Lewiston Police Department

09/15/2026

09/09/2026

Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Nicholas J. DiCarlo, 28, of Lockport, pleaded guilty this morning before Niagara County Court Judge Mario A. Giacobbe to one count of Manslaughter in the Second Degree (Class C felony). DiCarlo pleaded guilty, as charged, to the sole count of the indictment.

On Thursday, July 17, 2025, at approximately 8:56 p.m., the defendant was driving westbound on Saunders Settlement Road in Sanborn when his vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane as another vehicle ahead turned into a parking lot between Chew Road and Walmore Road. The defendant caused a head-on collision with a motorcyclist who was traveling in the eastbound lane. The victim, 26-year-old Hunter S. Weber, died at the scene. The defendant’s actions recklessly caused the death of the victim. The investigation determined the defendant was traveling at 75 mph in a 45-mph zone and using a mobile device at the time of the crash.

Erie County District Attorney’s Office was appointed as the Special Prosecutor to handle the prosecution of this case after the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office recused itself from the matter.

DiCarlo faces a maximum of 15 years in prison when he is sentenced on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Our prosecutor requested that the defendant be held without bail while pending sentence. Judge Giacobbe continued his released on previously posted bail.

DA Keane commends Chief Michael Salada, Investigator Brandon Comerford, Investigator John Penzotti and Captain Maria Battista of the Lewiston Police Department for their work in this investigation as well as victim advocate Cathy Mitchell.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Christine O. Murray and Chief Patrick B. Shanahan of the Vehicular Crimes Bureau.

The Erie County DA's Office was appointed to serve as Special Prosecutor.

09/03/2026

*note: this does not display all call types handled by the Lewiston Police Department*

09/02/2026

Good morning! If you're missing this guy, he was found at Niagara Wheatfield High School and was taken to the Niagara County SPCA.

08/29/2026

A set of keys was located on top of the coin machine at the Magic Mist Car Wash in the village and turned into our department today. Please contact our office if you are missing a set of keys. Please be prepared to identify other features and keychains on the set! Thanks!🔑🗝️

08/27/2026

No parking on Center Street after 3am Friday for Jazz Fest.

08/25/2026

Tomorrow!!

THIS WEDNESDAY!!!

🍝 **Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser**

📅 Aug 26th | 🕒 3:00–7:30 PM | Eat in or take out

Help support Joy Printup & Mike Swanson (Lewiston Fire Co. No. 2), who lost everything in a house fire on July 22nd. **100% of proceeds go to them.**

$13 – spaghetti, meatball, salad bar, pop & water

**Reservations still open:** https://forms.gle/kDoD2f8u8h3htJGw8
Or call Pat (716)201-9828 / Sandy (716)628-1662

🧺 Basket Raffle | 🎟️ 50/50 | Tour the fire station

Every dollar helps. Please share! ❤️

08/21/2026

Press Release: Criminal Possession of a Weapon Arrest

08/19/2026

This friendly pair was located near the area of Upper Mountain Rd and Black Nose Spring Rd on the Tuscarora Reservation. After being unable to locate the owner(s), they were transported to the SPCA for shelter. If you recognize them or know who they belong to, please contact the Niagara County SPCA and reference case number 2026-00009179.