Buffalo Police Make Eight Gun-Related Arrests

Staff Report / Buffalolocal.org

**Buffalo Police Department Reports Eight Gun Arrests**

The Buffalo Police Department announced that eight arrests related to gun offenses occurred between November 25 and December 1, 2024, resulting in the recovery of eight firearms.

- **November 25:** Justin McDow, 38, from Albany, NY, was arrested on the 2200 block of Bailey Avenue. Police recovered an Ekol Volga 9mm handgun. McDow has three prior felony convictions. The District Attorney's office requested remand, and Judge Shannon Heneghan remanded the defendant.

- **November 26:** Thakir Towner, 29, from Buffalo, was arrested on the first block of Northampton Street. A loaded Charter Arms revolver was recovered. The District Attorney's office requested remand, and Judge Shannon Heneghan remanded the defendant.

- **November 27:** Dante Pryor, 28, from Buffalo, was arrested on the 200 block of Highgate Avenue, where a Ruger P90 was recovered. The District Attorney's office requested $100,000 bail, and Judge Shannon Heneghan imposed $75,000 bail.

Nathan Winfrey, 25, from Buffalo, was also arrested on Eastwood Place. A loaded Glock 43x was recovered. The District Attorney's office requested remand, and Judge Carrie Phillips remanded the defendant.

In total, the arrests and seized firearms demonstrate ongoing efforts by the Buffalo Police Department to address gun-related crimes in the community.



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