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March 17, 2025
Missing vulnerable adult from Cheektowaga
The Cheektowaga Police are asking for the community's help in locating Paris Antoine Cotton Jr. who is a missing vulnerable adult.
He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket and possibly sweatpants. Police said that Paris is 5'6" tall and weighs 190 lbs.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call (716)-686-3501.
Paris has dementia and left his home located in the area of Eggert/East Delavan around 8:30 a.m. while waiting for a medical cab to take him to a doctor's appointment.
March 12, 2025
Overnight parking ban lifted in Town of Cheektowaga
Author: Olivia Beilein, WGRZ TV
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — The Town of Cheektowaga announced on Monday, Mar. 10 that they have lifted their overnight parking ban.
Residents can begin parking on the street again as of noon on Monday, unless in the event of snow accumulation residents are asked to use their best judgement.
February 13, 2025
Cleve-Hill Graduate Takes Home Grammy
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Western New York was well represented at the 2025 Grammy Awards, with Buffalo native Miles Barker taking home an award for his songwriting.
"I'm like, what? I've never really been speechless, but God is good," said Barker describing his reaction when he found out.
"You've gotta dream big, if you don't dream big and actually stay consistent, you probably won't get to where you want to be," said Barker. "The Grammy's are like the Super Bowl of music."
While he's proud to be hoisting the trophy, he's already planning to give back with a visit to the 716 in May.
"I plan on talking to my old high school and middle school to come back to like record them and teach them songwriting and stuff like that," said Barker. "There's a lot of talent in Buffalo, but consistency is the biggest thing."
January 12, 2025
Missing: A Silver Alert has been issued for a Cheektowaga man
Paris A. Cotton, 62, was last seen on Eggert Road in Cheektowaga, just north of East Delevan Avenue. He left on foot.
The Erie County Sheriff's Office issued a Silver Alert for a local man who is missing and is reported to be suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or related cognitive disorders.
Paris A. Cotton, 62, of Cheektowaga is described as a Black man who is 5 feet, 109 pounds and has been diagnosed with dementia. He has brown eyes and was last seen wearing a brown beanie, a tan jacket with a fur collar, and blue jeans.
December 23, 2024
Do Not Leave Keys Or Fob In Your Vehicle
WKBW TV In-Depth: Can the
owners of a stolen vehicle used in a crime be held liable in a civil case?
Revised On-Street Parking Ban
With snow now in the forecast, all the municipalities in WNY are starting their parking bans to ensure the plows can do a safe and proper job.
The on-street parking ban from 1am until 6am in Cheektowaga will begin November 30th
November 2, 2024
Between 1am - 4am on Tudor Road. These two were seen in a Ring camera checking car doors. Cheektowaga Police were called. If you recognize the clothing, call 911 with a confidential lead.
If the parents of these two can't or will not keep track of their children, a court trial is the next step to keeping our streets safe.
Be sure your car and house doors are locked at all times.
Security Camera
If you would like to install a security camera on the outside of your house, there are several available on the market that are very easy to do yourself.
The one pictured is the basic RING battery powered model available online at Ring.com, Home Depot, Lowes and other stores.
You will need to have Wi-Fi in your house. Because our houses are brick, you will need to install it close to a window so the signal can reach the camera. Wi-Fi will not penetrate brick.
The only tool your will need is a masonry drill bit and mortar anchors (you can get these at Hector’s Hardware on Harlem Road or any hardware store). Everything else is included in the camera package.
You can also purchase a lawn sign to let everyone know you have video surveillance of your home. Great deterrent against crime!
As part of the setup, you will download an app to your smartphone to view the video and sign up for the recording feature on the secure Ring server. It saves the video and audio. Cost for the one camera recording feature is $3 to $5 per month.
Your house is now protected, and you can, if you give permission, share any recorded photo evidence with the Cheektowaga Police Department.
One more way we are the eyes and ears of our town’s community policing program.