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2024 News Releases

April 10, 2024 Hayden Cypressi Sentenced to 18 Years in the New York State Department of Corrections

March 29, 2024 Raheim Robinson Convicted of Multiple Counts of Murder in the 1st Degree

March 26, 2024 Parolee Charles Holley Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for the Murder of Devon Wilburn

March 20, 2024 Jorge Santana-Torres Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for the Murder of Alexis Mercedes

March 15, 2024 Teodoro Rivera, Jr. Pleads Guilty to Murder in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree for the Homicide of Sayyos Rios

March 15, 2024 Warren Braswell Convicted of Burglary in the 1st Degree and Two Counts of Robbery in the 1st Degree

March 8, 2024 Jury Finds Timothy Williams Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the 1984 Murder of 14-year-old Wendy Jerome

February 29, 2024 Kelvin Vickers Sentenced to Life Without the Possibility of Parole

February 28, 2024 Troy Parker Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for the Murder of Fantasia Stone

February 16, 2024 Jury Finds Morris Jones, Jr. Guilty of Manslaughter in the 1st Degree and Assault in the 2nd Degree

February 16, 2024 Jury Finds Parolee Charles Holley Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the Murder of Devon Wilburn

February 15, 2024 Jorge Santana-Torres Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

February 14, 2024 Shadad Alghaithy Sentenced to 17 Years

February 14, 2024 Parolee Lequan Hill Sentenced to 25 years to Life for the Murder of Antoine Parris

February 13, 2024 Jellia Lockhart Convicted of Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree and Assault int he 2nd Degree

January 23, 2024 Marique Simkin Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for the Murder of Lonnie Keys

January 22, 2024 Henry Phelps III Sentenced to 40 Years to Life for the Murder of Charles Robinson

January 19, 2024 Raymond Noel Arraigned for the Attempted Murder of Officer Brad Steve

January 8, 2024 Jury Finds Parolee Lequan Hill Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the Murder of Antoine Parris

January 4, 2024, Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley Supports the Passage of the Passage of the Deadly Driving Bill (S.3135/A.174)

2023 News Releases

December 12, 2023, Ernest Hughey Sentneced to 20 Years

December 11, 2023 Jury Finds Parolee Whitney Morris Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the Murder of Christopher Porchea

December 8, 2023 Joshua Williams Sentenced to 25 Years to Life

December 8, 2023 Alonzo Jones Convicted of Attempted Aggravated Murder, Attempted Aggravated Assault Upon a Police Officer or a Peace Officer, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

December 5, 2023 James Orr Sentenced to 50 Years to Life for the Sexual Abuse of a Child

November 30, 2023 Jury Finds Henry Phelps III and Marique Simkin Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree

November 22, 2023 Jerrod Dozier Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree

November 8, 2023 Parolee Tyrone JIggetts, Jr. Sentenced to 40 Years to Life

November 1, 2023, Jury Finds Shawn Appleberry Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

October 30, 2023, Travis Lewis Sentenced to 27 Yeas in the Nw York State Department of Corrections for Multiple Cases

October 25, 2023 Jury Finds Joshua Williams Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

October 20, 2023, Parolee Jarrelle Williams Sentenced to 65 Years to Life

October 16, 2023, Dashaun Tubbs Sentnced to 30 Years for Manslaughter in the 1st Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

October 13, 2023, Kelvin Vickers Convicted of Aggravated Murder and All Felony Counts

October 10, 2023, William Shanahan Convicted of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide 

October 2, 2023, Ammenra Felton Sentenced to 25 Yeras to Life for the Murder of Charlotte Thomas

September 27, 2023 Travis Lewis Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree, Assault in the 1st Degree, and Other Felonies

September 27, 2023 Ronald Lagasse Sentenced to 25 Years to Life

September 22, 2023 Parolee Tyrone Jiggetts, Jr. Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

September 6, Tyrone Keitt Sentenced to 16 Years to Life

September 6, 2023 Orlando Velazquez Sentenced to 20 Years to Life for Armed Robbery

September 5, 2023 Dashaun Tubbs Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree and Criminal Possesson of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

August 29, 2023 Trevor Smith III Sentenced to 23 Years to Life for the Murder of Jeremy Hamilton, Jr.

August 23, 2023 Ammenra Felton Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

August 21, 2023 Joseph Serrano Sentenced to 25 Years to Life

August 14, 2023 Douglas Smith Sentneced to 25 Years to Life

August 11, 2023 LaJason Lovett Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

July 28, 2023 Timothy Brown Sentenced to Life Without Parole

July 26, 2023 Parolee Christopher Williams, Jr. Sentenced for the Homicide of Marcus Bennett

July 25, 2023 Jailyn Johnson Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in teh 1st Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

July 20, 2023 Parolee Darrell Griffin Sentenced to 25 Years to Life

July 19, 2023 Juan Rivera Sentenced for teh Homicide of Maribel Diaz

July 19, 2023 Treveon Gates Sentenced to 30 Years for Manslaughter in the 1st Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in th 3rd Degree

July 14, 2023 Parolee Damien Spears Convicted of two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

July 7, 2023 Shannon Praylor, Jr. Arraigned for the Overdose Death of Paige Gibbons

July 3, 2023 Trevor Smith III Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

June 29, 2023 Ronald Lagasse Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

June 27, 2023 Timothy Brown Convicted of Two Counts of Murder in the 1st Degree

June 13, 2023 Jamila Evans Convicted of Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree, Vehicular Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree, and Driving While Intoxicated Charges

May 24, 2023 Parolee Justin Singleton Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree

May 23, 2023 Juan Rivera Pleads Gulty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree and Arson in the 4th Degree

May 18, 2023, James Orr Convicted of Two Counts of Predatory Sxual Assault Against a Child

May 16, 2023 Parolee Darrell Griffin Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

Mar 16, 2023 Joseph Serrano Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

May 9, 2023 Randall Scott Sentenced to 21 Years to Life

May 4, 2023 Treveon Gares Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree and Criminal Sale of a Cotrolled Substance in the 3rd Degree

May 3, 2023 Shannon Rienholtz Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

April 25, 2023 Arthur Allen Sentenced to 25 Years

April 20, 2023 Timothy C. Williams Pleads Guilty to Assault in the 1st Degree for Stabbing his Ex-Girlfriend

April 19, 2023 Adriel RIley Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for the Death of Steven Amenhauser

April 11, 2023 Jury Finds Pierso Scala Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree

March 30, 2023 Jackie Ray Robinson Sentenced to 40 Years to Life

March 27, 2023 Zayvion Perry Sentenced to 25 Years for his Role in the Death of Steven Amenhauser

March 23, 2023 Douglas Smith Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

March 22, 2023 Michael Parnell Sentenced to 23-26 Years for Attempted Murder

March 17, 2023 Anttwan Brown Sentenced to 25 Years to Life, Tyron Bryant and Diamonte Scott Sentenced to 22 Years to Life, for Murder of Tymir Thomas

March 15, 2023 Rakeem Lane Sentenced to 30 Years to Life for Murder in teh 2nd Degree & Two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

March 2, 2023 Seth Larson Sentenced to the Maximum for the Murder of Lisa Shuler

March 2, 2023 Jackie Ray Robinson Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

February 28, 2023 Adriel Riley Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the Death of Steven Amenhauser

February 27, 2023 Rashad Albert-Brown Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for the Murder of Tarrell McKnight

February 24, 2023 Salahuddin Floyd, Jr. Sentenced to 25 Years

February 9, 2023 Dimitri Cash Sentenced to 8 1/3-25 Years for the Plot to Murder Judge Stacey Romeo

February 9, 2023 Jury Finds Rakeem Lane Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

February 6, 2023 Jury Finds Parolee Jarrelle Williams Guilty of two counts of Murder in the 2nd Degree, Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree, two counts of Robbery in the 1st Degree, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

February 2, 2023 Courtney Barber Convicted of Attempted Rape in the 1st Degree

January 31, 2023 Parolee Willie Gibson, Jr. Pled Guilty to two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree and Assault in the 2nd Degree

