BUFFALO - Two Jamestown men have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly using the U.S. Postal Service to have drugs delivered to their home, with the purpose to sell them in the Jamestown area. On Monday, the office of Acting U.S. Attorney … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to Six Months in Prison on Federal Gun Possession Charges
BUFFALO - A Jamestown man facing federal charges related to unlawful gun possession has been sentenced to six months in prison. Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy announced Thursday that 45 year-old Raymond VanBuskirk was sentenced after being … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Attorney Convicted of Mail Fraud in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday that a federal jury has convicted James A. MacCallum, 46, of Bemus Point of mail fraud. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant … [Read more...]
Federal Grand Jury Hands Down 11-Count Indictment for Two Jamestown Men Involved in Drug Trafficking
BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday that a federal grand jury has returned an 11-count indictment charging 34 year-old Juan Pacheco, Jr. and 36 year-old Andrew "Bam" Garner, both of Jamestown, with conspiracy to … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking in Federal Court
BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday that David Jesus Pagan, 40, of Dunkirk, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine and being a felon in … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges
BUFFALO - A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to federal gun charges. U.S. Attorney William Hochul Jr. announced Friday that 44 year-old Raymond VanBuskirk has pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition as a … [Read more...]
Sanford Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Role in Whitaker Murder
MAYVILLE - The second man involved in the killing of Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra violinist Mary Whitaker has been sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison. On Friday 32 year old Charles Sanford was sentenced in county court for second … [Read more...]
2014 Westfield Homicide Suspects Plead Guilty to Federal Charges
BUFFALO - Progress is being made in the prosecution of two men involved in the 2014 home invasion and murder of a member of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra. On Wednesday 31 year-old Charles Sanford pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Mayor Appears in Federal Court for Wire Fraud, Making a False Statement
BUFFALO - Former Dunkirk Mayor Richard Frey is facing federal charges involving wire fraud and lying to federal investigators. On Thursday, Frey appeared before a federal judge in Buffalo and was arraigned on 12 counts of wire fraud and one count … [Read more...]