U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross
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U.S Attorney Trini E. Ross highlights achievements during her tenure
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross, appointed by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., and confirmed by the Senate in 2021, recently outlined her achievements during her tenure as the first black woman to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New...
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Federal jury convicts nightclub owner on bribery and trafficking charges
A federal jury has found Peter Gerace, 57, of Clarence, New York, guilty on multiple charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States, bribery, sex trafficking conspiracy, maintaining a drug-involved premises, narcotics conspiracy,...
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Cuba couple faces charges for operating large-scale marijuana grow operation
Daniel S. Ackerman and Ana L. Maldonado-Delgado, residents of Cuba, New York, have been arrested and charged with the manufacture and possession with intent to distribute 100 or more marijuana plants.
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Buffalo man sentenced for role in drug conspiracy leading to triple homicide
James Reed, also known as Fatts, a 42-year-old resident of Buffalo, NY, has been sentenced to 166 months in prison.
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Buffalo detective indicted for alleged illicit purchases on dark web
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Terrance Michael Ciszek, also known as DrMonster, a 34-year-old Buffalo Police Detective. The charges include possession of unauthorized access devices with intent to defraud and making false statements to a U.S. agency. These charges could lead to a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
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Police trainee charged with kidnapping attempt and child pornography offenses
Casey Medina, a 33-year-old trainee with the Avon Police Department, faces serious charges including attempted kidnapping, cyberstalking, and child pornography-related offenses. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the charges which could result in a minimum of five years to a maximum of 20 years imprisonment.
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Elma man indicted on child pornography charges
A federal grand jury has indicted Matthew A. Steele, 53, of Elma, NY, on charges related to the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum penalty of 30 years.
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Buffalo residents arrested for fentanyl possession after traffic stop
Two individuals from Buffalo, New York, have been arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to an announcement made by U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross on August 21, 2024. Edwin Santana-Cosme, 56, and Arieana Garcia Del Gado, 37, face charges that carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
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Rochester woman faces charges for defrauding social security after concealing boyfriend's death
Rochester, N.Y.—U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Wendy Stone, 63, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with theft of government funds, aggravated identity theft, and making a false statement to obtain Social Security benefits. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Prior felon pleads guilty to new child pornography charge
BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Christopher Gostick, 30, of Lancaster, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to receipt of child pornography by a person having a prior conviction relating to possession of child pornography. This charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, and a fine of $250,000.