Law enforcement in Niagara County had a busy week as they dealt with individuals who ended up on the naughty list and received handcuffs instead of a lump of coal.
Despite the holiday season, it appears that some individuals refuse to take a break from their criminal behavior.
In fact, according to FindLaw.com, crime tends to increase during this time of year. Specifically, there are six types of crime that see a surge during the holiday season: drinking and driving, domestic violence, shoplifting, online crimes and scams, burglaries, and porch piracy.
Fortunately, Niagara County doesn’t experience a significant number of homicide cases, which is undoubtedly a positive aspect.
Over the past week, law enforcement authorities in Niagara County apprehended 38 individuals for a range of offenses.
In the eyes of the law, every individual mentioned in the following list is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
1.Eric Davonte Wallace
Booking Date/Time: 12/27/2024 01:59:19
Charge: Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree – Communicating Threats via Phone, Computer, or Mail
Bail Amount: Not specified
2. Todd Michael Delavalle
Booking Date/Time: 12/27/2024 01:23:30
The individual’s request for presumptive release, parole, conditional release, and PRS status has been revoked.
No bail amount has been listed.
3. Alana Maria Bruning
Booking Date/Time: 12/26/2024 20:39:43
The individual was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation Motor Vehicle – 2nd Degree. No bail amount has been listed for this offense.
4. William Jairus Lemar McIntosh
Booking Date/Time: 12/26/2024 15:41:30
Charge: Criminal Mischief 3rd – Damaging Another’s Property (Amount exceeding $250)
Bail Amount: $1,000.00
Booking Date/Time: 12/26/2024 at 15:41:30
Crime: Mischievous Intent to Damage Property
Bail Amount: No bail listed
5. Scott Aaron Hammett
Booking Date/Time: 12/26/2024, 3:36 PM
Charge: Criminal Mischief with Intent to Damage Property
Bail Amount: $2,500.00
6. Gary Lee Hannold
Booking Date/Time: December 26, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Case: United States Marshal Remand
Bail Amount: Not specified
7. David George Dillen
Booking Date/Time: 12/26/2024 at 09:31:20
Offense: Loaded Firearm – Other Than in Person’s Home/Business
Bail Amount: $25,000.00
Operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, first offense: No bail amount listed.
8. Wayne Maurice Johnson
Booking Date/Time: December 25, 2024, at 4:50 PM
Offense: Assault in the Third Degree – Intent to Cause Physical Injury
Bail Amount: $5,000.00
The charge listed is Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree – Enclosed Property, with no bail amount specified.
Resisting Arrest
Bail Amount: Not Specified
9. Rahsaan Dyrell Ubiles: A Rising Star in the Making
Booking Date/Time: 12/24/2024 at 17:21:18
Charged with: Acting in a manner that causes injury to a child under the age of 17
Bail Amount: Not specified
Revoke Presumptive Release, Parole, Conditional Release, and Post-Release Supervision Status
Bail Amount: Not Specified
10. Miranda Lynn Washburn
Booking Date/Time: 12/23/2024 23:34:25
Offense: PETIT LARCENY
Bail Amount: $1,000.00
11. Mark Andrew Heughan
Booking Date/Time: December 23, 2024, at 5:27:58 PM
Offense: Petit Larceny
Bail Amount: $1.00
The charge against the defendant is “Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Greater Than $3000.” The bail amount has not been listed.
12. Colton Jacob House
Booking Date/Time: 12/20/2024 22:29:09
Offense: CRIMINAL CONTEMPT 2ND
Bail Amount: No Bail Listed
13. Anthony John Scrivano
Booking Date/Time: 12/20/2024 17:46:02
Offense: First-Time Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Bail Amount: Not Specified.
14. Anthony Burnett Snyder
Booking Date/Time: December 20, 2024 at 15:47:38
Offense: Petit Larceny
Bail Amount: $250.00
Disorderly Conduct
No Bail Amount Listed
Criminal Mischief 3rd: Damaging Another’s Property with an Amount Greater than $250
Bail Amount: Not Listed
15. Robert Beharry
Booking Date/Time: December 20, 2024, at 11:19:35 AM.
The individual’s request for presumptive release, parole, conditional release, and post-release supervision status has been revoked.
No bail amount has been listed for this case.
Violent crime in New York state is relatively low overall, according to World Population Review. The murder rate stands at 4.8, which is significantly lower than Mississippi, the state with the highest murder rate at 23.7.
However, it’s important to note that a murder rate of 4.8 is still a cause for concern. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York State is optimistic about reducing crime across the state and plans to close five prisons by 2025.
According to the Governor’s budget book, the closure of these facilities is expected to enhance efficiency.
Correctional Facility Efficiencies. The Executive Budget includes legislation to allow the State to act expeditiously to right-size and eliminate excess capacity by allowing for the closure of up to five correctional facilities with 90 days’ notice. This legislation will allow for an increase in the operational efficiency of the correctional system.
