Investigation opened into man shot to death by Rochester police
NEW YORK – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Brendon Burns, who died on March 20, 2023, following…
Rochester and Bronx woman charged with promoting prison contraband
On March 18, 2023, Troopers out of SP Warsaw with the assistance of New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision arrested Yasmine M. Bennett., 25, of Rochester, NY,…
Rochester man pleads guilty for slashing tires during blizzard and stabbing two victims
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 23-year-old Saquan P. Young of Rochester pleaded guilty this afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to one count of Criminal Mischief…
Seven charged in Rochester illegal sports gambling business
ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that seven individuals were charged by criminal complaint for their roles in an illegal gambling business headquartered in Rochester, NY. Named…
Rochester man to serve 15 years for paralyzing teen in Amherst drive-by shooting
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that a 19-year-old male from Rochester was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to 15 years in prison followed by…
Pair from Rochester make Western New England University Fall 2022 Dean’s List
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England University recently named over 660 students to the Fall Semester 2022 Dean’s List. Jamalis Melendez of Rochester, NY is working toward a BA in…
Rochester man pleads guilty to selling fentanyl
ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Robert Colon, 32, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl before U.S. District Judge Frank…
Rochester man pleads guilty to cocaine conspiracy
ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Tavares Wilson, 41, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to conspiracy to possess…
Rochester man pleads guilty to drug, gun charges
ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Fernando Santiago, 67, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to possession with intent to…
Rochester man pleads guilty to bank robbery
ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Hugh Mahoney, 50, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to robbing the ESL Federal…
