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10/26/2026

Overnight Parking Ban Begins November 1

As a reminder, the City’s overnight parking ban takes effect November 1st. All vehicles must be removed from city roadways each night between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.

Please plan ahead and make arrangements for off-street parking during these hours. Share this reminder with family, friends, and neighbors to help spread the word.

10/19/2026

10/16/2026 - Chief Jamin Butcher was sworn in as Police Chief for the City of Tonawanda Police Department. Chief Butcher is a 23 year veteran, who started as a Police Officer in 2003. Chief Butcher was promoted to Lieutenant in 2013 and again promoted to Detective Captain in 2019. Chief Butcher has served honorably and with great integrity throughout his career. We look forward to the future of the City of Tonawanda Police Department, under his leadership!

Congratulations Chief Jamin Butcher #708!

10/14/2026

**UPDATE - All lines are back up and have returned to normal operations**

Please be advised that the 911 lines serving the City of Tonawanda Police Department are currently experiencing an outage. If you call 911 from within the City, your call will be answered by the Town of Tonawanda Police Department and the call details transferred to us. Please continue to call 911 for emergencies.

We are working with Erie County and Verizon to restore service as soon as possible. We will post an update once the issue is resolved.

10/10/2026

**Update**- Person has been identified. Thank you.

DETECTIVES LOOK TO IDENTIFY PERSON OF INTEREST - The City of Tonawanda Police are looking to identify the person shown here in a surveillance photo regarding a Grand Larceny at 890 Young Street.
If you recognize this person or have any information related to this incident, please call the City of Tonawanda Detective Bureau at 716-692-2121 ext. 309, reference complaint:
COT # 26-014602

09/29/2026

Overnight Parking Update

The Mayor has lifted the overnight parking ban until at least November 1, 2026, based on the weather forecast and current leaf conditions. An update will be provided when enforcement is set to resume.

New Overnight Parking Hours

When the parking ban resumes, the restricted hours will be 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., replacing the previous 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. hours. The City Council approved this change on August 18, 2026, to help DPW crews with leaf and snow removal. Signs at city entrances have been updated.

09/24/2026

City Of Tonawanda Police
Child Safety Seat Check
September 26th, 8:30am-11:30am
Veteran's Park
777 Niagara Street
Come by to have your child safety seats checked by our Certified Child Safety Seat Technicians!

09/17/2026

The City of Tonawanda is looking to hire Detention Aides. This position is on an on call basis. For an application please reach out to the City of Tonawanda Civil Service Office.
https://www.tonawandacity.com/residents/civil_service.php

09/16/2026

Congratulations to Acting Detective Captain Nicholas Kirkwood!

The City of Tonawanda Police Department is proud to congratulate Acting Detective Captain Nicholas Kirkwood on being recognized as the City of Tonawanda’s Veteran of the Quarter at last night’s Common Council meeting.

Captain Kirkwood has served his country with honor and continues that commitment to service each day as a member of the City of Tonawanda Police Department. His dedication, leadership, and commitment to our department and the community are greatly appreciated.

We were especially pleased to see Captain Kirkwood joined by his family, friends, and fellow members of the department as he received this well deserved recognition.

On behalf of the entire City of Tonawanda Police Department, congratulations, Captain Kirkwood, and thank you for your continued service to both our country and our community.

09/02/2026

We have received several questions regarding an incident on Young Street on August 31 that was initially reported as a possible assault. Officers responded and investigated the incident. It was determined that no assault occurred, and there is no threat to the public related to this incident.

08/05/2026

National Night Out 2026 was a great success. Thanks to everyone that came out and enjoyed the night with us!!

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200 Niagara Street
Tonawanda, NY
14150

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