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ECMC BRAVE Trauma Recovery Center

The new satellite center for ECMC's BRAVE initiative, a hospital-based violence intervention trauma recovery effort serving individuals who have experienced acute victimization and violence.

Wear Teal Day 2025

DA 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.

Minority Bar Association of Western New York Annual Dinner 2024

DA Mike Keane and several prosecutors from our office attended the Minority Bar Association of Western New York annual dinner. ADA James Harrington currently serves as President of MBAWNY.

Fox Indictment Announcement

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.

Jaylen Griffin Homicide Investigation

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

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.

National Store Walk Month 2024

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.

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Michael J. Keane

Michael J. Keane
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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.

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LATEST NEWS FROM THE DA'S OFFICE

Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty for Fatal Shooting in City's Kenfield Neighborhood

The victim, 22-year-old Marshawn Small, was killed on November 22, 2025.

Hamburg Man Sentenced for Sending Indecent Text Messages to Minor

A final order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim, which remains in effect until November 2040.

Jury Finds Defendant Guilty of Child Sex Abuse

The defendant was known to the victim.

Jury Convicts Defendants for Stealing $176k+ from Elderly Family Member

The defendant spent the majority of the victim’s insurance claim from a house fire.

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