Police Department

police department

The Lakewood-Busti Police Department is tasked with road patrol and law enforcement in the Village of Lakewood and the entire Town of Busti through an agreement since 1982. Staffed with full-time and part-time officers the department has a wide array of capabilities including a K-9 Unit and multiple officers on county-wide interagency teams including SWAT, Crime Scene Forensics and others. The agency also includes support staff such as clerical and evidence.

The current Chief is Matthew Bentley who was appointed by the Board of Trustees starting in 2025. His command staff includes two sergeants who supervise two twelve-hour shifts which cover the jurisdiction 24/7.

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Lakewood-Busti Police Department
20 W. Summit Avenue
Lakewood, NY 14750

For any questions/concerns please contact LBPD.
Non-Emergency Phone: (716) 763-9563
Emergency Phone: 911
Fax Number: (716) 763-3206
Facebook Page: Facebook

Command Staff and Investigations
Chief Matthew Bentley
Sergeant William A. Cummings (Day)
Sergeant Matthew Lundsten (Night)
Investigator Michael Currie

Lakewood-Busti Police Department has a prescription drop-off location available in the front waiting room of the station.

court

Lyle T. Hajdu

Town Court is held at the Town of Busti, 125 Chautauqua Avenue, Lakewood NY 14750
Court: Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Calendar Call: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 PM