THE CRIME NF: November 20th, 2019, Edition of the Niagara Reporter Newspaper
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-Niagara Falls Police and Fire responded to the 400 block of Portage Road in the afternoon hours of Wednesday, November 13th, 2019, after reports of a shooting. According to police, the victim stated that he was shot at some point over the last twenty-four hours somewhere around 15th and Pine Avenue.
-Niagara Falls Police responded to the 7-Eleven at 402 Niagara Street in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 13th, 2019, after reports of an armed robbery. According to witnsesses at the scene, two black males were wearing masks and stated they had a gun when demanding items from the store clerk. Witnesses stated that the suspects made off with multiple cartons of Newports, cash from the registers, and pre-paid debit cards. Police are continuing to investigate the incident and studying the store surveillance footage for clues as to the identity of either individual.
-Niagara Falls Police and New York State Police responded to the 400 block of 24th Street in the evening hours of Thursday, November 14th, 2019, to execute a search warrant. Police were seen entering and exiting the premises wearing respirators and carried out multiple buckets and bins of material. Police stated afterward that the search warrant was issues after reports of a meth lab being operated out of the apartment. Police confirmed that materials from the meth lab was what they carried out of the apartment. Police expect to make arrests relating to the meth lab.
-Niagara Falls Police responded to the1500 block of Weston Avenue, at the Grace Calvary Chirch, after reports of a hit and run. According to police, a vehicle drove into the side of the church and then drove away without contacting police or church officials. People inside of the church immediately felt the impact of the vehicle crash.
-Niagara Falls Police responded to the Tops on Portage Road in the evening hours of Friday, November 15th, 2019, after reports of an assault. According to police, medical personnel was requested for a person who was severely beat up by multiple individuals. The individual was bleeding heavily and not fully conscious. Police are continuing to look at video from Tops to determine any leads. The man was said to be homeless.
-Niagara Falls Police responded to the 7-Eleven at 1501 Pine Avenue in the evening hours of Friday, November 15th, 2019, after reports of an armed robbery. According to witnesses, three individuals were involved and displayed a silber gun to the clerk while demanding money and other items. Police are reviewing security footage for any leads.
-Niagara Falls Police responded to the 2400 block of Linwood Avenue in the evening hours of Saturday, November 16th, 2019, after reports of shots fired. According to police, no injuries were reported.
-Niagara Falls Police, U.S. Border Patrol, Town of Niagara, Lewiston, and New York State Police, responded to the Mobil gas station at 4708 Hyde Park Blvd. in the evening hours of Sunday, November 17th, 2019, after reports of a robbery with handgun displayed. According to police, the suspect made off with quite a bit of money and items from the store. Police attempted to pursue, but it was unsucessful. Police are continuing to investigate.
-Niagara Falls Police responded to the 300 block of 19th Street in the evening hours of Sunday, November 17th, 2019, after reports of a robbery with a deadly weapon. According to police, witnesses at the Merry Mart stated a suspect attempted to rob the store after waving around a knife. This same individual then returned to the store to steal redbull.
