Amherst police veteran DiNoto says he'll 'enforce laws fairly and firmly' as Erie County sheriff
Ted DiNoto/Facebook With Erie County Sheriff Timothy Howard not expected to seek reelection in 2021, candidates are beginning to proclaim their intention to replace him, including a long-time Amherst police officer. Det. Lt. Ted DiNoto announced his candidacy for Erie County sheriff in a short Facebook video Wednesday intended to test the waters. "I believe in the Constitution. I will never infringe on your constitutional rights," he said. "I believe in free speech. I believe in the right to peaceful protest. I believe in the right to bear arms. I believe in the Second Amendment. I believ...