U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
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A Jamestown woman received a sentence of time served after being convicted on a methamphetamine charge. Authorities say her arrest followed an October 2024 traffic stop where drugs were discovered in her vehicle.
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A federal grand jury has indicted Ronald D. Mitchell on serious drug charges following an alleged high-speed chase last year near Little Valley, New York. Authorities say large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine were seized during their investigation.
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Nasif Talukder from the Bronx pleaded guilty to transferring obscene material to a minor after meeting a teenage girl online. Authorities say he offered money for sexual activity knowing she was only fourteen years old. Sentencing will take place at a future date.
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A Georgia man has been sentenced for his role in a bank fraud scheme targeting western New York businesses. Quentavious Price will serve three years after conspiring with others who have also been convicted. Authorities say losses totaled nearly $65,000.
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Israel Enden has pleaded guilty in Buffalo federal court to bringing an unauthorized alien into the United States from Canada earlier this year. Authorities discovered Elazar Wigdorowitz hidden inside Enden's vehicle during border inspection at Rainbow Bridge Port of Entry.
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David Martinez has pleaded guilty to embezzling over $87,000 from a local EMTs and Paramedics union while serving as president between December 2019 and March 2024. The case was announced by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo following an investigation led by federal authorities.