Erie County District Attorney's Office

AO Restorative Justice

DA John Flynn, Buffalo Police Captain Tommy Champion and Dina Thompson of Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition announce three-part pilot restorative justice program for eligible adolescent offenders.

Bailey Ave Clean Up

The Erie County DA's Office Community Outreach team participated in a neighborhood clean-up along Bailey Avenue.

Crime Stoppers Billboard Gun Violence

DA John Flynn allocated $5,000 in asset forfeiture funding to Crime Stoppers WNY to provide rewards for information related to shootings and illegal firearms.

Elder Abuse Awareness 2021

DA Flynn spoke at the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day press conference, urging residents to report scams and suspected abuse.

Gun Violence Prevention Announcement

DA Flynn joined by members of Buffalo Common Council and non-violence groups to announce the resumption of in-person community engagement efforts to reduce gun violence.

ECSO BPD Arrests Announcement 2021

First Deputy DA Mike Keane joined Buffalo Police and Erie County Sheriff's Office to announce a multi-agency effort that resulted in numerous arrests for illegal guns and narcotics.

BPD Taking It To The Streets Event

DA John Flynn and First Deputy DA Mike Keane at the Buffalo Police Department's "Taking It To The Streets" community event.

Crime Stoppers Homicide Billboard

DA Flynn at the Crime Stoppers Western New York announcement of a billboard campaign, encouraging the public to provide information on unsolved homicides.

High-Risk Youth Team

DA Flynn and partner agencies announce the establishment of the High-Risk Youth Team, a multi-faceted intervention program for teenagers who are considered at risk of being directly impacted by gun violence.

Implicit Bias Training 2021

Buffalo City Court Judge Hon. Lenora Foote-Beavers provided a Continuing Legal Education course on implicit bias for all Assistant District Attorneys and Confidential Criminal Investigators.

JAWSH for Tina

The Erie County DA’s Office wore “JAWSH” shirts to support our friend and colleague Tina Pilkey in her fight against cancer. 26 Shirts donated a portion of each t-shirt sale to a GoFundMe to support Tina’s medical care and recovery.

Douglas indictment for dog fighting

DA Flynn joined by Erie County Sheriff's Office and SPCA Serving Erie County to announce indictment against accused dog fighter Douglas D. Williams.

Boy Scouts Amherst December 2021

DA Flynn explains fingerprint evidence and his role as District Attorney to a group of Boy Scouts in Amherst as part of their government requirement.

Menorah Lighting 2021

DA John Flynn was invited by Rabbi Mendi to light the menorah at a Hanukkah celebration in Niagara Square.

Buffalo Rotary Club luncheon December 2021

DA Flynn was a guest speaker at the Buffalo Rotary Club luncheon where he discussed bail reform and the impact of the pandemic on the courts.

Miss Triggs Surprise

Certified AutoBrokers surprised Miss Elizabeth Triggs of None Like You/We Care Outreach with a new vehicle. Their generous donation will support her mission to help those in-need in the City of Good Neighbors.

Shop with a Cop 2021

The DA’s Office held a fundraiser for Buffalo Police "Shop with a Cop," raising more than $8,000 to support this event, field trips and other activities provided by the department's Neighborhood Engagement Team.

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District Attorney's Office News & Announcements

1/20/2022 Prosecutors Move to Dismiss Indictment Against Defendant Charged for Looting Store and Committing Arson at City Hall During Protest

At the request of the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, the Court dismissed all state charges against the defendant who pleaded guilty to a federal offense for the same crimes.
1/19/2022 Convicted Murderer Receives Maximum Sentence for Fatally Stabbing Victim Outside Tonawanda Convenience Store

A jury found the defendant guilty of Murder in the Second Degree for killing 59-year-old Mark Bottita on September 21, 2019.
1/19/2022 Lackawanna Man Arraigned for Leaving the Scene of Fatal Incident Without Reporting After Hitting Victim with His Vehicle

The victim, 52-year-old Jose Matos, was taken to ECMC where he died from his injuries on August 31, 2021.
1/18/2022 Buffalo Man Arraigned on Murder Charge for Fatal Shooting in City's Seneca Babcock Neighborhood

The defendant is accused of killing 30-year-old Bashir Ingram on November 2, 2021.
1/14/2022 Grand Island Man Receives Probation After Pleading Guilty to a Felony Animal Cruelty Charges for Killing a Dog

The defendant admitted that he caused the death of a toy poodle by intentionally hitting and kicking the dog.

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