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• Four charged in Niagara County cocaine trafficking case

  25-05-2017 23:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Four people have been arrested in a Niagara County cocaine trafficking case.
  Ramone Westbrook, 27, Rico Freeman, 33, and Corey Bradberry, 34, all of Niagara Falls, and Darius Dix, aka Darius Jenkins, 27, of Lockport, have been charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
  According to U.S. Attorney Meghan A. Tokash, who is handling the case, the defendants are accused of operating a wide-scale cocaine distr
  
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• Buffalo Sabres announce partnership with Cincinnati Cyclones

  25-05-2017 23:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Cincinnati Cyclones will join the Rochester Americans as the Buffalo Sabres’ chief minor-league development teams, the Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday.
  The Cyclones are part of the ECHL, the professional developmental league for the American Hockey League and the National Hockey League.
  The Rochester Americans are the Sabres’ AHL affiliate.
  “We’re excited to be able to partner with the Cyclones and fill an important part of our minor lea
  
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• Sabres sign KHL defenseman Victor Antipin

  25-05-2017 22:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres have added some much-needed depth to the blue line, signing 24-year-old KHL defenseman Victor Antipin to a one-year entry level contract, the maximum term allowed under the CBA.
  Antipin is a 5’11, left-shot, puck-moving defenseman who played in 59 games with Metallurg Magnitogorsk this past season, where he put up 24 points in the regular season and 11 points in 18 playoff games. He is a native of Kazakhstan and becomes the first Kazakh defensem
  
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• Erie County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team wins award

  25-05-2017 22:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Erie County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team has won the first-ever Tactical Week competition hosted by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services in Oriskany, New York.
  The ECSO SWAT Team was one of eight SWAT teams invited from across Western New York to participate in Tactical Week, May 15 to 18.
  The teams received the latest training based on current threats. The training and competition for the tactical teams included close quart
  
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• Crash involving two vehicles and a pedestrian in Niagara Falls results in DWAI, other charges for one driver

  25-05-2017 22:23 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – Three people were injured Thursday in a Niagara Falls Boulevard accident involving two vehicles and a pedestrian.
  The crash occurred around 10 a.m. in the 6600 block of Niagara Falls Boulevard. According to Niagara Falls Police, a 2004 Ford Explorer was traveling west on Niagara Falls Boulevard when it moved into the left lane, striking a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The Ford Explorer then crossed the eastbound lanes, striking a pedestrian at the bus stop and hitting a
  
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• 18 people arrested at Wednesday’s Future concert at Darien Lake

  25-05-2017 22:01 via wivb.com
  
  DARIEN CENTER, N.Y. (WIVB) – Eighteen people were arrested by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office at Darien Lake Amphitheater’s first concert of the season, Future with Migos, Tory Lanez, and Kodak Black.
  The charges range from disorderly conduct to harassment and resisting arrest.
  Jessica Ross, 31, Jasper Parrish Road, Buffalo, was arrested for two counts of trespassing, second degree harassment, and resisting arrest after allegedly attempting to entering the concert venue aft
  
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• Appeals court deals blow to Trump administration travel ban

  25-05-2017 20:37 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court dealt another blow to President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban targeting six-Muslim majority countries on Thursday, siding with groups that say the policy illegally targets Muslims.
  The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that blocks the Republican’s administration from temporarily suspending new visas for people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
  The Richmond, Virginia-based 4th Circuit
  
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• Driver pleads guilty in New Year’s Day crash

  25-05-2017 20:10 via wivb.com
  UPDATE: 9/15/17: Abdikadir Jaffar has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular assault, the highest charge in the indictment.
  He faces up to three and 1/3 years in prison when he is sentenced Nov. 28
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- 31-year-old Abdikadir Jaffar of Utica appeared before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth F. Case Thursday morning on charges stemming from a New Year’s Day crash which injured three pedestrians.
  It’s alleged Jaffar was drunk behind the wheel.
  Jaffar was ar
  
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• Charges upgraded against driver in New Year’s Day crash

  25-05-2017 20:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- 31-year-old Abdikadir Jaffar of Utica appeared before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth F. Case Thursday morning on charges stemming from a New Year’s Day crash which injured three pedestrians.
  It’s alleged Jaffar was drunk behind the wheel.
  Jaffar was arraigned on an indictment charging him with five counts of Aggravated Vehicular Assault, three counts of Assault in the Second Degree and one count of Assault in the Third Degree.
  Jaffar pleaded not guilt
  
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• Banana Republic in Walden Galleria to close

  25-05-2017 19:55 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Banana Republic store in the Walden Galleria will be closing it’s doors.
  The exact time when the clothing retailer plans to shut down its Cheektowaga location is not known, but News 4 confirmed it will be near the end of June.
  It is not clear if other stores, such as the one in the Boulevard Mall, will also close.
  
