Niagara Falls man sentenced for being a felon in possession of a firearm
BUFFALO — A 32-year-old Niagara Falls man who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, was sentenced to time served and three years supervised release by…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to gun charge
BUFFALO — A 32-year-old Buffalo man pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. The charge carries…
Report says most ‘crime guns’ brought into state
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today released a first-of-its-kind analysis of tens of thousands of “crime guns” recovered by law enforcement, illustrating gun trafficking trends that undermine…
Traffic stop leads to firearms charge for Buffalo man
BUFFALO — A 28-year-old Buffalo man is facing gun and drug charges following a traffic stop on Niagara Street on Saturday. According to New York State Police, Luis Gonzales was…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to gun charge
BUFFALO — A 33-year-old Buffalo man pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to being a felon in possession of ammunition. The conviction carries a maximum penalty of 10 years…
BPD arrests two, recovers handgun
BUFFALO — Buffalo police recovered a black handgun early Monday morning near the vicinity of Langfield and Edison avenues. During a traffic stop around 1 a.m., Northeast District officers recovered…
Rochester man sentenced on drug and gun charges
ROCHESTER — Fourty-six-year-old Willie Harris of Rochester who was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and being a felon in possession of ammunition and a firearm, was…
Rochester man sentenced on gun charge
ROCHESTER — A 31-year-old Rochester man was sentenced Friday to 12 months in prison on a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Assistant U.S.…
Tennessee man stopped with gun at Peace Bridge, arrested
BUFFALO — A 36-year-old Tennessee man was arrested and charged by with possession of a firearm as an unlawful user as he tried to enter Canada via the Peace Bridge.…
Buffalo man sentenced on attempted murder charge
BUFFALO — A 39-year-old Buffalo man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for two separate criminal acts that took place within weeks of each other. According to Acting…