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...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to Six Months in Prison on Federal Gun Possession Charges
BUFFALO - A Jamestown man facing federal charges related to unlawful gun possession has been sentenced to six months in prison. Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy announced Thursday that 45 year-old Raymond VanBuskirk was sentenced after being … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Attorney Convicted of Mail Fraud in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday that a federal jury has convicted James A. MacCallum, 46, of Bemus Point of mail fraud. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant … [Read more...]
Federal Grand Jury Hands Down 11-Count Indictment for Two Jamestown Men Involved in Drug Trafficking
BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday that a federal grand jury has returned an 11-count indictment charging 34 year-old Juan Pacheco, Jr. and 36 year-old Andrew "Bam" Garner, both of Jamestown, with conspiracy to … [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...]
Dunkirk Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking in Federal Court
BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday that David Jesus Pagan, 40, of Dunkirk, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine and being a felon in … [Read more...]
