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15Nov

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Amherst Woman Arraigned for Alleged Hotel Stabbing, Facing Felony Assault Charge

(WNY News Now) – A 23-year-old woman is facing serious charges after allegedly stabbing another individual at an Amherst hotel, authorities report.AMHERST, NY — Anghely Llamozas-Perez, a 23-year-old resident of Amherst, appeared in court this morning for her arraignment on felony assault and misdemeanor weapons charges following an alleged stabbing incident. Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced that Llamozas-Perez has been charged with one count of Assault in the Second Degree, a Class D felony, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.According to court documents, the incident occurred on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, around 5:30 p.m. Llamozas-Perez is accused of using a kitchen knife to stab the victim during a ...

15Nov

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Attorney General James Announces Major Bust in Brooklyn Drug and Gun Trafficking Ring

(WNY News Now) – New York Attorney General Letitia James has revealed indictments against eight suspects in a sweeping drug and firearm trafficking case, leading to the seizure of over 5,000 fentanyl-laced pills, a kilogram of cocaine, and several illegal firearms in Brooklyn.NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrests and indictments of eight individuals for their roles in a drug and firearm trafficking operation that illegally sold counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, cocaine, and firearms in Brooklyn. The 156-count indictment charges eight individuals with multiple crimes for their roles in the drug and gun trafficking operation, which resulted in the recovery of more than 5,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing around two kilograms of...

Tonawanda Man Arraigned for Murder After Fatal Riverside Stabbing in Buffalo

14Nov

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Tonawanda Man Arraigned for Murder After Fatal Riverside Stabbing in Buffalo

(WNY News Now) – A Tonawanda man stands accused of murder following the fatal stabbing of a Buffalo resident.BUFFALO, NY – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane has announced the arraignment of Adalberto J. Bermudez, Jr., also known as “Chopa,” 46, of Tonawanda. Bermudez appeared in Buffalo City Court on Sunday, charged with one count of Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A-I felony, before Judge Peter J. Savage, III.The charge stems from an incident on September 23, 2023, when Buffalo Police officers responded to an emergency call at an apartment on Isabelle Street in Buffalo’s Riverside neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers found 39-year-old Jose Barreto-Gonzalez deceased inside his residence. According to investigators, Bermudez is alleged to have intentionally stabbed ...

5Nov

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Buffalo Teen Arraigned on Attempted Murder Charge in Seneca Street Stabbing

(WNY News Now) – A 17-year-old from Buffalo faces serious felony charges after an alleged early-morning stabbing incident in South Buffalo left a man hospitalized.Buffalo, N.Y. – 17-year-old Buffalo male was arraigned before Youth Part Judge Shannon Filbert on charges of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the First Degree, both Class “B” violent felonies. Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced the charges following an investigation into an alleged stabbing that took place on November 1, 2024.Buffalo Police responded to a 1:00 a.m. call reporting a stabbing incident on the 1900 block of Seneca Street. Upon arrival, officers found a 43-year-old man with stab wounds to his chest and abdomen. The victim was transported by ambulance to Erie County Medi...

Buffalo Teen Arraigned in Alleged Gang Assault, Leaving 15-Year-Old Victim Hospitalized

4Nov

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Buffalo Teen Arraigned in Alleged Gang Assault, Leaving 15-Year-Old Victim Hospitalized

(WNY News Now) – A 16-year-old Buffalo youth faces serious charges after allegedly leading a violent assault that left a 15-year-old boy hospitalized with severe injuries in Buffalo’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.BUFFALO, NY — Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced that a 16-year-old male from Buffalo was arraigned late Thursday on charges of Gang Assault in the First Degree, a Class “B” violent felony. The arraignment, held before Youth Part Judge Brenda Freedman, addressed allegations surrounding a brutal incident that occurred on October 29, 2024.At approximately 2:55 p.m. on the day of the incident, the defendant, reportedly with the assistance of several others, engaged in an assault on a 15-year-old boy at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park near North Parade Avenue...

$850K Retail Theft Ring Uncovered in PA: Nine Charged in Multi-State Scheme Targeting Major Retailers

26Oct

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$850K Retail Theft Ring Uncovered in PA: Nine Charged in Multi-State Scheme Targeting Major Retailers

(WNY News Now) – Three alleged leaders and six other suspects are charged in an organized retail theft ring accused of stealing $850,000 from T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods through an elaborate return-fraud scheme spanning 1,000 stores across nine states.HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced charges on Thursday, October 24, 2024, against three alleged leaders of an organized retail theft ring that authorities say manipulated return policies to generate nearly $850,000 in payouts from major retailers. The ring primarily operated in southeastern Pennsylvania, affecting over a thousand store locations across nine states.The accused leaders, Davon Whitfield, 40, of Roslyn; Naima Scott, 47, of Abington; and Zonay Griffin, 26, of Philadelphia, along with six ad...

Prior Felon Arrested on Federal Gun and Drug Charges Following Home Search

26Oct

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Prior Felon Arrested on Federal Gun and Drug Charges Following Home Search

(WNY News Now) – A Niagara Falls man with a criminal record, including past convictions for kidnapping and manslaughter, now faces serious federal charges related to fentanyl and firearm possession.BUFFALO, N.Y. – Derrel Austin, 46, of Niagara Falls, NY, has been arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and illegal firearm possession as a convicted felon, according to a recent announcement by U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross. If convicted, Austin faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison, a maximum sentence of 40 years, and up to a $5 million fine.The criminal complaint details that Austin, previously convicted in Erie County Court for kidnapping and manslaughter in October 1995 and October 2009, came under investigation following a parole check conduct...