A Silver Creek man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing children. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 27-year old Dustin Post was sentenced Monday by County Court Judge David Foley to a state prison sentence … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation Wins Significant Victory Over NYS in Federal Court
The Seneca Nation of Indians have won a significant victory over New York State in federal Court. Native News Online reports the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of Seneca Nation when it rejected the state's attempt to … [Read more...]
AG James Files Preliminary Injunction Against Gun Distributors For Illegally Shipping Ghost Gun Parts
State Attorney General Letitia James has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against ten national gun distributors to demand they stop illegally shipping ghost gun parts into New York. James is asking a federal court to order these … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Pleads Guilty on Drug Charges in Federal Court
A Jamestown woman has pled guilty in Federal Court to drug charges that could result in 20 years in prison. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 28-year old Alisha Centi pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Faces 10 Years in State Prison for Drug Trafficking
A Jamestown man faces 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in Federal Court to drug charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 38-year old Douglas Beardsley pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl Which Lead to a Death
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl that led to a death. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 30-year old Garson Butcher admitted before U.S. District Judge John Sinatra, Jr. that he distributed fentanyl that caused a … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Again Declares Multiple Portions of NYS New Gun Law Unconstitutional
A federal judge for a second time declared multiple portions of New York's new gun law unconstitutional. U.S District Court Judge Glenn Suddaby of Syracuse ruled that the state can still prevent people from carrying guns in Times Square, public … [Read more...]
NYS Concealed Weapons Carry Law Goes Into Effect September 1
New York State's new concealed weapons carry law goes into effect today along with other new gun control measures. On Wednesday, a U.S. District judge in Syracuse rejected a request by Gun Owners of America Inc. and others for an order to halt the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison Following Child Pornography Charge Conviction
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being convicted on child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 51-year old James Tracy received child pornography images, solicited a minor to send him images, … [Read more...]
Federal Charges Filed Against 18-Year Old Accused in Buffalo Mass Shooting
Federal charges are being filed against the 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting 10 people at the Tops store in Buffalo. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York has filed a 26-count criminal complaint against Payton … [Read more...]
