Buffalo man going to prison for 20 years for selling fentanyl that led to fatal and non-fatal overdoses

BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Davon Mitchell, a/k/a Blu Boyy, 35, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Evan K. Glaberson, who handled the case, stated that beginning in 2019, Mitchell obtained and distributed fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine in the Western District of New York to numerous regular drug customers. Between March 22 and May 12, 2022, he sold approximately 2.7 grams of fentanyl, 72 grams of methamphetamine, and 3 grams of crack cocaine to an undercover police officer. On June 1, 2022, law enforcement arrested Mitchell and executed a search warrant at his Janice Street residence, recovering a quantity of methamphetamine, $3,257 in cash, a cell phone, a revolver, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia.

Mitchell admitted that he distributed fentanyl that resulted in the overdose deaths of two individuals from acute fentanyl intoxication. Mitchell also admitted selling fentanyl that resulted in the non-fatal overdose of another individual on three occasions.

The sentencing is the result of an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Erin Keegan, the Buffalo Police Department, under the direction of Commissioner Alphonso Wright, the West Seneca Police Department, under the direction of Chief Brian Cosgrove, and the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Amie Feroleto.   

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