Federal judge grants motion to seal records in civil rights suit over 2022 arrest

BUFFALO, NY – A federal judge in the Western District of New York has granted a request by the Town of Lancaster and two local police officers to seal court documents related…

Federal judge strikes defenses, dismisses counterclaims in “Better Call Sam” trademark dispute

BUFFALO, NY – A federal judge in the Western District of New York has partially granted a motion by The Sam Bernstein Law Firm, PLLC, in its trademark infringement suit against attorney…

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Jamestown woman charged after meth and pistol found during raid

BUFFALO, NY – A Jamestown woman is facing federal drug charges after investigators seized methamphetamine and a firearm during a search of her residence, prosecutors said. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the…

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Illegal Migrant Perp Shouted Allahu Akbar As He Tried to Grab Cop’s Taser During Arrest

BUFFALO, NY – Immigration officers in western New York arrested a Turkish national who violently resisted detention and attempted to grab an officer’s taser during his apprehension, officials said. U.S. Immigration and…

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Five suspects arrested after armed robbery near Canisius University

BUFFALO, NY – Five people, including four juveniles, were arrested following an armed robbery and vehicle chase that began near Canisius University and ended in downtown Buffalo Thursday night. Police said the…

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Illegal immigrants convicted of child sex crimes nabbed by ICE

ICE nabs two convicted child predators released from New York prison BUFFALO, NY – Federal immigration authorities arrested two illegal immigrants convicted of child sex crimes shortly after they were released from…

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ICE nabs two illegal immigrant child sex predators released from New York sanctuary state prison

BUFFALO, NY — Two convicted child sex offenders who were in the U.S. illegally were arrested by federal immigration agents Monday just moments after being released from a New York prison, where…

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Brooklyn man admits to smuggling $1.4M worth of live turtles disguised as toys to Hong Kong

BUFFALO, NY – A Brooklyn resident pleaded guilty Monday to smuggling hundreds of protected U.S. turtles overseas by labeling them as plastic toys and shipping them to Hong Kong in parcels stuffed…

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Two New York players hit $50K Powerball prizes

BUFFALO, NY – Two New York players each won $50,000 in the Aug. 2 Powerball drawing after purchasing third-prize-winning tickets in Buffalo and Newburgh. The winning tickets were sold at Tops Markets,…

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Convicted murderer arrested by ICE after prison release in New York

BUFFALO, NY — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a convicted murderer from Mexico earlier this month following his release from a New York state prison, authorities announced Monday. Noel Hernandez…

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Over one hundred murderers, sex traffickers, and child predators removed by ICE in New York

BUFFALO, NY — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal partners arrested 133 illegal alien offenders across western, central, and northern New York in a week-long enforcement operation that targeted criminal…

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Tops Markets sells winning TAKE 5 ticket worth over $30K

BUFFALO, NY — A lucky lottery player in Buffalo won the top prize of $30,932 in the TAKE 5 evening drawing on Monday, officials announced. The winning ticket was sold at Tops…

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Oregon Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure on New York Flight

BUFFALO, NY – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Neil McCarthy, 25, of Oregon, was arrested and charged with indecent exposure following an incident on an American Airlines flight. The…

Florida Woman Targeted New Yorkers in Debt Collection Scheme

BUFFALO, NY – A federal jury has convicted Angela Burdorf, 44, of New Port Richey, Florida, of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. These charges carry a maximum penalty of…

Reward Offered for Information on Murder of Geneva “Mimi” Smith

Buffalo, NY – Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of those responsible for the homicide of Geneva “Mimi” Smith.…

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Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge

BUFFALO, NY – Steven Glover, Sr., 39, of Jamestown, NY, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm, as announced by U.S. Attorney Trini E.…

Former School Bus Driver Pleads Guilty to Endangering Child Welfare

BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced the guilty plea of 68-year-old Michael Askew of Cheektowaga. On Tuesday morning, Askew appeared before Buffalo City Court Judge Andrew C.…

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Attacker Pleads Guilty to Beating Ex-Girlfriend, Killing Her New Boyfriend with Pipe

BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced that Abouycea D. Thornton, 31, of Niagara Falls, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Monday. The plea is in connection with…

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Grand Island Man Charged with Murder and Assault Following Road Rage

BUFFALO, NY – Ronald F. Olson, II, 43, of Grand Island, was arraigned before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek on charges including Second Degree Murder and multiple counts of Assault.…

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Man Pleads Guilty to Relationship with Young Girl

BUFFALO, NY – Erie County Court witnessed the guilty plea of 36-year-old Justin Barker from Kenmore. Barker, accused of engaging in unlawful sexual conduct, pleaded guilty to two counts of Criminal Sexual…

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Federal judge grants motion to seal records in civil rights suit over 2022 arrest

Federal judge strikes defenses, dismisses counterclaims in “Better Call Sam” trademark dispute

Jamestown woman charged after meth and pistol found during raid

Illegal Migrant Perp Shouted Allahu Akbar As He Tried to Grab Cop’s Taser During Arrest

Five suspects arrested after armed robbery near Canisius University

Illegal immigrants convicted of child sex crimes nabbed by ICE

ICE nabs two illegal immigrant child sex predators released from New York sanctuary state prison

Brooklyn man admits to smuggling $1.4M worth of live turtles disguised as toys to Hong Kong

Two New York players hit $50K Powerball prizes

Convicted murderer arrested by ICE after prison release in New York

Over one hundred murderers, sex traffickers, and child predators removed by ICE in New York

Tops Markets sells winning TAKE 5 ticket worth over $30K

Oregon Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure on New York Flight

Florida Woman Targeted New Yorkers in Debt Collection Scheme

Reward Offered for Information on Murder of Geneva “Mimi” Smith

Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge

Former School Bus Driver Pleads Guilty to Endangering Child Welfare

Attacker Pleads Guilty to Beating Ex-Girlfriend, Killing Her New Boyfriend with Pipe

Grand Island Man Charged with Murder and Assault Following Road Rage

Man Pleads Guilty to Relationship with Young Girl

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