Cheektowaga Police Department

10/20/2026

Today, we honor Officer David J. Tolsma and remember his courageous service and selfless sacrifice after he was fatally shot while responding to a hotel robbery on Genesee Street. We extend our sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers to his family, and pay tribute to the enduring legacy he leaves behind. We will never forget.

10/19/2026

The Cheektowaga Police Department is excited to team up with Cheektowaga Youth & Recreation for a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Skate & Trunk or Treat! 🎃

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Cheektowaga Recreation Center
2600 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga Town Park

🚔 Stop by the parking lot, say hello to your local police officers, check out the police car, and grab some Halloween treats!

⛸🎃 Next Saturday, October 24 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Come for open skate and stay for the spooky, Halloween fun!

🧡 Discounted open skate frees for anyone in a costume!
🖤 FREE Trunk or Treating in the parking lot!
🧡 FREE Haunted House upstairs!
🖤 Y.E.S. will be selling hot dogs, chips & a drink for $6. Proceeds benefit the volunteer scholarship program awarded to a graduating senior for their dedication to improving the community.

10/17/2026

☕🚔 Coffee, Cops & Chick-fil-A! 🐔❤️

Kick off your chilly Saturday with HOT coffee, a warm breakfast, and a chance to say hello to your local police officers!

Join us today from 10–11 AM at Chick-fil-A Transit & Losson for Coffee with a Cop.

Meet the officers who serve your community and get an up-close look at a police car. And yes, pushing the siren and emergency-light buttons is always an option 😂 Hope to see you there!

Make your calendars for Coffee with a Cop! 🚔☕️

Join us Saturday, October 17th from 10am-11am for a fun morning with our local police officers, enjoy a delicious breakfast, tour a real cop car, and ask all your best questions! ✨

Come grab a bite, meet our officers & make some memories with us! 🤗❤️

10/16/2026

The Cheektowaga Police Department will be participating in National School Bus Safety Week from Monday October 19th through Friday October 23rd.

We will also be involved in Operation Safe Stop on October 21st.

Below are some resource links and promotional videos to help our community better understand how we can best keep our students in the Cheektowaga school community safe.

https://trafficsafety.ny.gov/operation-safe-stop

https://vimeo.com/1062082996

https://www.nyapt.org/SafeStop

🚌 National School Bus Safety Week 2026 is October 19–23! 🛑
This year’s theme is "Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes." It takes a whole community to ensure our students travel safely every single day. Let's do our part!

🚦 Quick Tips for Motorists:
• Yellow means slow down: A flashing yellow light indicates the bus is preparing to stop.
• Red means STOP: When red lights flash and the stop arm is extended, motorists in ALL lanes must stop. State laws strictly prohibit illegal passing.
• Watch for pedestrians: Stay alert for children walking to and from bus stops, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.

👥 Thank Our Everyday Heroes!
Join us in celebrating the incredible school bus drivers, monitors, mechanics, and dispatchers who keep our children safe on the road. Drop a thank you comment below if you appreciate your local school transportation team!

It is estimated that over 50,000 private vehicles pass stopped school buses with red lights flashing on a typical school day.  Each incident puts school children at risk of injury.  Stay alert - when you see a stopped school bus with red lights flashing, STOP FOR THE BUS! A child’s life depends...

10/11/2026

***Update*** The juveniles family has been located. Thank you for the assistance.

We are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying this juvenile. He is autistic/ non-verbal and was located in the area of Harlem Rd and Straley Ave. if you recognize this male or have any information on his identity please contact us at 716-686-3501.

10/09/2026

Union rd is closed between William St and Bennett rd for a structure fire. Please avoid the area.

10/06/2026

We’re excited to share some great news with the Cheektowaga community!

The Cheektowaga Police Department was fortunate to acquire a Hagglunds tracked vehicle through the federal 1033 Program. This specialized vehicle will be available for use during significant snow events, severe weather, and other emergencies when normal emergency vehicles may have difficulty traveling.

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, including Derrick Manufacturing, along with the hard work and dedication of our Cheektowaga police officers, the Hagglunds has been painted and outfitted for department use ahead of the upcoming winter season.

The Hagglunds is designed to operate in a variety of challenging conditions, including snow, ice, standing water, mud, sand, gravel, and asphalt. It can also accommodate up to 17 people, making it a valuable resource for emergency transportation and response.

During severe weather conditions, the vehicle will primarily be used to assist with emergency response, transport residents and emergency personnel when needed, and help our community navigate situations where traditional vehicles may not be able to safely travel.

We are grateful to Derrick Manufacturing and everyone who helped prepare this vehicle for service. We’re proud to add this resource to our emergency response capabilities and look forward to putting it to work when our community needs it most.

Stay safe this winter, Cheektowaga! 🚔❄️

09/29/2026

Today, we want to congratulate our longtime Payroll Clerk, Shelly Gordon, as she officially begins her well-deserved retirement after an incredible 34 years of service to the Town of Cheektowaga.

For more than three decades, Shelly has been a trusted and much-appreciated presence behind the scenes. Her dedication, knowledge, friendship, and many years of service have meant so much, and she will be deeply missed.

Please join us in congratulating Shelly on an amazing career and wishing her nothing but happiness, relaxation, and plenty of adventures in retirement!

Thank you for 34 incredible years of service to the Town of Cheektowaga. Enjoy every minute of retirement — you’ve earned it! 💙

09/19/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K 🇺🇸

Please be advised that Como Park Boulevard will be CLOSED between Bennett Road and Honorine Drive tomorrow, from 8:00 AM until approximately 12:00 PM for the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk.

Motorists are encouraged to plan an alternate route and allow extra travel time in the area.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we help provide a safe route for this special event. Best of luck to all of the runners and walkers! 🇺🇸🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001 - the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, members of our military, and civilians whose lives were forever changed that day.

Twenty-five years later, their courage, sacrifice, and service remain etched in our hearts.

May we never forget those we lost.
May we never forget those who answered the call.
May we never forget the unity that brought our nation together.

September 11, 2001 🇺🇸
Never Forgotten.