Hackensack Meridian Health Ranked #4 on the 2022 DiversityInc Top Hospitals and Health Systems List

Second year in a row on distinguished list recognizes health network’s extensive initiatives to promote diverse, equitable and inclusive culture EDISON, N.J., May 11, 2022 — Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest…

Butte nurse admits diverting drugs

MISSOULA — A Butte woman today admitted she diverted drugs while working as a nurse at a Butte hospital, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Nichole Lynn Zinda, 37, pleaded guilty to…

Horry County Man Receives Eleven-Year Sentence for Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl

Florence, South Carolina — Darryl Lamont McKenith, 33, of Aynor, was sentenced to eleven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute…

Bennettsville Man Sentenced to More than 18 Years in Federal Prison for Firearms Crime

FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA — Matthew Joshua Tolson, 33, of Bennettsville, was sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. “One…

Home Invader Armed with Rocks, Knife, Pepper Spray Pleads Guilty

BUFFALO, NY – A home invader charged for robbery and a stabbing of a victim has pleaded guilty to her crimes, according to Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. 22-year-old Jamya…

Two Sentenced for Coordinating Shooting Death of Buffalo Man in 2020

BUFFALO, NY – Two men were sentenced to 22 years in prison today for their role in a 2020 murder in Buffalo. 23-year-old Michael Santiago, also known as “Bebo,” and 30-year-old Hector…

Gunman Gets 20 Years in East Ferry Street Murder

BUFFALO, NY – On Monday, 29-year-old Kenyatta Austin of Buffalo was sentenced before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to a determinate sentence of 20 years in prison followed by 5 years…

3 Found Guilty of Participating in Scheme to Submit Millions of Dollars in Fraudulent Bills for Substance Abuse Treatment for Teens

LOS ANGELES – A federal jury today convicted three defendants who participated in an $18.5 million scheme that submitted fraudulent claims to California’s Drug Medi-Cal program for alcohol and drug treatment…

Imperial, PA Daycare Operator Pleads Guilty to Failing to Account for and Pay Over Taxes

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Imperial, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of failing to account for and pay over payroll taxes to the Internal Revenue Service, United…

61-Year-Old Who Tried to Run Down Victim in Restaurant Parking Lot Arraigned

BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo Poice Department arrested 61-year-old Christopher H. Koch on Saturday for reckless endangerment after trying to run over a victim in a Buffalo restaurant parking lot. According to…

Queens Men Sentenced for Home Invasion, Burglary

PRESS RELEASE: ERIE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 51-year-old Luis E. Diaz Rincon, 44-year-old Hillmer Bayona Arango, 46-year-old Jose A. Ordonez Saenz, and 21-year-old…

Former Buffalo Fireman Facing 25 Years in Prison for Broadway Shooting

BUFFALO, NY – A former Buffalo Firefighter pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter and is now facing up to 25 years in prison for a murder he committed last July. 25-year-old…

Bladenboro Woman Sentenced to 60 Months for Drug Offenses Arising from Tabor City Pill Mill

NEW BERN, N.C. – A Bladen County woman who helped a former doctor operate a “pill mill” in Columbus County, where opioids and other controlled substances were improperly prescribed, was sentenced today…

Jury Find Buffalo Man Guilty on Two Counts of Rape

BUFFALO, NY – A jury in Erie County Court on Thursday found 31-year-old Bryam D. Bassett of Buffalo guilty of two counts of rape in the first degree and one count of…

Suspect Who Denied Police Entry to Home Where Female Patient Overdosed Gets 10 Years in Prison

BUFFALO, NY – When Buffalo police officers and firefighters arrived on the scene of a reported overdose incident in June of 2019, police said 29-year-old Keith Garcia locked the door and prevented…

Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty in December Vehicular Homicide Case

BUFFALO, NY – A 31-year-old man pleaded guilty in court to aggravated vehicular homicide for a deadly crash that took place on December 1st of last year, according to Erie County District…

Four Teens Charged After Being Caught in Stolen Vehicle

From the Desk of Buffalo District Attorney John J. Flynn BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that a 16-year-old male and three 17-year-old males from Buffalo have…

Buffalo Drug Trafficker Arrested After Police Find Crack, Heroin, Packaging Tools

BUFFALO, NY (Press Release) – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that twelve individuals have been arraigned following a joint investigation by the New York State Police and Buffalo Police…

Buffalo Man Gets 5 Years of Probation for Fatal Hit and Run

BUFFALO, NY – A 24-year-old Buffalo man previously convicted for a fatal hit and run has been sentenced to probation. According to Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, 24-year-old Haitham Kassem…

Randolph County woman admits to firearms charge

ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Jenny Lynn Wood, of Beverly, West Virginia, has admitted to a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Wood, 31, pleaded guilty today to one count of…

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