Friendship Police Department

10/20/2026

*** Public Information Announcement ***

The Friendship Police Department has been receiving complaints regarding local law violations. With the recent changes in refuse pick up we would like to take a moment to remind residents :

Friendship Local 1 of 2008 Section 5 A 1 states Solid waste or trash shall not be placed to the curb more than twenty four (24) hours before scheduled pick up.

Section 6 D states a fine of up to $250 can be imposed for violations.

Full copies of this and other local laws are available at the Town Hall. You can also find up to date information on the Town Of Friendship website at the link below.

https://friendshipny.gov/index.php

09/21/2026

On September 20th, 2026, at approximately 2:45 PM, Officers of the Friendship Police Department arrested Sarah M. Southwick (33 YO) of Friendship N.Y. Southwick's arrest stems from a harassment complaint. Southwick was processed at the Friendship Police Department and transported to the Allegany County Jail for centralized arraignment. Southwick’s charges are listed below:

PL 240.26 03 Harassment-2ND Alarm Or Annoy (Violation)

Southwick is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

09/20/2026

On Sunday September 20th, 2026, at approximately 1:00 PM, Officers of the Friendship Police Department arrested Tristan M. Buddell (26 YO) of Friendship N.Y. This arrest follows a multi week investigation stemming from a complaint of sexual abuse against a child. Buddell was processed at the Friendship Police Department and transported to the Allegany County Jail for arraignment. Buddell’s charges are listed below.

PL 130.35 (1)(C) R**e First Person Less Than 11 Y0 B Felony
PL 130.65 (3) Sexual Abuse First Person Less Than 11 YO D Felony

Buddell is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

08/19/2026

On Tuesday August 18th at approximately 2:08 PM, Officers of the Friendship Police Department were dispatched to County Road 20 for a report of a physical domestic in progress with weapons. As a result of this investigation Jason C. Nosbisch (25 YO) of Lancaster N.Y. was arrested and transported to the Friendship Police Department for processing. He was then transported to the Allegany County Jail for centralized arraignment. The Friendship Police Department was assisted by the Allegany County Sheriff's Office. Nosbisch’s charges are listed below.

PL 120.00 01 Assault 3rd With Intent To Cause Physical Injury (Misdemeanor)
PL 120.14 01 Menacing 2nd Weapon (Misdemeanor)

Nosbisch is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

08/04/2026

Good morning Friendship! The Friendship Police Department has moved it's RADAR board to a location requested by residents. Do you recognize this area? If you would like the RADAR board moved to a location near you, contact a Friendship PD Officer. As a public service announcement, a list of the increased fines enacted by N.Y.S . is attached to this post. Please follow the speed limit and other posted laws. It's not worth the safety risk, the fines or the hassle of getting a violation.

07/18/2026

In an ongoing effort to keep our community and drivers safe, the Friendship Police Department will be placing our mobile RADAR trailer in multiple locations throughout our jurisdiction. A huge THANK YOU goes to the Cuba Police Department for allowing us to re purpose this equipment in Friendship. If you would like the trailer placed in your area for a while, message us or speak to one of our Officers on patrol. The suggested location should be where the trailer can safely be off road with a clear view of traffic. Be sure to include your address and the direction of travel you think should be monitored. Let’s enjoy summer safely together !

07/02/2026

The Friendship Police Department would like to wish you all a happy and safe 4th of July! This is a great time to reflect on the words of our constitution. That all people are "endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights" Please enjoy yourselves and be respectful of each other. If you have an emergency call 911. Our professional dispatchers at the Allegany County 911 Center will get you the help you need. Please see the link below for guidance on what fireworks are safe and legal to use at home.

https://www.dhses.ny.gov/sparkling-devices-information

06/18/2026

On June 15th 2026 at approximately 9:09 PM, Officers of the Friendship Police Department responded to Crosby's on Pennsylvania Ave. for a report of an unruly customer. As Patrol arrived on scene an FPD Officer observed the reported suspect driving away and initiated a traffic stop. After a DWI investigation, it was determined that James D. Burgess (37) YO of Friendship N.Y was intoxicated. Burgess was transported to FPD for processing and his vehicle was towed from the scene. After processing he was brought to the Allegany County Jail for CAP court. Burgess is charged with the following:

VTL 1194 01B Refusal To Take Breath Test
VTL 1192 03 Driving While Intoxicated 1ST Offense

Burgess is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

06/10/2026

On June 9th, 2026 Officers of the Friendship Police Department assisted the Friendship Dog Control Officer execute a warrant issued by the Friendship Town Court, ordering the seizure of a dog. This order stems from multiple instances in the Linwood Ave. area, of the dog running loose, killing other animals, acting aggressively towards humans, not being licensed and not having its rabies vaccine. Please keep your dogs leashed or penned for their safety and the safety of the community. Dogs can be licensed at the Friendship Town Hall. See link below for further information.

Friendship is a town in Allegany County, New York, USA. The population was 2,004 at the 2010 census. The town's name was adopted to mark the resolution of earlier conflicts. See the History section for more information on the background. The Town is surrounded by large hills in a wide valley that ru...

05/18/2026

In an effort to increase awareness of the 20 MILE PER HOUR SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT, two RADAR speed displays have been installed on West Main Street. These units are equipped with logging software to help us monitor traffic and speed patterns. The displays were intentionally mounted before the start of the school zone, in order to give drivers time to adjust their speed before entering the 20 Mile Per Hour School Zone. This is a multi-agency effort to increase vehicle and traffic safety for the residents of Friendship, especially our children crossing the street. The Friendship Police Department is grateful to all involved for making this a reality, but most of all, we are thankful for the support of our residents and community!