Driver accused of attacking Erie County sheriff’s deputies outside Highmark Stadium

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A driver is accused of hitting an Erie County sheriff’s deputy who was directing traffic outside Highmark Stadium after the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Denver Broncos.

The alleged incident occurred in the area of ​​Southwestern Boulevard and Touchdown Drive around 6 p.m.

According to the sheriff’s office, officers stopped all lanes leading from Touchdown Drive onto Southwestern Boulevard to allow pedestrians to cross safely. Dominique Tabb, 37, of Buffalo, was allegedly in the left exit lane, cut in front of a vehicle in the right exit lane and attempted to turn onto Southwestern. Tabb allegedly refused to obey deputies’ commands to stop, accelerated, struck a deputy and endangered numerous pedestrians.

The sheriff’s office said the vehicle became stuck in traffic and officers were able to catch up. Tabb allegedly refused orders to exit the vehicle and resisted arrest.

Tabb was taken into custody, charged with the following offenses and arraigned on an appearance ticket and released:

• Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree
• Resisting arrest
• Obstruction of state administration
• Reckless driving
• Aggravated unauthorized operations
• Numerous VTL violations

The sheriff’s office said the deputy struck, stayed at his post and finished his shift.