Cheektowaga Police Department

09/20/2020

UPDATE!!!!!!!

Thanks to everyone coming together with information, Lyna was located!!!!!! We appreciate everyone that took the time to share!

09/19/2020

September 19th is National Thank A Police Officer Day! Today we wanted to thank all the men and woman of the Cheektowaga Police Dept as well as all our other sisters and brothers serving their communities!
THANK YOU 🚔 🇺🇸

09/18/2020

Cheektowaga Police see success in mental health expert, police partnership

We are proud to be the first in the growing partnership with Endeavor Health Services in the creation of having a Behavioral Specialist working with local law enforcement. We are excited to see the formation of a Behavior Health Team in Buffalo Police Department and wish them all the support and success that we have experienced.

Last year, Assistant Chief Brian Gould had an idea that would transform the Cheektowaga Police Department. He created the Police Behavioral Health Response Program with the help of Endeavor Health Services.

09/12/2020

9/11 survivor from Western New York pays back first responders, in her own way

The Cheektowaga Police Department are honored to have been joined by Lisa Amatura in their fundraising efforts on behalf of Tunnel to Towers Buffalo. Lisa is a 9/11 survivor and part of her story can be read in the link below by News 4 WIVB Buffalo.

“I would just urge people to go out and do for others, hug your kids and your family members, and try to pay it forward in a small way, every year (on September 11th),” said Lisa Amatur…

09/11/2020

We Will Never Forget.....

09/09/2020

Our School Resource Officers are excited for their first day back to school!! They grow up so fast!😂 We know school looks a little different this year but we will get through it together. Stay safe and healthy everyone! ✏️✂️📓
Cheektowaga Central School District
Maryvale UFSD
Cleveland Hill Union Free School District
Cheektowaga Sloan School District
Erie 1 Boces (Harkness)
Erie 1 BOCES (Edge Academy)

09/08/2020

Cash sent us his first day of school sign and it was too cute not to post! We hope everyone, students and staff have a safe first day of school! 📓✂️✏️

08/30/2020

Today is the day:

Get out to Masten Park right at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Best Street to support the F.A.T.H.E.R.S. organization. Come to donate, or take a chance on one of the many raffles and prizes that can be won to include $500 in Wegmans gift cards that were just donated by the Cheektowaga Police Department.

08/21/2020

Utility Scam Alert | National Grid

*SCAM ALERT*

We have been made aware by some of our residents that they have received false calls from people pretending to be representatives of National Grid. The caller demands immediate payment or threatens termination of service. Do not give any caller like this payment or account information. Here is a link with information directly from National Grid on steps to protect yourself from scams like this.

https://www.nationalgridus.com/Our-Company/Scam-Alert#:~:text=National%20Grid%20has%20been%20alerted,balance%20on%20their%20utility%20bill.

When contacted by a person claiming to represent National Grid, always verify their identity to protect yourself against scams.

08/20/2020

HOW SURE ARE YOU THAT YOUR CHILD'S CAR SEAT IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY? Let us check for you!

We are hosting a car seat event on Thursday August 27th from 10am to 1pm at the Cheektowaga Police Station located at 3223 Union Rd. Due to Covid-19, we are doing this event by appointment only. Please call 686-7452 to make an appointment!

08/14/2020

Cheektowaga Police SWAT Team

Ordinarily our SWAT team runs our local tunnels to towers 5K as a unit. Unfortunately, it has been canceled for the year like many other things. Our intent is to have our SWAT team members run from our police station to a local 911 memorial that is six miles away and back. Our goal is to raise the amount of money that is usually generated by ticket sales for the Cheektowaga based event that was cancelled.

https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/cheektowaga-police-swat-team/jeffreyschmidt11

Ordinarily our SWAT team runs our local tunnels to towers run as a unit. Unfortunately, it has been canceled for the year like many other things. Our intent is to have our SWAT team members run from our police station to a local 911 memorial that ...

08/14/2020

The blood drive has been rescheduled! The Cheektowaga Police Department will be hosting a blood drive through ConnectLife next Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 from 12pm – 5pm. The donation bus will be parked in the South parking lot of the Police Station during that time. Social distancing will be observed throughout the blood donation process.

There is a severe shortage of blood this season. All donations stay local and are not for profit. Anyone presenting to donate will receive a free Buffalo Bills tee-shirt while supplies last. Please consider donating. You may make an appointment using the link below, by calling 529-4270, or walk-ins are always welcome.

https://www.connectlifegiveblood.org/index.cfm?group=op&expand=18489&zc=14227

08/06/2020

Local police departments team up for “Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt”

We are so excited to be spearheading this event! Getting 10 agencies to participate with us shows how important our communities are to each of your local law enforcement agencies! 🚔 🦆 💙

Ten police departments have hidden rubber ducks around parks in the area.

