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Hamburg man sentenced after sending indecent texts to minor
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava →Reporter · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7:22 PM · 1 min read
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Hamburg man was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison for sending indecent texts to a minor, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday. Officials said 39-year-old Ezechiel Travis sent text messages to a minor and violated an existing order of protection in September 2025. Travis "intentionally [...]
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