Daciann Brown, 30, a Jamaican native residing in Rochester, NY, who was convicted of failing to appear for sentencing, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to serve 46 months in prison and to pay restitution totaling $182,139.62. In May 2018, the defendant pleaded guilty to wire fraud, false claims, and fraud related to identification documents. Brown purported to be a tax preparer and filed 66 false tax … [Read more...]
GRAND JURY INDICTS A PREVIOUSLY CONVICTED BANK ROBBER FOR ECAPING FROM FEDERAL PRISON AND COMMITTING ANOTHER BANK ROBBERY
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has indicted Joseph Licata, 52, of Buffalo, NY, on charges of bank robbery, entering a bank with intent to commit a larceny, Hobbs Act robbery, and escape from custody. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. According to the indictment and a previously filed criminal complaint, in mid to late-January 2020, … [Read more...]
Crash on 390 Leads to DWAI Drug Arrest
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Monroe County resident following the investigation of a motor vehicle crash. On November 20, 2020 at approximately 3:40 P.M. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a two car motor vehicle crash that occurred on the Interstate 390 exit ramp near Lakeville Road. The investigation revealed that a vehicle being operated by Robert L. Lampley, age 47 of Rochester, was exiting the … [Read more...]
Leandra’s Law Felony DWI Following Crash Into Mailbox with 12 Year Old Child
- Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Caledonia NY resident for a violation of Leandra’s Law. On November 21, 2020 at approximately 08:00 A.M. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of Caledonia-Avon Road for the report of a vehicle that struck a mailbox. Deputy Marty Herkimer located the vehicle in question on Telephone Road and initiated a traffic stop. The operator of the vehicle was identified as 27 year old … [Read more...]
MAN FACING 15 To 30 YEARS FOR LURING A WESTERN NY MINOR BY THREATS
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Andrew Neal, of Hallsville, Missouri, was charged by criminal complaint with production, receipt, and distribution of child pornography, as well as cyberstalking. The charges carry a minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 30 years, and a $250,000 fine. According to the criminal complaint, in July 2018, Neal initiated a conversation with a minor female victim, … [Read more...]
Alleged Drug Impaired Driver, Slumped Over The Wheel in Mt. Morris Gets Charged With Felonies
- Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an Erie County resident on felony Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation charges after an investigation. On November 16, 2020 at approximately 7:45 am Deputy Bill Cartwright was on patrol on Mt. Morris Nunda Road (State Route 408) when he observed a vehicle parked roadside with a male slumped over the steering wheel. The … [Read more...]
LEADER OF STREET DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION GOING TO PRISON FOR 8 ½ YEARS
Lamario Mills, a/k/a Rio, 32, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of possessing with intent to distribute, and distributing, 500 grams or more of cocaine, was sentenced to serve 103 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jeremiah E. Lenihan and Joshua A. Violanti, who handled the case, stated that in August 2018, investigators began looking into the drug trafficking activities of the defendant … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Department Activity Report November 16 – 22
Eric Osganian, Chief of Police for the Geneseo Police Department submitted their weekly report. November 16 GPD responded to Second Street for a welfare check. GPD responded to South Street for a motor vehicle accident. GPD received an arrest warrant from the Geneseo Village Court on Saevond Strachan for aggravated unlicensed operation in the second degree. GPD responded to the Walmart supercenter for a welfare … [Read more...]
ROBBER SENTENCED FOR COMMITTING BANK ROBBERIES IN DEPEW, GATES, AND PENFIELD
Nicholas Ferrone, 29, of Utica, NY, who was convicted of three counts of bank robbery, was sentenced to serve 76 months in prison by U.S. District David G. Larimer. The defendant committed three bank robberies: on August 20, 2019, Ferrone robbed the Bank of America, located at 5091 Broadway in Depew, NY; on October 31, 2019, Ferrone robbed the Chase Bank, located at 6 Spencerport Road in Gates, NY; and on December 17, 2019, Ferrone robbed the … [Read more...]
TWO HONDURAN MEN SENTENCED FOR ILLEGALLY RE-ENTERING THE UNITED STATES
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Yojamis Lozano-Amaya, 42, and Hovet Ewersont Paz-Sagastume, 34, both of Honduras, pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny to re-entry of a removed alien. Judge Skretny then sentenced each defendant to time served (approximately two months). Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth R. Moellering, who handled the cases, stated that both defendants were found in … [Read more...]
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