BUFFALO - As prescription opioids and heroin continue to take a tragic toll on too many Americans and their families, U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. joined with the Drug Enforcement Administration on Monday for the start of Prescription Opioid … [Read more...]
Hochul Promotes Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney William Hochul, Jr. will hold a news conference Monday afternoon in Buffalo to begin National Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week. The Department of Justice has designated September 19-23, 2016 as … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges
BUFFALO - A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to federal gun charges. U.S. Attorney William Hochul Jr. announced Friday that 44 year-old Raymond VanBuskirk has pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition as a … [Read more...]
Frewsburg Resident, Chiropractor Charged Charged Following Federal Healthcare Fraud Investigation
BUFFALO - A Frewsburg resident who works as a chiropractor and school teacher is facing federal healthcare fraud charges. U.S. Attorney William Hochul’s office says Leo Kronert Jr. allegedly submitted false claims for payment to Medicare and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Drug Trafficking Activities that Led to 2008 Murder of Quincy Turner
MEDIA RELEASE FROM U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced Wednesday that Jose Martinez, aka Noelle, 47, of Jamestown, NY, who was convicted following a jury trial of conspiracy to possess with intent to … [Read more...]
Cattaraugus County Man and Kingsmen Member Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
BUFFALO, NY - A Cattaraugus County man who was also a member of the Kingsmen Motor Cycle Club has pleaded guilty to federal charges. U.S. Attorney William Hochul Jr. announced today that 45 year-old Emmett Green of Delevan pleaded guilty Monday to … [Read more...]
Former Jamestown Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Making Online Threats
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney William Hochul, Jr. has announced a former Jamestown police officer has pleaded guilty to making threats online. The U.S. Attorney’s office say 45 year old Michael Bush pleaded guilty on Tuesday to transmitting … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Indicted Following Federal Investigation Into Trafficking of Ecstasy
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney William Hochul Jr. announced Tuesday that a federal grand jury has returned a 14 count indictment against three men – including one from Jamestown – for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Hochul said that 32 … [Read more...]
Former JPD Police Officer Facing Federal Charges for Allegedly Making Threats on the Internet
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown resident and former member of the Jamestown Police Department faces federal charges for threatening another person over the Internet. A media release sent out Wednesday from the office of U.S. Attorney William Hochul, Jr. … [Read more...]
Event Commemorating Robert H. Jackson Highlights Lt. Governor’s Visit to Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul will be in Jamestown Thursday, marking her first visit to the south county since being elected as the state’s number two executive two last November. Hochul’s visit to the city is largely connected to the 75th … [Read more...]
