Wellsville woman arrested after a physical altercation
SCIO — A 35-year-old Wellsville women was charged Tuesday with second-degree harassment and giving a false written statement following an incident Jan. 29 at Mahoney Ridge Bar. New York State…
Buffalo man convicted on heroin charge
BUFFALO — Twenty-four-year-old Roberto Leon of Buffalo pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, heroin. The defendant faces…
Williamsville man charged in wire fraud scheme
BUFFALO — Robert C. Logel, 53, of Williamsville, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with wire fraud. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and…
Rochester man sentenced on child porn charge
ROCHESTER — Faycal Taouzinet, 28, of Rochester, who was convicted of receipt of child pornography, was sentenced to five years in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci,…
Town of Tonawanda Police search for missing teen
TOWN OF TONAWANDA — The Town of Tonawanda Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old girl who went missing on Saturday. Police say Lizsanda Rivera…
Three charged with welfare fraud in Niagara County
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour announced on Tuesday the arrest of three individuals on welfare fraud related charges. Katharine Wilson, 38, was charged with one count…
Mayville man charged with felony drug possession
FINDLEY LAKE — A 29-year-old Mayville man was charged Monday with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop on I-86. According to New York State Police,…
Tonawanda man charged with drugged driving
AMHERST — A 26-year-old Tonawanda man was charged Monday with driving while ability impaired and unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on I-290. According to New York State…
NYSP seeks public assistance with hit and run
COWLESVILLE — New York State Police are investigating a hit and run collision that occurred Jan. 27 on State Route 354. Police say the suspect vehicle, a black Hyundai Accent…
Three arrested following Lockport home invasion
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A pair of Lockport men and an Orlando, Fla. resident were charged Sunday following a home invasion Saturday night. According to New York State Police, around…