Erie County District Attorney

Tonawanda man indicted for setting his former girlfriend on fire

By Marian Hetherly • Jan 4, 2019

The Erie County District Attorney's Office has charged a City of Tonawanda man with attempted murder and assault after allegedly setting his ex-girlfriend on fire last month.

Buffalo teen facing 20-to-life for step-grandfather's death

By Associated Press • Dec 17, 2018

A Buffalo teen has pleaded guilty to murder for helping to beat and stab her step-grandfather to death inside his home.

Finally, closure for three-decade-old fatal shooting

By Marian Hetherly • Nov 28, 2018

Valentino Dixon was released in September after serving 27 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Now, another Buffalo man has been sentenced for a fatal shooting that killed one man and injured two others nearly three decades ago.

DA says he will not prosecute SAFE Act provision ruled unconstitutional

By Mike Desmond • Nov 20, 2018

Erie County Distict Attorney John Flynn says he is dropping criminal charges against 23 individuals for having too many cartridges in a gun magazine. The DA says that comes a result of an appeals court decision declaring this particular section of the SAFE Act unconstitutional.

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Grand Island woman pleads 'not guilty' to fatally shaking infant

By Mike Desmond • Nov 8, 2018

A Grand Island woman pleaded innocent Wednesday to murder and manslaughter charges in the September death of her boyfriend's two-year-old child.

Eden man gets 23 years in prison for killing his mother

By Associated Press • Nov 7, 2018

An Eden man has been sentenced for fatally shooting his mother last year.

N. Buffalo man pleads guilty to blowing up his house, damaging others

By Mark Wozniak • Oct 29, 2018

A 73-year-old Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to intentionally causing an explosion in his house that damaged neighboring homes.

Anti-domestic violence efforts in Erie County getting $900,000 boost from DOJ

By Avery Schneider • Oct 10, 2018

Agencies working to protect victims of domestic violence in Erie County are gaining financial support with a grant from the federal government.

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Former Attica corrections officer pleads guilty to attempted murder

By Marian Hetherly • Oct 10, 2018

A former corrections officer has pleaded guilty to attempting to fatally stab his ex-girlfriend.

Butcher knife attack results in 13-year prison term

By Omar Fetouh • Oct 10, 2018

A Buffalo man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for stabbing his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend in the torso with a butcher knife.

Buffalo man exonerated of murder after 27 years in prison

By Avery Schneider, Nick Lippa & Marian Hetherly & Ryan Zunner • Sep 19, 2018

A Buffalo man who spent 27 years in prison on a wrongful conviction has been exonerated. Valentino Dixon was released Wednesday.

Surveillance video shows suspect running away when fatally shot by police

By Marian Hetherly • Sep 17, 2018

The attorney for the family of Rafael "Pito" Rivera says a high-definition surveillance video clearly shows Rivera running away from Buffalo Police when he was fatally shot early Wednesday morning.

Protesters call for criminal investigation into India Cummings' death

By Mike Desmond • Jul 20, 2018

For two-and-a-half years, the death of India Cummings has raised questions. Cummings died after spending 17 days at the Erie County Holding Center. Thursday brought another protest outside the Holding Center, in the wake of a state report that said homicide should be listed as the woman's cause of death.

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Niagara County courthouse closed after receiving threatening letter

By Mark Wozniak • Jul 16, 2018

Hazmat crews were called to the Niagara County Courthouse at 175 Hawley Street in Lockport Monday afternoon, after a white powdery substance was discovered on an envelope delivered by the U.S. mail.

Suspect in I-190 fatal shooting charged with murder

By Marian Hetherly • Jul 16, 2018

A Buffalo man has been charged with a fatal shooting on I-190.

Classic Fence owner pleads guilty to scamming customers

By Mike Desmond • Jul 10, 2018

The owner of Classic Fence and Lumber admitted Monday that he scammed dozens of customers, pleading guilty to one felony count of first degree scheme to defraud.

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Erie County DA investigating bomb threat sent to office

By Mike Desmond • Jul 10, 2018

Someone sent the Erie County District Attorney's office a bomb threat letter that included a white powder. DA John Flynn says he has a lot of people investigating the letter, which was sent from a state prison.

