U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York
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Amsterdam man pleads guilty to cocaine possession with intent to distribute
Jose Carrero, a 36-year-old resident of Amsterdam, New York, has pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute. -
Chazy man indicted for alleged involvement in alien smuggling operation
Bailey Burger, a 38-year-old resident of Chazy, New York, has been indicted on charges related to alien smuggling. -
Illinois man charged over alleged cross-state gold bullion scam
Harmish Patel, a 26-year-old from Streamwood, Illinois, has been indicted for his involvement in a gold bullion scam targeting an elderly couple in Rensselaer County. -
Binghamton woman sentenced for stealing child's social security benefits
Loretta Washington, a 60-year-old resident of Binghamton, New York, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for social security fraud. -
Colombian man extradited over fatal smuggling attempt across US-Canada border
A Colombian man, Jhader Augusto Uribe-Tobar, has been extradited from Canada to the United States and arraigned on charges related to the drowning of a pregnant Mexican woman in December 2023. -
Schenectady man pleads guilty after shooting outside Albany synagogue
Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, a 29-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, has pled guilty to charges related to a hate crime involving the firing of shots outside an Albany synagogue. -
Drug dealer pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution in Albany
Todd Austin, a 64-year-old resident of Gloversville, New York, has admitted to charges related to drug conspiracy and distribution. -
Manhattan man pleads guilty to threatening judges
Christopher McCarty, a 33-year-old resident of Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to mailing a letter that contained threats to kill two New York State judges. -
Clinton County felon receives 65-month sentence for illegal firearm possession
Richard Brundige, a 46-year-old resident of Ellenburg Depot, New York, has been sentenced to 65 months in prison for unlawful firearm possession. -
U.S. Attorney's Office reports over $39 million collected in fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York reported a total collection of $39,262,324 from civil, criminal, and forfeiture actions in Fiscal Year 2024. -
Virginia woman pleads guilty in national bank fraud conspiracy
Sherry Ozmore, a 56-year-old resident of Richmond, Virginia, has entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. -
Albany County man receives 25-year sentence for child sexual exploitation
Thomas Berrington, a 33-year-old resident of Colonie, New York, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a child. -
Schenectady man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges
James Alvin Boone, II, a 30-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession. -
Delaware County man indicted for concealing work activity while receiving disability benefits
Brian Gill, a 59-year-old resident of Andes, New York, faces indictment for Social Security fraud. -
Schenectady man indicted for alleged drug trafficking and firearm crimes
Jabree Jones, also known as "Breezy," a 32-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, faces an indictment on charges related to drug trafficking and firearm offenses. -
Arkansas man sentenced for traveling to abuse minor; receives 20-year prison term
Kyle Biswell, a 39-year-old resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release. -
Albany woman faces charges for laundering over $850k in government funds
Drasana Johnson, a 27-year-old resident of Albany, has been indicted for allegedly laundering over $850,000 in stolen government funds. -
Saratoga County man faces drug distribution and firearm charges
Jason Brundige, a 49-year-old resident of Ballston Spa, New York, has been indicted on charges related to drug distribution and firearm possession. -
Syracuse man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession at gas station
Richard Bradley, a 36-year-old resident of Syracuse, New York, has pled guilty to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. -
Syracuse man receives 168-month sentence for child pornography offenses
Lawrence Boone, a 28-year-old from Syracuse, has been sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for charges related to the distribution, receipt, and possession of child pornography.