08/04/2020

Town of Tonawanda Police Department

People have been asking how we are getting the ducks up into the trees...introducing the Duck Dropper! This contraption was designed by our very own Lt. Schmidt! Town of Tonawanda Police came to visit Losson Park and we got to show Lt. Milosich the Duck Dropper in action! We are loving the positive feedback from the community on the Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt!!! Keep sharing your pictures with us! Good luck! #LuckyDuckPd

08/04/2020

The Duck Hunt is on! Local law enforcement join forces to create scavenger hunt

We are so exciting to see so many agencies that joined us in this event! Love all the pictures and comments!!! Thank you for making this event a success!

Put on your sneakers, grab your family, and start hunting! Ten local police departments and agencies have joined forces to create a

08/01/2020

Release the Quackin!! It’s time for the Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt! We put up orange ducky feet numbered 1-10 (on each trail and driving path) to help locate the ducks! Don’t forget to share your photos with us! GOOD LUCK! #luckyduckpd

It’s LUCKY DUCK SCAVENGER HUNT time!! We are so happy to announce 10 agencies participating this year!! Here is the list of agencies and the parks that will have ducks!
Some agencies need a couple more days to get their ducks in a row! As soon as they are ready we will notify the public on this site!! So far Cheektowaga Police, Town of Tonwanda Police and Orchard Park Police are ready!!!

Cheektowaga Police Department - Losson Park (10 ducks on Hummingbird Hollow & 10 ducks on Timber Trail & 10 through the driving path in the park)

Town of Tonawanda Police Department - 10 ducks at Sheridan Park & 10 ducks at Lincoln Park

Orchard Park Police Department - 15 ducks at Green Lake (Yates Park)

Village of Kenmore Police Department - 10 ducks at Mang Park

Town of Lancaster Police Department - 12 ducks at Heritage Trail & 8 ducks in Westwood Park

Lackawanna Police Department - 12 ducks in Galanti Park

Niagara Falls Transit Authority - Bus Terminal, Airport & select buses (TBD on how many ducks at each)

West Seneca Police Department - 6 ducks at EACH, Harlem Rd Park, Tim Russert Park on
Indian Church Rd, Sunshine Park on East & West Rd, Dorrance Rd. Park, Centennial Park and Burchfield Park

Depew Police Department- 12 at Fireman’s Park

Buffalo - TBD

Some participating agencies are offering prizes for finding their Lucky Duck! The Lucky Duck will have that agencies patch and the Lucky Duck symbol hanging off of it! If you find it, take a picture of it and submit it to the Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt FaceBook page via Facebook Messenger! You will be put in for a random drawing at the end of the month. Each agency that is offering prizes is different and will be up to the discretion of the departments. You are not limited to one town! Do them all for more chances to win!! The agencies offering prizes are Cheektowaga Police, Town of Tonawanda Police, Orchard Park Police, Village of Kenmore Police, Lancaster Police, Depew Police and Transit Authority!

All the agencies have exchanged ducks with each other so make sure to look for the different police departments in each of the parks!

We really wanted to do something for our communities during these difficult times! All that we ask is PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH OR TAKE THE DUCKS!! Some ducks have gone missing already and we won’t have enough replacements to get us through the event.

We would love to see your pictures and hints for the tricky ducks on here!!! #luckyduckpd
GOOD LUCK!

07/30/2020

5 ducks were ab-DUCK-ted on Hummingbird Hollow Trail!! No worries, Duck-Detective Quackers is going to quack the case (sorry couldn't help ourselves). Just a reminder as this event gets underway, PLEASE DO NOT TAKE OR TOUCH THE DUCKS!! This is a family friendly event for everyone to enjoy! Good luck finding the Lucky Ducks!

https://www.facebook.com/events/703420480206325/

07/30/2020

The Cheektowaga Police Department will be hosting a blood drive through ConnectLife next Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 from 12pm – 5pm. The donation bus will be parked in the South parking lot of the Police Station during that time. Social distancing will be observed throughout the blood donation process.

There is a severe shortage of blood this season. All donations stay local and are not for profit. Anyone presenting to donate will receive a free Buffalo Bills tee-shirt while supplies last. Please consider donating. You may make an appointment using the link below, by calling 529-4270, or walk-ins are always welcome.

https://www.connectlifegiveblood.org/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=18450

07/26/2020

Our Motorcycle Unit stop and dropped off some goodies to this adorable birthday girl!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIA! 🎂 🎈 🚔

07/25/2020

Some rubber ducks have landed in Cheektowaga!!! Who’s ready for a scavenger hunt?? 🔍
https://facebook.com/events/s/lucky-duck-scavenger-hunt-2020/703420480206325/?ti=icl

07/16/2020

Happy Birthday Calen!

Today was a very special day for us. We met little Calen last month after his dad saw some of our officers and asked them if they could come over and say hi to his 3 year old son Calen. He told us that Calen LOVES the police!! Calen's family has been staying at a local hotel after losing everything in a house fire. We found out that Calen was celebrating his 4th birthday (today) and we knew we had to try to make it as special as we could under the unfortunate circumstances of Covid & the fire. We went to Wegmans and asked them to blow up a balloon for us while we picked up a cake. Wegman's assistant managers, Joe and Anna without hesitation said "we have to make this extra special for him". The two of them ran to the toy aisle and started filling up a bag and brought back food for the family to enjoy! We were overwhelmed by Wegman's kindness!! With the amazing partnership and generosity of Wegmans we were able to give Calen a birthday he would not forget! We can't thank Wegman's enough for donated the cake, balloons, food and bag of toys! Calen's mom shared her video with us! Our hearts are full!!

