BUFFALO - A Jamestown man will serve more than eight years in federal prison after being convicted on drug possession charges. The U.S. Attorney's office says 34 year-old Beau Jones was sentenced Friday in Federal Court. Jones was convicted of … [Read more...]
Erie Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison Following Assault, Car Jacking Conviction
BUFFALO - An Erie man involved in a 2015 carjacking in Dunkirk will spend 12 years in state prison. Acting U.S. Attorney James Kennedy, Jr. announced that 21 year-old Michael Gonzalez-Colon received his sentence Monday in U.S. District Court. … [Read more...]
Former Dunkirk Mayor Sentenced to Six Month Home Confinement for Embezzlement from Campaign Fund
(MEDIA RELEASE) BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today former City of Dunkirk Mayor Richard L. Frey, 85, of Dunkirk, NY, who was convicted of wire fraud involving a scheme to defraud his mayoral campaign and his … [Read more...]
Investigation Reveals Salamanca Man Allegedly Scammed $1.2 Million from Businesses
BUFFALO - A Salamanca man has pleaded not guilty to a 48 count indictment involving his effort to allegedly take money from area business by promising lower interest rates for outstanding loans. Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. say 33 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Brothers Face Federal Drug Charges Stemming from December Arrest
BUFFALO - Two Jamestown men have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly using the U.S. Postal Service to have drugs delivered to their home, with the purpose to sell them in the Jamestown area. On Monday, the office of Acting U.S. Attorney … [Read more...]
No Bail for Westfield Homicide Defendents
BUFFALO - The two homeless men who are accused of killing a member of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra during a home burglary will be held without bail. That after both 43 year-old Jonathan Conklin and 30 year-old Charles Sanford appeared in Buffalo … [Read more...]
Suspects Identified in Shooting Death of Mary Whitaker
MAYVILLE - Authorities from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Attorney's office say they've arrested two men they believe are connected to the shooting death of Mary Whitaker, the 61-year-old Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra violinist. … [Read more...]
Federal Jury Acquits Four Men Charged in 2008 Homicide
BUFFALO - The four men accused of conducting a contract killing on a Jamestown man in 2008 have been acquitted of murder charges. Local investigators had accused the four of conspiring to and carrying out a contract killing of Eagle Street … [Read more...]
Federal Courthouse One Step Closer to being Named after Robert H. Jackson
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced legislation he introduced naming the new federal courthouse in Buffalo, NY for Justice Robert H. Jackson has passed a second hurdle in the House of Representatives and will now move to the Floor for full … [Read more...]
