Sheriff Howard tries to explain latest mistaken inmate release
Why were three Erie County Holding Center inmates mistakenly released over the past few months?
View ArticleRetired law enforcer Dobson announces candidacy for Erie County Sheriff
As Erie County Democrats search for a candidate for sheriff, a retired sergeant is tossing his hat into the ring.
View ArticleCounty Democrats narrowing field of candidates for sheriff, comptroller
The political season is starting to heat up, with Erie County Democrats looking for opponents to contest two major incumbents.
View ArticleDrunk driving arrests still too common, sheriff says
Just about every day, an Erie County deputy sheriff makes a drunken driving arrest. Sheriff Tim Howard says his deputies are on track for the fourth year in a row of making more than 300 such arrests.
View ArticleSheriff Howard: No edict to deputies on SAFE Act
Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard is clarifying his recent comments regarding New York's new gun control law.
View ArticlePrimary Day 2013 features contests for Buffalo Mayor, Erie County Sheriff
It is Primary Day 2013 across New York State. In Erie County polls opened for voters at 6 a.m. Among the races of note are Democratic primaries for Buffalo Mayor and Erie County Sheriff.
View ArticleDobson leading Dunn in close Sheriff primary
In a low-turnout primary election, retired Erie County Sheriff's Lieutenant Richard Dobson is about 600 votes ahead of Sheriff's Lieutenant Bert Dunn, the endorsed Democratic candidate. But Dunn is not...
View ArticleDunn staying in sheriff's race on minor party line
The race for Erie County sheriff became more interesting Monday with the loser in the Democratic primary saying he will stay in the race.
View ArticleMcCarthy previews November elections
With Election Day only a month away, Buffalo News Political Reporter Bob McCarthy says he believes Republican Mayoral candidate Sergio Rodriguez needs to raise some money "to get his word out" if he is...
View ArticleSheriff candidates debate at St. Joe's
The three candidates for Erie County Sheriff debated the issues Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute.
View ArticleElection Day 2013: Several local races of interest
It’s Election Day 2013. Voters in Erie County began casting ballots at 6 a.m. Tuesday when the polls opened. Several races are taking center stage, including the race for Buffalo Mayor, Erie County...
View ArticleSheriff's deputy who chaired West Seneca Democrats killed in car crash
An Erie County sheriff's deputy was killed early Wednesday morning in a two-car crash in West Seneca.
View ArticleSheriff defends use of phone tracking equipment
Cell phone tracking equipment used by the Erie County Sheriff's Department does not store data, according to Sheriff Timothy Howard.
View ArticleLegislators question sheriff on cell phone tracker
Members of the Erie County Legislature raised their privacy concerns over cell phone spying with Sheriff Timothy Howard on Thursday.
View ArticleSheriff encourages safe boating as season begins
Memorial Day weekend is approaching and with it the unofficial start of the boating season. Local law enforcement officials are encouraging boaters to be safe on the water
View ArticleCounty Legislature pays tribute to retired Sheriff's captain
On this Memorial Day, the nation remembers those who sacrificed their lives in protecting our country. It's also a time of year to honor law enforcement officers who put themselves in peril to save...
View ArticleThieves strike Clarence farm
A Clarence farm is the latest in a disturbing trend of rural burglaries.
View ArticlePanel recommends pay hikes for Erie County’s four top elected officials
Erie County’s four top elected officials would receive raises ranging from 16 percent to 29 percent under a plan unveiled Tuesday by by a citizens review panel.
View ArticleCitizens share views on county pay raise proposal
It has been 18 years since four of Erie County’s top elected officials received a pay hike. A proposal by the Citizens Salary Review Commission says now is the time. At a public hearing Thursday...
View ArticleClarence residents warned of phone scam
Erie County sheriff deputies have issued a special alert to Clarence residents about a phone scam.
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