A Falconer man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a kidnapping that resulted in a death. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Adler said according to the complaint, on May 27, 2014, 36-year old Anthony Neubauer kidnapped an individual … [Read more...]
NYS Div. of Consumer Protection Reminding Folks to Be Mindful of Credit, Debit Card Skimming Scams
The State's Division of Consumer Protection is reminding folks to be mindful of credit and debit card skimming scams. As part of Identity Theft Awareness Week, the Division is offering tips on how to avoid being a victim of a skimming scam where … [Read more...]
Trump Withdraws Lawsuit Against NYS AG James
Former President Donald Trump has withdrawn his lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James. The withdrawal came in a brief document filed Friday morning with U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks. Middlebrooks had warned Trump's … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police, FBI Investigating Hate Speech Vandalism of Underground Railroad Tableau Statues
Jamestown Police and the FBI are investigating the vandalism of the Underground Railroad Tableau in Dow Park after anti-Semitic and anti-African American language was found on the statues. The vandalism was discovered and reported on Sunday and … [Read more...]
More than a Dozen Charged in ‘Operation Meltdown’ Federal Methamphetamine Bust
JAMESTOWN - A joint effort by local, state, and federal authorities has led to the arrest of 18 individuals involved with allegedly trafficking and selling methamphetamine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Karaszewski was in Jamestown Tuesday to … [Read more...]
Online Threat Leads to Arrest of Falconer Man, Confiscation of Assault Weapons
FALCONER - The Town of Ellicott Police Department is announcing the arrest of a Falconer man following an investigation into an alleged threat made on social media. According to a media release from Ellicott Police, on Feb. 28 the police … [Read more...]
City Man Faces Multiple Federal Charges Following Human Sex Trafficking, Child Pornography Investigation
BUFFALO - A Jamestown man faces federal charges involving sex trafficking and production and distribution of child pornography following a joint-investigation by the FBI and Jamestown Police Department. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office in … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Arrested for Alleged Meth Production, Child Endangerment
FALCONER - A Falconer man has been charged after he was found to be allegedly making methamphetamine in a room at the Budget Inn motel in the village. Police say 35 year-old Ryan Percey was arrested and taken into custody on Tuesday after … [Read more...]
Former Dunkirk Mayor Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Scheme
(MEDIA RELEASE FROM U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE) BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Wednesday former City of Dunkirk Mayor Richard L. Frey, 85, of Dunkirk, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to … [Read more...]
Reed Supports FBI Director Reopening Clinton Email Investigation
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) says he supports the decision by the FBI to reopon its investigation into Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s emails. Last Friday FBI Director James Comey sent Congress a brief … [Read more...]
