Erie County District Attorney's Office

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.

Human Trafficking Taskforce Grant 2022

First Deputy DA Mike Keane joined Congressman Higgins, County Executive Poloncarz, Sheriff Garcia, International Institute of Buffalo & other partners to announce a $1.5 million federal grant awarded to the Western District of New York Human Trafficking Taskforce.

Ken Ton Presentation Announcement

DA Flynn joined by Superintendent Sabatino Cimato of the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District to announce a series of presentations to educate students about the consquences of misuing social media to prevent cyberbullying and school threats.

Buffalo Peacemakers Business Community Leaders Event 2022

DA John Flynn was invited to speak at the fourth annual Buffalo Peacemakers Business & Community Leaders event.

Ukraine Donation

The Erie County DA's Office collected and delivered items to the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which will be sent overseas to help the people of Ukraine.

Tops Mass Shooting Press Conference

DA Flynn joins Mayor Brown, Buffalo Police Commissioner Gramaglia, US Attorney Ross, Congressman Higgins and other public officials to announce the arrest of the suspect accused of committing a shooting that killed ten and injured three at Tops Friendly Markets on Jefferson Avenue.

Fentanyl Cocaine Presser 2022

DA John Flynn joined Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein and Opiate Epidemic Task Force Director Cheryll Moore to warn residents about a deadly mixture of cocaine and fentanyl that has been linked to recent overdose deaths.

Gendron Indictment Presser

DA John Flynn joined by Mayor Brown, prosecutors and law enforcement to announce a 25-count indictment against the suspected gunman in the Jefferson Avenue tragedy.

Tops One Month Remembrance Ceremony

DA Flynn joined Mayor Byron Brown, law enforcement and public officials for a remembrance ceremony one month after the tragedy on Jefferson Avenue.

Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022

DA Flynn was joined by the Center for Elder Law & Justice, FBI Buffalo, Sheriff Garcia, Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes, Senator Gallivan, Assemblywoman Wallace, Erie County Clerk Kearns and Erie County Department of Senior Services to commemorate Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Gendron Plea

DA Flynn joined by prosecutors, Mayor Brown & Buffalo Police Commissioner Gramaglia to announce Payton S. Gendron pleading guilty for killing ten, injuring three in racially-motivated attack at Tops of Jefferson Avenue.

Pine Street Cocaine Bust January 2023

DA John Flynn joined the Erie County Sheriff's Office, Buffalo Police Department and the FBI to announce the arrest of three defendants for possession of 14 kilos of cocaine with intent to distribute.

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District Attorney's Office News & Announcements

2/2/2023 Youthful Offender Status Denied for Teen Who Committed Five Armed Robberies Over the Course of Six Months

Our office filed an extraordinary circumstances motion and successfully argued that the adolescent offender should not be adjudicated in Family Court due to the serious nature of the crimes.
2/2/2023 Defendant Sentenced for Committing Series of Bank Robberies in South Buffalo

The defendant committed three bank robberies over the course of six weeks.
2/1/2023 Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Felony Assault Charge for Recklessly Driving Through Police Blockade and Running Over State Trooper

The crime occurred during a protest on Bailley Avenue in the City of Buffalo in June 2020.
2/1/2023 Roofer Sentenced for Scamming Six Customers in Erie County

The defendant paid full restitution of $28,894.42 to the victims prior to his sentence.
2/1/2023 Cattaraugus County Man Sentenced for Attempting to Murder His Girlfriend in the Town of Collins

The defendant also beat the victim and strangled her to the point of unconsciousness during the assault.

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