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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Sheriff’s Office says a woman swallowed a series of inedible items before getting arrested and taken to the County Holding Center.

Ruby Gerland was arrested on March 8. At some point before then, deputies say she swallowed ten baggies of heroin, an “8 ball” of cocaine, a lighter and a glass pipe.

She proceeded to vomit up all but the lighter on March 10 before reingesting the items days later, authorities say. The lighter was allegedly discovered through a bowel movement.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the day after she swallowed them again, she admitted to a deputy that she had ingested the items before her arrest.

Gerland was taken to ECMC for a medical procedure. She’s remanded to the Holding Center on $25,000 bail for petit larceny, criminal possession of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child.

More criminal, as well as administrative charges, are pending.

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 19-year-old security officer was assaulted by a patient at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, according to a report from Niagara Falls police.

The incident allegedly happened on Wednesday afternoon. Police say that nurses called the officer to help them give medication to 24-year-old Ashton Pochatko.

Pochatko, who police say proceeded to aggressively leave the room after the nurses, allegedly struck the guard in the left eye after he jumped in front of the nurses. According to the police report, Pochatko is accused of using “personal weapons.”

Pochatko, who police say appears to have a mental disability, has since been charged with assault. After running his name through a search of warrants, it was discovered that he had one out of Niagara Falls.

Once he was in custody, Pochatko was jailed. According to police, Pochatko “believes he is a sovereign citizen” who “will fight police.”

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With St. Patrick’s Day comes the start of March Madness in Buffalo.

One of our Wake Up! guests, Alyssa Orange from our Arkansas sister station KNWA, joined us to teach the “hog call” on Thursday morning.

Watch the video above to learn how to perform this University of Arkansas tradition.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thursday morning on Mel’s Mutts, we got to meet Ditzy!

She’s up for adoption through Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue.

If you’d like to learn more about making her part of your family, watch the video above and click/tap here.

ALDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — A driver was killed in a crash on Walden Avenue in Alden Thursday morning.

Shortly after 3 a.m., the commercial box truck driver, who has not been named by law enforcement, left his lane, hit a utility pole and stopped on the bank of Ellicott Creek. This was witnessed by a correction officer who was on perimeter patrol at the time.

It’s believed that a medical-related event may have led to this.

As a result of the crash, Walden Avenue has been shut down between Wende and Zoeller roads. It’s not yet clear when it will reopen.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The month of March is the time to recognize the contributions of women all across the world, and right here in the Queen City, Colleen Pandy and Jill Cannan are making history.

Five years ago, both women were stay-at-homes who wanted to do something creative that enabled them to be home with their families when it mattered most. Soon after, the two launched their original studio which turned into three, ultimately rebranding into loaded lumber and going nationwide.

Today, the business can be found in fifteen cities across the country and their message to young women struggling with choosing between motherhood and career goals is that you don’t have to choose.

“You can do both.” says Cannan, “Set the sky for your limit. [We want to show] this new generation that it’s possible.”

To see more of the interview from the women who own the Buffalo Collective and Loaded Lumber, watch the video above or click here.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A brewery here in the Queen City has just expanded into North Buffalo.

Pressure Drop Brewing is in the Old Papa Jake’s on Elmwood Avenue near Amherst Street. They offer food including sliders and fries, along with their own brand of beers, plus wine, liquor and New York cider.

The response for their first night has been strong.

Plus, once warmer weather settles in they’ll open a patio and remember to watch for special events there to mark Buffalo Brewers’ Week in June.