Falls woman charged with DWI
TOWN OF NIAGARA — A 43-year-old Niagara Falls woman was charged Tuesday with DWI following a traffic stop on Hyde Park Boulevard. According to New York State Police, at approximately…
North Tonawanda business owner sentenced for tax fraud
BUFFALO — David B. Schmitt, 65, of North Tonawanda, who was convicted of tax evasion, was sentenced to 30 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. The…
Dunkirk man sentenced in major cocaine conspiracy
BUFFALO — Samuel Hernandez, of Dunkirk, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, cocaine, was sentenced to 27 months in prison by…
Pair of Buffalo men plead guilty to drug charges
BUFFALO — Rodney Courton, 48, and John Davis, 44, both of Buffalo, pleaded guilty to obtaining controlled substances through fraud, before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries…
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…