Gunman wanted after livery cab driver shot in the face during Brooklyn robbery
Police say suspect demanded cash and vehicle keys before opening fire BROOKLYN, NY — A 21-year-old livery cab driver was shot in the face during an early morning robbery in Brooklyn after…
Buffalo man charged for beating, throwing month old puppy in park
BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 22-year-old Navier Rodriguez of Buffalo was arraigned before Buffalo City Court Judge Andrew C. LoTempio on one count of Aggravated…
Erie County social services worker funneled $42,000 to her own bank account
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 45-year-old Tamara Ebo of Buffalo was sentenced this morning by State Supreme Court Justice Christopher J. Burns to an indeterminate sentence of 1…
Buffalo 15-year-old arraigned for murder
BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that a 15-year-old male was virtually arraigned this morning before Buffalo City Court Chief Judge Craig D. Hannah on one count…
Two shot at famous Peter Luger Steakhouse in New York City
BROOKLYN, NY – Known as one of the premier steak destinations in America, Peter Luger steakhouse offers one of the best culinary experiences for steak lovers in the tri-state area. That is,…
$60,000 Take 5 Ticket sold in the Bronx
The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the April 28 TAKE 5 drawing. The ticket, worth $60,435.50, was purchased at JANNATUL FERDOUS located at 49 WEST…
Self proclaimed NYC rapper Shameek Shamel gets 8 years in prison for scamming hotels
AUGUSTA, GA – An Augusta man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for his role in a scheme to steal hospitality services by claiming to be…
Lottery ticket worth $58,000 sold at Mount Vernon deli
MOUNT VERNON, NY – The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the April 26 TAKE 5 drawing. The ticket, worth $58,872, was purchased at EKAM SHOP…
New Yorker wins $1,000 Cash4Life lottery drawing
One New York Lottery CASH4LIFE ticket matched the five white balls drawn for the Tuesday, April 27, drawing winning the $1,000 a week for life second prize. In addition, two New Jersey…
Waterford Man Charged with Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Child
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Bradley Boisen, age 25, of Waterford, New York, appeared in court today on a charge that he attempted to pay $60 to an adult in order to have…
New York Pizza boss sentenced for tax evasion
Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that STEVEN CIOFFI, 35, of Trumbull, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to…
New York Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Exotic African Cats
WASHINGTON – A New York man pleaded guilty today to violating the Lacey Act and the U.S. Animal Welfare Act based on his trafficking of African wild cats in interstate commerce. According…
$53,000 lottery ticket sold at Long Island City 7-11
The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the April 25 TAKE 5 drawing. The ticket, worth $53,503.50, was purchased at 7-ELEVEN located at 34-17 NORTHERN BLVD…
Rochester felon stabbed woman with scissors during argument
ROCHESTER, NY – On Sunday, at 12:20 PM, Monroe County Sheriff’s Officers received a call for a stabbing in the area of Route 390 and Scottsville Road. According to the victim she…
Man with a dozen felonies shot himself while handling illegal gun in his home, blamed imaginary burglar
PARMA, NY – A man convicted of twelve felonies told sheriff’s officers that his home was broken into and he was shot, but after investigating, police realized he accidentally shot himself with…
U.S. seizes cargo ship violating North Korea’s international sanctions
Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, John C. Demers, the Assistant Attorney General for National Security, and William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of…
Sleepless in Seattle: Brooklyn man traveled to Washington for encounter with child
BROOKLYN, NY – A Brooklyn man was arrested late yesterday near Seattle, on criminal charges related to his alleged plan to travel to Washington State for sexual abuse of a minor. According…
New Yorker pleads guilty to traveling overseas to try to join ISIS to become suicide bomber
A New York man pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) and the al-Nusrah Front, both designated by the U.S.…
Internet celebrity cat killed, Asian owner beaten in New York City Park
BROOKLYN, NY – After beating up an Asian woman after their child killed her celebrity cat Ponzu, Julie Yvette Rodriguez, one of the alleged assailants said kids will be kids. Ponzu was…
Buffalo teenager arraigned murdering his girlfriend, leaving her to die in car inside park
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 18-year-old Mushagdusa Nankumba of Buffalo was arraigned on Saturday morning before Buffalo City Court Judge JaHarr Pridgen on one count of Murder in…
Niagra Falls murderer pleads guilty
BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 26-year-old Hommys Rivera-Lopez of Niagara Falls pleaded guilty this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Christopher J. Burns to one…