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Buffalo priest named as subject of DA's investigation; no criminal conduct found

By Avery Schneider • Jun 25, 2018

Buffalo's Catholic Diocese has confirmed that Fr. Fabian Maryanski has been named as the subject of a recent investigation by the Erie County District Attorney's office into an allegation of misconduct.

Senators' Randy Lee pleads not guilty to harassment

By Associated Press • Jun 4, 2018

Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee can return to Canada after pleading not guilty to allegations he made lewd comments and rubbed the shoulders of a 19-year-old hotel shuttle driver while in Buffalo for the NHL combine.

Alden father pleads guilty to shaking his 4-month-old boy

By Marian Hetherly • Jun 1, 2018

An Alden father has pleaded guilty to shaking his baby to the point of unconsciousness.

Local health care executive pleads guilty to theft

By Marian Hetherly • May 17, 2018

A local health care executive has pleaded guilty to stealing $318,000 from Buffalo Rheumatology and Medicine in Orchard Park.

Drug-sniffing chips are 'huge deal' for law enforcement

By Mike Desmond • May 15, 2018

Erie County District Attorney John Flynn says new research at the University at Buffalo is a "huge deal" in developing a computer chip that could eventually be used to build the illegal drug equivalent of the breathalyzer.

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Buffalo man charged in suspected dog fighting ring

By Michael Mroziak • May 3, 2018

A Buffalo man faces eight counts in relation to a suspected dog fighting operation in the city's East Side, the Erie County District Attorney's Office and SPCA Serving Erie County announced Thursday.

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DA highlights available assistance for National Victims' Rights Week

By Michael Mroziak • Apr 10, 2018

This week marks National Crime Victims Week and the Erie County District Attorney is marking the occasion to spotlight the assistance available to crime victims through his office's Victim/Witness Bureau.

Amherst man pleads guilty to arson of Allentown apartment building

By Marian Hetherly • Mar 14, 2018

An Amherst man has pleaded guilty to starting the fire that damaged an Allentown apartment building.

Crime Stoppers reports dozens of calls on first day of opioid reward program

By Michael Mroziak • Mar 6, 2018

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Within the first 24 hours after the announced launch of a new reward program, Crime Stoppers Buffalo reported fielding dozens of calls from citizens providing tips about alleged illegal opioid distribution.

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Erie County District Attorney

Tonawanda man indicted for setting his former girlfriend on fire

Buffalo teen facing 20-to-life for step-grandfather's death

Finally, closure for three-decade-old fatal shooting

DA says he will not prosecute SAFE Act provision ruled unconstitutional

Grand Island woman pleads 'not guilty' to fatally shaking infant

Eden man gets 23 years in prison for killing his mother

N. Buffalo man pleads guilty to blowing up his house, damaging others

Anti-domestic violence efforts in Erie County getting $900,000 boost from DOJ

Former Attica corrections officer pleads guilty to attempted murder

Butcher knife attack results in 13-year prison term

Buffalo man exonerated of murder after 27 years in prison

Surveillance video shows suspect running away when fatally shot by police

Protesters call for criminal investigation into India Cummings' death

Niagara County courthouse closed after receiving threatening letter

Suspect in I-190 fatal shooting charged with murder

Classic Fence owner pleads guilty to scamming customers

Erie County DA investigating bomb threat sent to office

Buffalo priest named as subject of DA's investigation; no criminal conduct found

Senators' Randy Lee pleads not guilty to harassment

Alden father pleads guilty to shaking his 4-month-old boy

Local health care executive pleads guilty to theft

Drug-sniffing chips are 'huge deal' for law enforcement

Buffalo man charged in suspected dog fighting ring

DA highlights available assistance for National Victims' Rights Week

Amherst man pleads guilty to arson of Allentown apartment building

Crime Stoppers reports dozens of calls on first day of opioid reward program

Cheektowaga man receives 6 years for killing bicyclist

Cheektowaga man receives 2-4 years for crowbar assault

Rally held in honor of slain trans woman at Niagara Square

Cheektowaga man found guilty of sledgehammer attack

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