Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Fentanyl And Possessing A Gun

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BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that D’Mario Caesar, 34, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life. 

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael J. Adler, Seth T. Molisani, and Richard Antoine, who are handling the case, stated that on April 24, 2018, investigators executed two search warrants at City of Buffalo residences associated with the defendant: 203 May Street and an apartment at 1040 Delaware Avenue. The search of 203 May Street resulted in the seizure of approximately 103 grams of fentanyl, over 300 grams of butyryl fentanyl, approximately 80 grams of cocaine, 37 glassine envelopes containing fentanyl, three digital scales, a metal press, and a bag of cut. In addition, investigators seized a .45 caliber pistol with 13 rounds of ammunition. At 1040 Delaware Avenue, investigators seized $11,000 in U.S. currency and additional drug packaging materials.

The plea is the result of an investigation by Homeland Security investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Kevin Kelly and the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Timothy Howard.

Sentencing is scheduled for August 30, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. before Judge Arcara. 

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