U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York
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Ohio woman faces meth charges in New York state
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the arrest of Celina Serva, also known as "Ce Ce," a 26-year-old from Akron, Ohio. -
Honduran man faces charges of illegal reentry in New York
Wilmer Orlando Canelas-Najera, a 44-year-old Honduran citizen, faces charges of illegal reentry and preventing his departure from the United States. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest, noting that the offenses could lead to a... -
Buffalo man pleads guilty in fentanyl and crack cocaine conspiracy
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Arquan Butler, also known as Easy, has pleaded guilty to narcotics conspiracy in the federal court of Buffalo, New York. -
Buffalo man arrested for gun and drug offenses, faces up to 20 years in prison
A Buffalo man, Jeremy Hodge, aged 39, was apprehended and charged with gun and drug offenses, as shared by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo. -
Federal grand jury indicts seven in narcotics distribution case
A federal grand jury has indicted seven individuals for their involvement in a narcotics conspiracy, as announced by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo in Buffalo, New York. -
Guatemalan man arrested for illegal reentry following prior deportation
A Guatemalan man, Wilson Oswaldo Galvan-Lope, 25, was arrested and charged with illegal reentry into the United States. -
Wayne County man faces child pornography charges after prior conviction
Joseph Hudson III, a 26-year-old resident of Williamson, NY, has been arrested and charged with receiving and possessing child pornography. -
Buffalo man indicted on federal drug charges related to cocaine distribution conspiracy
A federal grand jury has indicted Michael R. Prell, Jr., also known by aliases "Struggle Mike," "Struggle," and "Jr," on charges related to a narcotics conspiracy and attempted possession of more than five kilograms of cocaine with the intent to... -
Rochester woman charged with gift card fraud impacting local businesses and charities
A Rochester woman, Jessica Stadt, 43, has been charged with wire fraud and access device fraud, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced. -
Mexican national pleads guilty in U.S. to drug and money laundering charges
A Mexican national, Gilberto Alarcon-Holguin, also known as Beto, has pleaded guilty in the United States on charges related to drug and money laundering conspiracies. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo confirmed that Alarcon-Holguin admitted his... -
Former police trainee pleads guilty to child pornography charges
Casey Medina, a former police trainee from Avon, NY, has pleaded guilty to charges of possession of child pornography and cyberstalking. -
Father-son duo charged with fraud in Rochester area credit card scam
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced charges against Talib Hussain, 74, and Mirza Khan, 46, both residents of Pittsford, NY. -
Guatemalan native charged with false statement after arrest in Lockport
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest and charging of Gendry Amilcar Niz-Niz, a 25-year-old Guatemalan national, with making a false statement. -
Tonawanda man faces charges for alleged child pornography distribution
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the arrest of Shawn Demmick, a 33-year-old resident of Tonawanda, New York. -
Buffalo man faces federal charges for fentanyl distribution resulting in death
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Kenneth G. Shoemaker, II, also known as Kenny, from Buffalo, New York, has been charged with multiple drug-related offenses by a federal grand jury. -
Arkansas man faces charges for alleged enticement of minor
Brayden Storey, a 21-year-old from West Fork, Arkansas, has been arrested and charged with enticing a minor. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the charges, which could result in a minimum of 10 years in prison or up to life if convicted. -
Jamestown man pleads guilty in methamphetamine distribution case
A Jamestown resident, Aaron Miller, 31, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to methamphetamine distribution. -
Steuben County deputy charged with distributing child pornography
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Stuart J. McHenry, a 34-year-old resident of Hornell, New York. -
Buffalo man pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Alexander J. Weidner, a 35-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor. -
Jamestown woman indicted for drug conspiracy involving heroin and fentanyl
A federal grand jury has indicted Latika Saintkitts, also known as Tika, from Jamestown, New York, on charges of narcotics conspiracy.