January 25, 2023 Jury Finds Anttwan Brown, Tyron Bryant, and Diamonte Scott Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree

January 24, 2023 James Jacobs Sentenced to 7 1/3-22 Years for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

January 23, 2023 Jury Finds Seth Larson Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Concealment of a Human Corpse

January 18, 2023 Jury Finds Rashad Albert-Brown Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree

January 18, 2023 Michael Parnell Convicted of Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree, Assault in the 1st Degree, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree and Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree

January 11, 2023 Richard Avila and Hannah Thomas Plead Guilty to Manslaughter 1st for the Homicide of Ottilia Piros

January 6, 2023 Salahuddin Floyd, Jr. Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st degree

2022 News Releases

December 22, 2022 Jonathan Spinks Sentneced to 90 Years to Life for the Murder of Lysaun Curry

December 21, 2022 Raymond Dukes Sentenced to 20 Years - Life for the Murder of Tim Lewis, William Crenshaw Sentenced to 15 Yeras - Life for Kidnapping and Assault

December 20, 2022 James Jacobs Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

December 16, 2022 Natahn Stevenson Sentenced to 18 Years-Life

December 16, 2022 Long-Term Investigation Results in Drugs and Weapon Recovery, Twelve Arrested

December 14, 2022 Jason Ekiert Convicted of two counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the 2nd Degree, Sexual Abuse in the 3rd Degree, and Criminal Sexual Act in the 3rd Degree

December 14, 2022 Dimitri Cash Convicted of Conspiracy in the 2nd Degree for the Plot to Murder Judge Stacey Romeo

December 6, 2022 Jury Finds Randall Scott Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree

November 23, 2022 Kirk Ashton Sentneced to 63 Yeras for the Ongoing Abuse of Students - Will Serve 20 Years in New York State Department of Corrections

November 17, 2022 Tywayne Ivery Sentenced to 40 Yeras to Life for the Murder of Chrishon Youmas

November 10, 2022 Jury Finds Raymond Dukes Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree

November 7, 2022 James Krauseneck Sentneced to 25 Years to Life for the 1982 Ax Murder of Cathleen Krauseneck

October 31, 2022 Parolee Robert Colon Sentenced to 50 Years to Life

October 28, 2022 Jury Finds Jonathan Spinks Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree, Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree and Various Violent Felonies

October 25, 2022 Ahmed Ali pleads guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree  

October, 25, 2022 Patrick Watkins Sentenced to 27 Years for the Sexual Abuse Against a Child

October 24, 2022 Kirk Ashton Convicted of 46 Counts, Including Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the 2nd Degree, Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, for the Ongoing Abuse of Students

October 20, 2022 Jennie Clark Sentenced to 20 Years for Causing the Death of Matthew Clark

October 19, 2022 Jury Finds Michael Lavelle Guilty of Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree

October 12, 2022 Parolee Justin Jone Sentenced to 16 Yeras to Life for Gun Charges

September 26, 2022 Jury Finds James Krauseneck Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the 1982 Ax Murder of Cathleen Krauseneck

September 22, 2022 Jury Finds James McKnight Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree

September 21, 2022 Jury Finds Tywayne Ivery Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the Murder of Chrishon Youmas

September 20, 2022 Marlon Scott Sentenced to 20 Years to Life of Gun Charges as a Persistent Violent Felony Offender

September 19, 2022 Karon James and Samuel Maxwell Convicted of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree, three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and two counts of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree

September 14, 2022 Joseph Rivera, Jr. Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for the Murder of Heather Majors

September 13, 2022 Parolee Olajuwon Holt Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for the Murder of Paris Washington 

September 9, 2022 Elijah Greer Convicted of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree and three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree

September 6, 2022 Parolee Gerald Carter Sentenced to 16 Years-Life

September 2, 2022 Patrick Watkins Convicted of Criminal Sexual Act in the 1st Degree and Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree

September 1, 2022 Jury Finds Parolee Robert Colon Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree and 11 Other Felony Counts

August 31, 2022 Parolee Treyquan Davis Sentenced to 20 Years to Life for his Participation in the Murder of Jorge Luis Bonilla

August 23, 2022 Anthony Breedlove Convicte of two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degee for a Shooting in Broad Daylight

August 24, 2022 Shallah Sherman Sentenced to 16 Years to Life for Shooting into a Crowd

August 10, 2022 Jury Finds Joseph Rivera, Jr. Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree

July 29, 2022 James Hunter Sentenced to 65 Years-to-Life for Attempted Aggravated Murder of a Police Officer

July 14, 2022 Keith Rodney Sentenced to 17 and 1/3 Years to Life for the Murder of Alton Carelock, Jr.

July 13, 2022 Amos Hill Sentenced to 18 Years after Pleading Guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree

July 13, 2022 Jarvis Lewis Sentenced to 40 Years for Four Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, One Count of Assault in the Second Degree and One Count of Resisting Arrest

July 7, 2022 Jennie Clark Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree

June 28, 2022 Jury Finds Parolee Treyquan Davis Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree

June 10, 2022 Jury Finds Keith Rodney Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree

June 8, 2022 Keith Williams Sentenced to 40-Years-to-Life for Attempted Aggravated Murder of a Police Officer, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Aggravated Assault Upon a Police Officer, and Assault in the First Degree Conviction

June 7, 2022 Edgar Tolentino Pleads Guilty to Murder in the Second Degree

June 6, 2022 Frank Campbell Convicted of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, two counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the Second Degree, two counts of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, three counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child

May 31, 2022 Kashbi Sanders Pleads Guilty to Attempted Robbery in the 1st Degree

May 26, 2022 Judge Finds Parolee Jamil Knox Guilty of Manslaughter in the First Degree

May 23, 2022 Alexander Laureano Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for the Murder of Chernet Tiruneh

May 23, 2022 Kendre Preston Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, and Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree

May 23, 2022 Dimitri and Joenathan Cash Convicted by a Jury of All Charges

May 19, 2022 James Hunter Convicted of Attempted Aggravated Murder of a Police Officer

May 12, 2022 Tyrique Griffin Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree  

May 11, 2022 Lonnie Gandues Pleads Guilty to top count of Vehicular Manslaughter in the 1st Degree

May 10, 2022 James Moore Released to Parole

May 6, 2022 Gerald Carter Convicted of Two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree

May 4, 2022 Keith Williams Convicted of Attempted Aggravated Murder of a Police Officer, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Aggravated Assault Upon a Police Officer, and Assault in the First Degree

April 29, 2022 Harvey Alexander Jr. Sentenced to 12 Years for a Gun Charge

April 27, 2022 Gary Martin Sentenced to 35 Years

April 27, 2022 Ronald Dent Convicted of Assault in the 1st Degree

April 21, 2022 Tory Aldridge Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Murder in the 2nd Degree

April 21, 2022 Black Jewelz Sentenced to 52 Years to Life for the Murder of David Oquendo

April 20, 2022 David Gardner and Kimberly Jones Sentenced to 40 Years to Life for the Kidnapping and Murder of Samuel Ortiz

April 18, 2022 Andrea Lipton Convicted of Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree for the Death of 3-year-old Kei'Mere Marshall

April 14, 2022 Kadeem Pryor Convicted of two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree

April 14, 2022 Samiere Williams Pleads Guilty to Murder in the 2nd Degree

April 8, 2022 Chaz Brandon Convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree

April 7, 2022 James Moore Convicted by a Jury of Sexual Abuste in the 1st Degree

March 30, 2022 Christen Dowdell Arraigned for the Death of Quinn Mair

March 25, 20222 James Young Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child

March 24, 2022 Gary Martin Convicted of Criminal Sexual Act in the 1st Degree

March 24, 2022 Juries Convict David Gardner and Kimberly Jones for the Kidnapping and Murder of Samuel Ortiz

March 21, 2022 Jury Finds Alexander Laureano Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree

