Five Jamestown residents have been indicted on drug trafficking charges. Acting U.S. Attorney Joel Violanti announced that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging 33-year old Andres Pizzaro Campos a/k/a Kiki, 34-yearold Max Pizzaro … [Read more...]
U.S. Attorney Trini Ross Resigns
U.S. Attorney Trini Ross has announced her resignation. Ross’ resignation was effective February 14. She became the United States Attorney on October 11, 2021. Nominated by President Joe Biden, Jr. on July 26, 2021, and unanimously confirmed by … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Sentenced To 12 Years For Sex Trafficking
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...]
