Police Blotter

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Posted 13 March 2023

Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office announced that Dwight R. Williams, 44, of Medina was charged on March 10 in Lockport with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd, criminal possession of a controlled substance 5th, and criminal sale of a controlled substance 5th.

Williams is being held in Niagara County Jail pending arraignment.


Posted 10 March 2023

Medina Police Department charged Paul A. Morrow, 43, Medina on January 24 with driving while intoxicated previous conviction in 10 years, aggravated unlicensed operation first degree, unlicensed operator and consumption of alcohol in motor vehicle.  Morrow was taken to Orleans County Jail and is to return to Shelby Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Trevor M. Kureczka, 26, Lockport on January 30 with criminal mischief 3rd. Kureczka was issued an appearance ticket and is to return to Ridgeway Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Khalil M. Johnson, 26, Medina on January 31 with torture/injure/not feed animal, appropriate shelter for dogs left outdoors and confinement of companion animal in vehicle-extreme temperature. Johnson was taken to Orleans County Jail and is to return to Shelby Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Cassandra A. Ploessel, 48, Albion on February 4 with petit larceny. Ploessel was issued an appearance ticket and is to return to Shelby Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Shannon J. Dick, 41, Batavia on February 18 with abandonment of animal. Dick was issued an appearance ticket and is to return to Ridgeway Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Manuel E. Vidal, 31, Bowmansville on February 20 with petit larceny. Vidal was issued an appearance ticket and is to return to Shelby Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Edwin Torres, 57, Buffalo on February 20 with petit larceny. Torres was issued an appearance ticket and is to return to Shelby Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Jayson J. Clark, 31, Rochester on February 18 with criminal possession of a weapon 4th and Menacing 2nd. Clark was taken to Orleans County Jail and is to return to Shelby Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Christian Strickland, 24, Medina on February 26 with driving while intoxicated, driving w/.08 of 1% or more alcohol and unsafe turn/fail to signal.  Strickland was taken to Orleans County Jail and is to return to Shelby Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Edward D. Gibson, 40, Medina on March 1 with assault 1st and criminal possession of a weapon 3rd. Gibson was taken to Orleans County Jail and is to return to Shelby Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Grace Terry, 35, Medina on March 5 with driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated previous conviction in 10 years, aggravated unlicensed operation 1st, false personation and unsafe tires. Terry was taken to Orleans County Jail and is to appear in Ridgeway Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Brett M. Holt, 32, Medina on March 3 with petit larceny and criminal trespass 3rd: property fenced in or enclosed. Holt was taken to Orleans County Jail and is to return to Shelby Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Brett M. Holt, 32, Medina on March 3 with petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property 5th. Holt was taken to Orleans County Jail and is to return to Shelby Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Brett M. Holt, 32, Medina on March 3 with petit larceny. Holt was taken to Orleans County Jail and is to return to Shelby Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Brett M. Holt, 32, Medina on March 3 with possess forged instrument 3rd, forgery 3rd, petit larceny and open sealed communication w/out consent. Holt was taken to Orleans County Jail and is to return to Ridgeway Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Kelly M. Holt, 46, Medina on March 4 with petit larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th. Holt was issued an appearance ticket and is to return to Shelby Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Brett M Holt, 32, Medina on March 7 with criminal possession stolen property and tampering w/physical evidence conceal/destroy. Holt was issued an appearance ticket and is to return to Shelby Town Court.

Medina Police Department charged Brett M. Holt, 32, Medina on March 8 with criminal trespass 2nd, criminal mischief 4th and resisting arrest. Holt was taken to Orleans County Jail and is to return to Ridgeway Town Court.