bills stadium last June.Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Lindy Ruff ‘is here to win’"He

Pitbull to return to Darien Lake in September

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Mr. Worldwide is coming back to Western New York.Pitbull will be taking his "Party After Dark Tour"to Darien Lake on Sep. 6, which includes special guest T-Pain.The rapper, known for his hits "Timber," "Feel This Moment" and "Hotel Room Service," last performed at Darien Lake in 2022.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by clicking here.Latest Local NewsPitbull to return to Darien Lake in SeptemberSex offender on parole for murder admi

Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Lindy Ruff 'is here to win'

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The reintroduction of Lindy Ruff as Sabres head coach likely invoked plenty of nostalgia for fans who remember the successes of his 16-year run behind the bench in Buffalo.
However, Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams made it clear during Ruff's introductory press conference Tuesday that this hire is far from just a feel-good story."It is tremendous that Lindy has a long-storied history in the Buffalo Sabres. It is terrific that he is connected to the City of Buffalo and t

Sex offender on parole for murder admits to approaching juveniles

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A sex offender who was on parole for a murder charge in 1980 pleaded guilty to approaching juveniles at a motel in Clarence last year, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.Officials said John Dziedzic, 72, admitted to charges related to approaching two juveniles at a motel on Main Street in Clarence on Oct. 9, 2023, offering them marijuana to come to his room. New York State Police at the time said that two teens, ages 16 and 14, did enter the room

Niagara Falls man sentenced to 30 years for production of child p*rnography

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A registered sex offender from Niagara Falls was sentenced to 30 years in prison for production of child p*rnography, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.Registered sex offender admits to child p*rn chargesIn September of 2020, officials said 35-year-old Michael Lanham used his cell phone to take a sexually explicit photo of a minor. He then distributed the photo to an undercover officer on the messaging app Kik the following month.
Lanham was convicted of rape o

Hamburg BOE adopts nearly $84M budget; vote scheduled for May 21

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Hamburg Central School District says its Board of Education has adopted a proposed budget of $83,911,292 for the 2024-25 school year.The budget was adopted during a special board meeting Tuesday morning and will be put up for a vote on May 21."This budget represents a budget-to-budget increase of less than 1 percent over the 23-24 budget while maintaining our academic programs, sports, clubs and visual and performing arts," a statement from Hamburg CSD said.The approv

Student 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 an 18-year-old student was arrested following an alleged stabbing.Police responded to a call about a fight just after 8 a.m., leading to a heavy presence of officers around the school. They say two men were involved in a dispute outside the school where one allegedly stabbed the other in the back with a pocket knife.By the time police arrived, the fight had been broken up by school secur

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

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."
American singer-songwriter Ca

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

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