Man Involved in Motel Shootout in Independence Pleads Guilty to Firearms Charge

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Wellington, Missouri, man pleaded guilty in federal court today to illegally possessing a firearm following a shootout at an Independence, Mo., motel. Randy K. McGaugh, 54, pleaded…

Clarence Man Who Stabbed Father In Law Hearing Set for November 10th

CLARENCE, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 41-year-old Jonathan C. McKibben of Clarence was arraigned virtually before Erie County Court James Bargnesi yesterday on an indictment charging…

Man Who Raped Amherst Juvenile Gets Just 6 Years in Prison

TONAWANDA, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 24-year-old Cameron N. Williams of Town of Tonawanda has been sentenced by Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to a…

South Buffalo Irish Festival Stabber Facing Up to 25 Years in Prison

BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that yesterday 20-year-old Michael Monti of Buffalo pleaded guilty as charged to Assault in the First Degree, a Class “B” violent…

Man Gets Prison Time for Running Over Buffalo Cop with ATV

BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 41-year-old Cornelius J. Caddale of Buffalo has been sentenced by Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to 1 ½ to…

West Falls Man Who Raped Child in Aurora Held Without Bail

WEST FALLS, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 35-year-old Nicholas B. Turnquist of West Falls was arraigned yesterday before Buffalo City Court Judge Amy C. Martoche, acting…

Rioter Who Tried to Set Fire to City Hall During Buffalo Protests Charged

BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 21-year-old Courtland M. Renford of Buffalo has been virtually arraigned before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio on an…

Woman who Threw Newborn Baby Out of Bathroom Window Charged with Attempted Murder

QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz today announced that Sabita Dookram, 23, has been charged with attempted murder and other crimes for allegedly tossing her newborn son out of her…

Police Nab Group of Teens Responsible for Erie County Robberies

ERIE COUNTY, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that several adolescent offenders have been indicted for their role in various robberies that have occurred in Amherst, Buffalo, and…

Buffalo Man Who Killed Neighbors Dog with Shotgun Charged for Felony Cruelty to Animals

BUFFALO, NY – Earlier this year, ma Buffalo man shot and killed his neighbor’s dog with a shotgun. Today, he is being charged with a Class E felony for cruelty to animals.…

Man Skims $200,000 from Construction Company in Monmouth County

FREEHOLD – A man who worked for a construction company in Monmouth County was able to steal $200,000 from his employer by taking paychecks made out to former employees and collecting their…

24 “Aryan Circle” Members Charged with Interstate Racketeering

BEAUMONT, Texas – Five indictments in three different states were unsealed today indicting a total of twenty-four defendants, including alleged Aryan Circle (AC) gang members and associates, on charges of racketeering conspiracy,…

80-Year-Old Man Killed After Telling Another Man to Wear a Face Mask Inside New York Bar

WEST SENECA, NY – An 80-year-old man is dead after a face mask dispute turned deadly at Pamp’s Red Zone Bar and Grill on Southwestern Boulevard in West Seneca, New York. Erie…

Finance manager for Great Falls construction company charged with embezzling more than $565,000

GREAT FALLS, MT – The finance manager for William Tempel Construction today was arraigned on wire fraud charges alleging she stole more than $565,000 through a scheme of false and inflated subcontractor…

Dentist charged for touching patient during exam

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 72-year-old Tiberiu V. Sfintescu, also known as Vali Sfintescu, of Williamsville has been arraigned before Town of Tonawanda Court Justice…

Retired Buffalo Police Officer Found With Cocaine in Car

EAST AURORA, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that two individuals are facing various felony charges following an investigation into a shooting that allegedly uncovered a large quantity…

Springville Woman Sentenced to One Year for Sexual Conduct with Minor

SPRINGVILLE, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 24-year-old Kennedy M. Weltjen of Springville pleaded guilty today before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to one count of…

Marijuana Blamed for Deadly Crash in New York

GREENPORT, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 31-year-old Carlos Velez of Greenport, New York has been sentenced by Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to an…

Lexus Burst Into Flames, Driver Dead in Lacey Township Crash

LACEY TOWNSHIP – On Friday, September 18, 2020, at approximately 0600 hours, the Lacey Township Police Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on County Route 539 in the…

Former Judge Convicted of Fraud

HOUSTON – A former Harris County judge has admitted to embezzling funds received during her re-election campaigns, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick and Special Agent in Charge Perrye K. Turner of…

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