🌱 Teen Arrested For Car Theft + March Police Chase Footage Released

Hi all. It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and breezy. High: 82 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories in Buffalo today:

1. Mayor Byron Brown will attend the signing of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act at the White House today. The event will be the official passage of the gun safety bill prompted by the Tops Shooting, among other incidents of gun violence across the country. Also present at the event will be Tops employee Jerome Bridges, who led others to safety during the mass shooting. (Spectrum News)
2. A 14-year-old was arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle on Saturday. According to police, suspects had been going through unlocked vehicles and garages in Wheatfield. Two vehicles were spotted by police running through a red light, then fled and ultimately crashed. At about 4:00 a.m., police arrested the teen, who was charged with third-degree grand larceny and third-degree unlawful fleeing. (WGRZ.com)
3. Police body camera footage has been released of a wild car chase that took place in March. According to video footage, the chase began when the suspect was pulled over and informed of suspended registration due to a lapsed insurance policy. The driver then sped off and led police on a chase that ended after the suspect was shot multiple times by police, who fired at him from their own vehicles during the chase. Click the link to see the video. (Buffalo News)

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Today in Buffalo:

• Baby Storytime at Orchard Park Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Summer Reading Raffle at Lancaster Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Scavenger Hunt: Frosty's Coupons at Lancaster Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for some classy clothing? JCC Buffalo released the first photo shoot of their apparel line. Sales start on the 15th. (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)
• Don't let boredom take over your home! Parkside Community Association is selling scavenger hunts for some family fun. Click the link to learn how to enter the hunt. (Parkside Community Association via Instagram)
• Dogs Of Buffalo wants you to meet Bailey. The nine-year-old Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier was adopted from the SPCA eight years ago and is feeling mighty fine. (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you soon.

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.