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• Man who killed mother receives 15-year prison sentence

  25-05-2017 19:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Rochester man who admitted to killing his mother in Buffalo was sentenced.
  Froilan Torres, 42, pleaded guilty to manslaughter after beating Gloria Rivera, 57, to death.
  The incident occurred on October 9 at Rivera’s South Park Ave. home.
  Rivera was taken to a local hospital, where she died soon after arriving.
  Torres faced 25 years in prison, but only received 15 years as his sentence.
  
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• Army Corps. of Engineers touring Ontario lakeshore

  25-05-2017 18:59 via wivb.com
  
  WILSON, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the rain continues to fall, a flood warning remains in effect for communities in the northern part of our region around Lake Ontario. Those living there have been dealing with high lake levels for several weeks now.
  The Army Corps. of Engineers crews are touring several towns in our region right now, going around looking at the hardest hit areas. They’re hoping to provide feedback and expert insight right on the spot as they’re touring these locati
  
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• Woman charged with stealing nearly $2K worth of jewelry from relative’s house

  25-05-2017 18:31 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police charged a Tonawanda woman with grand larceny after they say she stole nearly $2,000 worth of jewelry.
  According to City of Tonawanda police, Christina McConnell, 25, took the jewelry from a relative’s house and pawned it to supplement what she said was a “pill addiction.”
  The thefts occurred earlier this month, police say. McConnell was arrested on Wednesday night.
  As of Thursday morning, police are trying to retrieve the jewelry
  
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• What to do in Niagara Falls this Summer

  25-05-2017 18:03 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Plenty of events and activities will be happening in Niagara Falls this summer.
  Destination Niagara USA; Old Falls Street, USA; Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and Niagara Falls State Park came together to announce a series of events taking place in the city.
  “I am so pleased that all of our downtown partners have come together to share all of the exciting events and activities that will be taking place this summer,” John Percy, pr
  
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• Canalside releases Summer schedule

  25-05-2017 16:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Canalside is jam-packed with events for all kinds of people this year.
  They released their Summer schedule on Thursday morning.
  “Our mission is to provide world-class entertainment and food and beverage options to the visitors of Canalside all summer long,” Jon Dandes, president of CMG and Be Our Guest, Ltd., said. “With an eye on keeping the integrity of public access to Canalside, our team has put together a comprehensive and diverse entertainment
  
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• News 4’s Katie Alexander receives Compassion in Action award

  25-05-2017 15:40 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4’s own Katie Alexander received a big honor on Wednesday.
  Katie received a Community Missions of Niagara Frontier’s Compassion in Action Award for her work in media coverage. She was one of ten people to receive an award.
  In the past two years, Katie provided live coverage of the organization’s Giving Tuesday events. See more on them here:
  Giving Tuesday efforts benefit Community Missions programs
  Giving Tuesday celebrated
  
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• Erie County DA Flynn wants vehicle break-ins to be treated as burglaries

  25-05-2017 15:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In the last two years, more than 3,800 vehicles in Buffalo were broken into.
  The arrest rate for these crimes is less than 14 percent.
  Felony burglary charges cannot be filed on a vehicle break-in. Instead, they are treated as a larceny, which is treated as a misdemeanor under New York State law.
  Erie County Legislator Peter Savage says “As a result of these lesser charges, there tends to be a revolving door through the criminal justice system.”
  Erie
  
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• Lancaster residents concerned about rising Ellicott Creek waters

  25-05-2017 14:50 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — People living in Lancaster are concerned about the rising waters of Ellicott Creek.
  Dozens of neighbors there met with town, county and state leaders to talk about conditions. The say build-up of sediment and other debris is causing the creek to spill over its banks.
  This affects about 100 homes in Lancaster and Bowmansville, and residents want the debris cleaned up.
  “Creeks and rivers need periodic cleaning, just like a road does, just like roads do, and thi
  
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• GOP candidate charged with misdemeanor assault of reporter

  25-05-2017 14:20 via wivb.com
  
  BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Thursday’s nationally-watched election for Montana’s sole congressional seat got a last-minute twist when the Republican candidate, Greg Gianforte, was charged with misdemeanor assault for grabbing a reporter by the neck and throwing him to the ground.
  Gallatin County Sheriff Brian Gootkin made the announcement shortly before midnight Wednesday in a written statement, about six hours after the attack on reporter Ben Jacobs of The Guardian. Gianforte would
  
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• Graco recalls car seats; webbing may not hold child in crash

