Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Less than 24 hours after Buffalo Police Commissioner Alphonso Wright announced a crackdown on "large, illegal disturbances," the BPD has published information about numerous arrest that were made over Independence Day weekend.
Saturday, July 5th - Fireworks, explosive device launched at officers
The first arrests were made around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, July 5th on the 400 block of Olympic Avenue. Police say an unruly crowd wouldn't let people enter their homes. A large party was happening with multiple fights breaking out. According to a BPD statement, multiple people at the gathering began launching fireworks towards officers
One of the party-goers, 21-year-old Quantrell Carson of Buffalo, ran away after shooting a "roman candle style" firework at police. He was chased down and arrested. While police were making the arrest another person, 21-year-old Sliester Luther of Buffalo, threw what police call a "large explosive device" that exploded near 14 officers.
Carson has been charged with 2nd degree obstruction and disorderly conduct. Luther faces 14 counts each of 1st degree assault and aggravated assault of a police officer. Luther also faces individual counts of 1st degree reckless endangerment, 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon, and unlawful possession and use of a firework.
Sunday, July 6th - Woman stabbed multiple times during "unruly gathering"
Early the next morning around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 6th, Buffalo Police again responded to a "large, illegal and unruly gathering" at East Delavan and Grider. A 26-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times in the stomach, arm and face. All of those wounds were non-life-threatening.
20-year-old Nalah Eady of Buffalo was arrested following a multi-day search and charged with 1st degree assault and 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Commissioner Wright announces crackdown
It was these incidents that led up to Commissioner Wright's announcement of a crackdown on large gatherings. Buffalo Police say out-of-control gatherings will lead to fines and arrests.
"In the City of Buffalo, fines for illegal gatherings can reach up to $1,500 per offense and may include up to 15 days of imprisonment," the Buffalo Police Department wrote in a statement sent to WBEN Friday morning.
Police are asking the public to contact them if they see large groups beginning to form.
Related
