25-1494 : Rivera - Erie County Sheriff Official’s Crash in April of 2024

This agenda item, 25-1494, concerns an incident on April 11, 2024, where an Erie County Sheriff's vehicle, driven by Official Daniel “D.J.” Granville, struck seven legally parked cars in Buffalo. Councilmember David A. Rivera, Chair of the Police Oversight Committee, became aware of the incident ten months later due to news reports. Concerns have been raised about the initial response by Buffalo Police officers, including alleged failures to activate body cameras, perform sobriety tests, and question witnesses. The investigation was transferred to the Niagara County District Attorney's office due to reported conflicts of interest. Councilmember Rivera has formally requested an investigation by the New York State Attorney General's office due to the prolonged investigation, lack of transparency, and conflicts of interest. The item was referred to the Police Oversight Committee on September 2, 2025, and was tabled on October 8, 2025, with a next meeting date of February 24, 2026.