Police warn of increase in scams
The Buffalo Police Department and New York State Police each issued a warning this week to area residents to be extra mindful of scams this time of year. BPD, in…
BPD investigating overnight shooting
BUFFALO — A man was hospitalized early this morning after a shooting on Sprenger Avenue around 12:30 a.m. Buffalo police say the man, who was shot in the leg, was…
Buffalo men sentenced on RICO charges
BUFFALO — A pair of Buffalo men — John Evans, 33, and Timothy Finch, 28 — who were convicted of RICO conspiracy, were sentenced to 188 months and 168 months…
Aggravated felon charged with illegal re-entry
BUFFALO — Thirty-eight-year-old Jose Manuel Salazar Estrada of Mexico was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with illegally reentering the United States after a conviction for an aggravated felony. The…
Buffalo man gets one year in prison on gun charge
BUFFALO — Antonio Eldridge, 28, of Buffalo, who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, was sentenced today to 12 months in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney…
Niagara Falls woman pleads guilty to fraud charge
BUFFALO — Twenty-one-year-old LaTanya McCain of Niagara Falls pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the government. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000…
Buffalo man sentenced for committing multiple bank robberies
BUFFALO — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Casey Swain, 38, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of bank robbery, was sentenced to 57 months in…
Akron man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
BUFFALO — A 54-year-old Akron man pleaded guilty today to possession of child pornography, before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years…
State sues Rochester contractor for allegedly defrauding consumers
ROCHESTER – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today that his office filed legal action seeking a permanent injunction against a Rochester-based home improvement contractor who contracted to perform home…
UPDATE: Missing Town of Tonawanda girl located
TOWN OF TONAWANDA — Town of Tonawanda Police say missing 17-year-old Samantha LeChot, who was reported missing on Wednesday, has been located. The teen had reportedly been released from school…