Niagara Falls Police responded to the 2200 block of 15th Street around 7:30pm on May 21st after an assault with a dangerous weapon causing bloodshed - all stemming from an argument over a puppy.
Upon arrival, police observed blood on the sidewalk and on a shovel that was laying on the ground.
The complainant said she was outside with her boyfriend when his friends, along with a random male, came over. She said they were on the sidewalk arguing about a puppy one of them was holding.
The man they called “Florida” picked up a shovel that was on the ground and looked like he was going to hit someone with it. She stated he dropped it on the ground and then took out a razor, swung it at another male causing cuts on his face and back.
The suspect “Florida” fled on foot after 911 was called.
Law enforcement was able to quickly ascertain Florida’s identity through the IMPACT system using the nickname. The male found in the system matched the physical description given of the suspect, and he was located shortly thereafter by police.
He was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters.