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...]
Rochester Man Going To Prison For Fentanyl Death
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Tyler Taylor, 28, of Rochester, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, was sentenced to serve 180 months in prison by U.S. District Judge David G. Larimer. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cassie Kocher, who is handling the case, stated that the defendant was arrested after law enforcement officers … [Read more...]
120 Jail Sentence If Man Doesn’t Pay Child Support
It is interesting to see what and how other counties in the area prosecute cases. The following was found in the Schuyler County records. A Bergen (Genesee County) man was given a 120-day stayed jail sentence for not paying past-due child support, following an appearance in Schuyler County Family Court on Monday (November 25, 2019). According to County Attorney Steven Getman, the respondent was found in willful violation of a prior court … [Read more...]
Richard Wilbern Found Guilty In 2003 Xerox Federal Credit Union Robbery
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that following a five-week trial, a federal jury has convicted Richard Leon Wilbern, 59, of Rochester, NY, of the August 12, 2003, armed robbery of the Xerox Federal Credit Union which resulted in the death of Raymond Batzel. The charges carry a penalty of mandatory life in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Douglas E. Gregory and Joel L. Violanti, who handled the prosecution of the case, stated that … [Read more...]
California Man Going To Prison In Multi-Million Dollar Drug Conspiracy
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Gerardo Ballardo, 27, of Riverbank, California, who was convicted of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute and distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and conspiracy to commit money laundering, was sentenced to serve 84 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Adler, who is handling the case, stated that the defendant … [Read more...]
Conesus Man Indicted By A Federal Grand Jury On Five Charges
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that a federal grand jury has returned a five-count indictment charging Austin Pratt, 30, of Conesus, NY, with enticement of a minor, production, receipt, and possession of child pornography, and transfer of obscene matter to a minor. The charges carry a minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa M. Marangola, who is handling the … [Read more...]
Ammunition Found During Search At Border
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Justin Campbell Saunders, 29, of Raleigh, North Carolina, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with being a felon in possession of ammunition. Assistant U.S. Attorney Emmanuel Ulubiyo who is handling the case, stated that on October 23, 2019, the defendant entered the United States from Canada at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry, without stopping his vehicle for customs inspection. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Facing Federal Drug Charges
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Jeffrey John Guzman Suarez, 29, of Jamestown, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. The charge carries a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, and a $5,000,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Emmanuel Ulubiyo, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, on October … [Read more...]
Father and Son Indicted In Killing of Niagara Falls Man In Futherance of a Drug Conspiracy
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that a federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment charging Lavon Parks, a/k/a Dutch, 29, and his father, James C. Parks, 55, both of Niagara Falls, NY, with discharge of firearm causing death involving the murder of Kevin Turner. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $250,000 fine. In addition, Lavon and James Parks are also … [Read more...]
Former Chairman Of Rochester Housing Authority Facing Additional Charges
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that a federal grand jury has returned a 28-count superseding indictment charging George H. Moses, 50, of Rochester, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The conspiracy and wire fraud charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, while the aggravated identity theft charge carries a mandatory consecutive term of two years in … [Read more...]
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