State Police seize illegal guns they say were headed for Buffalo
On July 20, 2023, at approximately 8:03 p.m. Troopers of the Troop F Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) observed a 2023 Hyundai Kona traveling westbound on State Route 17 near exit…
Kenmore man charged with sexual conduct with minor
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 36-year-old Justin Barker of Kenmore was arraigned yesterday before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case on an indictment charging him with…
Parolee sentenced for pointing illegal gun at police during foot pursuit
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 34-year-old William A. Fugate of Buffalo was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to 3 ½…
Governor Hochul announces significant progress in fight against gun violence in Buffalo
Buffalo Police Department Reported a 73 Percent Decline in Firearm-Involved Homicides, 60 Percent Decline in the Number of Individuals Injured by Gunfire, and 59 Percent Decline in Shooting Incidents, When…
Jury finds Rochester man guilty of gun charge
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that a jury found 33-year-old Jahquil Peterson of Rochester, New York guilty of one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in…
Buffalo man arraigned on gun, drug charges
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 44-year-old Alexander J. Wright of Buffalo was arraigned before Buffalo City Court Judge Peter J. Savage, III on one count of…
Rochester man going to prison on gun, drug charges
ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Janard D. Warnick, 30, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession of firearms in…
Rochester man sentences for carjacking and gun charges
ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Devin C. Johnson, Jr., 32, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of carjacking and discharge of a firearm in relation…
Double shooting under investigation in Lockport
LOCKPORT — Lockport Police are currently investigating a double shooting incident that occurred at approximately 10 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Locust Street and Walnut Street. Two victims were…
Co-defendant pleads guilty as accomplice in double shooting that claimed teen girl’s life
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 20-year-old Vincent Manirakiza of Buffalo pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to one count of Manslaughter…