A Jamestown woman has been sentenced in Federal Court for her role in sex trafficking. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 27-year old Jasmin Osteen, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor, was sentenced to serve … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Pleads Guilty to Labor Trafficking, Kidnapping Charges
A Dunkirk man has pleaded guilty in Federal Court to labor trafficking and kidnapping charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 33-year old Augusto Mateo Francisco is guilty of two counts of forced labor, and one count of transportation of … [Read more...]
Former Jamestown Postal Employee Pleads Guilty To Mail Theft
A former Jamestown Postal employee has pleaded guilty to mail theft. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 41-year old Anita Miller of Jamestown made the plea in U.S. District Court to six counts of theft of mail by a postal employee and two … [Read more...]
Kennedy Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Possession of Child Pornography
A Kennedy man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 58-year old Jeffrey Paden was convicted in U.S. District Court of possession of child pornography following a prior … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Residents Involved In Stand-Off Indicted On Federal Drug Charges
Two Jamestown residents involved in a stand-off on Victoria Street in September have been indicted on federal drug charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced today that a federal grand jury has indicted 38-year old Jensen Vazquez and 29-year old … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Indicted on Sex Trafficking, Drug Charges in Federal Court
A Jamestown man has been indicted on sex trafficking and drug charges in Federal Court. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that a federal grand jury has indicted 29-year old Duane Lowery, also known as Chi Chi, with conspiracy to commit sex … [Read more...]
Trial Delayed A Second Time for Man Accused of Stabbing Salman Rushdie
The trial for the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie has been adjourned to await a decision on moving the trial by the State Appellate Court. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office sent out a statement saying the Appellate … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Pleads Guilty In Kidnapping Case
A Falconer man has pleaded guilty in a kidnapping case that resulted in the death of a Jamestown man. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 38-year old Anthony Neubauer has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to aiding and abetting kidnapping. … [Read more...]
Two Arrested Following Multi-Hour Standoff on Victoria Avenue
Two people have been arrested following a multi-hour standoff on Victoria Avenue in Jamestown on Tuesday afternoon. The Jamestown Police Department said officers responded to 84 Victoria Avenue just after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday on a report of a … [Read more...]
Falconer Woman Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child Pornography
A Falconer woman has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 23-year old Lily Brandow made the plea in U.S. District Court. She faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 … [Read more...]