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-Niagara Falls Police responded to the 1900 block of Niagara Street in the evening hours of Sunday, January 19th, 2020, after reports that an individual suffered severe physical injuries after being assaulted. According to police reports, a a Buffalo man driving a medical transportation van suffered a punctured lung being beaten and robbed by four males. Police further stated that this happened after allegedly dropping off a client that evening. Police obtained most information regarding the incident from the husband of the client. The man said he was helping his wife inside of their home when four males approached the driver and begin attacking him outside of the vehicle. Given his wife’s weakened state, the man said he helped his wife inside of the home first before returning to help the driver. However, by the time he returned the four males had already fled and the driver was unconscious in the street. The driver was transported to Erie County Medical Center for further evaluation. Police are continuing to investigate the incident. 

-Niagara Falls Police responded to the area of 16th and Walnut Avenue in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, January 21st, 2020, after reports of a stabbing. According to police, one male was taken into custody after allegedly stabbing another person inside of a home. Police further noted that although the victim had visible stab wounds that were bleeding he declined treatment. 

-Niagara Falls Police responded to the 3600 block of Packard Road in the afternoon hours of January 22nd, 2020, after reports of a stolen vehicle. According to police, a Jeep that had been reported as stolen was reported as having crashed throughh a fence and hit a house. Police, at that same moment, received a call from dispatch regarding a 911 call reporting a stolen red jeep from the Coastal Gas Station at 19th and Walnut Avenue. One juvenile was detained as a result of the theft and police believe he was one of four juveniles that participated in the vehicle theft. Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

-Niagara Falls Police responded to 16th and Pine Avenue in the afternoon hours of January 22nd, 2020, after reports of a stolen vehicle. According to police, two people were arrested after Niagara Falls police recoverd a vehicle that had been reported as stolen. 

-Niagara Falls Police responded to a series of vehicle thefts in the late evening hours and early morning hours of Thursday, January 23rd, and Friday, January 24th. According to police, the break-ins are taking place primarily downtown at hotels. Police say the suspect is gaining entry to the vehicle by smashing out a window. Police are using surveillance camera footage in order to find any clues. 

-Niagara Falls Police responded to the McDonalds on Pine Avenue in the evening hours of Friday, January 24th, 2020, after reports of a rowdy crowd of juveniles. According to reports, police dispatched all available units as a reported group of 20 to 50 juveniles were preparing to fight outside of the retaurant. Upon arriving at the scene, police were assisted by members of the Peacemakers. No arrests were made as a result of the incident. 

-Niagara Falls Police engaged in a traffic stop on the 500 block of 19th Street in the late evening hours of Saturday, January 25th, 2020, that resulted in a foot chase. According to police, one of the passengers in the vehicle was detained after running from the vehicle and leading police on a brief foot chase. 

-Niagara Falls Police responded to the area surrounding City hall un the late afternoon hours of Monday, January 27th, 2020, after reports of a robbery. According to police, a suspect who had robbed a Rite Aid on Portage and Pine Avenue was attempting to escape when he engaged in a game of cat and mouse with the NFPD. Police are continuing to investigate the incident.