March 18, 2022 Thomas Johnson III Convictioned Affirmed by the Fourth Department

March 18, 2022 Tyrell Bradley Sentenced to 14 Years for Gun and Drug Charges

March 18, 2022 Delon McNeil to Serve 25 Years for Manslaugher 1st 

March 16, 2022 Steven Berrios-Rivera Pleads Guilty to Indictment for the Death of Daivid Alvarez

March 11, 2022, Joshua Ross Sentenced to 25 Years for the Death of Zaquan Jackson

March 9, 2022, Black Jewelz Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

March 7, 2022, Monroe County District Attorney Announces Commons with Measures for Justice

March 3, 2022, Anthony Love Sentenced to 25 Years for the Death of 3-Year-Old Kei'Mere Marshall

February 23, 2022 Luis Rios Morales Sentenced to 48 and 1/3 Years to Life for Murder in the 2nd Degree and Various Weapons and Gun Charges

February 10, 2022 Dvontea Alexander Sentenced to 50 Years to Life

February 9, 2022 Harvey Alexander Jr. Convicted of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Firearm on School Grounds

February 9, 2022 Jeremiah Barley Sentenced to 35 Years to Life for the Murder of Dakota Podlaski

February 3, 2022 Tory Aldridge Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

February 2, 2022 James Young Convicted of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child

January 26, 2022 Luis Rios Morales Convicted of Murder in teh 2nd Degree and Various Weapons and Gun Charges

January 21, 2022 Shamere Thomas Convicted of Two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and Two Counts of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree

January 19, 2022 Ronn Keitt-Smith Arraigned for the Death of Issaiha Mathis

January 18, 2022 Nicholas Serret Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter 1st 

2021 News Releases

December 28, 2021 Charles Holley Arraigned for the Death of Devon Wilburn

December 17, 2021 Dvontea Alexander Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

December 16, 2021 Jeremiah Barley Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

December 15, 2021 Rancy Johnson Convicted of Rape int he 2nd Degree

December 2, 2021 Miguel Cotto Sentenced to 25 Yeras to Life for Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child

December 1, 2021 Jesus Hernandez Sentenced to 18 Years to Life After Conviction for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree as a Persistent Violent Felony Offender

November 9, 2021 Dimitri Cash and Joenathan Cash Arraigned for Conspiracy to Murder Monroe County Family Court Judge Stacey M. Romeo

October 29, 2021 Scott Steinberg Arraigned on Child Pornography Charges

October 28, 2021 Joshua Ross Convicted of Manslaughter in the 1st Degree

October 20, 2021 Miguel Cotto Convinced of Predatory Sxual Assault Against a Child

October 19, 2021 Kirk Ashton Custody Status

October 12, 2021 Indictment Unsealed Charging Kelly Goff with Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree and Other Felony Charges

October 12, 2021 Tyquan Rivera Sentenced to 15 Years

October 8, 2021 Breanna Jean Kelly Pleads Guilty to Indictment for the Death of Kevin Hines

October 8, 2021 Derrick Peace Sentenced to 48 Years for the Attempted Murder of Two Victims

October 1, 2021 Eddie Williams Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter 1st

September 29, 2021 Megan Zona Convicted of Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree

September 20, 2021 Divine Chandler Sentenced to 9 Years for Selling Fentanyl

September 17, 2021  Jose Sanchez Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter 1st

September 8, 2021 Tyquan Rivera Pleads Guilty to Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree

August 24, 2021 Derrick Peace Convicted of two counts of Attempted Murder, Assault 1st, Assault 2nd and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd

August 24, 2021 Charlie Richmond Sentenced to 27 and 1/3 Years to Life for the Murder of 9-Month-Old Arabella Richmond

August 5, 2021 Joseph Boykins Sr. Sentenced to 30 Years - Life for the Murder of Michael Earlsey

July 28, 2021 Aries Ash Sentenced to 81 Years for Murer in the Second Degree

July 19, 2021 Anthony Nesmith Convicted of Burglary and Assault Charges for an Irondequoit Home Invasion

July 9, 2021 Quinton O'Connor Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree 

June 22, 2021 Aries Ash Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

June 21, 2021 Indictment Unsealed Chargin Kirk Ashton with 28 Counts

June 16, 2021 Joshua Vanwuyckhuyse Convicted of Four Counts of Aggravated Family Offense

June 16, 2021 Ronnie Jordan Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter 1st 

June 3, 2021 Margzell Miller Sentenced to 40 yeras to Life for the Murder of Shaniece Taylor

May 19, 2021 Delrick Jeffries Sentenced to 20 Years

May 19, 2021 Anthony Johnson Sentenced to 37 Years to Life

April 30, 2021 William Combs Convicted of Assault in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

April 26, 2021 Sheena Perry-Harris Sentenced to 15 Years for Manslaughter in the 1st Degree

April 22, 2021 Edgar Tolentino Charged wiht Murder in the 2nd Degree

April 15, 2021 Delrick Jeffries Convicted of Rape in the 1st Degree

April 7, 2021 Anthony Johnson Convicted of two counts of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child

April 7, 2021 Devonte Bouie Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter 1st

April 5, 2021 Marcus Burke Sentenced to 15 Years After Conivction for Two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

March 31, 2021 Margzell Miller Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

March 16, 2021 Zayvion Perry and Adriel Riley Jr. Charged with Murder in the 2nd Degree

2020 News Releases

November 17, 2020 Charlie Richmond Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree, Manslaughter in the 1st Degree and Aggravated Criminal Contempt for the Murder of 9-Month-Old Arabella Richmond

November 2, 2020 Marcus Burke Convicted of Two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

October 15, 2020 Kelsey Sponaugle Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree After Causing the Death of Tyler Ward

October 8, 2020 Jamal Dima Pleads Guilty to Attempted Aggravated Assault Upon a Police Officer for the Stabbing of Rochester Police Officer Brian Cala 

October 7, 2020 Logan Nedo Pleads Guilty to Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the 1st Degree and Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree

September 24, 2020 Martha Jones Sentenced to 18 Years for Maslaughter in the 1st Degree

September 23, 2020 Marlando Allen Pleads Guilty to Murder2nd 

September 17, 2020 Timothy Anderson Convicted of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

September 9, 2020 Arthur Jones Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree for the Death of Antwan Hines, Will Servie 22 years in NYS Department of Corrections

September 9, 2020 Hanane Mouhib Pled Not Responsible by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect

August 13, 2020 Doorley Shares Information From First Grand Jury Term Since the Re-Opening of Monroe County Courts

July 22, 2020 Jazmine Simmons Sentenced to 21 Years to Life for the Murder of George Rogers

May 28, 2020 Trevor Clarke Sentenced to 52 Years to Life for the Sexual Abuse of two Children

May 5, 2020 Long-Term Narcotics Investigation Results in Drug and Weapon Recovery, Four Arrests and one Murder Charge

April 20, 2020 Coalition for Crime Victims of Monroe County Commemorates National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 19-25 2020

March 13, 2020 Wilberto Melendez-Ortega Convicted of Robbery in the 1st Degree & Robbery in the 2nd Degree

March 5, 2020, Raymond Allen Convicted for Two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th

March 3, 2020, Samuel J. Smith Convicted for Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree

February 25, 2020 Defendants Indcited and Arraigned for Homicdie Charges for Opioid Related Deaths

February 24, 2020 Delijah Jackson Convicted of Strangulation in the 2nd Degree, Three Count of Criminal Sexual Act in the 1st Degree and Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree

February 20, 2020 Ferderick Bohn Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree After Admitting to Killing 86-Year-Old Ingeborg Morley

February 19, 2020 Martha Jones Convicted of Manslaughter in the 1st Degree

February 4, 2020 Monroe County District Attorney's Office Recovered nearly $300,000 in Fradulently Obtained Unemployment Benefits

January 24, 202 Erica Mathis Pleads Guilty to Murder 2nd

January 7, 2020 Tyquan Rivera and Co-Defendants Indicted on Drug Related Charges

January 2, 2020 Former Judge Terrence C. Brown-Steiner Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree

2019 News Releases

December 19, 2019 Bonnie Hughes Sentenced to 18 Years for Sexually Abusing a Child

