Niagara County clerk reminds pistol permit holders to re-certify
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski today reminded pistol permit holders that, with the start of the new year, they should check to see if they are due to recertify…
Rochester man sentenced to 7 years on gun charge
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 33-year-old Jahquil Peterson of Rochester was sentenced this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to 7 years in prison…
Tonawanda man sentenced for fatally shooting man and attempting to kill responding police officers
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 31-year-old Matthew R. Gerwitz of City of Tonawanda was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to…
Buffalo man charged with sex crimes, illegal firearms
On November 29, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation stationed at SP Clarence arrested David B. Herby, 48, of Buffalo, NY for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D…
Buffalo man pleads guilty for fatally shooting victim at stoplight
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces 45-year-old Mujihad Miller of Buffalo pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to one count of Manslaughter in…
Four charged after stolen vehicle pursuit, foot chase
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 18-year-old Dreon D. Jones of Buffalo, 19-year-old Jajuan J. Hunt of Buffalo, 19-year-old Kevin L. Tucker, III of Tonawanda and 20-year-old…
Over 20 felony gun charges on man in Orleans County
On November 2, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Batavia arrested Benjamin T. Hayes, 25 of Carlton, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree –…
Hamburg man sentenced for fatally shooting victim inside North Buffalo businesss
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 36-year-old Salvatore S. Rizzo of Hamburg was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to 20 years to…
Yorkshire man charged with illegal gun possession
On October 26, 2023, SP Machias Troopers arrested Matthew J. Murcin, 50, of Yorkshire, NY Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Criminal Possession…
Police release names of victims of Thursday morning shooting on the I-190
BUFFALO – On October 26, 2023, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Troopers out of SP Buffalo responded to a shooting on I-190 in the city of Buffalo. Preliminary investigation determined that…