Greece Man Sentenced on Drug and Gun Charges

Press Release on July 30, 2020

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Kwashie Ajavon, 33, of Greece, NY, who was convicted of possessing with intent to distribute crack cocaine, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and/or ammunition, was sentenced to serve 87 months in prison by U.S....

Rochester Man Who Fled Police With a Gun and Drugs Going to Prison for Five Years

Press Release on July 28, 2020

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Timothy Feliciano, 34, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possessing with intent to distribute crack cocaine, was sentenced to serve 60 months in prison by...

Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to His Role in Large Drug Trafficking Organization: Including Shooting at Rival Gang Members and Police Officers

Press Release on July 27, 2020

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Obed Torres Garcia, 23, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and one kilogram or more of heroin, and using, carrying and discharging firearm during and in relation to...

Buffalo Police Department Receives DOJ Grant To Implement A Shooting Review Process Targeting Unsolved Shootings And Improving Clearance Rates

Press Release on July 23, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., Buffalo Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood, and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced today that the Department of Justice has awarded the Buffalo Police Department a 2020 Project Safe Neighborhood grant totaling $229,837. The...