  25-05-2017 13:54 via wivb.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Graco Children’s Products is recalling more than 25,000 car seats because the harness webbing can break in a crash and may not keep children restrained.
  The recall affects certain My Ride 65 convertible seats with model numbers 1871689, 1908152, 1813074, 1872691, 1853478, 1877535, 1813015, and 1794334. The seats were made on July 22, 2014 and have a code of 2014/06 on a tag that’s on the webbing.
  Documents posted Wednesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety A
  
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• Latest alert in Manchester now over

  25-05-2017 12:21 via wivb.com
  
  MANCHESTER (AP) — British police say an incident attended by officers and army bomb disposal teams in Manchester is now over and the area has been deemed safe.
  Greater Manchester Police said officers and soldiers went to a street in Hulme, southwest of central Manchester, on Thursday to deal with a possible suspicious package.
  The move sparked a brief period of alarm, coming amid a fast-moving investigation into Monday night’s deadly bomb blast at Manchester Arena that killed 22
  
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• UK blasts US on leaks related to Manchester bombing

  25-05-2017 12:15 via wivb.com
  
  MANCHESTER, England (AP) — British police arrested two more people and searched a new site in Manchester suspected of links to the concert bombing that left 22 people dead, as British authorities complained bitterly Thursday about investigation leaks by U.S. officials.
  British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to raise the issue of the leaks with President Donald Trump in Brussels later. British officials are particularly angry that photos detailing evidence about the bomb used i
  
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• Top tips for a safe summer season

  25-05-2017 11:52 via wivb.com
  
  WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) – Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial kickoff to the summer season, and many people are looking forward to firing up their grills for big family gatherings.
  Safety has to be the priority for everyone.
  The summer season brings fire and safety hazards that could put your family at risk.
  A big one is your backyard grill. Richard Silvaroli, past chief for the Frontier Volunteer Fire Company, says everyone should thoroughly inspect their grills before they light th
  
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• Top fire safety tips as we head into summer season

  25-05-2017 11:52 via wivb.com
  
  WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) – Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial kickoff to the summer season, and many people are looking forward to firing up their grills for big family gatherings.
  Safety has to be the priority for everyone.
  The summer season brings fire hazards and safety hazards that could put your family at risk.
  A big one is your backyard grill. Richard Silvaroli, past chief for the Frontier Volunteer Fire Company, says everyone should thoroughly inspect their grills before they
  
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• Depew man attempts bank robbery, flees on bicycle

  25-05-2017 05:13 via wivb.com
  
  DEPEW, N.Y. (WIVB) – Depew Police responded to a bank robbery at Northwest Bank on George Urban Boulevard Wednesday morning.
  A white male entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. The teller was not harmed, and the white male immediately fled the bank after on a bicycle northbound through a nearby plaza.
  Depew Police conducted a search of the area where the robbery occurred. At 10 a.m., officers located a suspect who fit the description. The suspect was positively iden
  
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• Three sons lost

  25-05-2017 05:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- 2016 was a traumatic year for Katrina Kemp. The Buffalo mother of five lost most of her children in the span of several months.
  Her sons Marlon, Michael, and Myron all passed away from what Kemp calls senseless things.
  “Michael died of a heroin overdose, which is a high epidemic here,” she said.
  In January, she got the call to come and identify her middle son Michael, whom she calls “Jo Jo” by his tattoos.
  “That’s the hardest thing.
  
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• State Assembly okays bill to make start date for ridesharing June 29

  25-05-2017 04:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A push to bring ridesharing services to Upstate and Western New York before July 4 has gotten one step closer.
  The New York State Assembly approved a bill Wednesday to change the starting date for ridesharing services to June 29, ten days earlier than the anticipated start date of June 9.
  A sister bill has already been passed in State Senate. The measure now only needs to be signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to be passed into law.
  A provision for allowing ridesharing state
  
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• Rochester resident charged with child sex offenses

  25-05-2017 04:17 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Rochester man has been charged by criminal complaint with production of child pornography and online enticement of a minor.
  Amit Pandey, 41, of Rochester, faces at least ten years in prison, a maximum penalty of life in prison, and a $250,000 fine if convicted on the charge.
  According to assistant U.S. Attorney John J. Field, who is handling the case, Pandey was arrested in Feb. 2017 by Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies when he was discovered having sex in a
  
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• Buffalo man pleads guilty to obtaining prescription drugs through fraud

  25-05-2017 04:10 via wivb.com
  
   BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A seventh defendant in a Buffalo drug fraud case has pleaded guilty to obtaining controlled substances through a prescription which was not issued for legitimate medical purposes.
  Samuel Nappo, 38, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty to obtaining controlled substances through fraud. He faces up to four years in prison and a $250,000 fine when he is sentenced Sept. 1.
  According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Adler, who is handling the case, Nappo’s co-d
  
