Chris Collins, Republican Congressman representing New York’s 27th District, was convicted on Jan. 17 of federal securities fraud and lying to the FBI. He was sentenced to 26 months in jail, a $200,000 fine, and a year of supervised release. Collins narrowly won his last election despite the charges, defeating challenger Nate MacMurray. However, he has since resigned the post, leaving the district unrepresented. Governor Andrew Cuomo has … [Read more...]
Buffalo Man Headed To Prison For Sex Trafficking
Valentino Shine, Sr., 52, of Buffalo who was convicted following a jury trial of five counts of sex trafficking, and one count each of sex trafficking conspiracy, narcotics conspiracy, using and maintaining a drug-involved premises, and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. He was also ordered to pay $73,600 to the victims of his … [Read more...]
Gates Man Arrested For Soliciting a Minor
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Michael Greco, 24, of Gates, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with online enticement of a minor. The charge carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle Rossi, who is handling the case, stated that earlier this month, the defendant engaged in online conversations with an individual who he believed was a … [Read more...]
Buffalo Man Charged With Trafficking Exotic Cats
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., and Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Bossert Clark announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Christopher Casacci, 38, of Amherst, NY, with violating the Lacey Act and the U.S. Animal Welfare Act based on his alleged trafficking of African wild cats in interstate commerce. The charges carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The indictment … [Read more...]
Monroe County Man Sentenced To Prison After Building Pipe Bomb
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Daniel Owens, 27, of Rochester, who pleaded guilty on July 11, 2019, to the felony charge of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, was sentenced by United States District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to serve 33 months in prison, followed by a three year term of supervised release. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Moynihan, who handled the case, stated that Owens, who was previously … [Read more...]
Man Charged With Defrauding the U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Dennis Daniels, 69, of Romulus, NY, has been charged by criminal complaint with mail fraud and making a false document in matter relating to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The charges carry a maximum of penalty of 20 years imprisonment, and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron J. Mango, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, in September 2017, the defendant … [Read more...]
Mother And Son Imprisoned For Possession of Weapons
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Janet Flores, 44, and of her son, Jesus Santiago, 29, both of Rochester, and both of whom were convicted of being felons in possession of a firearm, were each sentenced to serve 37 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge David G. Larimer. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cassie Kocher, who handled the case, stated that on May 30, 2018, Flores and Santiago worked together to sell a firearm to a … [Read more...]
The Drug War Rages On In Western New York
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Jose Garcia-Santiago, 61, of Niagara Falls, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 500 grams or more of cocaine, was sentenced to serve 70 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Adler, who handled the case, stated that in September 2017, the U.S. Postal Service intercepted packages … [Read more...]
Nunda Justice Resigns
Nunda Justice James Mann Jr. has resigned from his position as Nunda Town and Village Justice, effective Dec. 1, 2019, following an investigation by the Judicial Conduct Commission. The Commission served Mann with a formal complaint on Oct. 10, charging him with soliciting the assistance of the Mt. Morris Police Chief to forgo the arrest of his brother-in-law, James Forester, a town board member, for drinking and driving in Mt. Morris. Mann … [Read more...]
Man Gets 20 Years For Sex Trafficking
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Oliver Kimmons, 52, of Lockport, who was convicted of sex trafficking, was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meghan A. Tokash, Douglas A.C. Penrose, and Joel L. Violanti, who handled the case, stated that over the course of three years, the defendant solicited and coerced young and opiate-addicted women to have sex with … [Read more...]
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