Amherst doctor sentenced with health care fraud
BUFFALO — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today Dr. Albert R. Cowie, 38, of Amherst, NY, who was convicted of obtaining controlled substances by fraud and health…
6 former restaurant employees plead guilty to illegal re-entry
BUFFALO — Six former employees of local Mexican restaurants pleaded guilty to illegal reentry charges following an investigation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations and the New York…
Tonawanda man sentenced for production of child pornography
BUFFALO — Jason M. Smith, 36, of Tonawanda, who was convicted of production of child pornography, was sentenced to 40 years in prison by Senior U.S. District Judge William M.…
Corning man arrested on child porn charge
ROCHESTER — Kevin Theil, 53, of Corning, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with receipt of child pornography. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison…
Williamsville man pleads guilty to child pornography charge
BUFFALO — Forty-eight-year-old Troy Malecki of Williamsville pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, depicting minors less than 12 years of age. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20…
Fugitive arrested in Frewsburg
FREWSBURG — A 27-year-old Frewsburg man was arrested Tuesday by U.S. Marshalls and the New York State Police for being a Fugitive from Justice. Jonathan Carlson was wanted out of…
Mother, son charged with murder of Clarksville man
CLARKSVILLE — A 51-year-old Olean woman and her 26-year-old son were charged today with second-degree murder following the death of a 57-year-old Clarksville man. According to New York State Police,…
Buffalo man arrested on heroin charge
BUFFALO — Charles Newkirk, 33, of Buffalo was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. The charge carries a maximum…
Former Dunkirk mayor pleads guilty to fraud
BUFFALO — Former Dunkirk Mayor Richard L. Frey pleaded guilty to wire fraud, admitting to engaging in a scheme to defraud his mayoral campaign and supporters by stealing campaign contributions…
Delevan man charged with DWI
Fifty-eight-year-old Bryan R. Milks of Delevan was charged Friday with driving while intoxicated. According to New York State Police, the arrest came following an investigation in the Town of Yorkshire.…