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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Canadian money mule sentenced in scam targeting elderly
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the sentencing of Mohamed Khaled Sakr, a 31-year-old resident of Montreal, Quebec. -
Medina man faces charges for possession of child sexual abuse material
Kyle Stack, a 39-year-old resident of Medina, New York, has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material involving prepubescent minors. -
Albion man pleads guilty to receiving child pornography, sentencing set for August
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Norman Kelly, a 68-year-old resident of Albion, New York, has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography. -
Two women charged with narcotics conspiracy in Jamestown, New York
Two women from Jamestown, New York, have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics, according to U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo. -
Buffalo man pleads guilty to mail theft conspiracy charges
Eric Michael Robinson has entered a guilty plea for conspiracy to commit mail theft, as announced by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo. -
Mexican man sentenced for illegal re-entry into the United States
A Mexican man has pleaded guilty in a U.S. District Court for the re-entry of a removed alien. -
Former felon sentenced to 10 years in prison on drug and firearm charges
Nader Ngoopos, also known as Nike, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug and gun offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo. -
Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry and is sentenced to time served
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Juan Vera-Cervantes, aged 45 and a citizen of Mexico, has pleaded guilty to the charge of illegal reentry into the United States following previous deportations. -
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.