Buffalo Officer Benjamin Coughlin Pleads Not Guilty to Harassment and Stalking Charges
A Buffalo police officer, Benjamin Coughlin, has pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree harassment and fourth-degree stalking. He is accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend and her new partner, as well as tracking her location. Coughlin has been suspended without…
Buffalo, NY, October 19, 2026 —
Buffalo police officer Benjamin Coughlin has pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree harassment and fourth-degree stalking, according to the information provided about the case.
Coughlin is accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend and her new partner and of tracking her location. The available information does not describe the alleged threats, explain how the location was tracked or provide further details about the accusations.
The Buffalo Police Department has suspended Coughlin without pay while it investigates the matter. The summary does not say when the suspension began, how long it is expected to last or whether the department has reached any findings.
A temporary protection order has also been issued. The information provided does not identify the court that issued the order, state its terms or specify whom it covers.
The summary does not provide the date of Coughlin’s plea, the location or timing of the alleged conduct, or details about the next court proceeding. It also does not state whether Coughlin has made a public comment about the charges. The allegations have not been established as facts in the information provided; Coughlin has pleaded not guilty.
The criminal case and the department’s investigation are separate processes described in the summary. No further information about either process or its outcome was provided.
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