NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Niagara Falls Police Department has announced the death of a detective due to a COVID-19-related illness.
According to a post on the department's Facebook page, detective Kristina Zell began her career with NFPD in March 2000. She spent time as a patrol officer and was assigned to the U.S. Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force.
In October 2017, she was promoted to detective and assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division where she specialized in sex crime investigations.
In addition, she served as a Physical Training Instructor at the Niagara County Law Enforcement Agency.
On Wednesday the police department announced the funeral arrangements for Detective Zel which can be found below:
"Public viewing will be held at the Lane Funeral home, 8622 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls NY 14304 on Saturday November 12 and Sunday November 13, 2022 from the hours of 1p to 3p and 6p to 8p respectively.
Funeral services will be held at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls NY 14304 on Monday November 14, 2022 at 11am.
Interment will be at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery 500 Riverdale Ave, Lewiston NY 14092.
Road closures
First St from Niagara St to Rainbow Blvd
Old Falls St from Third St to First St"
