Friendship Police Department

06/18/2026

On June 15th 2026 at approximately 9:09 PM, Officers of the Friendship Police Department responded to Crosby's on Pennsylvania Ave. for a report of an unruly customer. As Patrol arrived on scene an FPD Officer observed the reported suspect driving away and initiated a traffic stop. After a DWI investigation, it was determined that James D. Burgess (37) YO of Friendship N.Y was intoxicated. Burgess was transported to FPD for processing and his vehicle was towed from the scene. After processing he was brought to the Allegany County Jail for CAP court. Burgess is charged with the following:

VTL 1194 01B Refusal To Take Breath Test
VTL 1192 03 Driving While Intoxicated 1ST Offense

Burgess is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

06/10/2026

On June 9th, 2026 Officers of the Friendship Police Department assisted the Friendship Dog Control Officer execute a warrant issued by the Friendship Town Court, ordering the seizure of a dog. This order stems from multiple instances in the Linwood Ave. area, of the dog running loose, killing other animals, acting aggressively towards humans, not being licensed and not having its rabies vaccine. Please keep your dogs leashed or penned for their safety and the safety of the community. Dogs can be licensed at the Friendship Town Hall. See link below for further information.

Friendship is a town in Allegany County, New York, USA. The population was 2,004 at the 2010 census. The town's name was adopted to mark the resolution of earlier conflicts. See the History section for more information on the background. The Town is surrounded by large hills in a wide valley that ru...

05/18/2026

In an effort to increase awareness of the 20 MILE PER HOUR SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT, two RADAR speed displays have been installed on West Main Street. These units are equipped with logging software to help us monitor traffic and speed patterns. The displays were intentionally mounted before the start of the school zone, in order to give drivers time to adjust their speed before entering the 20 Mile Per Hour School Zone. This is a multi-agency effort to increase vehicle and traffic safety for the residents of Friendship, especially our children crossing the street. The Friendship Police Department is grateful to all involved for making this a reality, but most of all, we are thankful for the support of our residents and community!

04/27/2026

With the arrival of better weather, and with e-bikes becoming more popular, we thought now would be a good time for some e-bike facts.
Parents, please have a conversation with your children regarding the laws and rules of the road.
Riders, please follow the laws, NYS traffic laws apply to e-bike and bicyclists. Enjoy your time outside and visiting different areas in our area, but please do safe safely!

Please ride responsibly!

04/21/2026

On April 21st, 2026, at approximately 2:30 PM, Officers of the Friendship Police Department arrested Anthony M. Hand (44YO) of Friendship N.Y. Hand’s arrest stems from a 911 call reporting a violation of an order of protection. Hand was processed at the Friendship Police Department and transported to the Allegany County Jail for centralized arraignment. Hand’s charges are listed below:

PL 215,50.3 CRIMINAL CONTEMPT 2ND DISOBEY COURT ORDER (A Misdemeanor)

Hand is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

04/18/2026

On April 17th, 2026 at approximately 2:00 PM, Friendship PD was dispatched to a complaint of a female undergoing a mental health crisis. Officers of the Friendship Police Department took an individual into custody under the mental hygiene law. This individual was safely transported to an area hospital to receive assistance. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or know someone who is, please text or call 988 or call 911. You can also visit the Allegany County website for assistance or the New York State website for mental health - omh.ny.gova

04/13/2026

On April 10th 2026 at approximately 9:50 AM, Officers of the Friendship Police Department initiated a traffic stop on CR 20. During the traffic stop it was determined that Casandra S. Little (45 YO) of Scio N.Y. was operating while her NYS driving privileges were suspended. Little was arrested and issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Friendship Town Court at a later date. Little’s charges are listed below:
VTL 511 01A Aggravated Unlicensed Operation Of A Motor Vehicle 3rd Degree (Misdemeanor)
VTL 306 B Uninspected Motor Vehicle (Violation)
Little is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.