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Celoron man charged with making, possessing child pornography

A Celoron man is facing multiple child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Jose Perez, 40, with attempted production of child pornography and possession of child pornography, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 80 years, and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney David J. Rudroff, who is handling the case, stated that according to the indictment and a previously filed criminal complaint, on Sept. 3, 2022, Homeland Security Investigations received a ...

Large Numbers Of Corrections Officers Remaining On Strike, State Says

Striking continues at 32 state correctional facilities almost one week after a resolution that included a temporary suspension of the HALT Act was announced by the New York State Corrections Officers and Police Benevolent Association. A spokesman for the state Department of Correctional and Community Supervision on Wednesday night noted that while a portion of the staff has returned, a much larger number is missing from work. "We have had approximately 2,500 staff return to duty and we welcome them back," he said. "There continues to be over 7,500 staff members continuing the illegal ...

Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty To Drug And Gun Charges

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Richard Pearson, 47, of Jamestown pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, which carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that on June 25, 2024, investigators executed a search warrant at a Newland Avenue residence in Jamestown, seizing cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, p-fluorofentanyl, suboxone strips, $200 in cash, a digital scale, and ...

Two Indicted For Allegedly Selling Fentanyl In Jamestown, Buffalo

Two individuals have been indicted for allegedly selling fentanyl in Western New York, including Jamestown. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Ernest Brown, a/k/a Wayne Perry, a/k/a Wayne Brown, 42, of Buffalo, and James Jackson, a/k/a Bookah 38, of Jamestown with narcotics conspiracy. Brown faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life, while Jackson faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joshua A. Violanti and Louis A. ...

New U.S. Attorney For State’s Western District Appointed

Michael DiGiacomo was appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York by Attorney General Pamela Bondi. DiGiacomo was sworn in Monday by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. He will serve as the U.S. Attorney for 120 days or until a Presidential nominee has been ...

Salamanca Rallies From 18 Down In The Fourth Quarter To Stun Falconer

SALAMANCA — History was about to repeat itself, or so it seemed. Three weeks after Falconer traveled to Cattaraugus County and knocked off Salamanca, the Golden Falcons were on the verge of making it two straight wins Saturday night against the Warriors. On the road again, no ...