Olivia Beilein

Buffalo

Digital Producer at WGRZ-TV (Buffalo, NY)

Articles

Olean officer faces charges in child sex case

1 week ago | wgrz.com | Olivia Beilein

OLEAN, N.Y. — New York State Police arrested an Olean Police Officer on May 4 following an investigation. 50-year-old Jason L. DeYoe of Olean was charged with sexual conduct against a child in the 2nd degree and unlawful surveillance in the 2nd degree. According to State Police, the charges stem from a complaint that DeYoe, who is a police officer with the Olean Police Department, committed a sexual offense involving a minor. DeYoe was arraigned in Portville Town Court and released.
18-year-old arraigned for May shooting outside Dollar Tree

1 week ago | wgrz.com | Olivia Beilein

DEPEW, N.Y. — The Erie County District Attorney's Office announced Friday and 18-year-old teenager was arraigned on charges in connection with a shooting that happened in Depew. The 18-year-old male was charged with one count of attempted murder in the second degree, one count of assault in the first degree, one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, and one count of assault in the second degree.
Erie County officials recommend consolidating county jails

1 week ago | wgrz.com | Olivia Beilein

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Sheriff John Garcia released the results of a comprehensive assessment of the Erie County Holding Center and Erie County Correctional Facility on Friday morning. The review was launched in response to growing concerns about outdated conditions, as well as the high cost of operating the two aging correctional facilities with shrinking inmate populations.
Niagara family seeks help to locate missing man Scott Stopa

1 week ago | wgrz.com | Olivia Beilein

NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — A Niagara County family is reaching out to the community in hopes to locate a missing man, 46-year-old Scott Stopa. 2 On Your Side reached out to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office who confirmed the family's post on social media and that an 'attempt to locate' was sent out to nearby police departments. In the family's social media post, they said Scott has been missing since Tuesday, May 27 and that they are extremely concerned for his safety and well-being.
Cheektowaga Police seek help finding 15-year-old Lamar Wilson

1 week ago | wgrz.com | Olivia Beilein

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — The Cheektowaga Police Department is looking for the community's help in locating 15-year-old Lamar Wilson. Lamar was last seen in the area of Eggert Road and Tudor Road wearing all black clothing with a black backpack and carrying a gold suitcase, according to police. Police reports describe Lamar as a Black male with brown eyes and hair. He stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 130 lbs.
Lockport fire affects up to 10 businesses

1 week ago | wgrz.com | Olivia Beilein

LOCKPORT, N.Y. — The City of Lockport Fire Department responded to reports of a fire in a plaza on Thursday night. Fire crews responded to Walnut and Washburn Streets a little after 9 p.m. Fire Chief Luca Quagliano says the plaza houses somewhere between 8-10 businesses. At the time of the fire, only a liquor store on the first floor was open, but everyone inside was able to safely evacuate.
Harris Hill Elementary rescues ducklings from storm drain

1 week ago | wgrz.com | Olivia Beilein

CLARENCE CENTER, N.Y. — Harris Hill Elementary School in Clarence recently had some feathery friends visiting their school. The school said that each year a mother ducks makes her way to their courtyard to lay her eggs in a safe space. But his year some of the mother duck's babies got into the schools storm drain and needed some assistance to get out.
Donate blood in NY this June for a chance at a dream getaway

1 week ago | wgrz.com | Olivia Beilein

BUFFALO, N.Y. — During the month of June, those who donate blood with ConnectLife will get the chance to win a dream getaway. ConnectLife blood donations all stay local in Western New York, helping nearly every hospital in the eight counties of WNY keep safe stock of inventory. People can make donations at the ConnectLife centers in Williamsville, West Seneca, Tonawanda, and via the mobile donation unit.
Buffalo Bandits host championship rally at KeyBank Center

1 week ago | wgrz.com | Olivia Beilein

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Almost a week ago the Buffalo Bandits became back-to-back-to-back champions winning the NLL finals in game 3 against the Saskatchewan Rush. Now they are inviting the fans to come celebrate with them on Friday outside of the KeyBank Center in Alumni Plaza. The championship rally will include speeches from players and coaches, along with giveaways, photo opportunities, entertainment, and more. Championship gear will be for sale at the team store located inside KeyBank Center.
Gas leak reported on W. Chippewa Street

1 week ago | wgrz.com | Olivia Beilein

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A gas leak was reported on W. Chippewa and Georgia Streets in the City of Buffalo Wednesday morning. 2 On Your Side was at the scene, and you could see the gas blowing a nearby bush. Crews worked to get the leak fixed. Officials at the scene said a 4-inch pressure line had gotten hit by a contractor. They also noted that nearby school Hutch Tech High School is not impacted by the leak.