U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Carl Anthony, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography and conversion of government property, was sentenced to serve nine years in prison and ten years supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles M. Truly, who handled the case, stated that in December 2018 and January 2019, Anthony secretly video-recorded a … [Read more...]
BILLONI SHARES STRUGGLES WITH DEPRESSION TO INSPIRE OTHERS DURING SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
September 17th marked 30th anniversary of near fatal bicycle accident that almost killed the former VP/General Manager of the Buffalo Bisons AAA baseball team Mike Billoni is a household name in Western New York. Sportswriter at the Buffalo Courier Express. Former Vice-President and General Manager of the Buffalo Bisons AAA professional baseball team. Author and publisher. Founder, President, and COO of … [Read more...]
BELLO WELCOMES SISTER COUNTY DELEGATION FROM IRELAND
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello welcomed a delegation from Cavan County, Ireland, the Sister County of Monroe County, to sign a memorial resolution reaffirming the bond between the two communities. The Monroe County Legislature unanimously passed the resolution on September 13, 2022. The Irish delegation, comprising Cavan County Council Chief Executive Tommy Ryan, his wife Ann Ryan, Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, … [Read more...]
GRAND JURY INDICTS BUFFALO MAN FOR ASSAULTING AN FBI AGENT
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Tyler Collins, 27, of Buffalo, NY, with assaulting a federal officer. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Franz M. Wright, who is handling the case, stated that according to the indictment and a previously filed complaint, on July 12, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Collins attempted to enter … [Read more...]
NIAGARA FALLS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO COVID-19 FRAUD
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Leo Benevento, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, pleaded guilty to wire fraud before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell T. Ippolito, who is handling the case, stated that Benevento fraudulently obtained two loans from the Small Business Association under the Economic Injury Disaster Loan … [Read more...]
SEPARATE COVID FRAUD CASES SEND A BATAVIA WOMAN AND BUFFALO WOMAN TO PRISON
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Danielle Tooley, 37, of Batavia, NY, who was convicted of wire fraud, was sentenced to serve six months in prison and pay approximately $18,000 in restitution by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who handled the case, stated that between July 9 and December 4, 2020, Tooley applied for and collected unemployment benefits to which she was … [Read more...]
Buffalo, NY/Henrietta, Eum Daoheuang ~ July 29, 2022
At age 81, Eum passed peacefully on July 29, 2022. She was born in Savannaakhet, Laos on October 10, 1940 to parents Art and Nok Daoheuang. Survived by her daughter Malinda (Somchith) Daoheuang of Buffalo; grandchildren, David (Bhypone) Daoheuang, Jeffrey (Randi Lynn) Daoheuang, and Katie Daoheuang (Aaron Wright); great-grandchildren, Peyton, Miliani, Riley, and Leilani; nephew Thongdao Saiyakhom; also survived by many other loving … [Read more...]
TWO MORGAN MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES SENTENCED FOR BANK LARCENY
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Frank Giacobbe and Michael Tremiti, who was convicted of bank larceny, were sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. Giacobbe was sentenced to serve one-year probation and ordered to pay a $500 fine, while Tremiti was sentenced to time served and a $500 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Evan Glaberson, who handled the case, stated that defendant Tremiti worked for Morgan … [Read more...]
RETIRED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST GOING TO PRISON ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGE
David Michael Calaiacovo, 65, of Hamburg, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor, was sentenced to serve 60 months in prison and 15 years supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles M. Kruly, who handled the case, stated that Calaiacovo is a retired school psychologist. On June 27, 2019, after receiving reports from the National Center for … [Read more...]
MAN ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING AN FBI AGENT
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Tyler Collins was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with assaulting a federal officer. The charge carries a maximum penalty of eight years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Franz M. Wright, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, on July 12, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Collins attempted to enter the FBI-Buffalo Division main office but was denied entry by … [Read more...]
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