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State of New York v. Sasiya M. Davis-Johnson
Date: 10-10-2025
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Judge: Paul B. Wojtaxzek
Court: Supreme Court, Erie County, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: Eire County, New York, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Buffalo Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Description:
Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of Assault in the Third Degree (Class A misdemeanor) and one count of Reckless Driving (unclassified misdemeanor under New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law). <br>
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On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at approximately 8:16 a.m., the defendant was operating a garbage truck, while working for the City of Buffalo Department of Public Works, near the intersection of Rhode Island Street and 14th Street in the City of Buffalo. The defendant recklessly drove the garbage truck by placing the vehicle in reverse and moving in the wrong direction on Rhode Island Street, a one-way street. A pedestrian was subsequently hit by the truck while crossing Rhode Island Street. The defendant recklessly caused physical injuries to the victim. <br>
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The victim, a 17-year-old male, was taken by ambulance to ECMC where he underwent several surgeries for serious physical injuries, including an amputation of his left leg. He remains hospitalized in a long-term care facility. <br>
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Davis-Johnson faces a maximum of 364 days in jail when she is sentenced on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. She remains released under supervision <br>
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DA Keane commends the Buffalo Police Department Accident Investigation Unit for their work in this investigation. <br>
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The case was prosecuted by Chief Patrick B. Shanahan and Assistant District Attorney Natasha G. Greenan of the Vehicular Crimes Bureau. <br>
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On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at approximately 8:16 a.m., the defendant was operating a garbage truck, while working for the City of Buffalo Department of Public Works, near the intersection of Rhode Island Street and 14th Street in the City of Buffalo. The defendant recklessly drove the garbage truck by placing the vehicle in reverse and moving in the wrong direction on Rhode Island Street, a one-way street. A pedestrian was subsequently hit by the truck while crossing Rhode Island Street. The defendant recklessly caused physical injuries to the victim. <br>
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The victim, a 17-year-old male, was taken by ambulance to ECMC where he underwent several surgeries for serious physical injuries, including an amputation of his left leg. He remains hospitalized in a long-term care facility. <br>
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Davis-Johnson faces a maximum of 364 days in jail when she is sentenced on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. She remains released under supervision <br>
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DA Keane commends the Buffalo Police Department Accident Investigation Unit for their work in this investigation. <br>
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The case was prosecuted by Chief Patrick B. Shanahan and Assistant District Attorney Natasha G. Greenan of the Vehicular Crimes Bureau. <br>
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Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New York v. Sasiya M. Davis-Johnson?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty.
Which court heard State of New York v. Sasiya M. Davis-Johnson?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, Erie County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Paul B. Wojtaxzek.
Who were the attorneys in State of New York v. Sasiya M. Davis-Johnson?
Plaintiff's attorney: Eire County, New York, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Buffalo Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of New York v. Sasiya M. Davis-Johnson decided?
This case was decided on October 10, 2025.