Rochester man pleads guilty to child porn charge
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Amit Pandey, 41, of Rochester, pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty…
NYC pair sentenced for role in fraud scheme
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Angelo Louissaint, 42, and Jennifer Johnson, 42, both of West Babylon, who were convicted of conspiring to commit mail and wire fraud, were sentenced by U.S.…
Nunda man and Elmira woman charged with production of child porn
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Bryan Matacale, 42, of Nunda, and Ashley Warren, 26, of Elmira, were arrested and charged by…
State Police ask for public’s help in identifying burglary suspects
STAFF REPORTS NORTH COLLINS — New York State Police investigators are asking the public to help identify two suspects associated with commercial burglaries in the North Collins area. Surveillance video…
Armed drug trafficker pleads guilty
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Bruce King, 48, of Rochester, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a short-barrel…
Buffalo man convicted on marijuana charge
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that a federal jury has convicted Arthur Clark, 29, of Buffalo, of the sole charge against him,…
Wellsville man charged with assault
STAFF REPORTS SCIO — A 51-year-old Wellsville man was charged Sunday with third-degree assault following an altercation Saturday at the Allegany Memorial Speedway. According to New York State Police, Troopers…
Rochester woman sentenced for stealing VA benefits
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Lisa Benincasa, 54, of Rochester, who was convicted of theft of government monies, was sentenced by…
Texas man pleads guilty to cocaine charge
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Mark Ramos, 31, of San Antonio, Texas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution of, more than 500 grams of cocaine…
Lockport man charged with heroin death
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — A federal grand jury has returned and indictment charging Pablo Lugo III, 22, of Lockport, with distribution of fentanyl causing death. The charge carries a mandatory…