Father, stepson sentenced on burglary charges
BUFFALO — A 49-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced to six years in jail on Friday, while his 26-year-old stepson was given five years probation for their roles in several burglaries.…
Rochester man pleads guilty to helping ISIL plan attack
ROCHESTER — A 26-year-old Rochester man pleaded guilty on Friday to conspiracy to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) for his role in…
Two Niagara County men charged with child porn
A pair of Niagara County men were indicted Tuesday on charges of conspiracy to distribute and receive child pornography, distribution of child pornography, receipt of child pornography and cyberstalking. Charged…
Rochester man pleads guilty to bank fraud
ROCHESTER — Henry Joseph Williams, 50, of Rochester pleaded guilty on Tuesday to bank fraud before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci. The charge carries a maximum penalty of…
17 defendants indicted in international drug trafficking ring
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a 30 count indictment charging 17 defendants with multiple narcotics offenses for their…
Buffalo man who crashed into Kensington sentenced for murder
BUFFALO — A 20-year-old Buffalo man will serve 18 years to life in prison following a guilty plea for second-degree murder. According to Acting District Attorney Michael J. Flaherty, Jr.,…
Man sentenced to 3 years on heroin possession charge
BUFFALO — A 23-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced to three years in prison and two years of post-release supervision today after pleading guilty in May to heroin possession charges. Erik…
Buffalo Sabre Evander Kane arraigned on harassment charges
BUFFALO — Buffalo Sabre Evander Kane was arraigned today on harassment and trespassing charges stemming from a June 24 incident at a Chippewa Street bar. According to Acting Erie County…
Erie County restaurateur pleads guilty to tax evasion
An Erie County restaurant owner has pleaded guilty to sales tax evasion. Gary Lee Toner, owner of Avenue Pizza & Submarine on Broadway Street in Buffalo, pleaded guilty to 4th…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to deadly shooting
BUFFALO — A 44-year-old Buffalo man pleaded guilty on Friday to first-degree manslaughter, admitting to shooting a man on Sept. 12. According to Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J.…