NYSP Clarifies pistol permit recertification date issue
The New York State Police have become aware of information incorrectly reported that ALL pistol permit recertifications in New York State are due by January 15, 2022. To clarify, the…
Amity traffic stop leads to weapons, drug charges for Friendship man
On July 10, 2021, SP Amity Troopers arrested Coty J. Denning, 26, of Friendship, NY for two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree: Loaded Firearm, four counts…
196 guns turned in at WNY gun buyback program
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 196 firearms were turned in to law enforcement at a gun buyback event hosted by her office and…
Rep. Higgins announces passage of gun violence prevention bills
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021.…
Niagara Falls man charged with drug possession, loaded handgun
On August 25, 2020, at approximately 12:49 pm, State Police arrested Zachary Morgan, 24, of Niagara Falls, NY, for CPW 2nd, CPCS 7th, and UPM, following a traffic stop on…
Jamestown man sentenced to 12 years on drugs, gun charges
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Kyle Kamholtz, 33, of Jamestown, NY, who was convicted of possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possessing…
Buffalo Woman Charged With Being A Felon In Possession Of A Gun
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Sharee Bailey, 28, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with being a felon in…
Pa. woman charged with Felony Firearm Possession
On August 2nd, 2020, Troopers out of SP Jamestown arrested Heidi Brendel, 37, of Fairview, PA, for Criminal Possession of a Firearm. Brendel was pulled over on I-86 in Kennedy…
Conn. man clocked at 89 mph, charged with gun, pot possession
PRESS RELEASE On August 1st, 2020, Troopers out of SP Jamestown arrested Don Harris, 23, of New Haven, Connecticut, for Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Criminal Possession of Marijuana…
Niagara Falls Man Indicted On Multiple Drug And Gun Charges
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, NY—U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Verquan Jackson, 32, of Niagara Falls, NY, with attempted…