Nicholas Birdwell, Stealing Car Parts, Bourbon, and Electronics, New York 2018
Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Car Parts, Bourbon, and Electronics from Railroad Cars
A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to breaking into and stealing car parts, bourbon, and electronics from railroad cars in the city.
Nicholas Birdwell, 38, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. to breaking into and larceny from an interstate carrier facility.
The charges carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura A. Higgins, Birdwell and his co-defendants Paul Krieger and Ray Chrostowski broke into railcars in the vicinity of Broadway and Bailey Avenue in Buffalo, removing property from the railcars on multiple occasions in May and June of 2018.
The stolen items included tires and rims from a 2018 Jeep and a 2018 Dodge valued at $1,882.10 and $2,836.06, respectively, as well as approximately 20 cases (120 bottles) of Jefferson bourbon valued at approximately $3,118.80, and a 50-inch Samsung television valued at approximately $400.
Co-defendant Ray Chrostowski was previously convicted and is awaiting sentencing. Charges remain pending against co-defendant Paul Krieger.
The plea is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the CSX Police.
Sentencing is scheduled for February 11, 2021, before Judge Sinatra.
Defendant: Nicholas Birdwell
Criminal Charges: Breaking into and larceny from an interstate carrier facility
City and State: Buffalo, New York
Date: Multiple occasions in May and June of 2018
Sentence or Outcome: Up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine
Dollar Amounts: $1,882.10, $2,836.06, $3,118.80, and $400
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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