Niagara Falls, NY Police Department

09/09/2026

09/01/2026

September 1, 2026 | Promotion Ceremony

Today, our department had the honor of promoting Detective Adam LiCastro to the rank of Lieutenant.

Congratulations, Lieutenant LiCastro!

08/20/2026

Car Seat Safety Check | Today, Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 11:00am to 2:00pm the Niagara Falls Police Department’s Traffic Division will be hosting a Car Seat Safety Check-Up at the Niagara Falls High School Field House located at 4455 Porter Rd.

Although not required, it is highly recommended that the child be present during the check-up or installation. If they are not able to attend please know your child's age, height, and weight.

08/13/2026

Last night we hosted our first movie night of the season. Everyone enjoyed watching Goat with popcorn and popsicles! More nights with different location to come. Follow for updates

08/13/2026

08/11/2026

🎬On Wednesday August 12, 2026, at 8 PM the Niagara Falls Police Department will be hosting a Community Movie Night in front of the police department (1925 Main Street Niagara Falls, NY).

08/06/2026

Update: 08/06/26-12:44PM Dauven has been located.

🚨08/06/2026 | Missing Juvenile: Dauven Hernandez 15 Year Old Male, 5'4, 120lbs. Brown Eyes & Black Hair.

Dauven is a runaway from Jersey City, NJ. He ran away on July 16, 2026 and made his way to Niagara Falls NY, with plans to reach Canada. Dauven often uses fake names such as Jacob Rodriguez.

On August 5, 2026, Dauven attempted to gain entry into the City Missions on Buffalo Ave, but was denied entry due to his age. Dauven was then transported to a youth crisis shelter where he only stayed for four hours before running away again. Dauven is a flight risk and scared to return home. Daven was last seen wearing a long sleeve black shirt, black pants, and black shoes.

If located, please hold and contact Detective Maio at Cell: 716-804-3999 or Office: 716-286-4568 or The Niagara Falls Police Department at 716-286-4711

07/19/2026

Update: 07/19/2026 @ 9:30 PM Ciara was located.

07/18/2026: Runaway Juvenile | Ciara Culpepper 15 years old female

Last seen July 17th 2026 in the 400 blk of 17th st around 4 pm wearing a brown hoodie.

If located or able to provide any information on Ciara's whereabouts contact Niagara Falls
Police Department at 716 286-4711 or Detective Banas at Cell: 716 475-0166 or Office: 716 286-4568.

07/17/2026

Update: 07/17/2026-Jabari was located!

07/17/2026 Runaway Juvenile: Jabari Wright | 15 Year Old Black Male | 5’10” | ~120 lbs | Short Black Hair | Brown Eyes

Jabari was last seen on July 16, 2026 around 8:30 pm. Jabari was last seen wearing a black hoodie with pink font, black sweatpants, and black sneakers.

If Jabari is located, or you know anything about his whereabouts, please contact the Niagara Falls Police Department at 716-286-4711