Tag: buffalo
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Buffalo Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison on Meth Charge
Julius M. Hatten, 36, of Buffalo, was sentenced to 120 months for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine after a search seized drugs, ammunition and $21,740 in cash.
Law EnforcementLegalUSADrug Trafficking Julius M. HattenBuffalomethamphetamineU.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomoFederal Bureau of InvestigationProduct RecallFBI
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Buffalo Man, 34, on Felon-in-Possession Gun Charge
Earl Stone, 34, of Buffalo, faces up to 15 years in prison after a grand jury indicted him on a felon-in-possession charge following an April traffic stop where a loaded firearm fell from his pant leg.
Law EnforcementLegalUSAFederal Government Earl Stonefelon in possession of a firearmBuffaloU.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomoBuffalo Police DepartmentFederal Bureau of Investigationfirearms offensesFBI
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Inside the OIG Audit: How Postal Watchdogs Built Their Relief Supervisor Report
The USPS Office of Inspector General walks readers through the months-long audit behind its March report on the new relief supervisor position, from Buffalo interviews to final publication.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborLegal USPS Office of Inspector Generalrelief supervisoraudit reportBuffaloNashvilleColumbusOversight.gov
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Convicted Felon Martino Carter Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges in Buffalo
Martino Carter of Sloan, NY, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana and being a felon in possession of a firearm after a June 2025 search seized two loaded pistols and 25 pounds of marijuana.
Law EnforcementLegalUSANew YorkFederal Government Martino CarterBuffaloSloan, New YorkDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesFelon in PossessionU.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomoFBI
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DHS Career Expo in Buffalo Draws More Than 1,100 Attendees
DHS hosted a two-day career expo at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Eastern Great Lakes in Buffalo, New York, drawing 1,112 candidates, hosting over 500 interviews and issuing more than 600 tentative job offers.
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSA DHS Career ExpoBuffaloNew YorkU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast Guard Sector Eastern Great Lakeshiringnational security
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Buffalo Diocese Priest Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Lackawanna priest Jeffrey Nowak faces child pornography charges after an FBI investigation, re-opened following a Scottish law enforcement referral. Electronic devices seized from his home revealed child exploitation material, leading to his arrest and upcoming court appearance.
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Algerian Man Extradited to U.S. on Bank Fraud Conspiracy Charges
Algerian national Abdellah Belmili, known as "SPOX," has been extradited to the U.S. to face bank fraud conspiracy charges. He allegedly ran black market websites selling stolen financial data, defrauding 5,600 victims and major banks of $900,000.
Law EnforcementBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldLegalComputers and InternetFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEurope Abdellah BelmiliBank FraudCybercrimeExtraditionOnline MarketplaceFBIBuffaloFinancial Fraud
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Chinese Citizen Charged in Gold Coin Money Laundering and Wire Fraud Conspiracy
A Chinese citizen faces charges for money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy in Buffalo, NY, involving a scam that tricked a victim into buying and handing over gold coins and bullion.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyFinancial Markets Didi ZouMoney LaunderingWire FraudGold CoinsBuffaloFBIFinancial Fraud
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Rochester Felon Charged After Firing at Federal Officers in Buffalo
A Rochester felon faces life in prison after allegedly firing a 'ghost gun' at U.S. Marshals in Buffalo during an arrest attempt, highlighting dangers faced by law enforcement.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegal Keith HolmesBuffaloRochesterFederal Bureau of InvestigationU.S. Marshals ServiceFirearms OffensesViolent CrimeFBI
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Buffalo Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Cocaine Trafficking
Rodney Pierce, 38, of Buffalo, received a 72-month prison sentence for cocaine distribution. The case, part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative, involved significant drug and cash seizures.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Rodney PierceBuffaloCocaineDrug TraffickingHomeland Security Task ForceErie County Sheriff's OfficeFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Gun and Drug Charges
Buffalo resident Nazir Binhuguley, 24, admitted guilt to gun possession linked to drug trafficking. A search of his apartment yielded firearms, drugs, and cash. He faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison, with sentencing set for September 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Nazir BinhuguleyBuffaloFirearmsDrug TraffickingGuilty PleaFBIJamestown Police Department
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Buffalo Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Narcotics Conspiracy
Buffalo's Torrance Bailey received a 138-month prison sentence for his role in a narcotics conspiracy involving cocaine and fentanyl. His conviction follows a multi-year investigation and includes incidents of drug sales while on home incarceration.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegal Torrance BaileyBuffaloNarcotics ConspiracyFentanylCocainePrison SentenceDrug TraffickingFBI