AMHERST, N.Y. — A pro-life medical clinic that Amherst Police say was the target of an arsonist more than three months ago isn't happy with the way the investigation is going.
CompassCare says it has filed with the New York State Supreme Court demanding that Amherst Police return its surveillance footage that it turned over to investigators. It added that the department and town have refused to even turn over a copy.
“I say make some arrests, and if you can't make some arrests, give us our stuff back,” said CompassCare CEO Jim Harden.
CompassCare also feels its case is being ignored because of its political beliefs
“Can you imagine if over 50 hardware stores were attacked by the same organization and physically violated because they happen to refuse to sell DeWalt power tools?” Harden said.
Legal experts say as frustrating as it may be for CompassCare, they should be patient and let the police carry out their investigation.
“They are not the district attorney's office,” said attorney Barry Covert. “They cannot bring criminal charges to trial. Their frustration is noted, but they really need to stand back and let law enforcement do their jobs.”
Amherst Police on Wednesday told 2 On Your Side it doesn't have a response to the accusations and that its investigation is "active and ongoing."
The fire happened back in June just before Roe v. Wade was overturned. The medical office reopened on Aug. 1, when it also held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new telehealth facility to expand services.
In the overnight hours of June 7, someone set fire to the building on Eggert Road causing extensive damage. Other organizations were able to help CompassCare continue to serve its patients.
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