Schenectady Father and Son Indicted for Cocaine Conspiracy

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Jeffrey C. Civitello Sr., age 50, and Jeffrey C. Civitello Jr., age 22, both of Schenectady, New York, have been indicted for trafficking kilograms of cocaine. The announcement…

Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Conspiracy and Distribution

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Eric F. Jackson, aka “The Mexican,” aka “Pops,” age 48, of Syracuse, pled guilty Wednesday to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or…

Gloversville Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Drug and Firearm Convictions

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Kent Tucker, age 25, of Gloversville, New York, was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for possessing and intending to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine base, and possessing…

Jury Convicts Tioga County Man of Misusing a Social Security Number and Aggravated Identity Theft

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – “John Doe,” formerly of Owego, New York, was convicted today, after a four-day jury trial, of two counts of Aggravated Identity Theft and one count of Misuse of…

Jefferson County Man Charged With Mailing Threatening Letters

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Jesse Bartlett, age 46, of LaFargeville, New York, was arrested today and charged with mailing threatening letters, announced United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special…

MS-13 Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Three Murders on Long Island

Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Jhonny Contreras, a member of the Brentwood Locos Salvatruchas clique of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as the MS-13, a transnational criminal organization, pleaded…

Recording Artist Gang Leader Pleads Guilty To Racketeering And Narcotics Trafficking Conspiracies

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that recording artist CASWELL SENIOR, a/k/a “Casanova,” pled guilty today to racketeering and narcotics offenses arising out of…

Leader of the Violent “Clan del Golfo” Multi-Billion Dollar Drug Trafficking Organization Extradited from Colombia to Face Federal Indictment

Dairo Antonio Úsuga David, known by various aliases including “Otoniel,” was extradited this morning to the United States from Colombia to face charges in the Eastern District of New York of leading…

U.S. Attorney’s Office EDNY and Other Law Enforcement Officials to Hold Press Conference on Extradition of Dairo Antonio Úsuga David “Otoniel”

BROOKLYN – Today, May 5, Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York will lead a press conference with Anne Milgram, Administrator for the Drug Enforcement Administration, Ricky…

Postal Manager And Employee Arrested, Charged With Using The Mail To Distribute Cocaine And Marijuana

CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Ralph Minni, 52, and Grace Marie Lopez, 30, of Greece, NY, were arrested and charged in…

Two West Seneca Women Arrested, Charged With Selling Oxycodone

CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Renee Ferrentino, 48,…

Utica Man Turned Himself In After Stealing Wallet from Walmart Shopping Cart

UTICA, NY – A Utica man turned himself into police after he became the lead suspect in an investigation into a stolen wallet incident in January at the North Utica Walmart. According…

Schenectady Man Sentenced for Drug Conviction

ALBANY, NEW YORK – James King, age 33, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for possessing and intending to distribute methamphetamine. The announcement was made by…

‘Long Overdue’: Rep. Elise Stefanik Confirms Investigation Of FBI’s Role In Deadly Limo Crash

‘Long Overdue’: Rep. Elise Stefanik Confirms Investigation Of FBI’s Role In Deadly Limo Crash Samantha Renck on April 26, 2022 New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik confirmed Monday the Federal Bureau of…

Cocaine Dealer Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy

CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Timothy Granison, 43, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or…

Buffalo Man Going To Prison For His Role In Cocaine Conspiracy Stretching From El Paso, Texas To Buffalo

CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Lance Parker, 44, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of conspiring to possess with intent to…

Missing Child, Fugitive Mother Located by U.S. Marshals in Stockton, NY

Clarksburg, WV – A missing child from Bridgeport has been located in Stockton, New York. Additionally, a suspect has been arrested in connection with the child’s disappearance. On March 7, an arrest…

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Nationwide “Felony Lane Gang” Conspiracy

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Tyrone Parker, age 40, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, pled guilty today in federal court in Syracuse to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced United…

Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Robbery Spree Across Orleans And Monroe Counties

CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that John Cecchini, 28, of Albion, NY, pleaded guilty to bank robbery and four counts of…

Drunk Driver Sentenced for Death of Shina McClam

Yorktown resident Mark Cope was sentenced to state prison in connection with a wrong-way, head-on collision he caused while intoxicated, which resulted in the death of Ossining resident Shina McClam, according to…

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