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District Attorney Mike Keane, prosecutors and support staff at the Erie County DA’s Office participated in Wear Teal Day to raise awareness about these crimes and show our support for the survivors.

DA Keane joined by Buffalo Police Chief of Detectives Macy, Sheriff Quattrone and investigators of the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office to announce the indictment of Richard J. Fox.

DA Mike Keane spoke at the annual Black Balloon Day remembrance ceremony hosted by Erie County Opiate Epidemic Task Force.

Minority Bar Association of Western New York Annual Dinner 2024

District Attorney Mike Keane and several Assistant District Attorneys from our office attended the Minority Bar Association of Western New York annual dinner. ADA James Harrington currently serves as Vice President/President Elect of the MBAWNY.

Members of the Buffalo Police Department and Town of Tonawanda Police Department join DA Keane to announce the sentencing of Ernest Green, Wayne Robbins and Daniel Rodriguez.

DA Mike Keane joins the Buffalo Police Department to announce tragic update on the search for missing child Jaylen Griffin.

Domedion Avenue Homicide Indictment Announcement

DA Mike Keane was joined by Mayor Byron Brown, Buffalo Police Commissioner Joe Gramaglia and Chief Craig Macy to announce the indictment of two teenagers accused of killing a 3-year-old boy and injuring his 7-year-old sister in a shooting on Domedion Avenue.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024

DA Keane Joins Suffolk County DA & Erie County Sheriff in Support of Bi-Partisan Legislation to Combat Opioid Overdose Crisis

DA Keane joined Suffolk County DA Tierney & Erie County Sheriff Garcia to announce his support of bi-partisan legislation to combat the opioid overdose crisis.

The new satellite center affiliated with ECMC's BRAVE (Buffalo Rising Against Violence) initiative, a hospital-based violence intervention trauma recovery effort serving individuals who have experienced acute victimization and violence.

Scott Bieler Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf Behavioral Health

DA Mike Keane and Chief Lynette Reda of the Special Victims/Domestic Violence Bureau attended the opening of the new Scott Bieler Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf Behavioral Health's new corporate headquarters.

DA Mike Keane joined Mayor Byron Brown & Buffalo Board of Block Clubs to kick-off National Night Out events.

DA Mike Keane & Chief Gary Ertel of the Special Investigations and Prosecutions Bureau met with members of Dicks Sporting Goods loss prevention team at their Walden Galleria store as part of National Store Walk Month.

Erie County Coalition Against Family Violence "Spotlight on Domestic Violence" Event at Buffalo State University

DA Keane and victim advocates from the BE SAFE Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Program attended the annual "Spotlight on Domestic Violence" event hosted by the Erie County Coalition Against Family Violence.

Richard Fox Arrest Press Conference January 2025

DA Keane joined Commissioner Gramaglia, Sheriff Quattrone, members of the Buffalo Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office to announce the arrest of Richard J. Fox who is accused of the murder of Marquita Mull in Summer 2021.

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Michael J. Keane
District Attorney

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK

District Attorney Michael J. Keane is the chief law enforcement officer in Erie County.

The District Attorney's Office is responsible for investigating crimes, ensuring the fair prosecution of the accused, and obtaining justice for the victims. In addition to the litigation of approximately 25,000 cases per year in local, county, state and specialty courts, our prosecutors present evidence to the Grand Jury and handle post-conviction litigation in state and federal appellate courts. Our office provides legal advice and investigative support to federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

LATEST NEWS FROM THE DA'S OFFICE

Gunman Sentenced for Fatal Shooting Outside North Buffalo Tavern

The victim, 46-year-old Madjid Elbert, was killed on May 7, 2024.

Intoxicated Driver Sentenced for Causing Collision in Hamburg, Killing Child Passenger

The victim, an 8-year-old boy who was a passenger in the victim's vehicle, was killed on June 8, 2024.

Buffalo Man Indicted for Fatally Stabbing His Sister

The victim, a 17-year-old female, was killed on May 4, 2025.

Former Corrections Officer Arraigned for Conspiring to Provide Contraband to Jail Inmate

The defendant has since resigned from the Erie County Sheriff's Office.

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