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BUFFALO (WNY News Now), U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross stated that N.Y. Dewayne Vass, 43, of Buffalo, had entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. A required minimum term of 10 years in prison, a maximum penalty of life in prison, and a fine of $10,000,000 are all associated with this accusation. Following an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Erie County Sheriff's Office, the defendant entered a guilty plea before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. Authorities carried out search warrants at a Moselle Avenue residence connected to Vass, his Sunshine Drive residence, and his car on July 12, 2024. Large amounts of cocaine and fentanyl, $127,000 in cash, drug paraphernalia, and a handgun were found during t...

(WNY News Now) At the next Build Buffalo networking event, the renovation of the historic Buffalo Central Terminal will be highlighted, providing new business opportunities for subcontractors who are women, minorities, and veterans. Buffalo, New York Buffalo Construction Consultants and the Central Terminal Restoration Corp. (CTRC) will be present at Build Buffalo, a networking event organized by the Buffalo and Western New York Construction Exchange.Attendance, networking, and interaction with prime contractors looking for partners on construction projects are encouraged for certified minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) and service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) subcontractors. Scott Balzer took the picture. The Build Buffalo event will take place on January 21, ...

(WNY News Now) Buffalo, NY After threatening Canisius University on social media, an 18-year-old former student entered a guilty plea today to making a threat of mass harm, a Class B misdemeanor.Losi, Wyatt Erie County DA's Office Photo Before Judge Tiffany R. Perry in Buffalo City Court, Wyatt Losi of Buffalo acknowledged the accusation. With the university's approval, the lower fee was decided. Losi, who was a Canisius student at the time, sent the threatening comment on August 22, 2024, at around 11:37 a.m. The perpetrator was quickly identified and taken into custody by the authorities after the post was published. Losi is still free on his own recognizance because the charge does not qualify for bail. He is prohibited from being in the vicinity of the institution by a temporary stay-a...

(WNY News Now) Buffalo, NY – Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane said that a 60-year-old Buffalo man has entered a guilty plea to a number of retail theft and burglary counts that span many instances at the Walden Galleria.Photograph by the Erie County DA's Office of Gary E. White Three counts of Burglary in the Third Degree and Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, both Class D felonies, were among the six counts Gary E. White, also known as Gary Johnson, admitted to. He also entered a guilty plea to two Class A misdemeanors: Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree. All of the accusations in the indictment against White are covered by his guilty plea. White started his shoplifting rampage on January 16, 2023, when he broke a no-trespassing orde...

32-year-old Devante D. Henley was jailed for shooting at a car and barely missing a victim. Buffalo, New York (WNY News Now) A Buffalo man who tried to gravely hurt a victim during a shooting incident was given a three-year sentence in state prison today. After entering a guilty plea to attempted assault and criminal possession of a firearm, Devante D. Henley, 32, was sentenced by Justice Debra Givens of the State Supreme Court. Around 12:10 a.m. on December 8, 2023, the shooting occurred. Henley intended to seriously injure the victim when he fired several shots from an illegal firearm at a car close to Ship Canal Parkway and Tifft Street in Buffalo. The car suffered severe damage, estimated at $13,000, but the victim was unharmed. After discharging the gun, Henley, who was in his own c...

Buffalo, New York (WNY News Now) A guy who fatally stabbed a 49-year-old on Buffalo's West Side has been sentenced to 16 years in state prison. On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Timothy A. Austin, 37, was sentenced in Erie County Court. In addition, Judge Sheila A. DiTullio sentenced the defendant to five years of post-release supervision. The allegations are related to an altercation on the 400 block of Niagara Street on June 11, 2023, in which Austin fatally stabbed Tremaine Mayfield once in the chest. At at 1:00 p.m., Buffalo police officers answered a 911 call. After being taken to Erie County Medical Center, Mayfield passed away from his wounds. On November 8, 2024, Austin entered a guilty plea to Manslaughter in the First Degree, a serious Class B felony. Buffalo Police Detectives Adam ...

(WNY News Now) A traffic incident on Buffalo's Route 33 West has been resolved, allowing left lanes to reopen and easing gridlock for drivers.Minor delays were caused by the temporary closure of the left lanes of Route 33 West, just past Best Street in Buffalo, due to a crash that was reported at 12:04 p.m. today. Traffic was able to resume its regular flow as emergency personnel responded quickly and an update at 12:48 p.m. confirmed that the issue had been cleared.Drivers are urged to stay alert and visit 511NY.org to view real-time information on events and road conditions. For their awareness and safety, NY Alert advises drivers to acknowledge updates.Share this:FacebookXNote: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its acc...

(WNY News Now) A Buffalo man who shot and killed a victim during a failed break-in in the Kensington neighborhood will serve 20 years in prison.Buffalo, New York Levon Dickson, 50, admitted to killing a man during an attempted burglary earlier this year and was given a 20-year prison sentence with an additional five-year post-release supervision. Justice M. William Boller of the State Supreme Court imposed the sentence.On the evening of February 7, 2024, Buffalo Police were called to the 300 block of Warwick Avenue in response to allegations of a shooting. Officers found Mitchell Reese, 60, dead from a gunshot wound on the porch of a house when they arrived. Dickson shot Reese with an illegal pistol while he was trying to break into the house, according to investigators.In full satisfact...

(WNY News Nows) This fall, Buffalo's Explore & More museum is prepared to celebrate the various local cultures, provide free family entertainment, and give holiday celebrations a sophisticated spin.Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield's Cultural Connections Day will showcase regional cultural institutions on Sunday.Examine & More For the inaugural Cultural Connections Day, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield urge the community to join them at Explore & More on Sunday, November 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can interact with vibrant local arts and cultural organizations and get a firsthand look at their intriguing offerings during this exciting event.A lineup of neighborhood merchants dedicated to assisting Western New York as activ...

Buffalo, New York (WNY News Now).In relation to the shooting death of a 33-year-old man in the Masten Park neighborhood last year, a Buffalo man has entered a guilty plea to second-degree murder.During a hearing before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio on Monday, 45-year-old Martinko Jamel Caver acknowledged the charge of a Class A-I felony. The indictment against him is entirely satisfied by the plea.Around 2:15 a.m. on September 5, 2022, the incident took place. Authorities claim that Caver shot George McGee, III, in the 300 block of Glenwood Avenue using an illegal handgun. After being taken by EMS to ECMC, McGee passed away from his wounds.Caver could now receive a term ranging from 25 years to life in jail. At 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, he will be sentenced. He ...