Buffalo man convicted of murdering federal informant
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal jury has found Alphonso Payne, a/k/a Ajay, 29, of Buffalo, NY, guilty of conspiracy to murder a federal informant,…
Rochester and Jamestown man charged for alleged roles in narcotics conspiracy
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Johnny B. Mays aka Blaze, 40, of Rochester and Jamestown, NY, with conspiracy to…
Man sentenced to 20 years for ‘drug deal gone bad’ that led to death of teen
LOCKPORT — Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced that Luke D. Vaccarella, age 43, was sentenced today to serve 20 years in State Prison for his conviction of…
Rochester man going to prison on drug and gun charges
ROCHESTER – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Shawnle McClary, 49, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, five…
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,…
Buffalo man sentenced to prison time on drug trafficking conviction
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Erin Cameron, 33, of Buffalo, who was convicted of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, 100 grams or…
Ohio man sentenced for his role in Jamestown drug conspiracy
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Justin Whitfield, 25, of Cincinnati, OH, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 50…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to felony drug charge
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Michael R. Jackson, 60, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty on Friday morning before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller to one…