Senator George Borrello is renewing his call for New York State to negotiate a new gaming compact with the Seneca Nation before the current agreement expires on December 9. Borrello said he sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul on September 20, … [Read more...]
Hochul Calls on Three-Pronged Approach to Battle Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
BUFFALO - As prescription opioids and heroin continue to take a tragic toll on too many Americans and their families, U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. joined with the Drug Enforcement Administration on Monday for the start of Prescription Opioid … [Read more...]
Hochul Promotes Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney William Hochul, Jr. will hold a news conference Monday afternoon in Buffalo to begin National Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week. The Department of Justice has designated September 19-23, 2016 as … [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...]
Frewsburg Resident, Chiropractor Charged Charged Following Federal Healthcare Fraud Investigation
BUFFALO - A Frewsburg resident who works as a chiropractor and school teacher is facing federal healthcare fraud charges. U.S. Attorney William Hochul’s office says Leo Kronert Jr. allegedly submitted false claims for payment to Medicare and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Drug Trafficking Activities that Led to 2008 Murder of Quincy Turner
MEDIA RELEASE FROM U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced Wednesday that Jose Martinez, aka Noelle, 47, of Jamestown, NY, who was convicted following a jury trial of conspiracy to possess with intent to … [Read more...]
Cattaraugus County Man and Kingsmen Member Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
BUFFALO, NY - A Cattaraugus County man who was also a member of the Kingsmen Motor Cycle Club has pleaded guilty to federal charges. U.S. Attorney William Hochul Jr. announced today that 45 year-old Emmett Green of Delevan pleaded guilty Monday to … [Read more...]
Former Jamestown Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Making Online Threats
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney William Hochul, Jr. has announced a former Jamestown police officer has pleaded guilty to making threats online. The U.S. Attorney’s office say 45 year old Michael Bush pleaded guilty on Tuesday to transmitting … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Indicted Following Federal Investigation Into Trafficking of Ecstasy
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney William Hochul Jr. announced Tuesday that a federal grand jury has returned a 14 count indictment against three men – including one from Jamestown – for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Hochul said that 32 … [Read more...]
Former JPD Police Officer Facing Federal Charges for Allegedly Making Threats on the Internet
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown resident and former member of the Jamestown Police Department faces federal charges for threatening another person over the Internet. A media release sent out Wednesday from the office of U.S. Attorney William Hochul, Jr. … [Read more...]
