Burton Neighborhood News

 Nelson's Trucking Opens in Former Mayer Construction in Burton Heights Article Written: April 12, 2021 at 11:42 AM. Nelson's Trucking Company which is based out of Waterford, Pennsylvania has opened in the former Mayer Construction Company at 2703 Downing Avenue in Burton Heights. Mayer Construction which was closed since 2011 and the whole area had severe problems with dumping and ATV riding on the old gravel. Nelson's Trucking told Burton Neighborhood News that they are gonna start taking care of the two issues now and also put more security cameras up and around the factory. Nelson's Trucking opened on April 3rd and has since recently started making repairs and cleaning up most of the gravel and replacing it with dirt. With the new opening of Nelson's Trucking, the owners are hoping to help the Burton Heights neighborhood and start making the neighborhood alive once again.

 Carbon Monxide Alarm goes off in Burton Home Article Written: March 30, 2021 at 11:17 AM Erie Fire Department responded to a Carbon Monoxide alarm at a home in the 1900 block of Linwood Avenue in Burton. Erie Fire & Rescue team is looking to what caused the monoxide alarm to go off. Everybody in the home got outside safely and patiently waited for Erie Fire Department to arrive.   The fire department believe the cause was inside the house possibly caused by one of the appliances in the kitchen, Erie Fire Department will continue to investigate what exactly happened.

 Erie Police Respond to Attempted Break-In Call in Franklin Park Article Written: March 27, 2021 at 10:42 AM. Where The Attempted Break-In Took Place 755 Tacoma Road Franklin Park, Erie, Pennsylvania Yesterday around 3:40 PM, Erie Police responded to a call for an attempted break-in in the 700 block of  Tacoma Road in the Franklin Park neighborhood of East Erie. Once Erie Police arrived, police were talking to a shaken up 41 year old female who told police what exactly happened. Maria, who wishes to keep her last name secret, told police that a black male who Maria claims she had no idea who it was, tried to break into her apartments by using a crowbar against the door, then tried opening her bedroom window with it as well. Maria was home at the time and was calling police while it was happening, her neighbors at the apartment in front of hers at 745 Tacoma Road saw what was happening and called police and yelled at the suspect to "Get away from here now or you will be shot!"...

 Erie Police Have One Man in Custody Following a Shooting at a Burton Gas Station Article Written: March 24, 2021 at 5:44 PM After serving two search warrants, Erie Police have one person in custody and continue to question others following a shooting that took place on Monday afternoon. Emergency responders were called to the Speed Check Convenience Store and Gas Station in the 1500 block of Buffalo Road in Burton. Once they arrived on the scene, police found a 16-year-old victim with a gunshot wound. Police are saying the injury appears to be non life-threatening. Police took 16-year-old Abdullah Osamah Ismael into custody. He was charged under the Fisher Bill with aggravated assault, reckless endangering another person and related charges. Police are looking for Tayveon Gillespie. He is being charged under the Fisher Bill with criminal attempt at homicide and aggravated assault.

 Erie Police Raid Drug House in Diehl Article Written: March 23, 2021 at 9:50 PM. The home that was raided by Erie Police today. 2103 Woodlawn Avenue Diehl, Erie, Pennsylvania Today around 3:44 PM, Erie Police and Erie Swat Team raided a home in the 2100 block of Woodlawn Avenue & June Street in Diehl. Erie Swat Team broke into the home after nobody would answer the door and found tons of crystal meth, heroine and crack cocaine. Erie Police arrested 34 year old Lamario Cooley of East Erie as well as 29 year old Gabriel Ryder and 38 year old Ryan Winchester both of East Erie. Ryan took off running on Woodlawn Avenue towards Burton and was tackled by police quickly. Ambulances also had to arrive to the scene since Ryan told officers he felt like he needed an ambulance. Erie Police last week sent a off duty officer to the house to see if they could buy any drug products as the home was tipped to officers the following day, of course the plan worked and Erie Police arrested the sus...

 Two People Shot Dead in Apparent Gang War Shooting in Burton Heights Article Written: March 22, 2021 at 12:17 PM. The area where the shooting happened Burton Heights, East Erie At 12:02 PM, Erie County 911 reported to us that they have gotten a ton of calls regarding multiple shots fired and cars tires squealing in the Burton Heights neighborhood of East Erie. Erie Police were quickly dispatched to the scene and arrived to the 2000 block of Elm Street and East 22nd Street in Burton Heights. Erie Police then were quickly in a pursuit chasing down the dark Honda onto Fairmount Parkway & Broad Street when the suspects crashed into a fence in the 1400 block of Buffalo Road in Burton Heights. Erie Police arrested 19 year old Fred Lenzo and 29 year old Michael Claridge both of East Erie. Witnesses reported that Fred and Michael were part of the 1700 block of Linwood gang in Burton and started shooting at the homes in the 2000 block of Elm Street when 3 white cars pulled up on Fairmo...

 Early Morning Shooting Occurs at Central Eastside Club Article Written: March 20, 2021 at 1:23 PM An early morning shooting happened at Huts Place club on the corner of East 21st Street and Parade Street in the Central Eastside neighborhood of East Erie. Three people were reported injured and Erie Police continues to investigate on what caused the shooting. The shooting happened around 2 am and according to witnesses, a man walked into the club and started shooting at everybody. Erie Police will continue to investigate.