Pair sentenced for their roles in Buffalo murder
BUFFALO — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that LRGP Gang Member Fred Keys, 53, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of RICO conspiracy and conspiracy to…
Rochester man sentenced to life plus 10 for role in drug trafficking and murder
ROCHESTER — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Angelo Ocasio, 42, of Rochester, NY was sentenced to life in prison plus 10 years for his involvement…
Kenmore woman sentenced on gun charge as part of murder-for-hire plot
BUFFALO — Fifty-seven-year-old Lauren Frey of Kenmore, who pleaded guilty to being a felon-in-possession of a firearm, was sentenced to time served (19 months) by U.S. District Judge Richard J.…
10th Street Gang Member sentenced on murder, racketeering charges
BUFFALO — Twenty-seven-year-old Kyle Eagan of Buffalo was sentenced this morning to 265 months in prison, following his conviction of Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) and murder in aid of…
Amherst man sentenced for murdering girlfriend and setting fires for insurance benefits
BUFFALO — Fourty-eight-year-old Ronald Epps of Amherst, who was convicted following a jury trial of wire fraud, mail fraud, arson, possession of Molotov Cocktails, maintaining a premises for drug trafficking,…
Rochester drug dealer sentenced for role in 3 murders
ROCHESTER — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Pablo “Paul” Plaza, who was convicted by a federal jury of the murder of Francisco Santos, conspiracy to…
Jury convicts Rochester man of murder
ROCHESTER — A 39-year-old Rochester man was convicted of murder, conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin and possessing firearms during, in relation to and in furtherance…
Cheektowaga man facing murder charges
BUFFALO — A 31-year-old Cheektowaga man has been arraigned on an indictment charging him with one count of first-degree murder in the and two counts of second-degree murder, accused of…
State Police continue to investigate 1978 Allegany homicide
ALLEGANY — On Feb. 6, 1978, 30-year-old Stephen C. Bender and 29-year-old Michael R. Forness were found murdered at the Wing Hollow Ski Corporation. Bender and Forness, both employees, were…
Buffalo gang member sentence on RICO charges
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Jordan Hildalgo, 25, who was convicted of Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy, was sentenced to 262 months in…