Buffalo Man Charged After Allegedly Dragging Officer with Motorbike

Buffalo man charged after allegedly dragging officer with motorbike

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly fled police on a motorbike and dragged an officer 150 feet down an embankment Tuesday in North Tonawanda, police announced. Officials said a motorbike was reported as driving recklessly and fled from Niagara Falls police. The bike, driven by 26-year-old Shawn Candelaria, was then seen entering North Tonawanda when officers tried to stop it. Candelaria allegedly f…

North Tonawanda Police Say Suspect Dragged Officer on Motorbike Before Crash

A Buffalo man is facing charges after dragging a police officer roughly 150 feet down an embankment during a chase in North Tonawanda on Tuesday, authorities said. According to police, the incident began when a motorbike was reported driving recklessly and fleeing from Niagara Falls police. The rider - identified as 26-year-old Shawn Candelaria - was later spotted entering North Tonawanda where officers attempted a traffic stop. Candelaria alleg…

North Tonawanda police arrest Buffalo man after chase, officer dragged 150 feet - Newport Dispatch

NORTH TONAWANDA — A Buffalo man was arrested Tuesday after a motorcycle chase that ended with a police officer being dragged 150 feet down an embankment, according to the North Tonawanda Police Department. The North Tonawanda Police Department was made aware Aug. 12 of a white motorbike that was operating recklessly and had just fled from the Niagara Falls Police Department. The motorbike was last seen on River Road heading toward North Tonawand…