On January 12th, 2025, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office became aware of sexual assaultincident of a female victim that was 11 years of age at the time of the incident. This incidentbegan as a multi-jurisdiction investigation. With the assistance of Erie County Sheriff’s Office,East Aurora Police Department and Orchard Park …
Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Mohamed Khaled Sakr, 31, of Montreal, Quebec, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, was sentenced to serve 36 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Sakr was also ordered to pay restitution totaling $262,500 to …
On March 15, 2025 at approximately 11:39p.m., the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office receiveda complaint of a sexual assault which occurred in the Town of Castile. An investigation revealed that on March 15, 2025, at approximately 9:45p.m., Joshua A. Lee, 53, of Lockport, NY allegedly had inappropriate forcible sexual contact with …
Sue Gagne, left, coordinator of the GOW CARES Alliance, with members of her team – Melissa Vinyard, Sherri Bensley and Cheryl Netter – at Tuesday’s quarterly meeting at Grace Baptist Church in Batavia. By Mike PettinellaUConnectCare Publicist The first quarterly meeting of the GOW CARES Alliance, formerly known as the …
Covington Justin Tilton-Appearance; Adjourned to 05/19/25 for Trial. Orangeville Jose Mendoza-Arraigned on new indictment for charge of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (C Felony); Adjourned to 03/13/25. Sheldon Kenyatta Chapman-Appearance, adjourned to 2/20/25. Duwayne Cooper-Pleaded guilty to Driving While Intoxicated (E Felony); adjourned to 5/8/25 for …
Press release Sheriff David P. Linder proudly announces that Undersheriff Colin P. B. Reagan hassuccessfully graduated from the 293rd Session of the FBI National Academy. On March 13, 2025, 244 law enforcement officers graduated from the FBI National Academy inQuantico, Virginia. The 293rd Session of the FBI National Academy consisted …
On March 4th, 2025, at around 8:16a.m., a deputy with the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office waspatrolling westbound on State Route 354 in the Town of Attica, when another vehicle wasobserved also traveling westbound. A random registration check showed the vehicle’sregistration was suspended for an insurance lapse and a vehicle and …
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 …
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 …
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 …