December 13, 2019, Paul Carmichael Sentenced to 16 Years to Life as a Persistent Felony Offender

December 11, 2019 Jaquan Moore Sentenced to 23 Years to Life for the Homicide of Amos Harring

December 10, 2019 Thomas Howard Convicted of Robbery in the 1st Degree

December 9, 2019 Jazmine Simmons Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

November 25, 2019 Theodore Hollis Convicted of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree and Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree

November 8, 2019 James Krauseneck Arriagned for the Murder of Cathleen Krauseneck

November 1, 2019 John Howard, Jr. Convicted of 54 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument Charges

November 1, 2019 Grand Jury Files Indictment Charging Keith Williams with Attempted Aggravated Murder and Aggravaed Assault of a Police Officer in Connection with the Stabbing of RPD Officer Dennison Wright

October 24, 2019 Matthew Tucker Pleads Guilty to Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree Following a Long-Term Investigation

October 23, 2019 Jonathan Morales Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree for the Death of Kirstie Slingerland

October 22, 2019 Jaquan Moore Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the Homicide of Amos Harring

October 22, 2019 Luis Fernandez and Augustin Ocasio Plead Guilty to 20 Years After a Long Term Narcotics Investigation

October 21, 2019 Kyrell Gilroy Sentenced to 50 Years for the Deaths of Justin Siler and Karkwaun Williams

September 27, 2019 Caitlynn Acoff Sentenced to 7 Years for Arson in the 2nd Degree

September 25, 2019 Corry Moorhead Convicted of Rape in the 1st Degree

September 18, 2019 Nashiem Burton Sentenced on Charges Relating o the Death of Anthony Lawson

September 5, 2019 Joseph Boykins Sr. Convicted of Murder in the Second Degre and Attempted Murder in the Second Degree

August 26, 2019 Nicholas Pheilshifter Sentenced to 7 Years for Terrorism Charges

August 22, 2019 Kyrell Gilroy Convicted of Manslaughter in the First Degree for Deaths of Justin Siler and Markwaun Williams

August 16, 2019 Corey Clinton Sentenced to 30 Years to Life for the Murder of Marquin Taylor

August 16, 2019 Brian Colaneri and Andrew Crysel Sentenced to 4-12 Years for Crimes of Terrorism

August 16, 2019 Samuel Shaw Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Two Counts of Murder in the 1st Degree

August 6, 2019 Mary Singhavong Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide

July 31, 2019 Jordin Campbell Sentenced 6-18 Years for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide

July 29, 2019 Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley Urges Residents to Sign the Petition to Oppose the Release of James Moore from his Life Sentence for Murder and Rape

July 17, 2019 Dean Klejment Sentenced to 22 Years to Life for Multiple Residential Burglaries and Car Larcenies

July 16, 2019 Statement from Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley Regarding 2018 Medical Examiner's Heroin and Fentanyl Overdose Data

July 3, 2019 Syjesman Brown Sentenced to 75 Years to Life

June 28, 2019 Defendants Plead Guilty to Terrorism Charges

June 26, 2019 Matthew Magar Sentenced to 7 1/3-22 years for Aggravated Vehicular Manslaughter & Manslaughter in the Second Degree

June 12, 2019 Matthew Magar Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Manslaughter & Manslaughter in the Second Degree

June 10, 2019 Corey Clinton Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

June 7, 2019 David Castaneda Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree

May 31, 2019 David Johnson Sentenced to 30 Years for the Death of Anthony Lawson

May 30, 2019 Samuel Shaw Convicted of two counts of Murder in the First Degree

May 30, 2019 Tremaine Coley Sentenced to Consecutive Life Sentences

May 30, 2019 Robert Norry Sentenced to Maximum on Murder in the Second Degree

May 29, 2019 Doorley Announces the Creation of the Monroe County District Attorney's Conviction Integirty Unit

May 24, 2019 Carl Amesbury Pleads Guilty to Leaving the Scene of an Accidend Resulting in Serious Physical Injury

May 23, 2019 Joel Clavijo Convicted for Kidnapping in the 2nd Degree

May 17, 2019 Syjeman Brown Convicted of two counts of Murder in the Second Degree

May 14, 2019 Jordin Campbell Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide

May 13, 2019 Jimmie Wright Sentenced to 20 Years for the Death of Jean Mejias-Vargas

May 3, 2019 Lont-Term Narcotics Investigation Results in Drug and Weapon Recovery

May 2, 2019 Mason Earle Sentenced to Life Without Parole for the Deaths of Alexander Burrow and Bruce Kane

April 29, 2019 Robert Norry Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

April 18, 2019 Tremaine Coley Convicted of Manslaugher in the 1st Degree

April 12, 2019 David Johnson Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree and Robbery in the 1st Degree for Death of Anthony Lawson

April 9, 2019 Statement from Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley on the Appointment of La'Ron Singletary to the Position of Chief of the Rochester Police Department

April 8, 2019 Dean Klejment Convicted for Multiple Residential Burglaries and Car Larcenies

April 5, 2019 Mason Earle Convicted of Murder in the First Degree and Arson in the 3rd Degree for the deaths of Alexander Burrow and Bruce Kane 

April 1, 2019 Roger Wiggins Sentenced to 20 years to life for the Murder of Tracy Henton-Williams

March 27, 2019 Jimmie Wright Convicted of Manslaughter in the 1st Degree

March 27, 2019 Long-Term Narcotics Investigation Results in Drug and Weapon Recovery at Mamajuana Restaurant and Residential Homes

March 22, 2019 Lindsay Szuba Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide 

March 20, 2019 Michael Sheppard Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Sexual Abuse

March 14, 2019 Monroe County District Attorney's Office Honored after Recovering over $2,000,000 in Fradulently Obtained Unemployment Benefit

March 11, 2019 Miguel Martinez Pleads Guilty to Criminally Negligent Homicide and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree for the Overdose Death of a 68-year-old Male

March 7, 2019 Frank Cassata Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for the Death of 3-yaer-old Amir Pallet

March 4, 2019 Anthony Ott Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree After a 2006 Retrial

March 4, 2019 Latifah Cannon Convicted of Robbery in the 1st Degree After Driving the Getaway Car with a Child in the Vehicle

March 4, 2019 Eric N. Reynolds Sentenced to 11 Years for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the First Degree After Setting off Explosives in the City or Rochester

March 1, 2019 Darrin Jones Jr. Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for the Murder of Shaquan McMillan

February 27, 2019 Long-Term Narcotics Investigation Results in Drug and Weapon Recovery

February 8, 2019 Truyen Dam Convicted of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child

February 8, 2019 Donkavius Howard Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for BurglAry in the First Degree and Assault of a Rochester Police Department Office

February 4, 2019 Melinda Hamelinck Sentneced to New York State Department of Corrections After Selling Narcotics which led to the Death of Adam McLeod

February 1, 2019 Frank Cassata Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the Death of 3-year-old Amir Pallet

January 28, 2019 Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley, the Rochester Police Department and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Roll-Out "Project Hope"

January 24, 2019 Ray Jones III Sentenced to 35 Years to Life for Ongoing Sexual Abuse of a Child

January 24, 2019 Darrin Jones Jr. Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

January 23, 2019 Jessier Robles Sentneced to 8 years for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 1st Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree

January 15, 2019 Gregory Jesmer Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

January 10, 2019 Darnell Wallace Jr. Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree after Selling Fatal Opioids to Nathan Chesterton

January 10, 2019 William Kleisle Sentenced to 5-15 Years for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide

2018 News Releases

December 20, 2018 Theotis Davis Jr. Sentenced to 21 Years to Life for the Murder of Willie Curry

December 7, 2018 Raymond Martinez Pleads to Criminally Negligent Homicide and two Counts of Criminal Sal eof a Controlled Substance in the 3rd after Selling Life Threatening Opioids to Alan Crawford

December 7, 2018 Terrence Lewis Sentenced to 22 Years to Life for the death of Johnny Washington

December 4, 2018 Leon Roach Sentenced to 20 Years After Stabbing a Rochester Police Officer

