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.

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District Attorney's Office News & Announcements

9/22/2021 Teen Driver Pleads Guilty to All Charges for Unlawful Fleeing, Causing Crash That Injured Buffalo Police Officer

The defendant crashed into a utility pole, which fell through the front windshielf of a police patrol vehicle. The officer suffered serious injuries to his head and spine.
9/22/2021 Jamestown Man Sentenced for Fatally Stabbing Victim in November 2017

The Erie County DA's Office was appointed as a special prosecutor in the case after the defendant's former defense attorney was elected as Chautauqua County DA in 2020.
9/22/2021 Kenmore Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary Charge for Looting Elmwood Village Liquor Store During Protest

The defendant will participate in new diversion court program for non-violent felony offenders that provides mentorship and services in an effort to reduce recidivism.
9/21/2021 Defendant to Serve Prison Sentence for Attempting to Sexually Assault Another Patient at Hospital

The incident occurred at a hospital in the City of Buffalo where the defendant was also a patient.
9/21/2021 Co-Defendant Arraigned for Killing Robbery Victim in City's Broadway-Fillmore Neighborhood

The defendant was arrested on the indictment warrant by the Gwinnett Police Department during a traffic stop in Georgia on September 4, 2021.

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