Archive for CRIMINAL

Bike-Path Crash Victim’s Family May Receive Settlement

Bike-Path Crash Victim’s Family May Receive Settlement

07/07/2015  |  Comments Off on Bike-Path Crash Victim’s Family May Receive Settlement

A fatal motorcycle crash that took two lives in the Town of Amherst in 2012 may lead to safety changes... more

Escaped Convict Richard Matt Has a History of Jail Breaks

Escaped Convict Richard Matt Has a History of Jail Breaks

06/08/2015  |  Comments Off on Escaped Convict Richard Matt Has a History of Jail Breaks

Richard Matt, the City of Tonawanda native who broke out of the Clinton Correctional Facility, a maximum security prison in... more

Amherst Police Assist in Investigation of Tragedy in Delaware Park

Amherst Police Assist in Investigation of Tragedy in Delaware Park

06/02/2015  |  Comments Off on Amherst Police Assist in Investigation of Tragedy in Delaware Park

WGRZ’s 2 on Your Side news team reports on the ongoing investigation into the accident the caused the death of... more

Arrest Warrant Issued for Father Who Padlocked Kids in Room

Arrest Warrant Issued for Father Who Padlocked Kids in Room

05/28/2015  |  Comments Off on Arrest Warrant Issued for Father Who Padlocked Kids in Room

WGRZ reports that an arrest warrant was issued for Carlos Fuqua, who left his two young children padlocked in a... more

Buffalo News Reports on Complete Dismissal of Tax Fraud Charges for Lumber Store and Owner

05/21/2015  |  Comments Off on Buffalo News Reports on Complete Dismissal of Tax Fraud Charges for Lumber Store and Owner

The Niagara County District Attorneys office completely dismissed tax fraud and related charges against my client, Gail Villani, the owner... more

Dismissed Tax Fraud Charges Against My Client Also Covered by WGRZ

Dismissed Tax Fraud Charges Against My Client Also Covered by WGRZ

05/21/2015  |  Comments Off on Dismissed Tax Fraud Charges Against My Client Also Covered by WGRZ

WGRZ also covered the New York State’s Tax Department’s false accusation that my client Gail Villani failed to pay half... more

Is Treatment Likely for a Buffalo Arson Suspect Who May Be Mentally Ill?

05/13/2015  |  Comments Off on Is Treatment Likely for a Buffalo Arson Suspect Who May Be Mentally Ill?

WGRZ reports Myweh Harris, who is accused of setting fire to a house on Buffalo’s East Side, may have untreated... more

Just-Released Records Show Lack of Judicial Oversight in Sheriff’s Cell Phone Spying

04/07/2015  |  Comments Off on Just-Released Records Show Lack of Judicial Oversight in Sheriff’s Cell Phone Spying

Buffalo, NY’s WGRZ reports newly released records suggest the Erie County Sheriff’s Office obtained little judicial oversight for its controversial... more

Arizona Coyotes Radio Commentator Arraigned in Buffalo on Numerous Charges

Arizona Coyotes Radio Commentator Arraigned in Buffalo on Numerous Charges

03/27/2015  |  Comments Off on Arizona Coyotes Radio Commentator Arraigned in Buffalo on Numerous Charges

Nick Boynton, the Arizona Coyotes' radio commentator and a former NHL player, appeared for arraignment in Buffalo City Court on... more

Will Sheriff’s Use of Cell Phone Spying Lead to Reopened Criminal Cases?

Will Sheriff’s Use of Cell Phone Spying Lead to Reopened Criminal Cases?

03/18/2015  |  Comments Off on Will Sheriff’s Use of Cell Phone Spying Lead to Reopened Criminal Cases?

A New York State Supreme Court ruling is requiring the Erie County Sheriff’s Office to turn over documents related to... more