December 3, 2018 Tyshon Myles, Genesis Colon and Alvin Hancock all Sentenced to Life Sentences for the Death of Moran Wilson

November 29, 2018 Donkavius Howard Convicted of Burglary in the 1st Degree and Assault in the 2nd Degree after Attacking his Estranged Wife and Rochester Police Office

November 28, 2018 Melinda Hamelinck Pleads Guilty to Criminally Negligent Homicide 

November 7, 2018 Theotis Davis Jr. Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree

Nobember 7, 2018 Travis Hill Sentenced to 30 years for Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree

November 7, 2018 Sarah DiLallo and Sandra Abdo Sentenced for the Death of Heather Roselli

November 1, 2018 Tyshon Myles Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the Death of Moran Wilson

October 12, 2018 Christina Feck Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny 3rd and Sentenced to 26 Work Weekends after Paying $100,000 Upfront Restitution

October 5, 2018 Grand Jury Files Indictment Charging Tremaine Coley with Murder in the 2nd Degree in Connection with Homicide

October 5, 2018 Grand Jury Files Indictment Charging Mason Z. Earle with Murder in the 1st Degree in Connection with Hamlin Double Homicide

October 3, 2018 Travis Hill Convicted of Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree

October 1, 2018 The Evolution of the Criminal Justice System: What is the Role of the 21st Century Modern Prosceutor

September 7, 2018 Makiesha Hawkins Sentenced to 20 Years for 11 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia

August 24, 2018 Sarah DiLallo Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree and Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent Person in the 1st Degree

August 17, 2018 Nikki Phillips Pleads Guilty to Criminally Negligent Homicide after Selling Life Threatening Opioids

August 13, 2018 Grand Jury Files Superceding Indictment Chargin Melinda Hamelinck with Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree After Allegedly Providing Fentanyl Resulting in a Fatality

August 9, 2018 Joshua Burns Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Murder in the 2nd Degree and Elzie James Sentenced to 25 Years for Manslaughter in the 1st Degree

August 3, 2018 Cleveland St. John Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the Death of Sherod Hurst

July 27, 2018 James Moore Denied Parole on his Life Sentence for Murder and Rape

July 23, 2018 District Attorney Sandra Doorley Appoints Mark Monaghan as Second Assistant District Attorney

July 19, 2018 Terry Williams Sentenced to 26 and 1/3 to Life for the Murder of Cheryl Robinson

July 12, 2018 Darius Hill and Ava McGinnis Plead Guilty 

July 3, 2018 District Attorney Response to Medical Examiner's Release of the Annual Heroin and Fentanyl Overdose Data

July 2, 2018 Elwell McPhail Sentenced to 25 years to Life for Murder in the Second Degree

June 25, 2018 Negus DeSouza Convicted of Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree and Attempted Robbery in the 1st Degree

June 22, 2018 Response to Charlie Tan's Plea in Federal Court

June 21, 2018 Jessier Robles Arraigned on Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 1st Degree

June 21, 2018 Joshua Burns Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

June 21, 2018 Brian Saez Pleads Guilty to Criminally Negligent Homicide after Selling Life Threatening Opioids to Sean Vaniderstine

June 14, 2018 Terry Williams Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree for the Death of Cheryl Robinson

June 13, 2018 Isaac McCrea Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter the First Degree and Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated

June 12, 2018 Walter Tyler Morse Pleads to Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree and Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree 

June 7, 2018 Dwayne Hendricks Convicted for Knife-Point Robbery 1st of 85-year-old Man

June 5, 2018 Monroe County Leads Upstate Large Counties in New York State on Top-Charge Convictions of DWIs

June 4, 2018 Kadeem Harris Sentenced to 21 years to Life for Murder in the 2nd Degree plus 23 years for Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree

May 22, 2018 John Parnell, Jr. Sentence to 16-years After Nearly Fatal Stabbing

May 15, 2018 Amari Brown Pleads Guilty Murder in the 2nd Degree for the Death of Monica Sherman

May 11, 2018 Elwell McPhail Convicted of Murder in the Second DegreeElwell McPhail Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

May 4, 2018 Donald Rayford Convicted of Assault in the 1st Degree After Stabbing his Ex-Girlfriend

April 30, 2018 Jerry Jones Sentenced to 25 Years - Life for the Death of Stanley Ksionzyk

April 25, 2018 Charles Thomas Sentenced to 8 Years for the Rape of a 15-year-old

April 25, 2018 Stephany Ruckdeschel Sentenced to 12 Years for the Attempted Murder of Her Granddaughter

April 24, 2018 Malcolm Frazier, Akheem Rhodes and Christopher Smith Sentenced for Tim Hortons Armed Robbery

April 23, 2018 Kadeem Harris Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

April 18, 2018 John Spencer Sentenced to 17-21 Years for 22 Counts Involving Sex Trafficking

April 17, 2018 Dishon Belgrave Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree for Death of Holly Slaght

April 13, 2018 Rashad Muhammad Sentenced to 20 Years - Life for Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child and Rape in the 2nd Degree

April 6, 2018 Bryan Gifford Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree for the Death of Antwan Hines, Will Serve 40 years in NYS Department of Corrections

April 2, 2018 John Parnell, Jr. Convicted of Assault in 1st Degree After Nearly Fatal Stabbing

March 26, 2018 Jamol Jackson and Eli Rosa, Jr. Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree for the Death of Melvin White

March 21, 2018 Paul Horn Pleads Guilty to Murder in the 2nd Degree for Death of Thomas Hardaway

March 13, 2018 John Spencer Convicted of 22 Counts Involving Sex Trafficking

Febuary 28, 2018 Rashad Muhammad Convicted of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child and Rape in the 2nd Degree

Febuary 28, 2018 Jerry Jones Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree for the Death of Stanley Ksionzyk

Febuary 28, 2018 Cynthia Whitaker Pleads Guilty to Murder in the 2nd Degree for Death of Michael Taylor

Febuary 20, 2018 David Cotton Sentenced to Twenty Years for Burglary in the 1st Degree and Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree

February 9, 2018 Frank Kouao Convicted of Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree

February 8, 2018 Thomas Burnett Pleads to Assault in the 1st Degree for Hammer Attack

February 7, 2018 DOORLEY, BAXTER AND CIMINELLI ANNOUNCE THE MONROE COUNTY HEROIN TASK FORCE 

January 30, 2018 Monroe County District Attorney’s Office Recovered over $300,000 in Fraudulently Obtained Unemployment Benefits

January 29, 2018 Second Assistant District Attorney Timothy Prosperi Receives the 2018 Robert M. Morgenthau Award from the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York

January 17, 2018 Robert Jackson Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree for Death of Craig Dyer

January 17, 2018 Eugene Hutchings Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree for Attack on Taxi Cab Driver

January 2, 2018 Michael Mighty Pleads Guilty to Murder in the 2nd Degree for Death of Melvin White

2017 News Releases

December 20, 2017 Patrick Brooks Receives Maximum Sentence of 50 Years to Life after the Murders of Christie Brooks and Victoria Brooks

December 8, 2017 Ye Min Thet Austen Convicted of Rape in the 1st Degree and Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the 1st Degree

December 7, 2017 Syjesman Brown and Imani Williams Arraigned for Deaths of Alexander Powell and David Jones

 

November 3, 2017 Stephany Ruckdeschel Arraigned for Attempted Murder of a Child

November 2, 2017 Dominic Hobbs Pleads Guilty to Criminally Negligent Homicide After Selling Life Threatening Opioids to Tara Miles

November 1, 2017 Brendon Young Sentenced to Thirty Years for Two Counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree

November 1, 2017 Patrick Brooks Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree After Stabbing and Killing Christie Brooks and Victoria Brooks

October 25, 2017 Erick Figueroa Pleads Guilty to Murder in the 2nd Degree for Death of Catherine Everdyke

October 16, 2017 Terry Coley Sentenced to 55 Years for Multiple Robberies

October 12, 2017 Flor Rivera and Heriberto Rivera-Mateo Convicted of Assault for Stabbing of Multiple Defendants

