13 People Were Arrested In Niagara County This Week

Even though a new year often brings a "new you," some people will never change their ways. As someone who is an avid consumer of all things true crime, I do understand the difficulties people face in moving from a life of crime into a law-abiding citizen. People face so many challenges, including mental health, drugs, family issues, and of course plain old greed. I tend to watch 'Lock Up' frequently (I am the person who watches reruns like they are new). Many times, the people in the episode have a history of going to prison. They will often say, "I will not be back." And guess what? They usually do.

There are so many factors that go into stopping people from repeating the cycle of committing crimes and ending up back in prison. Things like jobs, counseling, housing, drug treatment, social opportunities, and even religion can help people avoid going back to jail. But, sometimes, people have to hit rock bottom before anyone can help them. Let's be real - if the threat of punishment was enough to stop people from doing bad things, crime would never be an issue.

You may not know this, but New York State has joined Reentry 2030. On July 15, 2024, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced that it was a part of the national initiative to "improve reentry outcomes for all formerly incarcerated individuals." This program is being led by the Council of State Governments Justice Center.

I often see a lot of people in the comments saying things like, "Oh, they are criminals, lock them up and throw away the key." To some extent, I understand. If you have been a victim of crime, it is hard to have empathy. I do believe that some people would be locked up for eternity for the benefit of society. Some folks are beyond rehabilitation.

But, there are many people who are not as far gone. These people are at a crossroads. They can be given a second chance (after they pay their debt to society) or they can be denied hope for an honest life and just become a better criminal in prison. Hopefully, some, if not most of the people below will take whatever situation that got them arrested and use it as a catalyst to better themselves.

Each of the people listed below is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

1. Feroleto, Kathleen M

Booking Date/Time: 01/02/2025 14:10:20
BAIL JUMPING 3RD DEGREE
Bail Amount: None Listed

DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Bail Amount: None Listed

2. McDonald, William Edward

Booking Date/Time: 01/02/2025 13:16:43
PETIT LARCENY
Bail Amount: None Listed

3. Kusmierski, Jeffrey James

Booking Date/Time: 01/02/2025 12:06:53
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3RD:DAMAGE ANOTHER'S PROPERTY-AMOUNT> $250
Bail Amount: $5,000.00

DISOBEY MANDATE EXC JL 753A-2
Bail Amount: None Listed

BURGLARY-3RD DEG:ILLEGAL ENTRY WITH INTENT TO COMMIT A CRIME
Bail Amount: None Listed

4. Roberts, Douglas James

Booking Date/Time: 01/02/2025 11:03:15
DISOBEY MANDATE EXC JL 753A-2
Bail Amount: $3,000.00

5. Tennyson, Jalen Rashawn

Booking Date/Time: 01/02/2025 10:19:40
CRIM POSS CONTRL SUBST
Bail Amount: None Listed

6. Cox, Juajhane Yvette

Booking Date/Time: 01/02/2025 10:02:55
ASSAULT 2ND DEG: RECKLESSLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY W/WEAPON
Bail Amount: None Listed

7. Silverman, Anthony

Booking Date/Time: 12/31/2024 16:59:22
PETIT LARCENY
Bail Amount: $1.00

CPSP 4 VEHICLE XCEPT MTRCYCLE
Bail Amount: None Listed

8. Oakes, David Wayne

Booking Date/Time: 12/30/2024 17:37:38
OBSTRUCT GOVERNMENTAL ADMIN 2ND
Bail Amount: $10,000.00

CRIM POSS WEAP - 4TH DEG
Bail Amount: None Listed

CRIM POSS CONTRL SUBST
Bail Amount: None Listed

RESISTING ARREST
Bail Amount: None Listed

9. Gailie, Todd Anthony

Booking Date/Time: 12/30/2024 03:39:06
DWI: 2 PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS DESIGNATED OFFENSES IN 10 YEARS
Bail Amount: None Listed

10. Aikin, Jedidiah James

Booking Date/Time: 12/28/2024 01:49:54
TRESPASS
Bail Amount: $1.00

TRESPASS
Bail Amount: None Listed

DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Bail Amount: None Listed

11. Williams, Kenneth Arthur

Booking Date/Time: 12/27/2024 15:23:59
REVOKE PRESUMPTIVE RELEASE, PAROLE, COND RELEASE, PRS STATUS
Bail Amount: None Listed

12. Kimmith, Robert William

Booking Date/Time: 12/27/2024 13:57:18
ASSAULT 3RD DEGREE: WITH INTENT TO CAUSE PHYSICAL INJURY
Bail Amount: $1,500.00

13. Murphy, Beonca Lynn

Booking Date/Time: 12/27/2024 13:26:17
OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE IMPAIRED BY DRUGS 1ST OFFENSE
Bail Amount: $10,000.00

OBSTRUCT GOVERNMENTAL ADMIN 2ND
Bail Amount: None Listed

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