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• Niagara sheriff: ‘Justice system didn’t work’ in DWI dismissal

  25-05-2017 03:52 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — Representatives of the agency that runs the state’s court system said Wednesday they are looking into why a drunk driving charge against the daughter of a well known member of the court was dismissed last week by a Niagara Falls judge.
  But the focus of the New York State Unified Court System isn’t on the judge who made the decision, Robert Merino.
  “We are looking into the circumstances behind the dismissal and it is being investigated,” said
  
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• Dozens of protesters call for dismissal of Sheriff Howard

  25-05-2017 03:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Dozens of protesters made their voices heard outside of the Erie County Holding Center Wednesday, calling for the firing of Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard.
  Protesters rallied outside and inside of the holding center several times, with at least nine people being arrested.
  Five of the arrested had sat down in front of the holding center doors, holding a sign that said “Sheriff Howard is a murderer”.
  The protests were organized by a group called Standing Up
  
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• Registration for Gus Macker tournament extended

  25-05-2017 03:09 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) – Registration for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament has been extended to midnight, May 29.
  This year marks the 26th year for the 3-on-3 tournament in Western New York and the third year on Grand Island.
  Players may go to www.macker.com to register.
  For more information,please contact Corey McGowan at (716) 341-1040 or [email protected].
   
  
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• Registration for Gus Mack tournament extended

  25-05-2017 03:09 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) – Registration for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament has been extended to midnight, May 29.
  This year marks the 26th year for the 3-on-3 tournament in Western New York and the third year on Grand Island.
  Players may go to www.macker.com to register.
  For more information,please contact Corey McGowan at (716) 341-1040 or [email protected].
   
  
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• SOURCES: 22-year-old killed in fatal motorcycle accident in Buffalo

  25-05-2017 02:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police have confirmed that a 22-year-old motorcyclist has been killed in an accident near Condon Avenue and Roesch Avenue.
  According to sources, it appears that the male driver ran a stop sign and struck an SUV broadside, injuring a child in the backseat. The child has an injury to her arm and ankle and was transported to Children’s Hospital.
  Buffalo Police tweeted that traffic in the area could be affected.
  
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• 25-year-old killed in motorcycle accident in Buffalo

  25-05-2017 02:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police have confirmed that a 25-year-old motorcyclist has been killed in an accident near Condon Avenue and Roesch Avenue.
  According to sources, it appears that the driver, a man from Buffalo, ran a stop sign and struck an SUV broadside at 7:45 p.m., injuring a child in the backseat.
  The man was pronounced dead at the scene after being ejected from the motorcycle. The motorcycle had been removed from the scene by an unknown person, according to investiga
  
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• 22-year-old killed in fatal motorcycle accident in Buffalo

  25-05-2017 02:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police have confirmed that a 22-year-old motorcyclist has been killed in an accident near Condon Avenue and Roesch Avenue.
  According to sources, it appears that the male driver ran a stop sign and struck an SUV broadside, injuring a child in the backseat. The child has an injury to her arm and ankle and was transported to Children’s Hospital.
  Buffalo Police tweeted that traffic in the area could be affected.
  
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• State lawmakers look to prevent sex offenders from being treated at certain psych centers

  25-05-2017 01:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- State lawmakers are looking at new restrictions for sex offenders.
  The Senate passed a bill this week to prevent sex offenders from living in group homes run by the Office of Mental Health or the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
  Another Senate bill was passed last week that would prevent sex offenders from getting treatment at certain psychiatric centers.
  Both bills are now waiting for approval by the Assembly.
  Allison Scanlon and David Chudy with the
  
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• NCCC baseball takes unique approach to reach NJCAA world series

  25-05-2017 01:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the fifth time in nine years under coach Matt Clingersmith, the nation’s No. 2 ranked team – Niagara County Community College – is off to the NJCAA Div. III World Series.
  On the surface, there’s an obvious reason.
  “Our pitching has carried us this year,” said sophomore outfielder Joe Milkowski.
  “David Lyskawa and (West Virginia commit) Christian Young have obviously put us on the map this year… Usually you get
  
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• Neighbors react to violence in Niagara Falls

  25-05-2017 00:46 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – Violence that erupted Tuesday in Niagara Falls has sparked concern from some neighbors.
  Three people were arrested in Niagara Falls Tuesday following two shootings and a stabbing. The shootings and stabbing were unrelated incidents and none of the injuries are life-threatening.
  The victim in the stabbing incident is a 16-year-old girl. During that incident at Diamond Park Lane, police say around 100 people were involved in a massive brawl and refused to di
  
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