On Monday, February 24th, 2025 at 2036 hours, Deputy Pino observed a gray Chevrolet pickup truck on Upper Mountain Road in the Town of Cambria with an equipment violation. Deputy Pino also recognized the vehicle as being the suspect vehicle in several Hit and Run motor vehicle accidents in Lockport, NY and Amherst, NY. Deputy Pino attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle on Lockport Junction Road. The vehicle failed to yield to Deputy Pino and fled southbound on Lockport Junction Road.
The vehicle then went eastbound on Saunders Settlement Road into the City of Lockport. The pursuit then traveled throughout the City of Lockport. During the pursuit, the vehicle's operator intentionally struck two Niagara County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles causing damage. The pursuit ended on East Ave. in the City of Lockport near the former Eastern Niagara Hospital building. The driver was taken into custody after complying with orders given by Deputies. The passenger was taken into custody after resisting arrest.
The driver was identified as Elexus J. Rodriguez-Raines, a 26-year-old female, from the City of Lockport. Rodriguez-Raines was charged with two counts of Criminal Mischief 2nd (Felony), Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle 3rd (Misdemeanor), Obstruction of Governmental Administration 2nd (Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (Misdemeanor), Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor), and numerous Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. She was held at the Niagara County Jail for arraignment in Niagara County CAP Court and will be transferred to the City of Lockport on two unrelated arrest warrants for Controlled Substance.
The passenger was identified as Shawn K. Pittler, a 36-year-old male, from the City of Lockport. Pittler was charged with Obstruction of Governmental Administration 2nd (Misdemeanor),and Resisting Arrest(Misdemeanor). He was held at the Niagara County Jail for arraignment in Niagara County CAP Court.
Suspect Arrested after Striking Patrol Vehicles during High-speed Chase in Niagara County