Depew Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Animal Cruelty Charge for Beating His Cat to Death With a Baseball Bat

Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 52-year-old Boyd C. Baker of Depew pleaded guilty yesterday morning to one count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals (Class “E” felony). The defendant…

Buffalo Man Indicted on Murder Charge for Fatal Shooting Outside of Tavern on Grimes Street

Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 31-year-old Jonathan Williams, also known as “Blaze,” of Buffalo was arraigned this morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case on an indictment…

Teen Indicted for His Alleged Involvement in Assault, Stabbing of Student Outside of McKinley High School

Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that a 17-year-old male from Buffalo was arraigned this morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case, a designated Youth Part judge, on one…

Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty for Firing Shot at Police Officer During Execution of Search Warrant

Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 21-year-old Pablo E. Alicea of Buffalo pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to: One count of Attempted…

CBP Officers Seize $2.5 Million in Cocaine at Roma Port of Entry

ROMA, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Roma Port of Entry cargo facility recently seized $2.5 million in cocaine within a tractor trailer. “Our frontline CBP…

U.S. Border Patrol Announces Career Opportunities

GRAND FORKS N.D. — The Grand Forks Sector would like to announce that the U.S. Border Patrol is currently soliciting for people interested in becoming a Border Patrol Agent. Border Patrol Agents…

Clearfield Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A former resident of Clearfield, PA pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Nicole Gaines,…

Broome County Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK – Nezir “Nick” Boljevic, 57, of Broome County, New York, waived indictment and pled guilty today in federal court in Binghamton to one felony count of willful failure to…

Buffalo Man Indicted on Murder Charge for Fatally Shooting Victim on Langmeyer Avenue in Spring 2020

BUFFALO, NY – A 33-year-old man accused of committing an April 2020 murder as his victim was pulling out of a driveway was formally been charged with murder this week. 33-year-old Jahond…

Illinois Man Sentenced for Robbery of Retail Store in Lake Delton

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Cortez Thurmond, 29, Gurnee, Illinois, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D.…

FDA announces recall of Similac PM baby formula after infant illnesses reported, two dead

The FDA and CDC today announced babies are becoming ill from Similac powered instant formula produced at the company’s Sturgis, Michigan facility. At least one infant death has been reported after contracting…

Man who killed cat with baseball bat pleads guilty to felony animal cruelty charge

DEPEW, NY – A Depew man who was accused of beating his cat with a baseball bat is now facing felony animal cruelty charges. This week, Erie County District Attorney John J.…

U.S. Attorney Robert Duncan Jr. Announces Progress in Making our Communities Safer through Project Safe Neighborhoods

LEXINGTON, Ky.—Two years ago, the Department of Justice announced the revitalization and enhancement of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the department’s violent crime reduction strategy. PSN is an evidence-based program…

U.S. Attorney to Join Community and Law Enforcement Leaders for Building Bridges of Understanding in Our Communities Event

PORTLAND, Ore.—U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced today that members of the U.S. Attorney’s Office will join Portland-area community and law enforcement organizations and community members for the fourth-annual Building Bridges of…

High-Ranking Members Of Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods Convicted Of Racketeering And Related Offenses

Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ALJERMIAH MACK, a/k/a “Nuke,” and ANTHONY ELLISON, a/k/a “Harv,” were found guilty today of racketeering conspiracy…

Heroin Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Kanawha County woman was sentenced to federal prison for a heroin trafficking crime, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Valerie Ramey, 42, of Hernshaw, was sentenced to 72…

Marines Return Fire On Communist Propaganda

Philip Lenczycki on February 28, 2022 A sequel to Communist China’s highest-grossing film to date was released at select theaters in the U.S. on Feb. 11, in what many view as a…

Former Home Healthcare Aide to Serve Jail Time for Stealing $50k from Elderly Client

Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 26-year-old Gregory E. Dread of Buffalo was sentenced yesterday morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to 6 months of incarceration followed…

Teen Charged with Attempted Murder for His Alleged Involvement in the Fight That Resulted in the Stabbing of a Student Outside of McKinley High School

Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that a 17-year-old male from Buffalo was arraigned shortly after midnight this morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Andrew C. LoTempio, a designated Youth…

Lackawanna Man Pleads Guilty for Breaking into Home, Assaulting Victim in Violation of Order of Protection

Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 41-year-old Raymond P. Acker of Lackawanna pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to one count of Burglary…

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