October 5, 2017 Michael Stagles Pleads to Criminally Negligent Homicide 

September 20, 2017 Ernestiaze Moore Sentenced to 20 years for Shooting at Rochester Police Officer Kelly Phillips

September 19, 2017 Nine Defendants Plead Guilty to Narcotic Charges Following Long-Term Investigation

September 8, 2017 Holly Colino Indicted for 9 Counts, Including Murder in the Second DegreeHolly Colino Indicted for 9 Counts, Including Murder in the Second Degree

August 31, 2017 Kevin Quander Pleads Guilty to Murder for the Death of Charlotte Lahr

August 25, 2017 Gabriel Cruz Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree for the Drive-By Shooting Death of Enrique Vellon

August 24, 2017 Luis Nieves Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree for the Death of Nicholas Welsher

August 21, 2017 Joseph Cafarelli Sentenced to 6 Years for Criminal Possession After Violating Probation

August 15, 2017 Terry Coley Convicted of Five Counts of Robbery in the 2nd Degree

August 2, 2017 Donyell McKenzie Convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree After Stabbing Tyffany Porter 47 Times

July 18, 2017 Ernestiaze Moore Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder for Shooting at Rochester Police Officer Kelly Phillips

July 13, 2017 Domingo Ventura Sentenced to Twenty Years for Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the 1st Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child

June 26, 2017 Renee Bailey Pleads to Assault in the 1st Degree for Death of Brittney Sheets

June 21, 2017 Genesis Colon, Alvin Hancock and Tyshon Myles Arraigned for Death of 32-Year-Old Moran Wilson

June 19, 2017 James Graham, Samar Barron and Isaiah Parker Plead Guilty for Crimes Related to the Death of Ali Huntley, Jr.

June 9, 2017 Christian Rodriguez Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree

June 5, 2017 Luis Arroyo Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the Second Degree

May 31, 2017 Jillanne and Joshua Mencel Sentenced for Summer 2016 Kidnapping

May 31, 2017 Eric N. Reynolds Indicted on 17 Felony Charges Related to the Explosion at Ridgeway Avenue

May 30, 2017 Akeem Harris Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

May 25, 2017 Jennifer Pryor Sentenced for Conviction of Manslaughter in the First Degree

May 25, 2017 Domenic Mineccia Sentenced for Tampering with Physical Evidence after Death of Nicole Grana

May 23, 2017 Devin Mason Indicted for Murder in the Second Degree

May 22, 2017 Quadmaine Robinson Pleads Guilty for the Homicide of Aaron Bailey

April 26, 2017 Jillianne Mencel Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping in the Second Degree

April 21, 2017 Derrick Bovee Pleads Guilty During Trial for Murder of Jerry Mawson 

April 19, 2017 Joshua Mencel Convicted of Kidnapping in the First Degree

April 12, 2017 Juan Perez-Flores Arraigned for Death of 20-Year-Old Ashley Arroyo-Bautista

April 6, 2017 Domenic Mineccia Convicted of Tampering with Physical Evidence After Death of Nicole Grana

April 5, 2017 Calvin Parnell Convicted of Eight Counts of Various Weapon and Drug Charges – Bench Warrant Issued After Defendant Failed to Appear in Court

April 5, 2017 Vernon Cleveland Jr. Sentenced 35 Years for Kidnapping in the Second Degree 

March 31, 2017 Curtis Hartsfield Convicted of Rape in the First Degree

March 31, 2017 Jennifer Pryor Found Guilty of Manslaughter in the First Degree

March 30, 2017 Jose Vazquez Convicted of Manslaughter in the Second Degree as an Accomplice for Causing Death of a Pedestrian

March 24, 2017 Derrick Macon Sentenced to Fifty Years to Life for Two Counts of Predatory Sexual Assault, Rape in the First Degree and Three Counts of Strangulation in the Second Degree

March 24, 2017 Bobby Lee Davis Sentenced to 16 Years to Life as a Persistent Violent Felony Offender 

March 23, 2017 David Berry Sentenced to 12 Years for Numerous Drug and Gun Related Felonies

March 16, 2017 Todd Griffin Please Guilty to Assault in the First Degree and Arson in the Second Degree

March 3, 2017 Marcus Daniels Convicted of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree

February 28, 2017 Jordan Evans Sentenced to 23 Years to Life for Assassination Style Murder of 19 Year Old Keith Brown

February 17, 2017 Antwon Smith Sentenced to Sixty Years to Life for Sexual Assault on a Child

February 10, 2017 Statement on People v. Scerbo Reversal

February 8, 2017 Omar Quarles Indicted in Murder and Burglary of 86 Year Old

February 8, 2017 Terry Blue Sentenced to 21/3 to 7 Years for Manslaughter in the Second for Death of 87 Year Old Beatrice Polizzi

February 6, 2017 William Keller Convicted of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the 2nd Degree

February 6, 2017 Vernon Cleveland Jr. Convicted of Kidnapping in the 2nd Degree 

January 30, 2017 Andrew Fletcher Sentenced to 20 Years for Violently Attacking His Child's Mother

January 22, 2017 Lydell Strickland Sentenced to 155 Years for the Kidnapping of Two University of Rochester Students

January 19, 2017 Malik Hymes Pled Guilty to Illegally Videotaping a Witness During a Murder Trial

January 17, 2017 Franklin Leonard Sentenced to 40 Years to Life for the Attemped Murder of a 74 Year Old Woman

January 10, 2017 Monroe County 2nd in Money Recovery

January 3, 2017 Efron Lopez-Contreras Guilty of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide

2016 News Releases

December22, 2016 Lydell Strickland Sentenced to 155 Years for the Kidnapping of Two University of Rochester Students

December 19, 2016 David Berry Convicted of Numerous Drug and Gun Related Felonies

December 16, 2016 Jose Torres Convicted of Murder

December 14, 2016 John Kujawa Sentenced to Five Years Probation, Six Months of Electronic Monitoring and $100,000 in Restitution

December 6, 2016 Julian Clinkscases Sentenced to 25 Years for the Attempted Murder of His Mother

December 5, 2016 Franklin Leonard Guilty of Attempted Murder in the First Degree for the Kidnapping of a 74 Year Old Gates Woman

December 1, 2016 Edmund Buntley Sentenced to 18 Years for Burglary in the First Degree, Strangulation in the Second Degree and Petit Larceny

November 18, 2016 Andrew Fletcher Convicted of Two Counts of Assault in the First Degree for Vicious Attack on his Child's Mother

October 31, 2016 Adalberto Marrero Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

October 27, 2016 Eric Clay Sentenced to 18 Years to Life for the Murder of 25 Year Old Justin Crowder

October 26, 2016 Jonathon Ortiz Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree, Attempted Robbery in the First Degree and 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon Second

October 17, 2016 Bobbie Lee Davis, A Persistant Felony Offender Convicted of Burglary in the Second Degree

October 13, 2016 Derrick Macon Convicted of Predatory Sexual Assault of the Three Women

October 12, 2016 Tyler Keys Sentenced to 9 1/2 Years for Attempted Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer

October 12, 2016 Anthony Edwards Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

October 11, 2016 Korane Womack Convicted of Criminal Sex Act in the First Degree and Criminal Sex Act in the Third Degree

October 7, 2016 Cory Favata Guilty of Murder in the Second Degree for the Death of a Toddler

October 6, 2016 Rohan R. Gibson Sentenced to 15 Years for Assault in the First Degree

September 29, 2016 Corrections Officer Christopher McPherson Convicted of Felony DWI

September 29, 2016 Richard Baez Sentenced to 46 Years to Life for Two Counts of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child

September 29, 2016 Justin Sewel Convicted of Robbery in the First Degree

September 28, 2016 Rashawn Johnson Pleads Guilty to Murder in the Second Degree

September 16, 2016 Jodeci Sinclair Pled Guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree

September 15, 2016 Contractor Convicted of Grand Larceny 

September 14, 2016 William James Pled Guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree

