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You are subscribed to USAO - New York, Western news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Buffalo man pleads guilty to his role in narcotics conspiracy 01/23/2026 07:00 AM EST U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Ernest Brown, a/k/a Wayne Perry, a/k/a Wayne Brown, 43, Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr to narcotics conspiracy, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life.  Niagara Falls man going to prison for selling meth 01/23/2026 07:00 AM EST U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Asaad Rivers, 38, of Niagara Falls, NY, who was convicted of distribution of methamphetamine, was sentenced to serve 84 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.  Israeli man pleads guilty to, sentenced on immigration charge 01/23/2026 07:00 AM EST U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Elazar Wigdorowitz, 33, a citizen of Israel, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer to improper entry by an alien. He was then sentenced to time served and turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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