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• Narcotics Unit finds 50 grams of heroin, other drugs in Monday drug raid

  08-05-2017 23:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Erie County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit conducted two simultaneous drug raids in the the city of Buffalo and the town of Evans around 6:30 a.m. Monday.
  The unit raided an apartment at 320 Perry St. inside of the Commodore Perry Housing Development and an Erie Road residence in the town of Evans with assistance from the Evans Police Department.
  The unit seized 50 grams of heroin (about 1,000 doses) from the Perry Street apartment, as well as one-half ounce of c
  
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• Heavy rain and flooding raises concern at farms in WNY

  08-05-2017 22:53 via wivb.com
  
  GASPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — Normally this time of year, bees are pollinating apples and other fruits at Becker Farms in Gasport. But due to heavy rains and cold weather, time is running out and the apple crop could be at risk.
  “Right now we’re right in the middle of bloom for apples and our cherries, and the orchard should be full of bees but of course they’re not out when it’s raining and they’re not out when it’s cold,” said Melinda Vizcarra, Becker F
  
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• Two charged with possession following raid on Jamestown apartment

  08-05-2017 22:33 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) – Two people are facing charges following a search warrant execution at a E. 5th St. apartment.
  The search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation into the sales and trafficking of illegal narcotics by the Jamestown Metro Task Force and the New York State Police Community Narcotics Emergency Team. Entry to the apartment at  305 E. 5th St. apt. 37  was made with assistance from the Jamestown Police SWAT team Monday afternoon. According to the Jame
  
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• Trauma surgeon talks gun shot wounds, ear reattachment

  08-05-2017 22:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Sunday night a Buffalo Police officer was rushed to ECMC after being shot in the head during a traffic stop.
  Officer Joseph Acquino underwent surgery Monday morning and is listed in fair condition according to police. Acquino, who has been on the job since 2012, was shot in the ear area; his ear was saved by surgeons at ECMC.
  News 4 spoke with Dr. Jeffrey Jordan, the trauma surgeon on-call when Officer Acquino came in.
  Dr. Jordan could not speak specifically on Officer
  
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• Coast Guard search for person reported in Upper Niagara suspended

  08-05-2017 21:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a person who was reported to be in the water calling for help  in the eastern Upper Niagara River early Monday morning.
  A 911 call about a person in the water calling for help was received at about 3:45 a.m. Monday.
  The employees followed the individual as far along the property as possible attempting to help and gain information. According to Buffalo Police, witnesses said that the individual was a male and
  
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• Three Holley adults charged in supervising, encouraging fight between 13- and 14-year-olds

  08-05-2017 21:32 via wivb.com
  
  HOLLEY, N.Y. (WIVB) – Three people from Holley have been charged with child endangerment after Holley Police say they allowed several 13- and 14-year-old children to fight and supervised the fight.
  Tina M. Krueger, 36, David E. Brege, 30, and Launey M. Dambra, 35, all of Holley, were each charged with endangering the welfare of a child and disorderly conduct following an investigation by the Holley Police Department and the Holley Central School District.
  The fight was captured on video by
  
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• Tractor trailer crashes on Route 20

  08-05-2017 20:21 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — A tractor trailer crashed on Route 20 in Hamburg Monday morning.
  News 4 viewer Glenn shared an aerial video of the crash around 8 a.m. See it here:It is not clear if anyone was injured in the crash.
  
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• Bills interview Packers’ Gutekunst for GM role

  08-05-2017 19:58 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — In the search for Doug Whaley’s replacement, the Buffalo Bills announced another candidate for general manager.
  Brian Gutekunst was interviewed by team officials on Monday. Gutekunst currently serves as Director of Player Personnel for the Green Bay Packers.
  The Bills say Gutekunst has “spent most of his NFL career” in the personnel department. From 2012 to 2015, he was the team’s Director of College Scouting, the team says.
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• SPCA Monday: Daphne

  08-05-2017 18:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Daphne came to News 4 looking for a home on Monday.
  She is a five-month-old lab mix who was transferred to Buffalo from an SPCA partner on Saturday.
  If you’re interested in adopting her, call the SPCA serving Erie County at (716) 875-7360.
  
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• Jury selection underway in case of man linked to shooting of 11-year-old

  08-05-2017 18:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jury selection is underway in the case against Detavion Magee.
  Police say Magee, 21, was in a gun fight that led to the shooting of an 11-year-old boy.
  The shooting happened back in June on Humason Ave. in Buffalo. A stray bullet hit Juan Rodriguez in the head.
  In January, Magee pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charge of first-degree assault. He is also facing weapons charges.
  Investigators say Magee was involved in the gun fight, but was not the one who
  
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• Coroner: Cause of bobsledder Steven Holcomb’s death unclear

  08-05-2017 18:07 via wivb.com
  
  SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (AP) — The cause of U.S. Olympic bobsledder Steven Holcomb’s death will remain unclear until more tests are completed.
  An autopsy performed at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, New York, showed that the 37-year-old Holcomb died with fluid in his lungs, Essex County coroner Francis Whitelaw said Sunday. However, that alone was not enough to draw a conclusion as to why Holcomb died — and no determination will come until toxicology tests are completed.
  
