Village of Gowanda Police Department

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Our mission is to safeguard the lives and property of the residents of the Village of Gowanda, to enhance public safety, and to improve their quality of life.

09/18/2026

09/03/2026

School is back in session!
Please remember!!

08/19/2026

If you observe anyone violating a law, or committing a crime, please call 911. An emergency dispatcher will be able to assist and relay information to on duty patrols from multiple agencies that have jurisdiction within the village and surrounding areas.
This also helps keep track of dates, times and locations of incidents with help with narrowing down the areas that patrol can be more present.

Parents also,

Please educate your children on the laws pertaining to E-Bikes and gas powered recreational vehicles (minibikes, go-karts, atv’s, utv’s, etc). This will help keep them safe while operating these legally and can help prevent fines and tow fees associated with the illegal operation of these on a public highway and/or sidewalks.

Thank you for your assistance in helping keep Gowanda and surrounding areas safe!

08/18/2026

Attention!!

With the recent uptick in complaints of E-Bikes, Mini Bikes, Go Karts and Dirt Bikes being operated on public sidewalks and public highways within the village limits, we have reached out to the NYSP, Cattaraugus County and Erie County Sheriff’s Offices for assistance in reducing these issues. We will be increasing patrols within the village and have advised all to not give anymore warnings.

E-Bikes, Mini Bikes, Go Karts, Dirt Bikes that are in violation of NYS VTL and E-Bike laws will be towed and fines may be assessed.

Go Karts, Gas Powered Minibikes, Dirt Bikes, ATV’s are illegal to be operated on any public highway.

NYS E-Bike laws are attached. Please educate your children with the laws!

Your child MUST be 16 or OLDER to operate an E-Bike or E-Scooter in NYS.

07/27/2026

Friendly Reminder:

E-Bikes are not authorized to be operated on sidewalks in the village limits.

The village has many local businesses that operate without parking lots and the main entrances/exits primarily use main sidewalks in the business district.

This causes a major safety issue for pedestrians utilizing the sidewalks and local businesses conducting day to day operations.

Please comply the NYS E-Bike laws.

Thank you!

12/11/2025

Winter Parking Reminder:

Winter parking ban goes into effect Nov 1st-April 1st each year.

There is no parking on public streets from 12am-7am.

We need to keep the streets clear for the snowplow drivers to remove snow safely and quickly.

Per Village ordinance:

The Department of Public Works may call to have vehicles towed that are in violation of this parking ban at the vehicle owners expense.

Please adhere to these ordinances and help keep our streets clean and safe for all drivers!

Address

27 E Main Street
Gowanda, NY
14070

Telephone

+17165322020

Website

http://www.villageofgowanda.com/

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