NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — North Tonawanda Police are providing updates on recent incidents involving teenagers across the city.
Investigators say they have identified a 14-year-old suspect in connection with vandalism at the Deerwood Country Club on Sweeney Street. According to police, officers were called to the country club on Oct. 26 for reports of damage to the greens, fairways and tee boxes. They say the teen used a dirt bike that caused the damage. The bike was impounded by police and the teen was issued a fine for violating Niagara County's Off-Road Vehicle Law. Police say this is the teen's second offense under that law. They are also charged with Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. The teen is currently reimbursing the City of North Tonawanda for the damage, police say.
Five people have been identified in connection with damage caused to Halloween decorations across the city on Oct. 27, according to police. Officials say help from the community and social media, they were able to identify the suspects. Police say the five people have paid over $4,000 in restitution for the damage. They are also required to appear in Niagara County Youth Court.
The most recent incident happened on Nov. 10. Police say an they were called to a report of an elderly man that was assaulted at a McDonalds. Officers located a 14-year-old and 16-year-old that were allegedly involved in the incident. Police say the 14-year-old was issued and appearance ticket as a juvenile delinquent and referred to Niagara County Probation. The 16-year-old was issued a ticket as an adolescent offender and will be referred to Superior Court Youth Part. Both teens were charged with Assault in the Second Degree.
The North Tonawanda Police Department says assistance from the community helped them resolve these cases.
