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Governor Hochul Gun Violence Decline Press Conference July 2023

The reduction in gun violence in the first half of this year in Buffalo and statewide comes after Governor Kathy Hochul invested significant state funding into the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative and community based anti-violence organizations.

ECSO Meth Bust Press Conference July 2023

DA John Flynn joined Sheriff John Garcia to announce the arrest of three individuals for possession of suspected methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl with intent to distribute.

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, DA Flynn was joined by community partner, lawmakers and public officials to encourage the community to report suspected elder abuse.

A special ceremony to unveil a plaque at the front desk of our office at 25 Delaware Avenue to honor the life of Betty Campisi, a longtime support staff employee who passed away last year.

DAASNY Trial Advocacy Prosecutor of the Year Award 2023

DAASNY presented Assistant DA Noha Elnakib, Assistant DA Ryan Haggerty (pictured) and the prosecution team who handled the case against the gunman who committed the mass shooting at Tops with the "Trial Advocacy Prosecutor of the Year Award."

DA, Cheektowaga Police Announce Indictment of Teenager Accused of Injuring Officer Blackchief

District Attorney John Flynn, Chief Brian Gould and members of the Cheektowaga Police Department announce the arrest of a 17-year-old male accused of driving the stolen vehicle that hit and critically injured Officer Troy Blackchief.

Professionalizing Law Enforcement – Community Engagement Training (PLECET) Conference

Erie County DA and National District Attorneys Association President John Flynn on how to effectively engage with community partners to reduce crime as part of the inaugural Professionalizing Law Enforcement – Community Engagement Training (PLECET) conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

Buffalo United Resiliency Center "Responder Wellness" Event

First Deputy District Attorney Mike Keane and Kimberly Rapp, our office’s Homicide/Witness Protection Case Manager, attended the “Responder Wellness Event” hosted by the Buffalo United Resiliency Center.

Erie County DA and National District Attorneys Association President John Flynn held a presentation at the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council (APAAC) meeting on our office's role in the investigation, prosecution and community response following the tragedy at Tops in Buffalo.

DA Flynn joins County Executive Poloncarz, County Health Commissioner Dr. Burstein and Sheriff Garcia to warn about an increase in opioid overdose deaths.

DA John Flynn with Mayor Bryon Brown and Buffalo Police Commissioner Joe Gramaglia

DA John Flynn was joined by Mayor Bryon Brown and Buffalo Police Commissioner Joe Gramaglia to announce that Payton Gendron, the gunman who killed ten victims and injured three others at Tops on Jefferson Avenue, was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

DA Flynn with the Erie County Sheriff's Office, Buffalo Police, FBI and Homeland Security

DA Flynn joined the Erie County Sheriff's Office, Buffalo Police, FBI and Homeland Security to announce the arrest of two individuals for their alleged involvement in cocaine and fentanyl trafficking.

DA John Flynn with the Erie County Sheriff's Office, Buffalo Police Department and the FBI

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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John J. Flynn
District Attorney

About the Erie County DA's Office

District Attorney John J. Flynn is the chief law enforcement officer who represents the citizens of Erie County in criminal matters.

The District Attorney’s Office is responsible for the just prosecution of nearly every crime committed in Erie County, which includes the prosecution of misdemeanor cases in the city, town and village courts; the prosecution of felony cases in State Supreme Court and Erie County Court; and the prosecution of cases in several specialty courts. Our office is also responsible for all post-conviction litigation in state and federal appellate courts.

In addition to annually litigating approximately 35,000 criminal cases in over 60 different courts, the District Attorney's Office presents cases to the Grand Jury and serves as its legal… read more

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District Attorney John Flynn Invited to Speak Before International Association of Prosecutors on Tops Tragedy

DA Flynn was selected to speak at the organization’s 28th General Meeting in London, England.

Defendant Pleads Guilty to All Ten Counts for Targeting Hotel Clerks in Armed Robbery Spree

The defendant also forcibly stole cash from three people who were working at a store on Buffalo’s West Side.

Two Men Arraigned for Causing Disturbance Inside Mosque

Buffalo Police responded after receiving a 911 call for a reported disturbance during a religious service.

Springville Woman Pleads Guilty to Arson Charge for Setting Fire to Occupied Apartment Building

The defendant, who also resided in the apartment building, intentionally set the fire.

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