[MEDIA RELEASE FROM U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE] BUFFALO (December 11, 2019) - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Scott Aikens, 61 of Clymer, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent … [Read more...]
County DA Announces Overdose Response Initiative
Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and U.S Attorney James P. Kennedy Jr. have created an Overdose Response Initiative. Modeled after similar initiatives across the state and country, the program aims to examine overdose deaths in … [Read more...]
Jamestown Area Men Indicted on Federal Charges for Alleged Meth Trafficking Operation
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Monday that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Brandon Smith, 32, of Jamestown, and Mark R. Maio, 34, of East Randolph, with narcotics conspiracy, and possession with … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison on Federal Drug Charges
BUFFALO U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Alex Mercado, 40, of Jamestown, who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, was sentenced to serve 110 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard … [Read more...]
Two City Residents Face Federal Charges Related to Witness Tampering
BUFFALO - The U.S. Attorney’s office in is reporting a federal grand jury has indicted two Jamestown residents on charges of conspiracy to retaliate against a witness. U.S. Attorney James Kennedy Jr. says 26 year-old Bobby Hunt, Jr. and 29 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Brothers Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Tuesday, April 24 that Matthew Jones, 33, and Beau Jones, 31, both of Jamestown, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, … [Read more...]
City Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Possession with Intent to Distribute MDA
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney James Kennedy Jr. in Buffalo has announced that a Jamestown who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute MDA, also known as “Molly,” was sentenced to 30 months in prison. 34 year old Barrett Johnson was accused … [Read more...]
Erie Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison Following Assault, Car Jacking Conviction
BUFFALO - An Erie man involved in a 2015 carjacking in Dunkirk will spend 12 years in state prison. Acting U.S. Attorney James Kennedy, Jr. announced that 21 year-old Michael Gonzalez-Colon received his sentence Monday in U.S. District Court. … [Read more...]
Former Dunkirk Mayor Sentenced to Six Month Home Confinement for Embezzlement from Campaign Fund
(MEDIA RELEASE) BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today former City of Dunkirk Mayor Richard L. Frey, 85, of Dunkirk, NY, who was convicted of wire fraud involving a scheme to defraud his mayoral campaign and his … [Read more...]
Investigation Reveals Salamanca Man Allegedly Scammed $1.2 Million from Businesses
BUFFALO - A Salamanca man has pleaded not guilty to a 48 count indictment involving his effort to allegedly take money from area business by promising lower interest rates for outstanding loans. Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. say 33 … [Read more...]
