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[AMHERST POLICE, NY] – This holiday season, give yourself the gift of safety: always wear your seatbelt.

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December 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
[AMHERST POLICE, NY] – TRAFFIC ALERT: Power lines and a tree are down across Maple Road between Teakwood Road and Palmdale Road. Please avoid the area while emergency crews are on location.

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December 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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December 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
[AMHERST POLICE, NY] – Heading out for the holidays? Drive safely! Keep your distance, stay alert, and watch for winter weather. Arriving safely is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones.

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December 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Chief of Police Scott P. Chamberlin is proud to welcome our newest Amherst Police Officer, who is now officially in uniform and ready to serve the community with honor and dedication.
December 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The Amherst Police are asking for help identifying the person(s) shown in these surveillance photos.

🔹 Have info?
📞 Call: 716-689-1336
🗣️ Voicemail: 716-220-8477
📧 Email: tips@apdny.org
📲 Text: 716-220-TIPS
Ref: AMH #25-057222-PAL

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December 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
[AMHERST POLICE, NY] – This year’s Shop with a Cop program identified Amherst families in need through the three school districts.

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December 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
[AMHERST POLICE, NY] – A big thank you to Becker’s Auto Repair on Transit Road in East Amherst for providing lunch for our first responders today! We really appreciate the support and generosity shown to our officers and staff.

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December 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Amherst Police are asking for help identifying the person(s) shown in these surveillance photos.

🔹 Have info?
📞 Call: 716-689-1334
🗣️ Voicemail: 716-220-8477
📧 Email: tips@apdny.org
📲 Text: 716-220-TIPS
Ref: AMH #25-056831-TSC

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December 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
December 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
December 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
[AMHERST POLICE, NY] – Last week, officers responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle striking a building. No injuries were reported.

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December 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Amherst Police are asking for help identifying the person(s) shown in these surveillance photos.

🔹 Have info?
📞 Call: 716-689-1340
🗣️ Voicemail: 716-220-8477
📧 Email: tips@apdny.org
📲 Text: 716-220-TIPS
Ref: AMH #25-052311-LKI

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December 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Happy Hanukkah
December 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
December 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
[AMHERST POLICE, NY] – Today we recognize the birthday of the United States National Guard. On December 13, 1636, the first organized militia in North America was formed, creating a tradition of citizen-soldiers ready to serve when called.

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December 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Amherst Police are asking for help identifying the person(s) shown in these surveillance photos.

🔹 Have info?
📞 Call: 716-689-1318
🗣️ Voicemail: 716-220-8477
📧 Email: tips@apdny.org
📲 Text: 716-220-TIPS
Ref: AMH #25-056121-JPE

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December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
December 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
[AMHERST POLICE, NY] – Amherst Police need your help locating this individual.

☎️ 716-689-1311 or
☎️ 716-220-8477 Voice Mail
📧email to: tips@apdny.org
📱text to: 716-220-TIPS

**DO NOT APPROACH OR ATTEMPT TO ARREST.

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December 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
[AMHERST POLICE, NY] -- MEDIA RELEASE: BUILDING FIRE

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December 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
[AMHERST POLICE, NY] – 🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨
Main Street between Union Street and Grove Street is closed to traffic due to a residential fire. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes while emergency crews are on scene. Updates will follow as available.

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December 11, 2025 at 1:19 AM
December 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
[AMHERST POLICE, NY] -- A big thank you to the Sweet Home Baseball Program and Coach Campolo for donating 24 dinners to the Amherst Police Department from their Chiavetta’s Chicken Dinner Fundraiser in appreciation of all we do for Sweet Home Schools and the community.

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December 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM