WNY/Former Wyoming County Corrections Officer going to prison for distributing child pornography

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that James D. Sutton, 40, of Depew, NY, who was convicted of distribution child pornography, was sentenced to serve 100 months in prison and 30 years supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig …

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WYOMING COUNTY/County celebrates and recognizes awardees at the 16th Annual Pride of Wyoming County Agriculture Dinner

Press release/provided photos WARSAW, NY – The 16th annual Pride of Wyoming County Agriculture Dinner, presented by Charcoal Corral, was held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the North Java Fire Hall. Six outstanding awardees were recognized and celebrated for their accomplishments and work in the agriculture industry. The Wyoming County …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Despite the March 1st deadline to return to work, COs remain entrenched on the picket line in Attica

Despite the March 1st deadline to return to work, Correctional Officers outside of the Attica Correctional Facility remained on the picket line vowing to not go anywhere. The Wildcat Strike at prisons across NYS began February 17th. In the Village of Attica on Saturday, a group of about 100 vehicles …

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STRIKE UPDATE/NYSCOPBA has met with Governor’s Office all day today, 30 facilities participate in protests on Wednesday

The scene across from the Attica Correctional Facility late Wednesday morning Press release Currently there are approximately 30 correctional facilities in which officers/sergeants are participating in either protesting current working conditions inside the prisons or refusing to enter for their scheduled shift.  There are several facilities that are not participating …

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WYOMING COUNTY COURT REPORT/February 4th-7th, 2025

State Correctional Facilities Aronalph Henriques-Convicted after Jury Trial on charge of Promoting Prison Contraband in the First Degree (D Felony); Adjourned to 3/12/25 for sentencing. Castile Russell Malcomb-Outley Hearing held, sentenced on the conviction of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (B Felony) to 6 years …

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WYOMING COUNTY COURT REPORT/January 15-30, 2025

Orangeville Jose Mendoza-Huntley Hearing held; Adjourned to 02/13/25. State Correctional Facilities Ambrose Williams-Appearance; Adjourned to 03/14/25 for Trial. George Blunt-Motions argued, Adjourned to 2/24/25 for appearance Elijah Clay-Pleaded guilty to Promoting Prison Contraband in the Second Degree (misdemeanor); sentenced to a Conditional Discharge, surcharge and DNA fee. Luis Dejesus-Arraigned on …

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