Trini E. Ross was sworn in on Monday, October 11, 2021, as United States Attorney for the Western District of New York. Ms. Ross was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on July 26, 2021, and unanimously confirmed by the Senate on September 30, 2021, for the Western District of New York. President Biden signed Ms. Ross’s commission on October 5, 2021. Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford administered the oath of office … [Read more...]
OREGON MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO HIS ROLE IN 1,000 KILOGRAMS CROSS COUNTRY MARIJUANA CONSPIRACY
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Robert Fiels, 33, Springfield, Oregon, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, 1,000 kilograms or more of marijuana. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $10,000,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling … [Read more...]
Jacobs Announces September 2021 Veteran of the Month
Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) has named Alex Gilbert of Scottsville as the NY-27 September 2021 Veteran of the Month. “The greatest generation freed a continent from tyranny, strengthened our nation, and defended our freedom. Without the brave young men who answered the call to duty and went off to foreign lands, we would not be the nation we are today,” Jacobs said. “Alex Gilbert is an outstanding member of that generation and an … [Read more...]
GENESEE COUNTY POLICE SEEKING BUFFALO BILLS’ MERCHANDISE THIEVES
Genesee County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking some individuals who were seen leaving Wal-Mart on Veteran’s Drive in Batavia after stealing over $1,000 worth of Buffalo Bills merchandise and other sporting equipment, on Sept. 12. They drove off in a light blue Honda Odyssey, after just walking out of the store with the merchandise, without paying for it. The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information to call (585) 343-5000 or … [Read more...]
COMPTROLLER MYCHAJLIW SAYS VACCINATION POLICY IS MORE ABOUT THEIR POWER THAN YOUR HEALTH
“The Bills and Sabres must offer full refunds to fans that bought individual or season tickets that believe natural antibodies are stronger than the COVID vaccine. This Poloncarz promoted policy is about power and control, not your health. Some fans will be justifiably furious. While power hungry politicians want to control who goes to a Bills or Sabres game, I’m more concerned with hospitals and health care systems losing … [Read more...]
UPSTATE MAN INDICTED FOR WIRE FRAUD AND IMPERSONATING A DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICER
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a twenty-seven-count indictment charging David J. Erhardt, 51, of Blasdell, NY, with twenty-four counts of wire fraud, two counts of false personation of an officer and employee of the United States, and one count of making false statements to government agents. The charges carry a maximum penalty of twenty years in prison and a $250,000 … [Read more...]
TO VACCINATE OR NOT IS NO LONGER AN OPTION FOR BILLS AND SABRES FANS
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has mandated that to enjoy either a Buffalo Bill or Sabre game in person you must be vaccinated. The response has been quite vocal with some agreeing with the decision while others liking it to Orwell's “1984” or outright fascism. Ironically, while fans must adhere to this strict policy others including NFL players, other contractors and employees are exempt. This is in part due to union … [Read more...]
RAYMOND STOVER PLEADS GUILTY TO DEFRADUING TJ MAXX
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Raymond D. Stover, 36, of Buffalo, NY, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud, was sentenced to serve 29 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The defendant was also ordered to pay restitution totaling $169,330.03 to TJ Maxx Companies, Inc. Between May 2014 and August 18, 2018, the defendant participated in a multi-state scheme to defraud TJ Maxx Companies, Inc. … [Read more...]
UPSTATE WOMAN SENTENCED TO SERVE 88 MONTHS FOR DEFRAUDING HURRICANE VICTIMS
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Keonna Davis, 33, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, was sentenced to serve 88 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. Between September and December 2017, the defendant worked as a disaster recovery specialist for the United States Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA provides low-interest disaster relief loans to help … [Read more...]
ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY RECEIVES TOP PROSECUTOR AWARD FROM WOMEN IN FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan A. Tokash received the Top Prosecutor Award from Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE). AUSA Tokash was nominated by the Buffalo Office of Homeland Security Investigations for her tireless efforts fighting against human trafficking and advocating on behalf of victims. AUSA Tokash was a commissioned officer and decorated Veteran in the U.S. Army … [Read more...]
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