07/05/2020

🇺🇸Happy 4th Of July!!! 🇺🇸
We Hope everyone enjoyed a safe holiday!!

07/02/2020

**** MISSING PERSON ****

We need your help. Please take a min to read and share.

On 6-20-2020 Adam Hasan is only 16 years old and left home after being disciplined. Adam was wearing a t-shirt, pants, and sneakers when he left. Adam has not been in contact with the family since the incident. If you see Adam please contact the local police agency so they can check on Adam’s safety. If you have any information about Adam Hasan’s whereabouts please contact Lt. Scott Prell at 716-686-3535.

06/22/2020

Happy Father’s Day

We were honored to do a silent parade through the Hospice campus to honor the Fathers and a very special Vietnam Veteran on this special day! The Hospice staff brought the ones that could not get outside to their windows! Watch till the end as one of our Veterans thanked them for their service! 🇺🇸
Happy Father’s Day!

06/18/2020

We are so happy to announce that Lenray Harris was located and returned to her family!!!! Thank you so much for assisting us in pushing this information out and helping with a positive outcome!!

06/18/2020

**** MISSING PERSON ****

We really need your help!!! Please take a min to read and share!!!

On 06/17/20 Lenray Harris took a Lyft ride for a scheduled appt to the VA Hosptial and never arrived. The Lyft vehicle can not be located either. The Lyft vehicle was a light colored SUV (picture shown of actual vehicle). Lenray has a history of mental health issues. She has never missed an appt and has never been out of contact with her family. If you see Lenray or the SUV please contact the police to check the welfare. Contact Lt Prell 686-3535

06/16/2020

Thank you so much to our amazing community!! With your assistance we were able to identify the suspects in the picture! We really do appreciate you taking the time to help! Please stay safe and healthy!!

06/12/2020

MR. MORTON WAS LOCATED AND RETURNED HOME SAFE WITH HIS FAMILY! Thank you to everyone that helped located him, share the post or passed info along! We really appreciate the help! Stay safe and healthy!

06/10/2020

Please help locate Mr Morton! It is not usual for him to not come home at night and family and friends are concerned for his safety! Please contact the Cheektowaga Police with any information!

06/08/2020

There have been several bear sightings in and around the Town of Cheektowaga. This kind of adolescent bear is what is referred to as a transient bear. It has typically been removed form the family group and is in search of its own territory. Usually they can navigate their way through and out of harm’s way so long as people do not interfere, feed, or chase them into less than optimal areas.

If you would like to report a bear sighting, have a bear complaint, or a question please contact the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation wildlife office at: 716-379-6402. If there is an emergency, please contact the Region 9 Division of Law Enforcement at: 716-851-7006, or the 24-hr dispatch number: 877-457-5680.

Check the following links for more information on black bears:

Black Bear information:

https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/6960.html

Reducing Human-Bear Conflicts:

https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/6995.html

Bear and Bird Feeders:

https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/94709.html

Black Bear Encounters:

https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/94710.html

06/06/2020

There has been a bear spotted in the area of the Cheektowaga and Depew border near the intersection of Sable Palm and George Urban Blvd. If you see the animal please keep your distance and call your local police station.

06/04/2020

It is bitter sweet to have to say good bye to our amazing Property Clerk, Annette who is retiring after 19 years of dedicated service! Annette began her career at Cheektowaga Police Department in 2001 and was assigned to the Records Unit as a Clerk Typist. Annette was promoted to Senior Clerk Typist in 2004 and became the Property Clerk and remained in
the position til today.

The job of Property Clerk sometimes goes unappreciated.
On a daily basis, the property clerk receives, stores, records, and issues money, valuables, and other articles collected as evidence, recovered, lost, or stolen property that must get returned or destroyed to its proper owners. The paperwork is endless and it's crucial that documentation is right. The position of Property Clerk is not easy, yet you completed 16 years of it with integrity and professionalism.

Annette, thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to the Police Department. You deserve the best retirement and we wish you much joy and happiness as you begin this new chapter in your life.

06/04/2020

The Family Dollar on Genesee St was looted on Tuesday morning. The suspect smashed the door, stole items from inside and fled on foot down Andrews. Any information please call Det Griffin at 686-3979. (Best picture the store could provide) Thank you for your assistance. Please stay safe.

06/03/2020

The Town of Cheektowaga and the City of Buffalo will be under a curfew tonight from 8pm till 5am Thursday. Essential workers still carry proof of employment for travel to and from their jobs. Please stay safe and healthy.

06/02/2020

County Executive Mark Poloncarz has declared a curfew tonight in Cheektowaga from 8pm to 5am. This will also be in effect in Buffalo, Lackawanna, West Seneca, Amherst and Tonawanda. Essential workers should carry proof of employment to travel to and from their jobs. Please be safe and aware.