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• Democratic strategist Pigeon back in court Monday

  08-05-2017 17:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Democratic strategist Steve Pigeon was back in court Monday.
  Last month, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman charged Pigeon and two others with felonies for violating Election Law.
  Pigeon, Kristy Mazurek and David Pfaff each pleaded not guilty to charges that they set up a political action committee in order to hide that they were breaking campaign finance laws.
  Prosecutors say they failed to report tens of thousands of dollars to the New York State
  
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• Pigment’s accidental discovery inspires Crayola’s new blue

  08-05-2017 15:39 via wivb.com
  
  EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Crayola’s new crayon color will be based on a blue pigment discovered in 2009.
  Scientists at Oregon State University accidentally discovered the brilliant blue hue when they were experimenting with materials that could be used in electronics.
  Crayola said Friday that it’s partnering on the new crayon with Oregon State and The Shepherd Color Company, which licenses the pigment known as YInMn (yihn-mihn) blue.
  The crayon maker recently retired the color dandeli
  
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• Coleen Fabrizi talks GlassFest on Wake Up!

  08-05-2017 15:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — If you’re looking for something fun to do later this month, you may want to take your family to Corning for GlassFest.
  It runs from May 25-28.
  On Monday morning, the event’s executive director, Coleen Fabrizi came to News 4 Wake Up! to discuss GlassFest.
  Find out what people can expect to see at the event in the video above.
  
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• Slow Roll to return after cancellation of planned first ride

  08-05-2017 15:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After the planned first ride was rained out, the weather appears to look a little better for the Buffalo Slow Roll’s season debut Monday night.
  The East Parade Ride will take place from 6:30 – 8 p.m., starting at the eastern edge of MLK Park on E. Parade Ave.
  The round-trip ride will go down parts of Fillmore, E. Amherst, Kensington, E. Delavan, Bailey and Genesee in the city, and end with an after party back on E. Parade Ave.
  The after party will have mu
  
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• Otto the Auto visits Wake Up!

  08-05-2017 13:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — AAA’s “Otto the Auto” is making his way across western New York promoting traffic safety and education.
  He and AAA’s Elizabeth Carey appeared on News 4 Wake Up! Monday morning.
  See their interview with News 4’s Brittni Smallwood in the video above.
  
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• City Hall lit blue in show of solidarity after Buffalo police officer was shot

  08-05-2017 13:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On Sunday night, Buffalo’s City Hall was lit blue in a show of solidarity and support for a local police officer who was shot.
  That is the message others have been trying to send at vigils over the weekend following the shooting.
  MORE | Find details on the shooting of Officer Joseph Acquino here.
  Word got out on social media about one vigil that was planned at the corner of Hertel Ave. and Tonawanda St., and locals jumped at the chance to stand togeth
  
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• Rescue crews searching waterways for person

  08-05-2017 12:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An international search is underway for a person spotted in the Niagara River.
  A sewer plant employee saw the person in the water and attempted rescuing them, according to police. The call came in around 3:45 a.m. Monday.
  United States and Canadian Coast Guard crews are both searching the waterways for the reported person. Several boats are out, as well as a helicopter, as the search is underway.
  Crews on scene could not say if the person appeared to be alive or dece
  
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• Suspect identified, officer in fair condition after shooting in Riverside

  08-05-2017 00:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Buffalo Police Officer was shot around 5 p.m. on Sunday evening.
  Buffalo Police Department Lt. Jeff Rinaldo says that two officers were conducting a traffic stop near Garfield and Hartman in Riverside. During the stop there was a struggle which led to one officer being shot in the head, specifically the ear, by the suspect. The officer’s ear was saved.
  The second officer then fired at the suspect striking him in the arm/should ar
  
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• Suspect identified, officer in fair condition after shooting in Buffalo

  08-05-2017 00:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Buffalo Police Officer was shot around 5 p.m. on Sunday evening.
  Buffalo Police Department Lt. Jeff Rinaldo says that two officers were conducting a traffic stop near Garfield and Hartman. During the stop there was a struggle which led to one officer being shot in the head, specifically the ear, by the suspect. The officer’s ear was saved.
  The second officer then fired at the suspect striking him in the arm/shoulder area.
  The sus
  
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• Supect dead and officer expected to survive following officer-involved shooting in Riverside

  08-05-2017 00:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A Buffalo Police Officer has been transported to ECMC after being shot early Sunday evening.
  Buffalo Police reported just before 6 p.m. that they were on scene of a shooting that involved an officer.
  The officer was struck near Garfield and Hartman. They appear to have non life threatening injuries. Buffalo Police tell us the officer is in surgery at ECMC.
  Police say the suspect has been taken to a local hospital.
  Buffalo Common Councilmember Joseph
  
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• Officer in fair condition after shooting in Riverside

  08-05-2017 00:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A Buffalo Police Officer was shot around 5 p.m. on Sunday evening.
  Buffalo Police Department Lt. Jeff Rinaldo says that two officers were conducting a traffic stop near Garfield and Hartman in Riverside. During the stop there was a struggle which led to one officer being shot in the head, specifically the ear, by the suspect. The second officer then fired at the suspect striking him in the arm/should area.
  The suspect was found a short dis
  
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• Officer expected to survive following officer-involved shooting in Riverside

  08-05-2017 00:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A Buffalo Police Officer was shot around 5 p.m. on Sunday evening.
  Buffalo Police Department Lt. Jeff Rinaldo says that two officers were conducting a traffic stop near Garfield and Hartman in Riverside. Sources say narcotics were delivered During the stop there was a struggle which led to one officer being shot in the head by the suspect. The second officer then fired at the suspect striking him in the arm/should area.
  The suspect was fou
  
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