September 14, 2016 Dennis Perez Pled Guilty to 2 Counts of Kidnapping in the Second Degree for His Role in the University of Rochester Student Abduction Case

September 9, 2016 Elliott Rivera Pled Guilty to 2 Counts of Kidnapping in the Second Degree for His Role in the University of Rochester Student Abduction Case

September 7, 2016 Third Defendant in University of Rochester Student Kidnapping Case, Samantha Hughes Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping in the Second Degree

September 6, 2016 Seventeen Year Old Kamron Campbell Pled Guilty to Murder in the Second Degree

September 6, 2016 Leah Gigliotti Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping in the Second Degree in the University of Rochester Kidnapping Case

September 6, 2016 Rohan Gibson Pled Guilty to Assault in the First Degree

August 25, 2016 Brian Pressley Convicted of 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree

August 23, 2016 Eric Clay Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree and Menacing in the Second Degree

August 18, 2016 NYS Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department 
Affirms People vs. Terrance L. Mack

August 16, 2106 Keith Wilcox Sentenced to 88 Years to Life For Sexually Abusing Children

August 2, 2016 Artis Miller Convicted of Manslaughter in the First Degree 

July 27, 2016 Jason Calvert Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree

July 20, 2016 Keith Wilcox Guilty of 34 Counts of Sexual Acts Against 6 Children 

July 15, 2016 Church Finance Manager Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement

July 13, 2016 Sherri McDonald Sentenced to 15 years to Life for Murder in the Second Degree

July 8, 2016 Johnny Blackshell Sentenced to Life in Prision without Parole 

June 15, 2016 Jerome Phillips sentenced to 25 years to life for Murder in the Second Degree

June 14, 2016 Deborah Amy Vendel Sentenced to 2-4 Years in Prison for Grand Larceny in the Third Degree

June 9, 2016 Blackshell Convicted of Three Counts of Murder in the First Degree for the Genesee Street Shooting at the Boys and Girls Club

June 9, 2016 Sante Turner Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Rape in the First Degree

May 31, 2016 Don'Kish Lesane Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Murder in the Second Degree

May 26, 2016 Gates Pub Shooter David Alligood Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

May 25, 2016 Trevon McKinnon Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for the Shooting Death of Jamal Chester

May 20, 2016 Todd Griffin and Luis Torres Indicted by Monroe County Grand Jury

May 24, 2016 Shaun Zimmer Sentenced to 26 Years in State Prison

May 24, 2016 Statement by District Attorney Sandra Doorley Regarding Death of Richard Davis on May 31, 2015

May 10, 2016 Tony Perkins Convicted of Rape in the Third Degree and Endangering the Welfare of the Child

May 9, 2016 Sante Turner Guilty of Rape in the First Degree

May 4, 2016 Artis Miller Convicted of Manslaughter in the First Degree

April 26, 2016 Silvon Simmons Indicted for Attempted Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer

April 26, 2016 Shaun Zimmer Pled Guilty to 3 Counts of Robbery in the First Degree

April 26, 2016 Trevon McKinnon Pled Guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree

April 15, 2016 Church's Finance Manager Convicted of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree

April 14, 2016 Victor Crawford Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Execution Style Murder

April 6, 2016 Tyler Keys Indicted on 4 Counts of Attempted Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer

March 21, 2016 Thomas Zdatny Convicted of Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Attempted Robbery in the First Degree and Attempted Robbery in the Second Degree

March 18, 2016 Local Contractor John Cahoon Sentenced to 2 to 6 in NYS Prison

March 10, 2016 Steve Fulcott Sentenced to 5 1/2 years in NYS Prison

March 9, 2016 Timothy Roland Brooks Convicted of Attempted Robbery in the Third Degree

March 7, 2016 Jerome Phillips and Sherri McDonald Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

February 22, 2016 Carl Sherman Convicted of Two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree and Two Counts of Recklass Endangerment in the First Degree

February 5, 2016 Robert Wilson Sentenced to 15 Years for Forcible Rape in the Third Degree

February 5, 2016 Bernard Snow Convicted of Three Counts of Robbery in the Third Degree

February 1, 2016 Local Contractor John Cahoon Convicted of Embezzlement

January 29, 2016 Daniel Fuller Convicted of Rape in the Third Degree

January 29, 2016 Adam Thomas Sentenced to 29 Years for Three Separate Robberies

January 20, 2016 Jeremy Newton Sentenced to 16 Years for Rape in the First Degree

January 07, 2016 Jerod Hunter Convicted of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree

January 07, 2016 Vincenzo Scaccia Sentenced for Vehicular Assault in the Second Degree

January 06, 2016 Monroe County Grand Jury Indictment Unsealed, Charging 6 Defendants with Crimes Related to the University of Rochester Student Kidnapping

January 05, 2016 Keo Dotson Pled Guilty to Assault on a Police Officer

January 04, 2016 Monroe County Employee Pays $16,000 in Restitution and Begins Serving 6 Months in the Monroe County Jail

2015 News Releases

December 22, 2015 David Linton Sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 for Burglary in the Third Degree

December 16, 2015 Brian Baxter Jr. Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

December 11, 2015 Cedrick Wilson Convicted of Attempted Burglary in the First Degree

December 11, 2015 Quran L. Coffei Convicted of Two Counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree

December 11, 2015 Robert J. Britton Pled Guilty to Criminal Tax Fraud in the Fourth Degree and Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree

December 3, 2015 Tony Lamont Youngblood Jr. Sentenced to 121 1/3 Years to Life for Attempted Aggravated Murder of Three Police Officers

December 3, 2015 Malcolm Campbell Pled Guilty to Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child

November 20, 2015 Juan Zenon Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

November 20, 2015 Keith Wilcox and Andre Lomax Arraigned on 66 Counts of Sex Abuse Related Charges

November 20, 2015 Robert Wilson Convicted of Forcible Rape in the First Degree and Attempted Strangulation in the Second Degree

November 19, 2015 Richard Fox Pleads Guity to Attempted Murder in the Second Degree

November 18, 2015 Willie McCullough Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Murder in the First Degree

November 17, 2015 Marcus Barber Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree

November 16, 2015 Jennifer Merrow Found Guilty of Assault in the Second Degree and DWI

October 14, 2015 Daniel Williams Jr. Pled Guilty to Murder in the Second Degree

October 7, 2105 Nikey Hall Sentenced on Assault of His 1 Year Old Daughter

October 6, 2015 Ruben Garcia Sentenced for Rape in the First Degree

October 2, 2015 Roosevelt Scott Jr. Pled Guilty to Assault in the First Degree

September 28, 2015 Robert Moore III Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

September 22, 2015 Robert Brewers Sentenced to 25 Years to Life

September 21, 2015 Bruce D. Smith Convicted of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree

September 16, 2015 Michael Caruthers Sentenced to Maximum for Liberty Pole Rape

September 11, 2015 James Barkley Convicted of Assault in the Second Degree

September 9, 2015 Funke, Doorley Announce Push to Root-Out Domestic Violence in Monroe County

September 4, 2015 Former Deputy Registrar of Monroe County Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges

September 4, 2015 Nikey Hall Convicted of Assault in the First Degree for the Brutal Assault of His 1 Year Old Daughter

September 1, 2015 Dennis Conklin Convicted of Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Driving While Intoxicated

August 31, 2015 Robert Brewer Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree

August 24, 2015 Ruben Garcia Convicted of Rape in the First Degree

August 10, 2015 Devonte Burton Convicted of Sexual Abuse in the First Degee

August 10, 2015 Jeremy Newton Convicted of First Degree Rape

August 3, 2015 Sherrita Crumpler Guilty of Manslaughter in the First Degree

July 27, 2015 Wendell Smith Sentenced to 15 Years

July 9, 2015 Donald Warnick convicted of Third Degree Criminal Possession of Marijuana

July 1, 2015: Sylvester Baxtrum and Antwan Thomas Convicted of All Charges

June 30, 2015: Peter Davidson Sentenced for 2013 Second Degree Grand Larceny Conviction

June 25, 2015: Alfred DaSilva Arraignment

June 23, 2015 Shaquill Battle Sentenced to 25 Years to Life

June 19, 2015: James Brissle Metales Found Guilty of an Unprovoked Assault of a Police Officer

June 17, 2015: Dyquann Tucker Sentenced to 18 Years to Life

June 17, 2015: Fuzell Rogers III Found Guilty of Third Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance

June 12, 2015: 47 Year Old Rochester Man Convicted of Possessing Cocaine and Loaded Handgun

June 9, 2015: Vincent Bean Sentenced to the Maximum for the Death of Travone Teasley

June 8, 2015: Roderick Johnson Sentenced to 20 Years in State Prison for 15 Year Old Homicide

June 3, 2015: Anthony Scott Ortiz Sentenced to 30 Years to Life.

