Lockport, NY – An incident inside the Niagara County Correctional Facility has led to a criminal charge following a completed investigation.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, its Criminal Investigation Bureau concluded an investigation into an incident that occurred February 4 at the correctional facility located on Niagara Street Extension in the Town of Lockport.
Investigators determined that a 26-year-old inmate, Nicholas A. Holland of Amherst, allegedly repeatedly disobeyed orders issued by correction officers during the incident. Authorities said Holland allegedly threatened officers and threw an unknown liquid onto a correction officer while inside the facility.
As a result of the investigation, Holland has been charged with Harassment in the Second Degree in connection with the incident. The charge was filed following the conclusion of the Sheriff’s Office investigation.
Officials said Holland is scheduled to appear in Town of Lockport Court at a later date. No court date was immediately released.
The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office stated that the incident occurred at approximately 7 p.m. on February 4 and was documented under case reference number 26-6218. The investigation was handled by Investigator D. Pacheco under the supervision of Captain M. Reele, according to the release.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that it remains committed to maintaining the safety and security of both staff and individuals housed at the Niagara County Correctional Facility. No injuries were detailed in the release, and no additional charges were announced as of this report.
The correctional facility is located in a busy area of Lockport, and incidents inside the jail can impact staffing and operations, particularly during evening hours.
The case remains pending in local court.
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