Afghan citizen charged with Visa fraud
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Dilbar Gul Dilbar a/k/a Dilbar Gul Taj Ali Khan, a citizen of Afghanistan, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with…
Olean woman charged with multiple drug and gun charges
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Janine McKenney, 42, of Olean, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and…
Niagara Falls man jailed on charges of selling drugs
On April 22, 2025, Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of Curtis D. Pugh, 42, of Niagara Falls, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, Pugh…
Falls man arrested on drug charges
On April 22, 2025, Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of Gerald G. Hunt Sr, 53, of Niagara Falls, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force,…
Pair charged with burglaries at 9 car washes, 3 self storage units, churches
On April 22, 2025, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Lockport arrested Michael E. Tomaka, 39 of Buffalo, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, Burglary…
Traffic stop leads to felony weapons charge and DWI
On April 28, 2025, Troopers out of SP Collins arrested Richard J. Gardner, 22 of Dunkirk, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree (C Felony), Driving While Intoxicated…
Prior felon arrested for illegal re-entry
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jhonser Rafael Coste-Morales, 38, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with illegal re-entry of…
Tinted windshield leads to drug, weapons charges
On April 24, 2025, Troopers out of SP Lockport arrested Michael S. Wrzos, 45 of Lockport, NY for Criminal Possession of an Assault Weapon -D Felony (4 counts), Criminal Possession…
Niagara County to participate in drugged-driving enforcement campaign on 4/20
Niagara County Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti is pleased to announce a collaborative effort with local law enforcement agencies across the county to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.…
Critic for child abuse charged with sex crimes against children
On April 9, 2025, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation stationed at SP Clarence arrested John C. Todaro, 49 of Amherst, NY for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D…