June 3, 2015: David Lewis Sentenced to Maximum of 15 Years

June 2, 2015: Alexander Kates Sentenced for Kidnapping in Jewelry Lab Case

May 28, 2015: Chris Carter Pled Guilty to Two Counts of Murder in the Second Degree

May 27, 2015: Nyjee Boyd Convicted of All Charges

May 21, 2015: Rasaan Taylor Convicted of First Degree Manslaughter

May 19, 2015: Two Men Found Guilty of All Charges in the Murder

of an Innocent 17 Year Old Boy

May 18, 2015: Jury Finds Wendell Smith Guilty of all Charges

May 14, 2015: Joseph Lacross Convicted of First Degree Robbery

May 4, 2015 Roderick Johnson Pleads Guilty to First Degree Manslaughter In Fifteen Year Old Murder

May 1, 2015: Shaquill Battle Convicted of Second Degree Murder

April 29, 2015: Justice Renzi Sentences Robert Surles to 18 Years

April 28, 2015: Pedro Diaz Sentenced for 2013 Manslaughter

April 24, 2015: Rochester Man Guilty of Sexually Abusing a Child

April 24, 2015: Snow Plow Scammer Pleads Guilty

April 24, 2015: David Lorenzo Lewis Guilty of Attempted Sexual Assault of a Teen

April 21, 2015: Michael Caruthers Guilty of Raping 14 Year Old Girl

March 20, 2015: Jason Williams Guilty of 2014 Daytime Home Burglary

March 13, 2015: Anthony Scott Ortiz Guilty of Murder in the Second Degree

March 12, 2015: Robert Surles Guilty of First Degree Assault

March 12, 2015: Tycresha Robinson Guilty in Fatal Hit and Run

March 9, 2015: Dakwan Patterson Guilty of Murder in the Second Degree

March 6, 2015: Caleb Watson Pleads Guilty to Assault in the First Degree

March 5, 2015: Taiquan Elmore and Pedro Diaz Plead Guilty to Manslaughter

March 3, 2015: Roderick Johnson Arraigned for Fifteen Year Old Murder Case

March 2, 2015: Ralik Daquan Coffie Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder

February 27, 2015: Monroe County Grand Jury Indicts Five

February 25, 2015: Jerry Lee King Guilty of Burglary and Public Lewdness

February 23, 2015: Daniel Dashan Cooke Pleads Guilty to First Degree Rape

February 20, 2015: William Lewek Admits Hiding Body, Pleads Guilty

February 11, 2015: Alex S. Ortiz Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison

February 11, 2015: Michael Walton Sentenced to 50 Years to Life in Prison

February 5, 2015: Former Teacher's Aid Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

January 23, 2015: Dante Rankin Sentenced to 23 Years to Life

January 23, 2015: Victor Crawford Guilty of Murder - Third Murder Conviction in Monroe County This Week

January 21, 2015: James Edward Quick, Jr. Convicted of Second Degree Murder

January 21, 2015: Michael Lee Bell Guilty of Second Degree Murder

January 9, 2015: Mario Alverado Mateo Convicted in Cold Case Rape

2014 News Releases

December 19, 2014: Khaleef Reed Guilty of Murder in the Second Degree

December 16, 2014: District Attorney Vows to Continue Seeking Justice for Brittney Sheets

December 3, 2014: White Pleads Guilty to First Degree Manslaughter

November 24, 2014: Robert Rector Sentenced for Wrong-Way Crash

November 24, 2014: Jury Convicts Dante Rankin of Murder in the Second Degree

November 24, 2014: Omari McGuire Guilty of Murder in the Second Degree

November 5, 2014: Taylor Carbonaro Guilty of Manslaughter in the Second Degree

September 3, 2014: Dominic Flowers Guilty of Murder in the Second Degree

August 27, 2014: Dayquane Coley Guilty of Murder in the Second Degree

July 24, 2014: Maurice Faison Sentenced to 25 Years to Life

July 23, 2014: Jeffrey Blunt Guilty of Murder in the Second Degree

June 9, 2014: Favasuli Pleads Guilty to First Degree Manslaughter

June 9, 2014: Michael Albert a.k.a "Gotti" Convicted of Second Degree Murder

June 9, 2014: "Northeast Rapist" Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder

June 3, 2014: Samuel J. Smith Guilty of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree

May 23, 2014: Three Indicted for Chili Avenue Murders

May 15, 2014: Kenny Rogers Guilty of Robbery in the Second Degree

May 14, 2014: Darrell Boyd Sentenced to 25 Years to Life

May 6, 2014: James McIntosh Guilty of Second Degree Murder

April 24, 2014: "East Ave Rapist" Pleads Guilty

April 15, 2014: Jury Finds Dawn Nguyen Guilty

April 3, 2014: Darrell Boyd Convicted of Second Degree Murder

March 10, 2014: Jose L. Rosario Indicted for February Murder

March 4, 2014: Michael Williams Sentenced to 32 Years to Life

February 27, 2014: Rasaan Deontae Taylor Indicted for January Murder

February 12, 2014: Matthew D. Ringrose Indicted for Sex Crimes Against Three Victims Under the Age of Seventeen

February 5, 2014: Bradford M. Clark and Shain Maldonado Indicted for January Murder and Assault

January 31, 2014: Monroe County Grand Jury Indicts Lewek, Ortiz, and Washington

January 22, 2014: Antonio Ortiz, Jr. Sentenced to 24 Years to Life

January 13, 2014: Luis Pabon Guilty of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child

2013 News Releases

December 18, 2013: Natalie Johnson Sentenced to 25 Years to Life

December 17, 2013: Jerrell Henry Convicted of Murder in the First Degree

December 13, 2013: Verdict: Vinh Pham Guilty of Murdering Nephew

December 11, 2013: Serial Rapist Michael Chess Sentenced to 90 Years

December 10, 2013: Robert Mastowski Found Guilty of Vehicular Manslaughter

December 5, 2013: Anthony Perri Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison

December 3, 2013: Brandon Henderson Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison

November 26, 2013: Donald Love Found Guilty

November 22, 2013: Michael Williams Found Guilty of Murder

November 21, 2013: Malquan Junious Found Guilty on all Counts

November 20, 2013: Chad Agosto Found Guilty of Assault

November 20, 2013: Samuel Mitchell Convicted of Murder

November 19, 2013: Kesean McKenzie-Smith and Williams Wilkins Sentenced to 130 Years to Life in Prison

November 7, 2013: "East Ave Rapist" Indicted

November 6, 2013: Former City School District Teacher Convicted of Abuse

October 29, 2013: Antonio Ortiz Jr. Guilty

October 28, 2013: Natalie Johnson Guilty of Murder

October 28, 2013: Jury Finds Anthony Perri Guilty

October 23, 2013: Serial Rapist Michael Chess Guilty On All Counts

October 10, 2013: Myles Mitchell Found Guilty on All Counts

October 9, 2013: Four Individuals Indicted for Murder

October 7, 2013: Kesean McKenzie-Smith and Williams Wilkins Found Guilty of Murder

October 2, 2013: Charles Perkins Found Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder

October 1, 2013: Mario Carlenius Sentenced to 3-9 Year in Prison

September 20, 2013: Verniel Wilson Found Guilty

September 13, 2013: Marcellus Timmons Found Guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree

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