
July 17, 2019
Niagara Falls, NY – Around 3:23 pm on Wednesday July 17th Niagara Falls Police officers were dispatched to 25th Street and Ferry for reports of an attempted armed robbery.
When police arrived on scene the victim told them she was robbed of her wallet at gunpoint by another woman who was trying to hit on her.
According to the victim, the suspect became angry with the victim after being rejected by the female and then pulled out a gun and pointed at the victim demanding she give up her wallet.
After the victim gave up her wallet, the suspect got into a SUV and drove off.
About 30 minutes later, Niagara Falls Police were able to locate a vehicle that matched the description of the vehicle involved the parking lot of the Coastal Gas Station on the corner of 19th and Walnut Avenue with a male and female inside.
Both people were detained and the female suspect taken back to the crime scene location for a show-up. The suspect who was identified 33-year-old Michantta Marie Williams, aka Channie was positively ID’d by the victim and placed under arrest.
Williams was charged with first-degree robbery. She also had an outstanding warrant.
It’s unknown what the other person who was detained involvement was in this incident or if he’s facing any charges.


















