Salamanca Community Watch

04/25/2026

Information is power. Glad to see more and more pages sharing information for awareness!

Robert Smith - Convicted for violently molesting a 3 year old girl.

Robert Smith is a Level 3 (high-risk) Sexually Violent Offender residing in Salamanca, Cattaraugus County. He was convicted in 2003 of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, for physically overpowering and molesting a 3-year-old female victim who was known to him. He was sentenced to only 9 years in state prison.

To view the fully detailed offender report, including where he lives and works, click the link in the comments below.

04/10/2026

🎉 City-Wide Cleanup Will Continue in 2026! 🎉

Thanks to resident feedback from our recent survey, the City of Salamanca will continue the City-Wide Cleanup Program for 2026. Residents told us this program matters, and we listened. 👏

📆Ward 1, 2 & 4 pickup begins June 1
📆Ward 3 & 5 pickup begins June 8
💰Cost is $50 per household

Please make sure debris is not placed at the curb until the allowed date for your ward.

Thank you for helping us keep Salamanca beautiful! 🌳🧹✨

Share the flyer with your friends, family and neighbors to keep Salamanca clean!

03/28/2026

Not a new location; he’s been around a while. Glad other pages are spreading awareness!

Freddy Crawford is a level 3 (high-risk) predicate s*x offender residing in Salamanca, Cattaraugus County.

Full Offender Details: https://nyspredatoralert.com/freddy-crawford-level-3-offender/

03/13/2026

*UPDATE: saw a comment that says the dog is home safe*

Posted in another group that doesn’t like screenshots, so I cropped it; if anyone recognizes this pup I left the persons name at the top of the cropped photo.. 🙁

02/24/2026

Narcotics Arrest
February 18th 2026
City of Salamanca Police
7:16pm

After an investigation conducted by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force a search warrant for a vehicle was conducted on East State Street in the City.
Karen Fries of Allegany NY was arrested for criminal possession of a controlled substance 2nd degree, two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree,three counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia 2nd degree and obstruction of governmental administration Fries was held for arraignment. Karen Fries was found in possession of more than two ounces of crystal methamphetamine, more than seven grams of fentanyl and more than an ounce of crack co***ne. The Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force is comprised of members of the Salamanca Police Department, Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office and the Olean Police Department. SRDTF was assisted by the Salamanca Police and the CCSO patrol division and K9 Echo.

02/24/2026

SURVEY IS CLOSED! WE HAVE DECIDED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE CLEAN UP.

Thank you for your feedback!

Salamanca Residents: 👉 Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/FWd2dbYYTvXqMNdH8

With rising costs and tight budget decisions ahead, we’re evaluating whether to move forward with this year’s City-Wide Cleanup.

Last year’s program cost over $54,000, with more than $36,000 covered by City tax dollars. In addition, it takes significant coordination between the Clerk’s Office and Comptroller’s Office to make it happen.

Before we make the final decisions, we want to hear from YOU.

📝 It only takes a few minutes.
📊 We need at least 100 responses by March 5.
❗ If we don’t receive enough feedback, the cleanup will be canceled for 2026.

Have a say in how we move forward. Encourage your neighbors and friends by sharing this post.

If you need help, or a paper survey, please reach out to us the clerks office at 716-945-4620 or by email at jlongley@salamancany.gov.

👉 Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/FWd2dbYYTvXqMNdH8

02/10/2026